An excellent look behind the scenes, of fictional languages in popular works today.
I've been curious about whether or not the new Dune movie would feature "the J-word", and looks like it will not:
Of the Arabic excisions in the new “Dune” films, two in particular stand out. One is of jihad, Herbert’s term for the fervent crusade led by Paul Atreides with the Fremen against the oppressive interstellar regime.
Herbert saw jihad as the embodiment of messianic and religious passion—a force that is socially transformative and potentially liberating, but also dangerous and to be feared: “The ancient way, the tried and certain way that rolled over everything in its path.”
Though now the word is overwhelmingly associated with Islamic extremism and terrorism, the original “Dune” offers a nuanced consideration of the concept that goes beyond simplistic and negative portrayals.
Anyway, the original (or, previous, by David Lynch) Dune movie put this in the opening:
Still, excited to watch Dune 2, since I've heard a lot of good things about it.