Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)
A dark force threatens Alpha, a vast metropolis and home to species from a thousand planets. Special operatives Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.
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Director:
Luc BessonWriters:
Pierre Christin (based on the comic book series "Valerian and Laureline" by), Jean-Claude Mézières (based on the comic book series "Valerian and Laureline" by), Luc Besson (screenplay by)All Cast & Crew
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After suffering a record loss of $135 million in the previous year, EuropaCorp had set its hopes on Valerian to turn in a much-needed profit. However, after the commercial failure of the film and a subsequent drop in company stocks of over 40%, deputy CEO Edouard de Vesinne was forced to step down from his position.
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President of the World State Federation:
The Alpha intergalactic space station has reached critical mass in orbit. Its weight and size now poses a serious threat to mother Earth. In its great wisdom, the Central Committee has decided to use all resources necessary to release the space ...
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Planets are identified as being in a 'Constellation' followed by a three digit code. Constellations are patches of sky as viewed from Earth. They contain unrelated stars and galaxies.
Having 'sectors' as in Star Trek would make much more sense.
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There's a dedication before the closing credits start rolling: To my father...
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Genres
Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-FiDetails
Release Date:
21 July 2017Language
English, French
Country of Origin
France, China, Belgium, Germany, United Arab Emirates, USAFilming Locations
Studios de Paris, La Cité du Cinéma, Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis, FranceBox Office
Budget:
$177,200,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$17,007,624 23 July 2017
Gross USA:
$41,189,488
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$225,874,228
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