Summary
Dunegets aGame of Thrones-style intro in a stunning new video.EveryGame of Thronesepisode opened with an introduction sequencein which important locations on the map of Westeros and Essos were constructed in a compelling visual style, often teasing where the episode’s key storylines would take place. TheGame of Thronesspinoff seriesHouse of the Dragonhas continued this tradition with an introduction rendered in the same style and featuring the same iconic music by composer Ramin Djawadi.
Inventor Headquartershascreated aDuneintroduction video in theGame of Thronesstyle, featuring important locations from the story, including Caladan, Arrakis, Geidi Prime, and Salusa Secundus. Check out the video below:
The introduction aligns with the tone of Denis Villeneuve’sDunefilms by incorporating Hans Zimmer’s musical score, along with featuring ornithopters and other visual elements that match the films' aesthetic. It is further completed with Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, and the rest of the cast and creators' names being displayed throughout the sequence.
Dune: Prophecy Needs An Intro That Rivals Game Of Thrones
The HBO Prequel Show Will Have An Even More Epic Scope
As one of HBO’s biggest upcoming series, theprequel spinoffDune: Prophecyneeds to have an intro sequence as impressive as whatGame of ThronesandHouse of the Dragonhave. The video above makes a compelling argument for having an introduction created throughGame of Thrones' visual style. It features the same ambitious scale and sense of immersion thatGame of Throneshas while still feeling distinct through its own music and visuals.
Visually portraying each episode’s locations before the episode will help make the science-fiction universe more accessible, especially sinceDune: Prophecy’s timeline sets it 10,000 years beforeDune, and will need to be grounded in a way that can be understood by mainstream audiences.
It feels even more expansive thanGame of Thrones' opening credits, as it not only depicts a single fantastical world, but rather, an entire universe and the numerous planets that inhabit it. From the introduction alone,there is a clear sense of how each planet has its own aesthetic, culture, and climate. Such exploration will be an even more integral part ofDune: Prophecythan it was in Villeneuve’s films, with the majority ofDune’s story taking place on the world of Arrakis.
Dune: Prophecywould likely need to make more changes to ensure that its introduction is clearly distinguishable fromGame of Thrones, but the basic premise can remain the same.Visually portraying each episode’s locations before the episode will help make the science-fiction universe more accessible, especially sinceDune: Prophecy’s timelinesets it 10,000 years beforeDune, and will need to be grounded in a way that can be understood by mainstream audiences. A riveting introduction sequence could helpDune: Prophecypotentially become the nextGame of Thrones.
Dune: Prophecy
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Set in the universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune series, Dune: Prophecy, a sci-fi epic, follows the political and spiritual struggles on the desert planet of Arrakis. As factions vie for control of the prized spice melange, a prophesied hero emerges, challenging the balance of power and the fate of the galaxy.
