It's Official Now! (02/18/98):

Rumors have been circulating for a while, and now it is official. A remake of David Lynch's DUNE is being co-produced by ABC, the Sci-Fi Channel, and New Amsterdam Entertainment. Rather than being based on Lynch's film, the TV miniseries will be based on Frank Herbert's book. John Harrison, who directed "Tales from the Dark Side" and recently finished the screenplay for Disney's upcoming film "Dinosaur", has been commissioned to write the teleplay. It is now slated for release on the Sci-fi Channel next season. No further information is available at this time.