
EXCLUSIVE: While film respects existing fans, it was not made for them
by ALAN STANLEY BLAIR
May-18-2013 - No Comments
TV Watchtower: What is the secret of this franchise's success and how will new film dazzle audiences again 28 years later?
In 1982, an ambitious science-fiction film called "Tron" was released by Disney aiming to capitalize on the new video game revolution. Starring Jeff Bridges and Bruce Boxleitner, "Tron" told the story of a computer programmer whose life work was stolen by a greedy rival, and in the process of reclai ...
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The original "Tron" established precedent in filmmaking -- especially in terms of computer-generated imagery -- that defines the industry to this day. But for the new Disney sequel "Tron: Legacy," director Joe Kosinski actually has someone else to thank: "Avatar" director James Cameron. At a San ...
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