Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets

Netflix Might Sign Multi-Picture Deal With Luc Besson And EuropaCorp

By Chris Evangelista January 30th, 2018

A deal between Netflix and EuropaCorp might lead to multiple Luc Besson Netflix original films as EuropaCorp and Besson struggle to climb out of debt.

'Valerian' Director Luc Besson On Why You Should Watch His Movie Twice [Interview]

By Jack Giroux December 12th, 2017

In our Luc Besson interview, the Valerian director talks about making his underrated sci-fi blockbuster and why he thinks it'll have staying power.

The New Blu-Ray Releases You Should Check Out This Week: Killer Santa, Some Broken Ankles, And More

By Chris Evangelista November 28th, 2017

Check out this week's new Blu-ray releases and their best special features! Kathy Bates breaking a leg, a killer Santa Claus, stoned Kirsten Dunst & more!

The Morning Watch: How Do 'Westworld' Bullets Work, Bruce Wayne's Thanksgiving & More

By Ethan Anderton November 20th, 2017

In The Morning Watch, find out the best explanation as to how bullets work in Westworld, see how Bruce Wayne's Thanksgiving food drive gets awkward & more.

Luc Besson's 'Lucy 2' Is Still Happening, And It's Thanks To 'Valerian'

By Hoai-Tran Bui September 2nd, 2021

Lucy 2 is currently in the works with a script by Luc Besson, pushed on by the commercial failure of Besson's Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.

'Valerian' Sequel Is Still Possible, Here Is What Needs To Happen

By Chris Evangelista September 19th, 2017

Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets didn't do well at the box office but a Valerian sequel still a possibility according to director Luc Besson.

The Unpopular Opinion: 'Jupiter Ascending' Is The Gorgeous, Big-Hearted Antidote To Cynical Science Fiction

By Vanessa Bogart October 10th, 2017

In this edition of The Unpopular Opinion, we go to bat for Jupiter Ascending, the much-maligned but pretty incredible science fantasy.

Director Luc Besson On Putting 'Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets' Together Piece By Piece [Interview]

By Jack Giroux July 21st, 2017

When Luc Besson was 10 years old, he was reading the comic he'd later adapt into Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. Read our Luc Besson interview.

Luc Besson Is Already Writing 'Valerian 3', And Why The First Film Can't Bomb This Weekend

By Ben Pearson July 18th, 2017

French director Luc Besson says he's already finished writing Valerian 2 and is in the process of writing Valerian 3 just in case the first film is a hit.

'Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets' Clips Tease The Wild, Vibrant Sci-Fi Adventure

By Ethan Anderton July 2nd, 2017

A new batch of Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets clips give us a better look at Luc Besson's latest foray into science fiction. Watch them!

'Valerian' Opening Scene Will Play Before 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' In Select Theaters [Updated]

By Ben Pearson June 30th, 2017

STX Entertainment reveals that the first scene of Luc Besson's Valerian will play before Spider-Man: Homecoming. Read more about the Valerian opening scene.

'Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets' Early Buzz: What Are The Critics Saying About Luc Besson's Sci-Fi Epic?

By Jacob Hall June 29th, 2017

The social media embargo has come down and the Valerian early buzz has arrived. Here's what the first critics and viewers are saying.

'Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets' Featurette: A Movie A Lifetime In The Making

By Hoai-Tran Bui June 19th, 2017

Luc Besson wanted to tell this story since he picked up the comic at 10 years old, and this Valerian featurette shows how he's bringing it to life.

'Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets' TV Spot: Eat Some More Of Luc Besson's Eye Candy

By Jack Giroux June 11th, 2017

The marketing for Luc Besson's sci-fi adventure continues to appease the eyes. Check out the new Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets TV spot.

'Guardians Of The Galaxy' Actress Elizabeth Debicki Added To 'Valerian,' A Month Before Release

By Hoai-Tran Bui June 2nd, 2017

We don't know much about the Elizabeth Debicki Valerian role, only that she was added to the cast very late in the process.

'Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets' Trailer: Luc Besson's Latest Looks Stunning

By Jacob Hall May 24th, 2017

The final Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets trailer has arrived and Luc Besson's big budget space opera still looks visually dazzling.

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New 'Valerian' Poster Seems To Feature An Intriguing 'Fifth Element' Reference

By Ethan Anderton April 29th, 2017

STX Entertainment has released a new Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets poster, and there appears to be a reference to The Fifth Element.

2017 Summer Movie Preview: 25 Wide Releases We're Excited To See

By /Film Staff April 21st, 2017

Here is our 2017 summer movie preview, where we count down the 25 wide releases we're most excited to see in the coming months.

'The Fifth Element' Gets 4K Theatrical Re-Release With A Special 'Valerian' Preview

By Peter Sciretta April 7th, 2017

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Luc Besson's visionary sci-fi film, Fathom is doing a limited The Fifth Element rerelease with a Valerian preview.

Luc Besson Shares Memories From 'The Fifth Element' And 'Leon'

By Jack Giroux April 1st, 2017

In order to promote Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, there was a Luc Besson Reddit AMA and gave some great answers to fan questions.

'Valerian' Director Luc Besson On His New Sci-Fi Epic (And Our Reaction To The New Trailer)

By Ben Pearson March 28th, 2017

We saw the new trailer for Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets and spoke about it with director Luc Besson and star Cara Delevingne.

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'Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets' Photo: Meet Ambassador Dan Makta

By Jack Giroux January 2nd, 2017

Director Luc Besson's upcoming sci-fi movie features 2,000 different alien species. Check out another Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets alien.

Interview: Luc Besson Reveals The Secrets Behind That Stunning 'Valerian' Trailer

By Peter Sciretta August 11th, 2021

In my Luc Besson Valerian interview, the Fifth Element director reveals the secrets behind his sci-fi film Valerian and the City Of A Thousand Planets.

'Valerian' Trailer: 'Fifth Element' Director Luc Besson Returns To Sci-Fi In A Fantastic Way

By Jack Giroux November 10th, 2016

Luc Besson (Lucy) has been dreaming about making Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets for a long time now. Check out the Valerian trailer.

'Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets' Photos: The Ever-Expanding City Of Alpha

By Jack Giroux November 9th, 2016

Tomorrow, a full-length trailer drops for Luc Besson's next film, but in the meantime, check out new Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets photos.

'Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets' Poster And Images Tease Luc Besson's New Sci-Fi Epic

By Jacob Hall October 6th, 2016

The first Valerian poster and images show off more from director Luc Besson's crazy science fiction movie, which is set for a summer 2017 release.

Rogue One, Schmogue One: Alexandre Desplat To Score Luc Besson's 'Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets'

By Jacob Hall September 20th, 2016

Shortly after leaving Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Academy Award winner Alexandre Desplat has signed on as the new Valerian composer.