Valerian Sci-Fi Teaser Trailer Gives Fans An HD Thrill

By: Keith Witchka, Staff Writer

HOLLYWOOOD, CA — The “Valerian Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” [Sci-Fi] teaser trailer offers sci-fi fans a sneak peek at Luc Besson’s fantastic sci-fi world.

Finally after 20 years after his blockbuster “The Fifth Element” and coming off is cash cow blockbuster of Lucy (the Scarlett Johansson-led actioner took in more than $460 million worldwide), famed director Luc Besson is gearing up Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets [2017], a fantastic science fiction adventure that has to be seen to be believed. Yes, the hype is well worth it on this one!

Featured in the Valerian teaser trailer is classic Beatles‘ 1969 classic “Because,” marking the first time that the band has licensed a song for a motion picture’s trailer.

“Based on the classic European graphic novel series, “Valerian and Laureline,” (specifically the sixth book, “Ambassador of the Shadows”), Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets stars Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevingne as the title characters, special operatives for the government of the human territories and charged with maintaining order throughout the universe. Valerian has more in mind than a professional relationship with his partner, blatantly chasing after her with propositions of romance. But his extensive history with women, and her traditional values, drive Laureline to continuously rebuff him. Under directive from their Commander (Clive Owen), Valerian and Laureline embark on a mission to the breathtaking intergalactic city of Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis comprised of thousands of different species from all four corners of the universe. Alpha’s seventeen million inhabitants have converged over time- uniting their talents, technology and resources for the betterment of all. Unfortunately, not everyone on Alpha shares in these same objectives; in fact, unseen forces are at work, placing our race in great danger.”

Written and directed by Luc Besson and produced by Virginie Besson-Silla, the estimated $180 million budget, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets [2017] features stars Rihanna, Ethan Hawke, John Goodman, Herbie Hancock and Kris Wu.

Distributed by EuropaCorp (US & France) and Lionsgate (UK)

“Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” [2017], a EuropaCorp productions, hits theaters nationwide on July 21, 2017.

Watch the Official 1st teaser trailer of “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” on YouTube.