"Dune 2: Visuals, IMAX Demand, and Subversive Ideas"
Denis Villeneuve and the cast and crew of "Dune: Part Two" spent almost a month shooting in Abu Dhabi’s Liwa Oasis, with the location providing a substantial portion of the landscape for the desert planet Arrakis. The director praised the services provided by the Abu Dhabi Film Commission and UAE-based production services company Epic Films, emphasizing the importance of bringing nature to the screen to create a tactile and believable experience for the audience. The shoot presented logistical challenges, with the production utilizing a significant number of locally-based crew and contractors, and A-list talent such as Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya staying close to the filming location at the Qasr Al Sarab Hotel desert resort.