Tron Legacy

[Apollo]

Jeff Bridges Ready and Willing to Do Tron 2


Rumors of a Tron (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/tron/) sequel have been teasing fans of the early '80s classic for years. Tron 2.0 (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/g/pc_games/tron_20/) was one version, but that ended up becoming a videogame. Now Flynn himself, Jeff Bridges (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/jeff_bridges/), has confirmed that he is ready to entertain an offer, which he expects to come by his office soon.
"I heard they're going to pitch me one pretty soon," said Bridges. "I hear they're going to make a sequel. I'm always curious to hear what they're going to say. I haven't heard [the idea yet]."

Nearly 30 years later, a new Tron would have to find the cutting edge of 21st-century technology, since the original was outdated shortly after its release. "The reasons to do it, and the reason I did that one, was because it was so innovative -- and I understand they've got a whole new batch of stuff like that that, innovations that they want to use on that, so that could be kind of fun."

The older and wiser Bridges is prepared to suffer for a Tron sequel, as many of the visual affects apparatuses have not changed much. "Wearing a dance belt...I know you ladies wear thongs, and a dance belt is kind of like our version of the thong and it's a terrible thing, man. You can't sit down. Then I've got tights."

source
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/tron/news/1696687/

First Tron Movie
http://datacore.sciflicks.com/tron/images/tron_large_02.jpg

[Gilpesh]

All I can say is:



Yes.

[GhostPoet]

Please please please

[shapeshifter]

Its about time.
Tron is one of my all time favorites.
The Light Cycle race is on Par with the Speeder bike scene (for me anyway)

[Advanced Dark]

No reason why this shouldn't be done. Jeff Bridges is one of my favorite actors.

[huskerwebhead]

Fan-f***ing-Tastic!!! It's about damn time. I loved the first Tron. It's way dated now, but it's still fun to watch. Can't wait!!

[K.B.]

I still love the title Tron 2.0

Hope they still use it.....

[Recherché]

I would love to see a sequel to Tron.

[Advanced Dark]

Now where's the Last Starfighter remake. ;)

[Gilpesh]

Now where's the Last Starfighter remake. ;)

Yes.


That would rock. :boba:

[SolidSnakeMGS]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v409/Col_Kilgore/SHH/tron.jpg

But how would they do the video game world? It would have to look REAL. Perhaps that could be the story though, as in distinguishing between fantasy and reality.

[Kanon]

But how would they do the video game world? It would have to look REAL. Perhaps that could be the story though, as in distinguishing between fantasy and reality.

Yeah, no one would compare that to The Matrix...

[Vapor]

A sequel would be very cool.. The internet could be used in a cool way, a bit like they did in Futurama. Flynn could open up portals in the computer world and use the internet to travel or something..

[Dangerous]

If they do this I just hope that while the sfx will obviously be better, they retain the same visual style as the first film.

[green]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=47152
SDCC: Tron 2 Footage Screened!
Source: Blake Wright July 24, 2008


Disney surprised Con-goers in San Diego on Thursday with debut footage of its highly anticipated sequel to 1982's Tron. The footage began with an update of the popular lightcycle duel from the original film.

A blue figure – obviously on the run – is being tracked down by a yellow figure on a cycle. The blue figure dives forward with a bar in hand. Around the bar – and figure – a super sleek blue lightcycle forms and the chase in on.

The figures are cool updates of the 1982 warriors. Gone are the glowing blue/red/yellow faces, now replaced by helmets with clear facemasks housing what looks like holographs of human faces.

The cycles dip and dodge through a translucent, multi-level track that appears both digital and organic. The blue cycle is forced down a narrow crevasse between two ledges while the yellow bike takes the high road. The blue cycle emerges at the end of the path only to be cut off by the yellow bike's 'laser trail'. The blue bike smashes into a million pieces sending the blue rider flying in slow motion and flipping through the air. He lands and skids to a halt.

All of this activity is being observed from a high, cliff-side structure by a human figure – an older, bearded Kevin Flynn! Played again by Jeff Bridges, a very serene looking Flynn appeared first in a meditative position in the center of a large room. He arises, then walks to the window and peers down onto the action below.

The yellow figure 'retracts' his lightcycle walks over to the downed blue figure... and finishes the job.

The footage ended with a '2' appearing in the traditional Tron font and the TR2N emerging around it. The TRN faded away leaving the 2 alone on the screen again.


:wow:

[RonStoppablefan]

That sounds so cool.

[Rocker22]

Sounds great.

[Spider-Fan]

Tron 2? I can honestly say I never saw it coming.

[terry78]

See, now this takes me back, because they kept this **** under the radar, like back in the day. No one in the industry aside from Disney knew they were doing this and bam...here it is.

[xwolverine2]

this is the most surprising/best news in a while!!!!!!!!

how could they keep this a secret!jeff bridges too!

[Webhead2006]

Yea i remember a year or two reports saying this was going to happen didnt expect it to cause i thought they wouldnt be doing a sequel. But great to hear its actually happening and jeff bridges returned. its been awhile since i seen the first so i might try finding it some time soon.

[green]

Another take of it.

http://aintitcool.com/node/37618
Holy ****! Three minutes of TRON 2 shown at the Disney panel at Comic-Con! Quint has the story!
Ahoy, squirts! Quint here. Holy ****! TRON 2!

I’m probably going to short change Dwayne Johnson and Carla Gugino here who were the majority of the Disney Panel, but HOLY ****! At the end they showed 3 minutes from TRON 2 which has been whispered about, but wait until you get a load of this:

The footage started with a computer generated guy peeking around a corner. He had light blue glowing lines on him. As the dude peeked around the corner a sound can be heard, a low rumble.

Keep in mind they didn’t announce what this was, just that it was a surprise presentation.

The guy hears the sound, getting louder, and he runs down the corridor, black obsidian walls. A vehicle speeds behind him and he jumps in the air, throwing a stick out in front of him and suddenly we’re underneath him as he jumps for it in mid-air, the lightcycle forming around him. He hits the ground running and the lightcycles battle.

They aren’t turning at hard angles anymore, the movement more fluid. The cycles slam into each other, knocking each other around like in a car chase, but the yellow and blue lines don’t touch in any of this.

The yellow cycle runs up on another level with a transparent floor, keeping an eye on the blue below. They get back on the same level and more close calls.

The guy in the blue cycle sees the crack in the wall. THE FISSURE that we know and love. The blue cycle races toward it, barely in the lead and makes the crack, the yellow cycle skidding to a stop within inches of the wall.

After a beat the yellow cycle speeds off. Then we’re with the POV of the blue cycle taking the turns in the fissure slowly and carefully. Then we see the yellow cycle racing along the top of the canyon, looking down at the blue cycle, then speeding ahead.

The blue cycle exits the other side and heads down a light-outlined corridor in the giant open space, seemingly alone. Out of nowhere, the yellow cycle puts on a booster burst of speed and cuts the blue cycle off.

The blue cycle crashes into the yellow line, shattering the vehicle and sending the blue rider flying through the air and crashing hard to the ground, sliding to the edge of a precipice, but he catches himself at the last minute, pulling his body back over the lip.

Then the most shocking moment of the trailer. We cut out of CG and into live action. A grey-haired and bearded Kevin Flynn… Jeff Mutha-****in’ Bridges… is sitting in a stark white room, seemingly meditating. His eyes open and he stands, walking to a large rectangular window and we see he’s overlooking the arena. He looks down at the yellow and blue rider.

The blue rider is defeated on the ground and the yellow rider walks toward him. We can see the blue rider’s face, a younger guy. The yellow rider’s face is obscured by a black faceplate. The yellow rider reaches back and grabs his disc from his back.

The blue rider looks scared and says, “Hey! It’s only a game!” The yellow rider’s visor lights up and it’s young Flynn’s face, 1982 Jeff Bridges. He says, “Not anymore,” and then goes for the kill. As he does the screen cuts to black and the title comes up: TR2N.

So sweet!!!

The CG looked like a really high end computer game, almost photo-realistic, but the lightcycle chase was completely nostalgic, hitting all the right notes. It's as advanced as you'd expect jumping from 1982 games to 2008 games... And Flynn's a bad guy! Holy ****!

Alright, be back in a few with images and a rundown (ha) of the RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN panel with Carla Gugino and The Rock!

-Quint

[Eklypze]

whats truly surprising is the fact that hardly anyone thinks this is a bad idea

[Symbiotic]

Now THIS is cool. Not knowing a movie's being made 'til footage is screened.:word:

[Armand Z Trip]

Greetings. The Master Control Program has chosen you to serve your system on the Game Grid. Those of you who continue to profess a belief in the Users will receive the standard substandard training that will result in your eventual elmination. Those of you who renounce this superstitious and hysterical belief will be eligible to join the Warrior Elite of the MCP. Each of you will be given an identity disc. Whatever you do or whatever you learn will be imprinted on this disc. If you lose your disc or fail to follow commands, you will be subject to immediate de-resolution. That will be all.

[Webhead2006]

YEa i know its pretty hard in today's world for not knowing a film is ongoing and all that. Good work disney keeping things hidden. I cant wait to see this any word on when it hits? 09/10? I really need to go watch the first again been so long since i seen it.

[Symbiotic]

If I had to guess, I'd say probably late '09.

[thejon93]

Now this is purely awesome, so happy they kept this secret because I'd be losing my mind over the hype.

[Chris Wallace]

After 26 years, I am HIGHLY doubtful that a sequel is in order.

[Commodore Schmidlapp]

Wow this is great news, can't wait! It's incredible in this day and age, they were totally able to keep this a secret.

[Webhead2006]

So true i hope that comic con footage comes out legally or leaked would love to see how it looks. Hopefully we get more news on the film soon.

[ttotheusher]

A second Tron would blow my mind. As much as I love Pixar, I feel sorry for kids these days who have never experienced Tron.

[RickO'Connell]

A second Tron would blow my mind. As much as I love Pixar, I feel sorry for kids these days who have never experienced Tron.

Indeed the first one should get a remastered special edition DVD :woot:

[green]

A little bit more.

http://aintitcool.com/node/37629

Some details have emerged on that TRON 2 footage screened at Comic-Con!
Ahoy, squirts! Quint here. After I posted the TRON 2 story earlier in the day, I did a run of 6 interviews, then hit a screening of FANBOYS. I just now got back to the hotel and I found a little info waiting for me in the inbox.
Disney is being incredibly secretive on this. I think they even sent out a statement that said essentially that there is no statement.

But here's what I found out via a source I cannot name, but knew a whole lot about the footage shown, including details that I haven't seen reported yet, so I'm inclined to believe him/it/her:

- The 3 minutes is a promo, not from the film itself.

- It was directed by Joe Kosinski, who is also slated to direct the feature. If you own an Xbox 360 you probably know his work with his awesome CG animated commercials for GEARS OF WAR and HALO 3.

- The footage was originally done to be shown in stereoscopic 3-D, but the right eye wasn't finished in time, so it screened in 2-D.

- The Evil Flynn from the piece, the badass 1982 Flynn that takes a disc to that poor blue bastard, is apparently Flynn's program from the original, Clu, not Flynn himself.

I'm definitely down to find out more, so if you got the scoop, drop me an email.

-Quint

[djchristensen]

Greetings. The Master Control Program has chosen you to serve your system on the Game Grid. Those of you who continue to profess a belief in the Users will receive the standard substandard training that will result in your eventual elmination. Those of you who renounce this superstitious and hysterical belief will be eligible to join the Warrior Elite of the MCP. Each of you will be given an identity disc. Whatever you do or whatever you learn will be imprinted on this disc. If you lose your disc or fail to follow commands, you will be subject to immediate de-resolution. That will be all.

That is just awesome you remember that. It doesn't seem right that Flynn would kill another program though, so a virus copy of Clu must be doing the dirty deeds.

[Brian Braddock]

In an era of unneccesary remakes and sequels - this is definately a sequel that I will embrace with open arms.

From what I've read so far - I'm so hyped for this movie. The original movie is one of my all time favourites and to see a new movie using all the old famililar looks and sounds but with something new added to the mix, man; it should be really something.

It would seem that Flynn and Clu have taken over the badguy roles of Dillinger and Sark respectively.

Hmmmmm, I wonder if Bruce Boxleitner will make an apperance? Hell, maybe David Warner?

[Webhead2006]

Sounds cool, i hope the footage gets online and we get trailer and more news soon.

[Rocker22]

It got leaked:
http://gizmodo.com/5029479/tron-2-trailer-video-makes-pants-wet-worldwide?autoplay=true

Looks great.

[Theweepeople]

I'm excited about this movie yet, I still prefer the old lightcyles over these new ones. Also, I hope the costume designs aren't drastically changed.

Even though I enjoyed the original tron part of me wanted this franchise to be rebooted. The original tron had quite a few flaws. The screenplay was decent but, the execution felt rushed and sloppy at times.

[xwolverine2]

It got leaked:
http://gizmodo.com/5029479/tron-2-trailer-video-makes-pants-wet-worldwide?autoplay=true

Looks great.

HOLY ****!!!!!!!!!!!:eek:

that's unbelieveable!
i hope the same director who directed that is doing the movie.

officially my most aniticipated movie!:wow:

[xwolverine2]

somebody save that vid... it'll be taken offline soon i bet

[Webhead2006]

thanks for the link footage looks sweet.

[BeserkerHilf]

seriously, wow...

[Webhead2006]

Cant wait to hear more on the film, whats the story and when it will come out.

[Symbiotic]

*watches footage* Heck yeah!:word:

[thejon93]

I have a little tip for all of you who don't want to lose the trailer, look for the footage on YouTube, then copy it to: http://www.vconversion.com/ which saves the movie to your files so you can watch it over and over again(and you won't have to beg people to "SEND ME A PM, PLEASE!")

[Apollo]

damn! that footage (what can be seen) looks great! this movie is going to rock!

[fu manchu]

Whoa, looks cool!

[Browncoat]

Yeah, it looks really great. I like the edgier look Bridges has.

[Lord Blackbolt]

I hope this is in 3d...if there was ever a movie that should be 3d it's this

[Gilpesh]

:eek:

I want this movie out now.

[terry78]

Lightcycle, biatch. Represent.

[Rocker22]

Disney seems to be teasing and saying they will have a non bootleg out soon.

[Webhead2006]

That would be sweet.

[xwolverine2]

when did disney turn so badass...lol

[thejon93]

when did disney turn so badass...lol
Man, Disney was always badass:oldrazz:

[Brian Braddock]

But in a good kinda way.

[ttotheusher]

Socks officially blown off by that footage. Please, please, please Disney, make this movie. Now.

[terry78]

With the way Flynn is acting in this, doubtful they can swing another PG....probably PG-13 on par with POTC.

[Brian Braddock]

That footage looks absolutely amazing.

Can't wait for a officially released teaser to see it all properly.

[Spidey220987]

Man, Disney was always badass:oldrazz:

Amen to that :woot:
Most of my DVD collection is Disney, I have all the Disney Animated Classics (currently 47 lol :oldrazz:), they make up the majority of my DVD collection, followed by comic book films.

Anyway I'm psyched for it,and that's just from a teaser.
Haven't been this psyched for a sequel since Spider-Man 3

20+ years,Tron's finally gettin the sequel it deserved,been waiting ages for one, especially since the early 2000s there was a mention of a Tron remake.

Glad they've gone the sequel route instead,the first is just a classic and should stay that way. Wouldn't mind a remake,but some things should just be left alone,and I'm glad it has been.

Oops,mini essay lol

[Brian Braddock]

God, I desperately need to know and see more of this project.

I just can't wait for my Tron fix to be sated. I've watched the original and played the game over and over but I need some new stuff.

Watching the poor quality teaser on-line only makes my thirst bigger.

C'mon Disney - release something.......................please?!..........

[DorkyFresh]

i never really got into Tron. i liked the pretty pictures as a kid, but i was too young to understand the story. however, this trailer definitely got me interested....especially if they're trying to make it stereoscopic 3d.

[EdRyder]

That footage was ill.I'm geeked.
Dude who wrote the article at gizmodo made a note that hes worried that the characters in the game world are full cg.That doesn't worry me in the least
http://www.image-metrics.com/

As long as Bridges is on board I'm there.

[GhostPoet]

wow...all I can say is that is a thing of beauty. Looks amazing.

[terry78]

That footage was ill.I'm geeked.
Dude who wrote the article at gizmodo made a note that hes worried that the characters in the game world are full cg.That doesn't worry me in the least
http://www.image-metrics.com/

As long as Bridges is on board I'm there.

Those last two expressions made like she was orgasming. :o

[GreenKToo]

Now THIS is cool. Not knowing a movie's being made 'til footage is screened.:word:
I agree. Thats how it should be done. Nothing is worse than anticipating a film, then only to have it cancelled. Kudos to them.

[thedeadite]

Watched the footage...need to change pants.

[Brian Braddock]

That footage was ill.I'm geeked.
Dude who wrote the article at gizmodo made a note that hes worried that the characters in the game world are full cg.That doesn't worry me in the least
http://www.image-metrics.com/

As long as Bridges is on board I'm there.


Doesnt worry me either - actually, it kinda makes sense. Computer Generated characters inside a Computer System with live-action for the characters in the outside world.

And agreed on Bridges; if he hadnt returned as Flynn - this sequel wouldnt have as much resonance.

As I said previously, I wonder if David Warner or Bruce Boxleitner have been tapped to return in some capacity?

[Theweepeople]

Doesnt worry me either - actually, it kinda makes sense. Computer Generated characters inside a Computer System with live-action for the characters in the outside world.

And agreed on Bridges; if he hadnt returned as Flynn - this sequel wouldnt have as much resonance.

As I said previously, I wonder if David Warner or Bruce Boxleitner have been tapped to return in some capacity?

I'm not worried but, I preferred the look of the computer universe of the original Tron. This new universe has excessive cgi and considerably less live action. Also, I still prefer the costume design and the lightcycles of old the original.

[CGHulk]

Looks good!

[Brian Braddock]

I'm not worried but, I preferred the look of the computer universe of the original Tron. This new universe has excessive cgi and considerably less live action. Also, I still prefer the costume design and the lightcycles of old the original.

I'm with you on the costume design but I think those new lightcycles look amazing.

[ttotheusher]

New article up explaining more about how this little teaser came about:

http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_hill/archive/2008/07/31/toon-thursday-game-over-for-tron-s-first-director.aspx

I've got to admit, I'm a little worried about the way Disney are handling this. I'm sure that with John Lasseter persuing the project, things will happen, but Disney need to start announcing things soon.

[terry78]

Lasseter said the first Tron didn't have enough "emotion", whatever that means.

[Sawyer]

I've never even seen the first Tron, but I def. want to see this one.

[tyler-durden]

Saw the leaked footage, it was pretty cool, can't wait to see the official version of it.

[Theweepeople]

Lasseter said the first Tron didn't have enough "emotion", whatever that means.

I'm not sure what that means but, the first Tron had a lot of flaws. The dialogue sucked in numerous scenes and the storyline was not developed well.

[Webhead2006]

Hoefully the film will be going on and who ever directs it does well. Also please leave it sequel and have jeff.

[Brian Braddock]

Lasseter said the first Tron didn't have enough "emotion", whatever that means.


Atually, I agree with him to some extent. There are a few times in the film that are a bit cold and almost emotionless - even when it's not meant to eb the case.

It never bothered me though.

[DorkyFresh]

so....i'm wondering why people at Disney think that this WOULDN'T be a good idea. there's obviously a solid fan base and it has the potential to surpass the Matrix. the technology is here, the demand is here.....what's the hold up? get on it Disney!!!

[terry78]

They will be touting this as another POTC type franchise if it gets off the ground.

[Brian Braddock]

so....i'm wondering why people at Disney think that this WOULDN'T be a good idea. there's obviously a solid fan base and it has the potential to surpass the Matrix. the technology is here, the demand is here.....what's the hold up? get on it Disney!!!

What, are youre saying that they arent making it?

This isnt just footage developed to make a pitch to Disney for a sequel - this is actual footage shown by Disney announcing a sequel.

Unless I've grossly misread the situation and missed something? Disney are already on it :huh:

[DorkyFresh]

What, are youre saying that they arent making it?

This isnt just footage developed to make a pitch to Disney for a sequel - this is actual footage shown by Disney announcing a sequel.

Unless I've grossly misread the situation and missed something? Disney are already on it :huh:


actually, it DOES seem like they're on it. however, there ARE people within Disney that still don't think it's a good idea....

...dumbasses.


Anyway.....it seems that Steven Lisberger (Tron creator and director) is involved with the project after all!!!

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/37760


Harry has a brief chat with Steven Lisberger (TRON) Regarding TR2N!!!

Hey folks, Harry here - and I'm about as happy as humanly possible. TRON is just about my favorite personal childhood movie. I love it for about every frame that flashes before my eyes, every sound effect and score second. And when Merrick posted that story with details from Jim Hill's piece on TR2N that Steven Lisberger was not involved in this new iteration of TRON... well, my soul grew a little, ever so slightly cold to the project.

But because I love TRON so much I was consoling myself with the knowledge that hopefully - the creative forces behind the film were respecting and honoring the fantastic vision of the life and soul we embed into our programs and the world in which they co-exist. Basically, I just didn't want to let go of the enthusiasm that the TR2N crappy pirated footage had given me. As I have compulsively rewatched it, and then heard from friends EVERYWHERE, that they were rewatching it endlessly... Man. This sort of tingly geekgasm isn't often found in our geeky little existence.

Well... As I was checking email this afternoon, at 1:18pm - I saw a subject line: Tr2n/Lisberger. I glanced at the "From:" and it said, STEVEN LISBERGER!!!

GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!

I click on the email and read:

Hey Harry-

Jim Hill’s piece on Tr2n sounds very dramatic but actually we are trying to put all the drama into the script. I can assure you I am very much involved with Tr2n. It’s a collaborative effort just like the first film was. We have a very talented and dedicated young group and I am doing my best to inspire them as much as they are inspiring me. The trailer, as amazing as it is, is only the beginning.

All the best,

Steven Lisberger

The email also contained his home and cell numbers... It only took about 22 seconds for me to realize I could call those numbers and speak to the man that created TRON and the world he lived in. I'm sad to say that I didn't actually think about what I was going to say - It was more or less just a compulsive need to learn more. To talk to one of the guys that absolutely affected my noodles in a very geeky way.

Of course, I rang him at lunch with his wife, so we will pick up the conversation some time this weekend. But I did say that I wanted to clarify what his capacity was on TR2N and his response was:

My capacity is to be the best creative force I can be on the project and a mentor - which is my job as Producer.

And when I asked him about the work he's done developing a second TRON movie over the past few years and his screenplay, he commented that the development that he's headed up over the past 5 to 7 years has directly led to where the project is today, that it helped to breed the excitement with which the project is being pursued.

I then let him go back to lunch with his lovely wife, and we'll pick up this conversation some time this weekend, but I wanted to let all you programs out there to gain the knowledge that Lisberger is Producing and is creatively involved in TR2N!

[CGHulk]

AWESOME!!!
http://image.blog.livedoor.jp/noony/imgs/b/5/b50771fc.jpg

No really, that's great news!

[Webhead2006]

Well thats cool tron's director/creator is indeed going to be attrached to the film in some form.

[Timstuff]

Pixar are the perfect people to do Tron 2. Not only are they extremely skilled with CG animation, but also they would be able to give the movie actual meaning beneath the surface, like the original had. Pixar is really good at telling stories like that. And as they showed in Wall-E, they're interested in mixing live action and CG.

[DocHoliday]

I doubt Pixar does the film...however with John Lasseter being the main guy with both Disney Animation and Pixar, you can expect a similar quality. Oh and I saw the guy who directed the short's previous work and it is great.

[green]

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/38640
Mr. Beaks's Brief Encounter With Joseph Kosinski, The Director Of TR2N!!
Beaks here...

It's rare that I find myself giddy to drive down to Long Beach at 6:30 AM on a Saturday morning, but that's where some of the brightest minds in the entertainment industry were this past weekend. The occasion? 5D: The Future of Immersive Design. Hopefully, I'll be able to pull together everything I learned at the breathtakingly ambitious conference - convened by visionary production designer Alex McDowell - for a semi-comprehensive report by Wednesday. Failing that, I'll just regurgitate the most brilliant ideas, which would only consist of a complete transcription of every panel and the keynote address by MIT's Henry Jenkins!

Before I get lost in my notes, I should single out my very brief, off-the-cuff conversation with Joseph Kosinski, the immensely gifted commercial director who's been charged with putting a 21st Century spin on TRON. If you're unfamiliar with Kosinski, go to Anonymous Content's website and check out his reel (the directors' names are listed to the right); you'll see some familiar ads (e.g. his "Mad World" spot for GEARS OF WAR) and some maybe not-so-familiar spots (I'm especially enamored of his "Baby" commercial for Chevrolet). Visually, he's undeniably talented, but what sets him apart is his background in mechanical engineering and architecture. Those nifty contraptions you see in Kosinski's commercials? He designed and built many of them himself.

This is precisely the kind of nerd you want directing TR2N. (And that's the official title, so let this be the official end of my complainin'.)

After he wowed the audience during the "Narrating Space" panel at 5D, I approached the stage and called Kosinski down for a quick Q&A. I didn't want to mess with the informality of the conference, so I didn't stick a recorder in his face. To his credit, he didn't run away when I identified my press affiliation; in fact, he was kinda jazzed to talk about the movie (albeit in as vague a sense as possible). Here what I got out of him:

1) Lisberger is involved as a consultant. Kosinski couldn't be happier about this. He mentioned that Lisberger (and, presumably, Syd Mead) initially wanted the light cycles to have external riders, but they couldn't convincingly pull it off with the technology of the early '80s. So those light cycles you saw in the Comic Con test footage essentially reflect Lisberger's original design.

2) The Comic Con teaser was shot in stereoscopic 3D, and the film will be, too. Kosinski is particularly excited about the look of the game grid in this format.

3) Shooting TR2N will be a "twenty-four month" process, but Kosinski's already been at it for a while now. He didn't give me an exact date, but he seems confident that the movie could be ready for late 2010.

4) As we reported last week, WATCHMEN's Michael Wilkinson is designing the costumes. He officially joins the production this week.

It's not much, I know, but I like the mystery surrounding this project. It makes me nostalgic for the pre-release hype from 1982. What's different this time is that the script (from LOST writers Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis) is just as important as the design. Hopefully, we'll be able to tease out a few more bits of info from Kosinski before he goes under for the next year.
And if you're inclined to complain about the lack of precise information, you should know that Kosinski was a veritable spoiler-machine compared to production designer Rick Carter, who sat on the conference's last panel and spilled not a goddamn thing about James Cameron's AVATAR. I will say, though, that every time I discuss this project with his colleagues, they get very excited. And when a guy like Alex McDowell says AVATAR will be a game-changer, I get very excited.

[Hunter Rider]

Tron 2 Renamed? Possible Plot Information Revealed! (http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/11/30/tron-2-renamed-possible-plot-information-revealed/)

[ttotheusher]

Finally, another piece of news. I was begining to lose hope in Disney.

[Timstuff]

Yeah. The footage from before was so freakin' awesome, a part of me was always worried that they'd forget to actually make the rest of the movie.

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

Do want.
Just don't make it crap.

[Brian Braddock]

Please, someone invent a time machine solely for the purpose of buying a copy of this movie and bringing it back to the present.

Because I simply don't think I have it in me to wait 3 years for this movie.

[Symbiotic]

I really hope the title hasn't been changed to TRZ.:dry:

[Brian Braddock]

Me too;

How do you even pronounce that?

'Trooz'? 'Truz'?

Or is it literally like T.R.Z.?

Actually, in America - a 'z' is pronounced as 'zee' isnt it (as opposed to the U.K. were we say 'zed')?


That would make it 'Treezee'?

[tyler-durden]

I think it's just T.R.Z., I say as long as Jeff Bridges is back I couldn't care what they call it

[Steyin]

I like what I've seen so far for this, but honestly I never watched all of Tron. I finally sat down a few months ago to do so, but the first 30 minutes of the film was so un-entertaining and confusing that I was completely turned off to it. Maybe I'll give it a shot another day, but as of right now I'm not in a rush. I just wish that the opening of the film got to the point or at least spelled out what the hell the film is about more clearly. To this day I still don't know what the main plot is.

[gwynplaine]

I think it's just T.R.Z., I say as long as Jeff Bridges is back I couldn't care what they call it
I agree, and David Warner (hopefully he is still alive because he is a great villain.)

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

Hope it still feels like a tron movie and not all sexed up like a Michael Bay movie were stuff incoherently blow up every 2 minutes.

[Webhead2006]

yea i rather leave the name tron 2 or tr2n.

[Brian Braddock]

I was gonna suggest 2ron;

But then I saw it in print after I typed it and it just kinda looks like 'Iron'.

"Two tickets for the 8pm showing of 'IRON', please"

:huh:

[Vapor]

Saw the leaked footage and it's looks great.. just the right ammount of slo-mo (when he leaps forward and the lightcycle forms around him is cool) and just generally a cool sequence so if this can move forward, I would be very much looking forward to it.

Tr2n is better than TRZ or maybe that's to do with a new concept? I dunno.. They should just have simply called it Tron.2

[ttotheusher]

I was kinda hoping they might call it simply Tron, like how the new Star Trek film is simply Star Trek.

[Brian Braddock]

To my understanding, Star Trek is kinda of a prequel but with an emhasis on reboot.

Whereas Tron 2 is a direct sequel and so it cant have the same name as the 1st film.

[DorkyFresh]

yeah, people are really gonna know wtf they're talking about when they see the title "TRZ" (sarcasm).

edit: someone made a great comment on that Joblo, they should've just named it "T2ON"

[tyler-durden]

I don't see why it wouldn't just be called TRON2, why is that so hard to do?

[DorkyFresh]

i don't have a problem with Tron 2, but it's not creative. using the "2" in the actual title signifies an updated, modern view of the movie. i would've settled for Tron 2.0 or something similar.

TRZ, however, is just lame. i can't help but think of Dragon Ball when i see it.

[tyler-durden]

Wasn't Tron 2.0 the name of the game that came out I think that might be the reason why they can't use it.

[DorkyFresh]

if that's why they're not using that title i think that's a dumb reason. it wasn't even a successful game.

[Octoberist]

is TRZ suppose to be initials? am I suppose say "T-R-Z" or "Tron 2". Not to say that anyone can literally pronounce 'Tr2n' but still.

[DorkyFresh]

Not to say that anyone can literally pronounce 'Tr2n' but still.
dude, it's easy...."tratooin"...duh! :woot:

[Octoberist]

silly OLE ME! (punches own face)

[biolumen]

Olivia Wilde enters 'Tron' sequel
'TR2N' expected to be released in 2011

By MARC GRASER, TATIANA SIEGEL

Olivia Wilde has landed the female lead in Disney's "Tron" sequel.

Few details are known of the character the actress will play in the pic, titled "TR2N," to be helmed by commercial helmer Joseph Kosinski.

But Jeff Bridges will return in the role he played in the 1982 original, about a hacker who is abducted into the world of a computer and forced to participate in a series of gladiatorial games.

Disney plans to release the pic sometime in 2011.

Wilde is lensing Columbia's Judd Apatow-produced biblical comedy "Year One," opposite Jack Black, and is a series regular on Fox's medical drama "House."

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117997437.html?categoryId=13&cs=1

'Tron 2.0' has its first two players
Olivia Wilde, Beau Garrett cast in sequel

By Borys Kit
Dec 15, 2008, 11:00 PM ET

Olivia Wilde and Beau Garrett are the first to sign on for "Tron 2.0," the sequel to the 1982 Disney cult classic being directed by Joseph Kosinski.
Sean Bailey is producing along with Steven Lisberger, who co-wrote and directed the original film, and Jeff Silver.

The original, about a programmer thrust into a computer and forced to fight in games he helped create, is remembered for its sci-fi gladiator-style battles and groundbreaking special effects.

The new movie is acting as a "next chapter." Plot details are being guarded closely, but Wilde will play a worker in the virtual world who tries to help fight Master Control Program, the villainous intelligence protocol that was the nemesis in the original film.

Garrett will play a siren in the virtual world.

The male lead has not been cast, but the studio and filmmakers are screen-testing actors as it brings on other leads and supporting players.

"Tron 2.0" is eyeing a spring shoot and is shaping up as one of the studio's most anticipated projects in years. Kosinski shot reels to test technology and showcase his vision for the film; the footage screened at Comic-Con in July and was one of the most buzzed-about films coming out of the geekfest.

Brigham Taylor is overseeing for Disney.

Wilde, repped by Endeavor and Kass & Stokes Management, can be seen on the Fox series "House." She next appears in "The Year One" with Jack Black and Michael Cera. Garrett, repped by ICM and 1 Management, appeared in "Made of Honor" and "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer." The two appeared together in "Turistas."

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i728e28adf80ba3aa417057937b521401

[DorkyFresh]

glad to see this is moving along swimmingly....




...for now at least. *knocks on wood*

[biolumen]

'Tron', formerly 'Tron 2' and 'Tr2n', now has a lead.

'Tron' sequel lands lead
Garrett Hedlund to star in Disney sequel

By Borys Kit
Jan 7, 2009, 01:00 AM ET

Disney has picked up-and-comer Garrett Hedlund to star in "Tron," the studio's sequel to the 1982 cult classic by the same name being directed by Joseph Kosinski.

Hedlund, who made his debut in 2004's "Troy," has until now acted in larger ensemble pieces. He was one of the football players in Peter Berg's "Friday Night Lights," one of the foursome in the ensemble thriller "Four Brothers," a supporting player in the fantasy film "Eragon," and he appeared opposite Lindsay Lohan, Jane Fonda and Felicity Huffman in "Georgia Rule."

Hedlund has been considered one of those actors that is on the cusp within the industry, though without much of a profile in middle America. Starring in a $150 million effects-intensive feature could change that.

Disney cast a wide net as it searched for the role that, because of the title, generated a lot of interest. Such potential leads as Ryan Gosling and Chris Pine met on the project, while Michael Stahl-David ("Cloverfield') was one of the those that screen-tested.

Hedlund will play the lead, a man who finds himself pulled into the world of a computer and retracing the steps of a character from the original movie named Kevin Flynn.

Jeff Bridges is reprising the role of Flynn, who was a computer programr but ended up as the CEO of a software corporation. Olivia Wilde and Beau Garrett have also been cast in the project, which was known as "Tron 2" and "Tr2n" but it now going with the simple "Tron."

Sean Bailey is producing along with Steven Lisberger, who co-wrote and directed the original film, and Jeff Silver. The movie is eyeing a spring shoot.

Hedlund is repped by Endeavor and Brillstein Entertainment Partners.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i4790a46c9905faf3a694d4f1046856b0

[Octoberist]

so it's called Tron like the first movie, kinda like how Seal had multiple self titled albums?

[Brian Braddock]

OOOh, the wheels are starting to turn.

:D

I am finding the concept of the sequel having the same name as the original a bit strange though.

[Dark Donnie]

Not really a fan of his....would have liked Gosling or Pine

[ttotheusher]

Really glad we've just got Tron as the title. I was hoping for that. Never seen the lead before, so I hope he's good.

[Webhead2006]

read about that a little while ago. Though i thought i remember reading not to long ago film had officially been titled Tron 2(Tron 2.0) and droped that silly Tr2n one.

[tyler-durden]

I actually still think it's Tron 2.0

[Octoberist]

i remember "Hancock" went through so many title changes before its release: Tonight He Comes, John Hancock, and then finally Hancock.

I hope that they keep the 2.0 just for the sake that it tells the public "it's a sequel not another damn remake".

[Webhead2006]

yea i too believe it will be tron 2/tron 2.0 deal, i think the way that one reporter reported about the new lead in the film made some think differently.

[Octoberist]

also, the Hollywood Reporter mentioned that Mickey Rourke maybe playing Whiplash, while Variety states he might be playing Crimson Dynamo. I'm leaning towards Variety on that scoop, just how I think the movie will be called Tron 2.0

[Webhead2006]

yea

[Timstuff]

I just watched the Robot Chicken lighcycle sketch. LOL. :lmao:

I hope they don't just call this movie "Tron" because that would be lame. "Tron 2.0" would be good, and I don't care if they already used it for that game that came out a few years back. Maybe if they want to be a little more creative they could use "Tron: Next Gen" or something like that. Really though, anything to signify that this is a sequel and not a remake would be fine by me.

[Webhead2006]

it will probably just end up being tron 2 in the end.

[Timstuff]

Hopefully they do something un-convoluted. I thought that "TR2N" was a stupid title, and I would have allways wanted to pronounce it as "Trotoon." "Tron 2" is a pretty hard title to screw up, so I hope they don't look for creative ways to do just that.

[Brian Braddock]

How about Tron v.2 ?

[ttotheusher]

How about Tron v.2 ?

How about they name it something really random, like Microsoft. "Tron Vista" has a nice ring to it. :oldrazz:

[Sawyer]

The title should be Mega-Tron, just to piss the Transformers people off.

[Brian Braddock]

How about they name it something really random, like Microsoft. "Tron Vista" has a nice ring to it. :oldrazz:

Tron 2: Syntax error

[8wid]

Tron Rebooted
Tron Corrupted
Tron v. 2

[Octoberist]

as long as it's not just 'Tron'. I would be upset if Ghostbusters 3 was just called "Ghostbusters" as well.

[xwolverine2]

the comic con footage still gives me goosebumps

[CELTICPRED]

the comic con footage still gives me goosebumps

Same, even with that crappy quality of the footage.

[ttotheusher]

the comic con footage still gives me goosebumps

Same, even with that crappy quality of the footage.

Even though its the lowest res possible, the slo-mo jump with the lightcycle forming around him is one of those jaw-dropping moments I'll never forget.

[tyler-durden]

Just watched the trailer again, it's f**kin amazing, I can't wait for this.

[Webhead2006]

Yea i cant wait to the film starts shooting soon and we start to get set reports, pics and all that. I hope the film turns out to be a good addition to tron.

[Gold Samurai]

I was watching the Office superbowl episode and they just showed a Tron like race between two bikes for the NEON kyocera cellphone

9AQVTmYF2KU

[tyler-durden]

Didn't notice that commercial, very cool

[ttotheusher]

Wow, thats a really awesome commercial.

[xwolverine2]

woah i didnt see that! awersome

[Brian Braddock]

Nice ad;

I guess there are Tron fans everywhere.

[ttotheusher]

I guess also that companies are having to make their commercials more dynamic to get people to watch them.

[Solidus]

Yea that trailer still gives me goose bumps as well. Can't wait to hear more on this film.

[wiegeabo]

Funny. I download the Light Bike game for my iPhone. And now all this Tron stuff starts popping up.

Oh, if only they would release high quality footage of that trailer...

[ttotheusher]

In all honesty, it wasnt really a trailer for the film was it? More a test reel. I'm sure we'll see it eventually, but I dont think it was really meant as anything more than to build excitement.

[wiegeabo]

Yeah, it's just that everyone call it a trailer. And it sort of, maybe, almost is. If it had the credits like other trailers had then it could be called a teaser, I guess.

[Brian Braddock]

In all honesty, it wasnt really a trailer for the film was it? More a test reel. I'm sure we'll see it eventually, but I dont think it was really meant as anything more than to build excitement.

In that case I'd say, mission accomplished.

[patrickbateman]

this reminds what ever happen to that whole HALO movie we were suppose to get?

[ttotheusher]

In that case I'd say, mission accomplished.

Oh definately. I think that not releasing properly and having the crappy bootlegs floating around has created even more excitement even.

[ttotheusher]

I just found about this, not sure if you guys know:

Disney Interactive Studios is starting work on a new Tron game at the same time it's joining the long list of companies laying off staff and consolidating development studios.

http://weblogs.variety.com/the_cut_scene/2009/01/disney-interactive-starting-new-tron-game-while-it-lays-off-staff.html

[CorpusBlack]

this reminds what ever happen to that whole HALO movie we were suppose to get?

It was scrapped because it was going to cost too much.

[Crook]

Probably one of the most stupidest moves by a studio. That franchise, especially with the creative talent that was behind it, would have made a monster hit. But now we'll never know. :down

I can't wait 'till video games get their cinematic turn. In a few years there will surely be a renaissance in Hollywood that looks to video games for adaptations, as they do now with comic books.

[ttotheusher]

New tiny update from AICN:

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/39996

[DorkyFresh]

I can't wait 'till video games get their cinematic turn. In a few years there will surely be a renaissance in Hollywood that looks to video games for adaptations, as they do now with comic books.
it took them 40 years to get a comic book movie right (Superman 79)...maybe it will take just as long for video game movies. let's see...Pong came out around 1973, so we should be getting our first truly successful video game movie in around 4 years. :oldrazz:

[tyler-durden]

that might end up being Halo with how long that movies has been taking.

[gwynplaine]

As long as Jeff Bridges is in it, I'm there.

[CorpusBlack]

As long as Jeff Bridges is in it, I'm there.

QFT.

..but it'd be nice to have Boxleitner and Warner back too.

[Octoberist]

Boxleitner is in. He even announced it on his official site. Don't know about David "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2/Ra's Al Ghul/Titanic" Warner though.

[gwynplaine]

QFT.

..but it'd be nice to have Boxleitner and Warner back too.
Agreed:up:.

Boxleitner is in. He even announced it on his official site. Don't know about David "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2/Ra's Al Ghul/Titanic" Warner though.
Good news.

[CorpusBlack]

Even if Warner can't play Dillinger or Sark, I'd love to hear him as the MCP again.

[Webhead2006]

yea bridges and boxlier are both confirmed awhile now for the film, along a few new cast members i dont remember their names. I cant wait for filming to get underway and we get news on production.

[CorpusBlack]

yea bridges and boxlier are both confirmed awhile now for the film, along a few new cast members i dont remember their names. I cant wait for filming to get underway and we get news on production.

No doubt. This is definitely on my top 5 or 6 most anticipated films list.

[Brian Braddock]

As I've posted before, I'd dearly love to see Warner back as Dillinger.

He completed the Tron 'trinity' along with Bridges and Boxleitner.

[ttotheusher]

Yea, he's got such presence and a great commanding voice, he's one of the more recognizable elements from Tron. It would be great to have him back.

[Timstuff]

Some ideas for names:

Tron 2: Killer App
Tron 2: Hardcore
Tron: Next Gen
Tron Overclocked

[Brian Braddock]

Tron re:digitized.

[Webhead2006]

well is that guy still alive and well and acting still, maybe he will do a small role.

[Brian Braddock]

David Warner?

Yeah, he's still going strong for an old guy.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001831/

This is him at the London Film and Comic con - July 2008:-


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/SUPERBENITEZ/Davidwarner.jpg

I don't think there'd be a problem with Warner returning in some capacity.

[gwynplaine]

David Warner?

Yeah, he's still going strong for an old guy.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001831/

This is him at the London Film and Comic con - July 2008:-


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/SUPERBENITEZ/Davidwarner.jpg

I don't think there'd be a problem with Warner returning in some capacity.
Cool. Glad to see him. He was an awesome Jack the ripper in Time after time.

[tyler-durden]

http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/02/07/official-tron-2-trailer-to-premeire-at-2009-san-diego-comic-con/

I can't wait, but I know the san diego comic con isn't for some time now.

[Commander Shepard]

Very cool,I'll definitely be there.:up:

[Webhead2006]

saw that article a little while ago sounds great they are going to show footage at that con. And really they dont have much of anything filmed yet i belive for the film itself the last yr comic con was just test footage and not a part of the actual film and i dont think filming as actually even started yet.

[Sarg92]

Here is a link to the footage that was shown at the convention.

DPGWYAUF3v4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPGWYAUF3v4

[Webhead2006]

that was the comic con footage from last yr.

[wiegeabo]

You'd think to get people psyched for the San Diego Con, they'd release the high-quality test footage they already previewed as a teaser.

[tyler-durden]

that's still really cool, I thought he takes his helmet off at the end.

[gwynplaine]

Jeff Bridges is the man.

[xwolverine2]

no... he's the Dude

[CELTICPRED]

And he abides.

[Webhead2006]

YEa i cant wait to see how this film turns out and i hope production goes well for everyone. Cant wait to see official footage for the film at this yrs sdcc. Since last yrs footage was just test stuff.

[gwynplaine]

no... he's the Dude
Lol. Or El Duderino, if you're not into the whole brevity thing :woot:.

[green]

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40285
BEWARE SPOILERS!!!

Here's User 2.0...

The title will almost certainly NOT be TRON 2 or TR2N. Possibly something with a colon - TRON: ________.

The story takes place approximately 25 years after the original.

The movie starts in 1989. Kevin Flynn (Bridges) has created some of the world's top selling games based on his Game Grid challenges in the first film, and has marketed the hell out of what he saw there (action figures, Recognizer night lights, yadda yadda yadda).

Flynn has a seven year old son named Sean.

Flynn disappears, leaving behind his son.

Alan Bradley (Boxleitner) takes over Flynn's company (ENCOM).

Jump forward in time: Sean is now twenty something.

Alan Bradley has info that leads Sean to look for Flynn.

Search takes Sean to Flynn's old arcade - mothballed.

Into the computer world goes Sean.

There's a CLU character (Flynn's computer alter-ego from the first film).

Flynn has programmed CLU to run around and make a better computer world, but CLU's gone corrupt and is creating his own interpretation of that perfect world. This is why CLU (young Bridges) is being such a punk-ass in that Comic Con footage we saw.

CLU has it out for a kind of program called ISOs & wants to eradicate them.

The ISOs believe Sean Flynn is the one who will free them from CLU's belligerence.

Somewhere in the computer world, the real Kevin Flynn is whizzing around in a classic Light Cycle. Will he help in the battle against CLU?

Light Jets have jet walls, too.

Light Cycles versus Light Jets.

Big Disc battle!

Bridges going all out for this role. Embracing it. Fans will go gaa gaa.


USER 2.0

[DorkyFresh]

sweet....and it's gonna be in 3D!!! *drools*

[ttotheusher]

Some of that stuff sounds awesome. Some of it is wait and see.

[Nivek]

I'm surprised that this is moving forward still after so many stall's. I havn't watched the original movie beginning to end for years, I kinda forgot the plot points and who starred in it.

[adam-red]

A bit of sounds like the Tron 2.0 game...major characters son goes in looking for father, soup up vehicles and pit them against classic...still, that would be a bad thing. It all depends on how long it takes in post. CG advances so fast that fairly recent films are starting to look dated already. We all know that a major aspect of this film is gonna be digital effects. Does it have to be convincing though...or rather stylised? After typing that, now I'm thinking the latter.

[Webhead2006]

read that plot sounds like a good story, hope the film does well. Also i agree the sfx work has to be top notch.

[ABleedingCorpse]

So, will Tron Guy make a cameo? I mean, he is responsible for bringing Tron back into the light. haha

But seriously, the plot sounds pretty good and the effects will sure as hell be amazing and of course, Bridges is the dude, MAN!

[Brian Braddock]

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40285



http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/SUPERBENITEZ/tron.gif


Home run................

[adam-red]

I can see it being an 'effects film' and people saying the effects are good but the film is crap though....still sounds good

[Rocker22]

Daft Punk will be scoring the movie!

[DorkyFresh]

Daft Punk will be scoring the movie!

B.S. i'd $#!+ my pants if it's true, but i want to see a reliable source before i start having a geekgasm.

[Rocker22]

Fine Dorky!

http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/03/04/holy-crap-daft-punk-is-scoring-disneys-tron-20/

[Octoberist]

Daft Punk scoring Tron 2? YYEEEHH

[Vapor]

I'm a little surprised there isn't any indication that the internet will be involved.. I mean they could have the characters flying around cyberspace, similar to that episode of Fairly Odd Parents..

We need a Reboot film too.

[ttotheusher]

I'm a little surprised there isn't any indication that the internet will be involved.. I mean they could have the characters flying around cyberspace, similar to that episode of Fairly Odd Parents..

We need a Reboot film too.

I'm glad to know I'm not the only adult who watches this show. Another reference would be Futurama, they went into the internet on that.

[Vapor]

I'm glad to know I'm not the only adult who watches this show. Another reference would be Futurama, they went into the internet on that.

That they did. They could use cyber doorways and stuff like in Futurama. That Fairly Odd Parents ep is pretty darn good.

Also kudos for the Prisoner related profile bits :up: I want Rufus Sewell for No.6 if Nolan ever gets round to doing his movie version.

[Brian Braddock]

Daft Punk will be scoring the movie!

B.S. i'd $#!+ my pants if it's true, but i want to see a reliable source before i start having a geekgasm.

Fine Dorky!

http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/03/04/holy-crap-daft-punk-is-scoring-disneys-tron-20/

Daft Punk scoring Tron 2? YYEEEHH


Awesome.

Kinda fits perfectly, doesnt it?

A match made in heaven?

[DorkyFresh]

Fine Dorky!

http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/03/04/holy-crap-daft-punk-is-scoring-disneys-tron-20/


*convulses sporadically* i wish i could go into hibernation until 2011. thanx for the info!

[Brian Braddock]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/SUPERBENITEZ/90944-1.jpg



:D

[Octoberist]

i love Daft Punk's outfits

[DorkyFresh]

TIGHT!!! they should have a cameo int he movie.

[Brian Braddock]

I wouldnt be surprised if they did.

I also think the fact that they're scoring the movie shows just how hip the people involved with the production are.

[DorkyFresh]

yeah, it shows that they're in touch with the current trends...but then again, i suppose you would have to be if you want to do a movie about video games.

btw, i think it's funny that a video game themed movie is on the fast track in the right direction while movies based on actual video games still suck.

[Brian Braddock]

Ironic, isnt it?

[Octoberist]

My theory is that the same clique of directors and producers are involved with all of the video game adapations. And this same group of people are a bunch of hacks. Until we get 'real' talent into the adaptations, it's not going to change.

The only movie that destroys my theory is Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, and that was a slight failure. I say slight because it's a movie to admire but the execution was very off.

[Octoberist]

edit

[green]

Daft Punk and Tron 2...:up:

[ABleedingCorpse]

I'm glad to see I'm not the only techno electronic fan of Daft Punk in the room here. Sounds pretty amazing.

[daywalker2007]

damn right!
Daft Punk are the best!

should be something innovative, and its good that they are aren't just going for the same old composers.

something new and innovative is exactly what a movie like Tron needs.

Although I still think the W,Carlos original score was a classic, great moog synthesizers mixed with some orchestral sounds, it was a great combination.

lets see what daft punk come up with!

[DorkyFresh]

i can't wait to see what they're gonna do with the music for the action scenes. i always thought that techno and action scenes go well together...which is why i still pop in Mortal Kombat from time to time.

[Vapor]

Yeah could work out great. I would have said Steve Joblonsky would have been a good choice. I enjoyed his work for The Island and Transformers.

[Octoberist]

edit

[Octoberist]

It's funny.

aint it cool has a pic of Daft Punk without the masks

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40322

I swear to you, I was like "I didn't know that one of them was a chick. And she's cute too". When I did my research, it's actually a very femm dude. I was like "AHHH".

[Brian Braddock]

Are you sure about that?

I thought it was 2 guys - Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo.................

[Brian Braddock]

'And she's not bad looking at all.'

:D

[Octoberist]

haha.

I did. I was like "One of those Daft Punk is a chick! And she's not bad looking"
THEN

That's when I did my research.....ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!

[Brian Braddock]

:D

Happens to the best of us. It's a nightmare when it does though, eh?

The mind plays tricks.

[chamber-music]

Everything goes better with Daft Punk!

[Webhead2006]

well i cant wait for filming to start.

[ttotheusher]

well i cant wait for filming to start.

Wait no longer my friend! Filming has already begun! In soundstages in Vancouver.

[dark_b]

daft punk has this electronic sound right? could fit with tron 2.
so this is pixar's first movie with real actors?

[ttotheusher]

daft punk has this electronic sound right? could fit with tron 2.
so this is pixar's first movie with real actors?

I'm not sure its Pixar. Definately Disney, not sure about Pixar.

[Octoberist]

I think at one time Pixar WAS involved, but I think a lot of the guys are still involved unofficially. So in other words, don't expect to see the Pixar logo in the beginning but some members of the team are helping out the production. It's the same unofficial help that they're providing for John Carter of Mars and 1901.

[Rocker22]

First set photos:
http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/7316/tronsetphoto.jpghttp://img164.imageshack.us/img164/4493/zz49460000.jpg

[Webhead2006]

saw them earlier pretty interestingset pics.

[ttotheusher]

Very retro. I look forward to seeing them in the proper context.

Did anyone else hear that this film is costing $300 million? I doubt it, but wowzers if thats true.

[daywalker2007]

lol!
maybe spandex is coming back into fashion!

oh yeah, they better put The Tron Guy in for a cameo!
Would be great!

[Webhead2006]

well its probably 300mill in canadian dollars.

[Brian Braddock]

First set photos:
http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/7316/tronsetphoto.jpghttp://img164.imageshack.us/img164/4493/zz49460000.jpg


That exterior really looks familiar - I've been trying to place it. Then I realised that it looks just like the exterior to the Japanese nightclub in 'Blade'.

[Sawyer]

I hope SDCC gives away some good info about this. :up:

[Rocker22]

A viral game has actually started for it. People have been receving gold Flynn Arcade coins and a flash drive with a different file.

[Brian Braddock]

Awesome.

[ttotheusher]

God, I almost forgot about this film. I cant wait for Comic-Con, some proper information. Lets hope they dont wait too long to put the footage online.

[wiegeabo]

Thursday at comic-con:

11:00-12:30 Disney: 3D Panel— Walt Disney Pictures presents key filmmakers, select cast members and previously unseen footage from its upcoming slate, including Disney’s A Christmas Carol, Alice In Wonderland and Tron. Special guests include Robert Zemeckis, Tim Burton, Sean Bailey, Steve Lisberger, and moderator Patton Oswalt. Hall H


Unfortunately, I don't arrive at con until Friday.

[Sawyer]

Thursday at comic-con:

11:00-12:30 Disney: 3D Panel— Walt Disney Pictures presents key filmmakers, select cast members and previously unseen footage from its upcoming slate, including Disney’s A Christmas Carol, Alice In Wonderland and Tron. Special guests include Robert Zemeckis, Tim Burton, Sean Bailey, Steve Lisberger, and moderator Patton Oswalt. Hall H


Unfortunately, I don't arrive at con until Friday.

lol Patton Oswalt? What a random choice of moderator...

[ttotheusher]

lol Patton Oswalt? What a random choice of moderator...

Well, he was the voice of Remy in Ratatouille...and he's quite a fine comedian as well, should keep things lively and flowing.

[Webhead2006]

i heard about the coins/gif-website viral thing. nice to see disney is doing cool viral stuff for the film. Cant wait to see what comes from this. I enjoyed the first film for years when i seen it. I hope this new one lives up to the first.

[batgirl2119]

go to flynnlives.com there's a countdown when you click on the spider.

[Brian Braddock]

Hmmm, very interesting.

[ttotheusher]

So, its counting down to Comic-Con right? Dya think there might be something more than just footage?

[Brian Braddock]

Sark's gonna make a live appearance.

:D

[ttotheusher]

Sark's gonna make a live appearance.

:D

Well I'm ever so slightly glad I'm not going now, everyone in that auditorium is doomed! :oldrazz:

[Webhead2006]

it will be great if they have an offical actual teaser for the film like last years test footage thing.

[Octoberist]

it better be called Tron 2.0 or Tron 2. None of this silly business of just calling itself "Tron".

[wiegeabo]

I liked the name TR2N.

[Sawyer]

it better be called Tron 2.0 or Tron 2. None of this silly business of just calling itself "Tron".

Yeah, that would be lame.