Hey guys, Jana here,Luc Besson’s visually groundbreaking epic, ‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets‘, arrives on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on November 21. Digital HD Available on November 7, the 4K Ultra HD will include both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.


Packed with out-of-this-world action unlike anything you’ve ever seen, ‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets‘ heads to 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital HD), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), and DVD November 21 from Lionsgate; and on Digital HD November 7 and On Demand November 21. Based on the best-selling French comic series “Valérian and Laureline” by Pierre Christin and Jean-Claude Mézières, published by Dargaud – visionary writer/director Luc Besson (‘The Fifth Element‘, ‘Lucy‘) advances this iconic source material into a contemporary, unique and epic science fiction saga produced by Virginie Besson-Silla. Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets stars Dane DeHaan (‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2‘), Cara Delevingne (‘Suicide Squad‘), Golden Globe nominee Clive Owen (‘Children of Men‘), Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke (Best Supporting Actor, ‘Boyhood‘, 2014), Golden Globe & Emmy winner John Goodman (voice) (‘Rosanne‘) with 7-time GRAMMY Award winner Rihanna, and Golden Globe winner Rutger Hauer (‘Bladerunner‘). The film features a soundtrack by Oscar winner Alexandre Desplat (Best Original Score, ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel‘, 2014)

In the 28th century, Valerian (DeHaan) and Laureline (Delevingne) are a team of special operatives charged with maintaining order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two embark on a mission to the astonishing city of Alpha—an ever-expanding metropolis where species from all over the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence, and cultures with each other. There is a mystery at the center of Alpha, a dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.

The Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets home entertainment release features the five part documentary “Citizens of Imagination: Creating the Universe of Valerian” which delves into the creation of the characters in the film, including both humans and alien lifeforms, along with insight into the production design, special effects, and stunts. The home entertainment release also features a “The Art of Valerian” photo gallery, and Enhancement Pods. The 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray versions feature Dolby Atmos audio remixed specifically for the home-theater environment, to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray also features Dolby Vision high dynamic range (HDR), growing Lionsgate’s library of titles featuring both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Dolby Vision transforms the TV experience in the home by delivering greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich colors. Together with the captivating sound of Dolby Atmos, consumers will experience both cutting-edge imaging and state-of-the-art sound technology for a fully immersive entertainment experience.

4K/BLU-RAY/DVD/DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES

“Citizens of Imagination: Creating the Universe of Valerian” Multi-Part Documentary
Paper, Ink, Flesh, Blood: Origins and Characters
To Alpha and Beyond: Production and Stunts
Denizens of the Galaxy: Humans and Aliens
The Final Element: Visual Effects
Wrap Up
Enhancement Pods
“The Art of Valerian” Photo Gallery

 

By Bryan Kluger

Former husky model, real-life Comic Book Guy, genre-bending screenwriter, nude filmmaker, hairy podcaster, pro-wrestling idiot-savant, who has a penchant for solving Rubik's Cubes and rolling candy cigarettes on unreleased bootlegs of Frank Zappa records.

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