By Grabthar's Hammer! There's a "Galaxy Quest" Documentary!

In a One-Day-Only Special Event, Fandom Presents an In-Depth Look at the Enduring Film That Foresaw an Era When Geeks Would Rule the WorldÂ

By all accounts, it was a movie that beat all odds: Surviving a set fire, the loss of a powerful director, and a studio that didn“t understand what it had, “Galaxy Quest”“ turned into a pop-culture phenomenon that would “never give up, never surrender.”“

As the cult classic nears its 20th anniversary ”“ it premiered on December 25, 1999 ”“Â “Never Surrender: AÂ Galaxy QuestÂ Documentary”“Â explores how the science-fiction comedy became an enduring fan favorite, a movie that helped launch the sci-fi- and fantasy-driven movie and TV industry that dominates global entertainment today.

On November 26 only, Fathom Events and Fandom present the theatrical premiere ofÂ “Never Surrender: AÂ Galaxy QuestÂ Documentary,”“ which includes exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and a 10-minute introduction featuring the cast members of ScreenJunkies.

Tickets toÂ “Never Surrender: AÂ Galaxy QuestÂ Documentary”“Â are available today atÂ www.FathomEvents.comÂ or at participating movie theater box offices. The event will be presented in more than 600 movie theaters across the country at 7:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, November 26, through Fathom Events“ Digital Broadcast Network (DBN). A full list of theater locations is available on the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

The documentary features the film“s stars, includingÂ Tim Allen,Â Sigourney Weaver,Â Justin Long,Â Sam Rockwell,Â Tony Shalhoub,Â Missi Pyle,Â Rainn WilsonÂ andÂ Daryl “Chill”“ Mitchell, along with directorÂ Dean Parisot,Â writerÂ Robert Gordon, and a legion of celebrity fans sharing their reminiscences and appreciation for this beloved film. Among the celebrities who appear inÂ “Never Surrender: AÂ Galaxy QuestÂ Documentary”“Â areÂ Wil Wheaton,Â Brent Spiner,Â Greg Berlanti,Â Damon LindelofÂ and more than a dozen other notable filmmakers, craftspeople and entertainment-industry observers who offer keen insight into the ways, both big and small, that “Galaxy Quest”“ has had lasting impact and developed a fan base that extends around the world.

“Fandom is powered by fans who deeply care about the movies, shows and games they love.Â Galaxy QuestÂ was the first film that put fans at the center of the action and really foretold the era we“re in now, where fans are the most powerful force in entertainment,”“ said Michael Chiang, Fandom SVP of Programming. “We are thrilled to offer fans an insider“s look at this quirky, but highly influential film in the form of a one-night only theatrical event.”“

“Fandom is dedicated to the celebration of the most passionate people in the world””the fans””and we are excited to team up with them to present the premiere of a most unique documentary about a most beloved movie,”“ said Brian Deulley, Fathom Events Sr. Director of Programming. “”˜Never Surrender“ is both an amazing homage and an irresistible, wonderfully heartfelt documentary that will delight longtime ”˜Galaxy Quest“ fans as well as those new to the phenomenon.”“

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Al Mega

I'm Al Mega the CEO of Comic Crusaders, CEO of the Undercover Capes Podcast Network, CEO of Geekery Magazine & Owner of Splintered Press (coming soon). I'm a fan of comics, cartoons and old school video games. Make sure to check out our podcasts/vidcasts and more!