TRON is a 3D high—tech adventure set in a digital world that’s unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (GARRETT HEDLUND), the tech—savvy 27—year—old son of Kevin Flynn (JEFF BRIDGES), looks into his father’s disappearance ...
Tron: Legacy is a sequel to the original 1982 flim entitled TRON. The story focuses on a character named Sam Flynn(Garrett Hedlund) who is the technically inclined son of Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges). Kevin has been missing for 25 years and Sam embarks on a journey to discover his father's whereabouts. He finds himself caught up in the same cyber-world his father is in. This world is full of dangerous programs and gladiator-type games. The father & son are reunited and embark on a dangerous journey into the depths of this beautiful cyber-verse. This place has gradually became more intelligent and is now far more dangerous than it ever was in the first film. Tron: Legacy is an action packed movie with dazzling special effects and everything you could ask for in a sci-fi movie.
In a span of a couple decades, the use of computer technology in major films has increased. Previously, the thought of using digital graphics in major studio productions was unheard of. However, in the 80s, director Steven Lisberger had an idea for an animated film which would use CGI. The end result was Disney Tron - a 1982 action sci-fi film.
The Tron movie tells the story of a computer hacker who is digitised by a laser into the Grid by the Master Control Program, and consequently he is forced to participate in all kinds of impressive and dangerous battles.
Featured actors in the film include Jeff Bridges, who played the protagonist hacker Kevin Flynn and his program counterpart, Clu. Bruce Boxleitner starred as Tron, while Cindy Morgan played Yori. David Warner was the actor behind the main antagonists, including the Sark program, its 'user' Ed Dillinger and the evil Master Control Program.
The idea behind the Tron movie was pioneering because it involved the use of computer-animated graphics. Lisberger offered this idea to multiple studios until Walt Disney Studios decided to accept and develop it.
Lisberger came from a background of traditional animation, but saw potential for a film that was largely computer-animated. Although most of the film is noticeably produced by the magic of CGI, there is still some traditional animation to supplement it.
At the time, computer animation was such a daunting task that it had to be outsourced to multiple companies around the world. These organisations worked on different parts of the Tron movie, one company, for example, was responsible for any fast action in the film, while other ones concentrated on more complex scenes.
Just as the idea of making an animated movie with computer graphics was a challenge, so too was the production that went into making it. Because of the cyber theme of the film, the actors wore unusual costumes which they had to stay in for long periods of time. Since the production was computer generated, the cast would also have to stand next to blank backgrounds and act out scenes by themselves.
The Franchise – Books, Toys, Games
The imaginative nature of the movie has given rise to many other forms of entertainment such as books, toys and games. The Tron video game, distributed by Bally Midway, was released at the same time as the Tron movie. These video games were originally played in arcade cabinets, but have recently been released for Xbox Live Arcade audiences.
The Tron videogame, much like any other game based on a movie, featured the characters and equipment from the Tron film. These included the Light Cycles, the Input/Output Tower and the battle tanks.
Due to the success of the first Tron game, Midway released a sequel arcade version called Discs of Tron, inspired by the throwing combat scenes which occur throughout the movie. In 2003, a further computer game, Tron 2.0, was released.
Just as many were enthusiastic about the first Tron film, fans are excitedly anticipating the release of its sequel - some 28 years later. Tron Legacy will be released in December, with Lisberger now returning as the producer instead of the director. Filling his original boots is Joseph Kosinksi, who is making his directorial debut.
In Tron 2, a grown-up Sam looks into his father’s disappearance and eventually gets pulled into the same world of cyber gladiatorial games. Here he finds his father, who has been living in the world for an entire generation. The sequel is then a father and son journey across the Tron System.
What will make Tron: Legacy interesting is all the time which has passed since the original film. This has given the world of computer animation time to mature. Film fans will be excitedly waiting to see how Disney's animation team has utilised this improved technology, which has come on in leaps and bounds since the beginning of the 80s.
Accompanying Tron: Legacy's arrival on to the big screen will be the Tron Evolution game, which is published by Disney Interactive. This Tron game will be made available on the Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii platforms.
Pioneering Films, Pioneering Music
Ever since its release in 1982, Tron received much recognition for its pioneering electronic music, which was composed by Wendy Carlos. Carlos and her partner utilised an analog Moog synthesiser and CDS digital synthesizer to make the movie's sounds come alive. The first film also featured pieces from the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Back in the 80s, the Tron soundtrack album was released in both record and tape format by CBS Records. Walt Disney records re-released it in January 2002, and the music can be heard in many of the Tron games which are available.
For the Tron 2010 release, Daft Punk will be composing the film score. It was recently revealed that this electronic band has composed 24 tracks for the film. Other music that will be heard in Tron: Legacy is the song Separate Ways by Journey.
A Technological Achievement
There is no doubt that the vision which Stephen Lisberger had for his original Tron movie paved the way for future computer animated films. Pixar’s John Lasseter has suggested, for example, that without Tron, there would have been no Toy Story.
The Tron sequel serves as a testament to the progression of technology and arts through time. Many will be comparing the original to the sequel to see where ideas and innovation have taken us.
As Tron’s creators come back to the drawing board nearly 30 years later, it is interesting to see how much more can be done with the sequel, Tron: Legacy. Perhaps the result might even be a little closer to what Stephen Lisberger originally wanted for the big screen?
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