The film took over a decade to complete.
The sign leading into the space colony shown in the film resembles the famous "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign. Additionally, many of the establishments resemble actual Las Vegas hotel/casino complexes.
An alien rap music video in the film features the lyrics "Klaatu Barada Nikto." This phrase, of course, is from the classic 1951 sci-fi classic, The Day the Earth Stood Still.