Tron Legacy Trailer
I have to admit, when they first announced a Tron sequel at last year’s Comic Con, I was intrigued but not really all that sure how well the concept would work 28 years later. It’s true that digital graphics and computer animation are a thousand times more advanced than they were back then, but the entire idea of getting sucked into a computer’s grid-like world now just seems dated somehow.
Well, nevermind, you can forget all that because the first trailer for Tron 2 (now titled Tron Legacy) has finally been unveiled online, and it has completely blown me away! I guess this is basically the same footage that they Comic Con attendees got to see last year, and it’s just a single scene showing off an intense light cycle duel. But man, the look and feel of this is absolutely gorgeous… I can only imagine how it will look in 3-D. The movie is supposed to be out sometime in 2010, and I, for one, can’t wait. Check out the trailer after the jump and see what you think.
Comments (31)
FREAKIN SWEET…my only concern is that it looks like its gonna rely on special effects.
ps: the bikes look badass.
Posted by Matt Keith on July 24th, 2009Stop shoving your views down my throat.
Posted by Shut-Up Ed on July 24th, 2009I’ve seen alot of Joesph Kosinski’s commercials & short films, and this clip just oozes with his distinct vision. Glossy, minimalistic and clear… High-Def is the only way to watch his stuff. Also, bonus points for just using sound design and no cheesy ‘action’ music.
Posted by rafterman on July 24th, 2009Ed, you’re acting like a child.
Posted by Rusty James on July 24th, 2009VERY COOL
Posted by rus in chicago on July 24th, 2009As a huge fan of the original Tron, I can’t wait to see this. It looks beautiful.
Posted by Section31 on July 24th, 2009I wonder how the MCP will look?
This looks incredibly lame. The race looked soooo fake. Never in the 2.5mins of this trailer did I get the feeling that the actors were interacting with the space around them.
Posted by John_Locke on July 24th, 2009I don’t know– i never quite *got* “Tron.”
I suppose it looks kind of interesting, but it’s hard to believe this is a major theatrical release, let alone one that will do well financially.
Posted by Jon Rocks on July 24th, 2009Rusty
Stop attacking me.
Posted by Shut-Up Ed on July 24th, 2009Next year’s Speed Racer.
Posted by Swarez on July 24th, 2009that was awesome.
Posted by Goon on July 25th, 2009Pretty good. Definitely reminded me of Speed Racer, no problem with that. Never saw the original movie though, is it worth checking out?
Posted by Henrik on July 25th, 2009I love the art and sound design. I wonder how they can stretch a story out of it.
Posted by Glendon on July 25th, 2009Holy poop! :O
the trailer itself manages to stand out among all the trailers that are being released these days. loved how it played out. didn’t care for the movie much before but now i’m definitely anticipating this!
Posted by modesilver on July 25th, 2009holy poop! :O
i don’t know anything about the original, but this definitely looks something that’s worth checking out!
Posted by modesilver on July 25th, 2009I don’t know why they are using animators instead of motion cap. When he crashed the cycle and almost falls over the edge, it is clearly a animated person, rather than a real one – too bad, it really disappointed me. Some of the other visuals seems rushed as well.
Posted by David on July 25th, 2009Swarez wrote: “Next year’s Speed Racer.”
Exactly!
Posted by Jon Rocks on July 25th, 2009Next year’s Speed Racer? There are exactly two ways of interpreting that comment. I choose the “I would welcome that” way.
Posted by Dave on July 25th, 2009I meant it in the completely opposite way.
Posted by Jon Rocks on July 25th, 2009Mmhmm, because pre-judging movies is the BEST thing the Internet does!
Posted by Dave on July 25th, 2009Even though I have a lot of faith in District 9 and am immediately excited about this, lately I’ve been feeling a lot like we’re deciding these things are awesome long before their release, we’re using language about them as if we’d seen it 10 times already.
Posted by Goon on July 25th, 2009>> don’t know why they are using animators instead of motion cap. When he crashed the cycle and almost falls over the edge, it is clearly a animated person, rather than a real one – too bad, it really disappointed me. Some of the other visuals seems rushed as well.
It’s an old promo clip.. things have changed a lot since it was made.
Posted by Damndirtyape on July 26th, 2009Comic-Con 09 WTF!!! entre los estrenos estan Tron Legacy! y con el mismo pinche actor, joder!
Posted by sydney on July 26th, 2009From what i remember, this clip was made before any major funding was involved.. and its main purpose was to impress the suits and get the cash flowing. It’s ‘concept’ footage, not an actual trailer. But i could be wrong. I’m contused aswell.
Posted by rafterman on July 26th, 2009Speed Racer?
I think the difference between this and S.R. will be Tone.
But both films being heavy in CGI… Yes it is, but that is the point of the film unless they change the story completely from the original movie. I even think this seems more like it could really exist soon, with the way technology is heading. Never thought I would say that.
I’m on board for this!
Posted by Big Hungry on July 26th, 2009Might be good, seems like they’ve been making it forever…
Posted by Chris on July 27th, 2009Just thinking that this is perfect and a no brainer for an online multiplayer game.
Posted by BigHungry on July 27th, 2009They actually released a Tron sequel in video game form a couple of years back called Tron 2.0. I only played the demo but I remember the visuals were pretty awesome at the time.
Posted by Sean on July 27th, 2009Is the old dude Bruce Boxleitner?
Posted by Duke Togo on July 27th, 2009The old guy in the room is Jeff Bridges but the guy on the bike appears to bruce.
Posted by Big Hungry on July 27th, 2009Loved the original (cheesy as it was all things Disney considered) and the game. Looking forward to Legacy. And yes, loved the Speed Racer Re-make being a fan of the original animated version when I was a little tyke. I’m sure a lot of negativity will surround this project; I just hope that doesn’t kill it before it starts.
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