Lexus Adds Design Flair & Imaginative Technologies to Luc Besson's Upcoming Sci-Fi Epic Valerian
21 June 2017 - 11:40AM
JCN Newswire (English)
To celebrate its creative partnership with Luc Besson's upcoming
sci-fi epic, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, luxury
automotive brand Lexus, has today unveiled a sneak peek
behind-the-scenes of the SKYJET collaboration, as well as the
brand's design and technology philosophy that inspired elements of
the final SKYJET, in a way that has never been seen before.
The ambition is to immerse automotive and film fans alike further
into the development of the SKYJET and to offer a unique insight
and experience into how Lexus collaborated with Luc Besson and his
design team to bring the single-seat pursuit craft of the future to
life on the big screen in spectacular fashion.
The design and technology series, which is available on Lexus
International's website, chronicles the SKYJET journey from
original concept, from the visionary mind of Luc Besson, to its
visualization by Concept Designer Ben Mauro, through to Lexus'
collaboration, which matched Luc's ambition for a vehicle befitting
of the Valerian world, set 700 years in the future.
Taking the experience to another level, a short 90s 'Making of the
SKYJET' video launches today, as part of the content series,
providing an exclusive look at the SKYJET behind the scenes on-set
with director Luc Besson and lead actor Dane DeHaan, in his role as
titular character Valerian. The video also features expert
commentary from Producer, Virginie Besson-Silla, Valerian Concept
Designer, Ben Mauro, and Lexus Chief Engineer, Takeaki Kato.
Lexus Chief Engineer, Takeaki Kato, comments, "Technology will
constantly advance and many things far in the distant future are
impossible to be certain of now, however, at Lexus, we continuously
challenge ourselves to imagine them."
He added, "The cars of the future might be flying in the air, but
as a luxury brand we consider essential that they remain
emotional."
When designing the interior of the concept model, the Valerian
creative team were inspired by Lexus' future vision in AI and
advanced HMI technologies. These showcase the brand's ambition for
the vehicles to become at one with the driver, enabling control of
the vehicle with simple hand gestures, such as with the LF-FC
concept's hologram technology, or even with the human mind.
The SKYJET's final design incorporates an adapted interpretation of
Lexus' signature "spindle" grille, and a similar headlight design
to that of the 2017 Lexus LC coupe, defined by an athletic and
aerodynamic shape. What's more, the narrative is also set to
incorporate an imagined energy capsule of the future, inspired by
Lexus' work on innovative hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Fans will get another exclusive glimpse of the SKYJET as it whizzes
through the Valerian world in the new Lexus SKYJET ad which
launches today, ahead of the hotly anticipated global launch of
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets in theaters on 21st
July.
To find out more about Lexus' role in bringing the final SKYJET to
life, visit https://www.lexus-int.com/
Learn more about VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS
on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValerianMovie
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerianMovie
Instagram: https://instagram.com/valerianmovie/
#ValerianSKYJET #ExperienceAmazing
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexusInternational
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LexusInt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondbylexus/
http://www.lexus-int.com/
About Valerian
VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS is the visually
spectacular new adventure film from Luc Besson, the legendary
director of The Professional, The Fifth Element and Lucy, based on
the ground-breaking comic book series which inspired a generation
of artists, writers and filmmakers.
In the 28th century, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara
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.
About LEXUS
Since its debut in 1989, Lexus has earned a worldwide reputation
for high-quality products and exemplary customer service. Lexus is
the hybrid leader among luxury brands, offering hybrids that
provide the best in innovative technology and premier luxury. The
evolution of Lexus is reflected in the progressive designs of its
new vehicles. The grille, dynamic light treatments, and sculptured
lines create a distinctive look of luxury for Lexus. For more
information, please visit www.lexus-int.com and
www.lexus-int.com/news/.
Source: LEXUS
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