Did You Win the Free Dune: Part Two Tickets for Tonight?
Did You Win the Free Dune: Part Two Tickets for Tonight?
And the correct answers for our movie quiz
Dune: Part Two is expected to have the highest-grossing opening weekend of the year. To mark the film’s release, BU Today published a trivia contest earlier today for a chance to win tickets to the show. Everyone who answered all the questions correctly by noon was entered into a drawing for two free tickets to a 7:30 pm showing tonight at AMC Boston Common 19, 175 Tremont St., Boston.
The winner of the drawing is Oluwatofe Akinyanmi (CAS’27). Congratulations!
The questions and correct answers to our quiz are below. Thanks to all who entered the contest.
1. Timothée Chalamet’s character, Paul Atreides, is a member of House Atreides. Which animal represents their family?
Hawk
2. Oscar-winning German composer and longtime fan of Dune, Hans Zimmer, turned down the offer to work with which longtime collaborator in order to score this franchise?
Christopher Nolan
3. In August 2023, it was announced Dune: Part Two’s release date would be delayed to the following spring due to what reason?
The American actors union SAG-AFTRA’s strike with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers over better pay and working conditions
4. Florence Pugh plays the role of Princess Irulan in Dune: Part Two. Who was first offered the role, but had to turn it down due to scheduling conflicts?
Emma Roberts
5. What inspired Frank Herbert, author of the novel Dune, to write his original tale?
Sand dunes on the beach near Florence, Oregon
6. The 1984 version of Dune is directed by David Lynch (of Twin Peaks fame), who also appears in his movie as an uncredited cameo in what role?
A spice worker
7. Between July and December 2022, principal photography for Dune: Part Two occurred in the following countries EXCEPT for: Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, or the United Arab Emirates?
Lithuania. Filming took place in Hungary, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan.
8. Where did Dune: Part Two hold its world premiere on February 15 this year?
ODEAN Luxe Leicester Square in London (see photos from the premiere here)
9. How many minutes of music did Hans Zimmer write for the Dune sequel before the film was even announced?
90
10. Which actor, whose credits include The Lighthouse, Good Time, and Tenet, expressed interest in a role in the Dune sequel?
Robert Pattinson
Check out a preview of Dune: Part Two here.
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