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'Tron: Legacy' Trailer Vs. The Original 'Tron' Trailer: How Do They Stack Up?

Posted 12/17/10 12:28 pm EST by in Commentary, Video


Tron: LegacyToday 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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EXCLUSIVE: 'How It Should Have Ended: Tron' Puts A Hip-Hop Spin On The 1982 Sci-Fi Classic

Posted 12/17/10 9:00 am EST by in Humor, Video


With "Tron: Legacy" hitting theaters today (December 17), there's been a lot of talk about the original 1982 "Tron" and what it does and doesn't have when compared to the new one. While the original lacks the eye-popping 3-D and sleek new CGI of "Legacy," it does have sweet neon-colored light cycles and a young Jeff Bridges, just like the new one. There is, however, one thing that both films lack: Tron, clad in aviator sunglasses and sporting enough gold around his neck to make Mr. T jealous, rapping about life on the Grid.

That's where "How It Should Have Ended: Tron" comes in. This video, procured exclusively by MTV from HowItShouldHaveEnded.com, showcases an animated version of the titular character dropping beats about light cycles, light discs, Clu and the MCP like it's his job, all while his very own posse of scantily clad female "programs" (aka Robert Palmer Girls minus the Robert Palmer) dance behind him. And, yes -- in the words of Robert Palmer himself: This clip is simply irresistible. Check it out below.

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'Tron: Legacy' Exclusive Featurette Showcases Film's IMAX 3-D Awesomeness

Posted 12/13/10 6:10 pm EST by in Video


On December 17, "Tron: Legacy" will race its way onto the big screen, leaving a trail of neon light and badass action in its wake. And, in case you've been disappointed by the recent spate of movies that have added 3-D after the fact or were converted to IMAX to make a quick buck, rest assured that "Tron: Legacy" did neither of those things.

The sequel to 1986's "Tron" was filmed using 3-D cameras and has seven action-packed sequences that were shot specifically for IMAX. In other words, this is one film that was intended to be seen and heard -- and, more importantly, should be seen and heard -- in IMAX 3-D. Check out the exclusive "Tron: Legacy" featurette below for a glimpse at the grand spectacle and three-dimensional awesomeness that await.

What do you think of the "Tron: Legacy" featurette? Are you psyched to see the movie this weekend? Tell us in the comments!

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Daft Punk's 'Derezzed' Video: 'Tron' References Decoded

Posted 12/7/10 3:48 pm EST by in Trailers, Video


Daft Punk's hotly anticipated video for "Derezzed," a track featured on the soundtrack the group did for "Tron Legacy," debuted on MTV this morning. If you're a "Tron" fanatic, chances are you'll love the thing. Even if you're not a Tronnie, you have to admit the vid looks cool and trippy as hell... but we'll forgive you if you're a bit lost when it comes to the video's subject matter. No clue what Flynn's is or why people are riding around on motorcycles made of neon light? MTV to the rescue!

Our very own Eric Ditzian has written an in-depth guide to the various "Tron" images and references in the clip. So check out Daft Punk's "Derezzed" video above, then hit the jump for the highlights from Eric's analysis. Read More...

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'TRON: Legacy' Sneak Peek: 20 Minutes Of Footage Shows 3-D Awesomeness, Disc Wars And Jeff Bridges

Posted 10/29/10 6:22 pm EST by in News


TRON: LegacyIf you're among the "TRON" fans itching to re-enter "The Grid" on December 17 when "TRON: Legacy" hits theaters, we've got some stellar news for you: MTV was in attendance last night when Disney offered a sneak peek at 20+ minutes of footage from the film... and it did not disappoint. WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!

Fans and members of the press were treated to five scenes, some in 3-D and some not, all from the first half of the film. First up was a 2-D scene that starts out the apartment of Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), son to long-missing software developer Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges)... who'll you should remember as the guy who got sucked into and trapped inside his own video game in the 1982 original. Fans seemed pretty pumped when Bruce Boxleitner, reprising his role as Kevin's good pal Alan Bradley, popped up to tell Sam he just received a mysterious page from Kevin's old arcade that could have only come from Kevin himself. Sam goes to check it out and -- shocker -- gets himself sucked into the game as well. Read More...

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New 'TRON: Legacy' Poster Pays Homage To Original 'TRON' Poster

Posted 10/20/10 5:54 pm EST by in Photos, Posters


Tron Legacy posterBy Kristen Shalbinski

Calling all TRONerds! Yesterday, Walt Disney Pictures released a new poster for "TRON: Legacy," the sequel to the 1928 sci-fi classic "TRON," on Yahoo! yesterday... and it's giving us a little spat of déjà vu: You see, it not-so-subtly pays homage to its '82 predecessor.

Garrett Hedlund and Olivia Wilde are the center of attention in this poster, with Hedlund’s hands reaching toward an identity disc. Sound familiar yet? Well, that's because it's the same iconic imagery showcased in the original "TRON" poster.

Of course, there are some differences, with the new "Legacy" poster illustrating just how much technology has advanced since 1982. The original "TRON" one-sheet is all black and we only see the silhouettes of TRON (Bruce Boxleitner) and Sori (Cindy Morgan) reaching for the identity disc. The "Legacy" poster, by contrast offers a crisp, up-close-and-personal view of the easy-on-the-eyes stars and a stunning visual of the entire ENCOM universe in the background. Thank goodness for advancements in CGI. Hit the jump to see both posters for yourself. Read More...

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Just Like 'Predators,' Fans Waited Decades To See These Sequels!

Posted 7/9/10 9:43 am EST by in Commentary, Summer Blockbusters 2010


With today's release of the highly anticipated "Predators," fans of the human-hunting aliens finally get to sit back and enjoy a full-length feature film showcasing the technologically advanced stalkers doing what they do best — and it only took twenty years to get here.

Not counting the two "Aliens vs Predators" films, "Predators" marks the end of a two decade wait for fans since the series' last installment. That's right, the Danny Glover starring "Predator 2" first hit theaters in 1990 — makes you feel old, doesn't it? Well, worry not, because we're about to make you feel even older.

"Predators" may be the most recent film decades removed from its franchise's previous installment, but it certainly isn't the first and it definitely won't be the last. Hit the jump to check out five other examples of sequels that were decades in the making! Read More...

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'South Park' Facebook Episode Takes A Trip To 'Tron'

Posted 4/8/10 10:42 am EST by in Commentary


Last night, "South Park" sent a message about Facebook: friends lists aren't status symbols. It was a typically zany treatment by creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, but the humor felt... off. In this time when fast-growing social network Twitter is frequently looked to as a source of news, Facebook is starting to feel outdated. Parker and Stone get ChatRoulette in there, the Farmville craze, a Jim Cramer/"Mad Money" reference, even a brief OLPC shout... but where was Twitter?

Stan, who bucks against the social networking site, is literally sucked into the computer world of Facebook. A world which bears a striking resemblance to the digital landscapes of "Tron," right down to glowing suit-clad user Programs, realized here as Profiles. What's odd to me is that many of the jokes could have easily been tweaked to apply to Twitter instead. So why did Parker and Stone spare the micro-blogging network and instead rain their unique brand of relevant, irreverent humor down on a service that many see as yesterday's news? Read More...

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Comic-Con: 'Tron Legacy' Concept Footage Filled With Lightcycle-y Goodness

Posted 7/25/09 7:41 pm EST by in comic-con 2009, Video


Bad. Ass. You San Diego Comic-Con goers can keep your surprise screenings and your exclusive reveals. We viewers at home have "Tron Legacy" footage and I, for one, am satisfied. And by "satisfied" I mean "my brain just overloaded after seeing the Kickass on display in this video."

It's not quite a trailer, what you see here. Disney has it labeled "Visual Effects Concept Test Footage." If memory serves, this is the revelatory footage screened at last year's Con, with lightcycle action and Jeff Bridges looking all mean and bearded. Remember to head over to MTV.com for more SDCC trailers and clips!

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'Wonderland,' 'Warcraft' And Comic-Con Dominate The Week's Top Stories On MTV Movies Blog

Posted 7/24/09 5:30 pm EST by in News


Alice in WonderlandSan Diego Comic-Con has sadly preempted some of my daily features here on MTV Movies Blog (sorry Prop-Watch, Around the Blogosphere), but the avalanche of coverage makes this a good week to launch a new one. Every Friday, I'll be running through the preceding week's top stories (Friday through Friday, FYI) on MTV Movies Blog. As you might expect, a lot of the most clicked content for the week relates in some way to San Diego Comic-Con. Don't take my word for it though; let's let the list tell the tale.

Counting down of course...

#10 "Tron Legacy" Panel Report Fresh From San Diego Comic-Con -- Just as the title suggests, one of our writers on the ground at Comic-Con runs through the highlights of the "Tron Legacy" panel. Read More...

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