UFOria

Produced by Melvin Simon Productions, it was initially slated to be released by 20th Century-Fox as part of their long-term distribution agreement. However, the studio shelved it after deeming it unmarketable. Upset with their decision, but fearful of retaliation, Binder persuaded them to allow him to find another distributor, and Universal acquired the film in 1983. Universal test-released the film in two markets under the title Hold Onto Your Dreams to disappointing returns, and initially chose to abandon it as well.
UFOria played at the 1984 Filmex Festival in July 1984, where it was positively received. Based on this reaction, Landmark Theaters booked the film in 1985 for showings in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Boston, without advertising support from the studio. Exhibitor J.D. Pollack booked the film at the Bleecker Street Cinema in January 1986, and personally funded his own advertising campaign, hiring publicist Lauren Hyman to promote the film. A glowing review from The New York Times spurred Universal to expand the release to more cities, with advertising support. Despite enthusiastic reviews from Roger Ebert and other critics, it did not find a broad audience in its theatrical run.[2]

Due to its extensive soundtrack of country songs, including hits from Waylon Jennings, the film did not reach VHS until 1987,[3] with some of its music rescored, and it has not yet been released on DVD or Blu-Ray due to the expense of licensing its song score.[4] The film's credits advertised a soundtrack album would be available on Elektra Records, but that album was never released.

The film also aired on cable television in 1986.