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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets With Clive Owen, Rihanna, Ethan Hawke Adapts Classic French Science Fiction Comic Series

Published Thu, 06 Oct 2016 09:39:29 -0500

Last updated Thu, 06 Oct 2016 09:41:35 -0500

Valérian and Laureline is a French science fiction series created by Pierre Christin and Jean-Claude Mezieres which first appeared in Pilote in 1967. The comic is being adapted for film by writer/director Luc Besson. The film is set for release in July 2017, and stars Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Rihanna, Ethan Hawke, John Goodman, Herbie Hancock and Kris Wu.

Here's the blurb:

Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are special operatives for the government of the human territories 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.

Source: www.ign.com

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