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Today is the big day, people. After 28 years, "Tron" finally gets its sequel. The world has changed a lot in those three decades, and while the story of "Tron" is fresh in our minds thanks to the revitalized franchise, the visuals from the film weren't. So we went back and watched the original "Tron" trailer and then watched the trailer for "Tron: Legacy" immediately afterwards. The effect was a bit jarring, to say the least.

So, in honor of "Tron: Legacy" finally hitting theaters today, we decided to take a look back at the original "Tron" trailer from 1982 and compare it to the one for "Tron: Legacy." So hit the jump to watch both trailers and stick around for our analysis. In the words of every trailer nowadays: You will be unprepared! Read more...

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One of the most anticipated films of 2011 is "Tron Legacy," the sequel to the 1982 sci-fi movie "Tron." Disney didn't disappoint fans during their 3-D panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday.

Filmmakers and members of the cast, including Jeff Bridges reprising his role as Kevin Flynn, introduced footage revealing that the story revolves around Kevin's son Sam.

"I go on search for my father and find myself in this crazy world," said actor Garrett Hedlund, who plays Sam Flynn.

What he finds is that the world of Tron has been sitting on a server and in that time has evolved on its own. "It's become darker and more realistic, feeling more like a photo surreal environment," director Joe Kosinski said. Read more...

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