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Galaxy Quest Returns, Goes Global

For fans of both Tim Allen and Sigourney Weaver's cleavage, there's only one movie that manages to hit all particular pleasure buttons: 1999 Star Trek parody Galaxy Quest. And now, as if to prove that there's no audience too niche for indie comic publisher IDW, comes the news that a brand new Galaxy Quest sequel in comic format is on its way.

The new five-part series, subtitled Global Warning, takes the story in a somewhat expected direction by bringing in a Star Trek: The Next Generation-like spin-off series to accompany another threat to the universe that only a bunch of faded actors can prevent:

"Let's face it. Is there anyone who saw Galaxy Quest that didn't come away wondering about the continuing adventures of Jason, Sir Alex, Gwen, Tommy, Guy and Fred and Jane?" asks writer Scott Lobdell. "We've pined away for a sequel long enough! Now we're going to learn what became of these actors after their first greatest adventure together. Yes, they are excited about the re-launch of the franchise that made them cult icons, but don't think for a moment that success has quelled their quirkiness. And when they have to suit up again, and take the Protector out of orbit...? Let's just say experience isn't going to make their jobs any easier!"

I can't quite tell if that kind of gung-ho optimism in a press release is ironic, or whether the saccharine-cynicism of the original movie has been entirely lost in this new incarnation along with the particular brand of disdain that only Alan Rickman can bring to the English language.

IDW Announces 'Galaxy Quest' Comic Series [Comic Book Resources]

12:45 PM on Thu May 1 2008
By Graeme McMillan
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Killa_Charlie at 12:51 PM on 05/01/08
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By no demand what so ever!
geekzilla at 12:55 PM on 05/01/08
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Aww, I love Galaxy Quest! Pure camp, but so much fun!
B at 12:57 PM on 05/01/08
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I'm no fan of Tim Allen's cleavage, but Galaxy Quest is a great movie.
Gyrus at 01:07 PM on 05/01/08
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By Grabthar's Hammer... you will buy this crappy comic!
Castle1914 at 01:24 PM on 05/01/08
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I don't want to have to imagine Tim Allen's voice in my head.

But the movie was funny.

How could there be a sequel? The movie was about lampooning all the worst writing features of Trek. Did they miss anything in the movie?
Nivair H. Gabriel at 01:30 PM on 05/01/08
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Yes exactly. Although this is one of those things that could either be REALLY GOOD or REALLY BAD ... I'm actually kind of holding my breath.
edosan at 01:34 PM on 05/01/08
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"Is there anyone who saw Galaxy Quest that didn't come away wondering about the continuing adventures..."

I didn't wonder about it a bit. We don't need sequels to everything.
foolish-rain at 01:47 PM on 05/01/08
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Yes! This news makes my whole week. C'mon everybody, group hug.
steven522 at 01:57 PM on 05/01/08
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I don't know about the "Galaxy Quest" original crew, but I wouldn't mind seeing a sequel about how the termites... theraflu... the aliens who actually built the ship are doing.
njudah at 02:04 PM on 05/01/08
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I just liked that scene when Alan Rickman is with the dying space cadet and really knocks the "By Grabthar's Hammer" line out of the park...funny but also a bit "awww..."

for maximum nerdness a friend of mine converted one of the startships in the old Starfleet Battles computer game into the protector....
phoghat at 02:44 PM on 05/01/08
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@Nivair H. Gabriel: I agree. It could be good, it could really stink. That's what happens with sequels. Some (a very few I admit) are great and some blow chunks. I'd kind of like to see a sequel to this however as the first was campy and fun.
Plankton420 at 02:51 PM on 05/01/08
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Actually, it was actor Daryl Mitchell's Nov. 2001 motorcycle accident that killed all hope of a "Galaxy Quest" sequel for me.

(As a result of the accident, he is paralized from the waist down and unable to walk.)

The crew of the NSA Protector just wouldn't be the same without Loreado at the helm.
PVIII at 03:15 PM on 05/01/08
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Unfortunately it's Scott Lobdell. However, seeing that I've probably watched Galaxy Quest 6 times, I'll give it a shot.
EracMan at 03:45 PM on 05/01/08
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Yeah!! There are actually other people on this planet that love Galaxy Quest too! I don't feel so alone anymore.

I literally don't know ANYONE who likes this movie.

I laugh openly every time I watch it.

"Could you try not to hit EVERY SINGLE ONE!?!?"
geekzilla at 04:16 PM on 05/01/08
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I reaallly thought Laliari was a hottie.

"Never give up, never surrender!"
bigswingdaddy at 04:18 PM on 05/01/08
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We have to get out of here before one of those things kills Guy!

If you watch the deleted scenes and some of the overdubbing (particularly when Siggy says 'screw that') you realize this was a much more adult film, somewhat dumbed down when Disney decided to market it in theatres as a 'teen/kids' comedy.
donkeyjote at 04:56 PM on 05/01/08
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MOAR Tentacle <3!!!
geekzilla at 06:41 PM on 05/01/08
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@bigswingdaddy:
Wow! I've only seen it on cable (several times) but now I have a reason to find the DVD. Thanks!
joneez at 07:05 PM on 05/01/08
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@Castle1914: What could be more of a lampoon than doing endless sequels and spin offs just like Trek. I'm all for it!
JennaW at 07:05 AM on 05/02/08
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I adore this movie. It is probably my #1 go-to rewatcher when I need a boost. But in no way was a comic book spin-off either necessary or desired. For one, the comic will not have the real Alan Rickman! Shuh!
geekzilla at 09:40 PM on 05/02/08
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@JennaW: I agree! When I read the thread title I instantly thought it was a sequel movie. Comic book... yuck.