Episode guide
Frank Herbert's Dune: Specials
- Episode 1: The Lure of Spice 1h 35m This is a behind the scenes featurette on the production of Dune and it features a number of short sound bytes of the cast.
- Episode 2: Science Future/Science Fiction 1h 35m Writers roundtable discussion about science fiction becoming reality at UCLA. Harlan Ellison, Ray Kurzweil, Octavia Butler, John Harrison, Michael Cassutt.
- Episode 3: Defining the Messiah 1h 35m Various religious scholars from around the world weigh in on what makes up a messiah. Also includes a Jungian psychologist to give a non-spiritual take
- Episode 4: John Harrison 1h 35m Interview with director John Harrison about adapting Dune novels.
- Episode 5: Willis McNelly 1h 35m The origins of the Dune story.
- Episode 6: Graeme Revell 1h 35m Revell briefly talks about the musical score of Dune, including the various themes and tones used for the different houses and settings.
- Episode 7: Vittorio Storaro 1h 35m Subtitled interview with cinematographer Vittorio Storaro about color palette choices made.
- Episode 8: The Making of, part 2 - The Filmmakers' Vision 30m Focussing on Dune the book, this thirty minute extra contains behind-the-scenes footage, soundbites from the main cast and crew, and letter-boxed clips.
- Episode 9: The Making of, part 1 - The Production Story 31m In the style of a 'making of' documentary, this extra also contains behind-the-scenes footage, soundbites from the main cast and crew, and letter-boxed clips.