TR2N now The Tron Legacy

[leo8877]

I watched the trailer again last night and I see that both of the main chars from TRON are back...I don't remember the end to TRON, I think I'll have to watch it again.

[Bullwinkle]

May have to pull out the original for the daughter this weekend, but I have a hunch it'll be tough to sit through.

For you, or your daughter?  In my opinion Tron has aged just fine and still holds up today.  Sure, the computer programming featured in the film is long outdated, but the special effects were well beyond their time, the sound is fantastic, the acting by Bridges is up to par with what we've seen he can do even today, and the storyline is a blast.  But, if you're referring to your daughter, I can certainly understand as my wife continues to roll her eyes at me when I suggest that we watch Tron.  She has zero interest in it and doesn't share any of my enthusiasm.   

Fortunately my wife is out of town this weekend.  Pretty sure my daughter can enjoy just about anything, so we may give it a go.

[Chaz]

When watching the trailer, I couldn't stop thinking "Where the hell did Sheridan come from?"

[Kevin Grey]

When watching the trailer, I couldn't stop thinking "Where the hell did Sheridan come from?"

Heh, I thought the same thing (I've been re-watching B5 recently). 

[Teggy]

May have to pull out the original for the daughter this weekend, but I have a hunch it'll be tough to sit through.

For you, or your daughter?  In my opinion Tron has aged just fine and still holds up today.  Sure, the computer programming featured in the film is long outdated, but the special effects were well beyond their time, the sound is fantastic, the acting by Bridges is up to par with what we've seen he can do even today, and the storyline is a blast.  But, if you're referring to your daughter, I can certainly understand as my wife continues to roll her eyes at me when I suggest that we watch Tron.  She has zero interest in it and doesn't share any of my enthusiasm.   

Fortunately my wife is out of town this weekend.  Pretty sure my daughter can enjoy just about anything, so we may give it a go.

Let me know what she thinks. I actually wouldn't be surprised if a modern child found it very boring. It doesn't really race along, and someone brought up on modern effects may think it looks cheesy. I think a lot of us have quite a bit of emotional and nostalgic investment in this movie.

[Bullwinkle]

May have to pull out the original for the daughter this weekend, but I have a hunch it'll be tough to sit through.

For you, or your daughter?  In my opinion Tron has aged just fine and still holds up today.  Sure, the computer programming featured in the film is long outdated, but the special effects were well beyond their time, the sound is fantastic, the acting by Bridges is up to par with what we've seen he can do even today, and the storyline is a blast.  But, if you're referring to your daughter, I can certainly understand as my wife continues to roll her eyes at me when I suggest that we watch Tron.  She has zero interest in it and doesn't share any of my enthusiasm.   

Fortunately my wife is out of town this weekend.  Pretty sure my daughter can enjoy just about anything, so we may give it a go.

Let me know what she thinks. I actually wouldn't be surprised if a modern child found it very boring. It doesn't really race along, and someone brought up on modern effects may think it looks cheesy. I think a lot of us have quite a bit of emotional and nostalgic investment in this movie.

In general, I think you're right, but she has a father that makes her watch kids movies in, gasp, black and white!  And she likes them.

[Teggy]

May have to pull out the original for the daughter this weekend, but I have a hunch it'll be tough to sit through.

For you, or your daughter?  In my opinion Tron has aged just fine and still holds up today.  Sure, the computer programming featured in the film is long outdated, but the special effects were well beyond their time, the sound is fantastic, the acting by Bridges is up to par with what we've seen he can do even today, and the storyline is a blast.  But, if you're referring to your daughter, I can certainly understand as my wife continues to roll her eyes at me when I suggest that we watch Tron.  She has zero interest in it and doesn't share any of my enthusiasm.   

Fortunately my wife is out of town this weekend.  Pretty sure my daughter can enjoy just about anything, so we may give it a go.

Let me know what she thinks. I actually wouldn't be surprised if a modern child found it very boring. It doesn't really race along, and someone brought up on modern effects may think it looks cheesy. I think a lot of us have quite a bit of emotional and nostalgic investment in this movie.

In general, I think you're right, but she has a father that makes her watch kids movies in, gasp, black and white!  And she likes them.

Maybe you should get a color TV. <rimshot>

[CeeKay]

When watching the trailer, I couldn't stop thinking "Where the hell did Sheridan come from?"

Heh, I thought the same thing (I've been re-watching B5 recently). 

I wonder if he's going to have any long wider speeches 

[Bullwinkle]

Awesome Viral Time Waster.  Can you find 56 video game titles in the picture on this site?

[CeeKay]

Awesome Viral Time Waster.  Can you find 56 video game titles in this picture?

I click on that I get a message 'You have already verified your email.' and no game.

[Daehawk]

Awesome Viral Time Waster.  Can you find 56 video game titles in this picture?

I click on that I get a message 'You have already verified your email.' and no game.

Same

[Bullwinkle]

Try this one:  http://www.arcadeaid.com/challengingstage/

Also fixed in the link.

[Gratch]

I can get about half of them, but am pretty stumped on the rest.

[Bullwinkle]

I can get about half of them, but am pretty stumped on the rest.

They're all pretty well known games, IIRC.  Except maybe

Spoiler for Hiden:

Tiger Heli

The only ones that seemed really cheap to me were

Spoiler for Hiden:

720 and Rampage - but just because the R through me off

[Ragnarok]

Tiger Heli was the first NES game I ever played.

[CeeKay]

I got to 37 before running into a wall.

[Hamsterball_Z]

46

[leo8877]

36 37 for me

[CeeKay]

after a bit more managed to get up to 38.

[leo8877]

This is a new trailer (fan-made) for the original TRON....pretty sweet!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp2gGqgn3Fw

[USMC Kato]

This is a new trailer (fan-made) for the original TRON....pretty sweet!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp2gGqgn3Fw

Well damn, after seeing that, it makes me want to watch the original again 

[Harkonis]

that was pretty awesome. 

[Rumpy]

I'm thinking of getting the special edition of Tron. Is it worth it?

[PeteRock]

I'm thinking of getting the special edition of Tron. Is it worth it?

Yes.  But I'm a fanboi.  I have the 25th Anniversary Special Edition and I've found it to be worth the entry fee.

that was pretty awesome. 

My thoughts were similar, but my assessment only differed in my use of profanity, as I found it to be fucking awesome. 

[CeeKay]

awesome fan made, they should re-release the original and use that.

[CeeKay]

[Daehawk]

Flynn's Arcade at ComicCon 2009 Filled with 1980's era arcade games and the hidden area behind the Tron cabinet filled with art from the new movie. Would love to have been there. Also check out the bad ass light cycle in there.

[CeeKay]

Now to decide whether Dead Space 2 as my wallpaper or to use that.

[CeeKay]

you may need a towel.

[metallicorphan]

you may need a towel.

Holy F**king Shit!!!

[leo8877]

Some new stills

http://gizmodo.com/5582387/new-tron-legacy-pics-evil-flynn-looks-wicked-cool

[PeteRock]

Saw a 3D trailer when we went to see Toy Story 3 in 3D.  Ho.  Lee.  Shit.  Already watched the original four times since.   

[CeeKay]

IN! IN! IN! IN! IN! IN!

[Razgon]

I predict this will be the greatest movie ever!

[CeeKay]

I predict this will be the greatest movie ever!

Until Tron 3.0, which will be acted out live on a holodeck!

[kronovan]

Saw a 3D trailer when we went to see Toy Story 3 in 3D.  Ho.  Lee.  Shit.  Already watched the original four times since.   

I've watched the original so many times I've lost count.  IN on Legacy for debut night.

[PeteRock]

As if we needed more reasons to be excited:

Pixar involved in aiding in further improving the film.

 

[Crusis]

I'm so excited for this movie. HDnet has been playing the HD version over the last few weeks and it holds up very very well still.

[CeeKay]

As if we needed more reasons to be excited:

Pixar involved in aiding in further improving the film.

 

that is so much awesome that the word awesome is inadequate to describe it.

[PeteRock]

As if we needed more reasons to be excited:

Pixar involved in aiding in further improving the film.

 

that is so much awesome that the word awesome is inadequate to describe it.

That's because it's awesome that was marinated in awesome, then glazed in awesome sauce and served with an extra bowl of awesome sauce on the side.  And a glass of awesome to wash it all down.  

I think I am most excited about Disney finally truly recognizing the writing prowess of the folks at Pixar and involving them in other projects such as feature Disney films to attempt to improve them even more.