Theta_Sigma: Awesome, I'll probably snag it then. Thanks for the link. :)
I admit there are some things with Brian's work I do like, but for the most part I think the poor reception is not unwarranted.
roninnogitsune: yeah, it wasn't unwarranted and that's probably why, I think they realized that the move weakened the Brand of Dune and didn't want to weaken it anymore so just leaving the books to speak for themselves. I don't blame them, both movies weakened the brand. The David Lynch movie was a mess, a fun mess but still a mess; The Sci Fi channel miniseries was just awful, they stayed close to the book but terrible design and horrid acting (the only actor capable of acting had his character killed off early.) So I don't think they want to ruin Frank Herbert's legacy anymore.
Well, to the Sci-Fi version's credit, Ian McNeice was brilliant (didn't have enough of a disgusting but regal look though), other than that I agree. The Lynch film (while straying a bit much from the book) still had the atmosphere I always got from the books. I still think the movie did less harm than the new books or mini-series ever did. That being said they would be wise to release the games and try build up the brand again. It is (I agree) understandable though that if you get your hand bitten that you would try protect it.
