Download or read book Tron Legacy Behind the Film written by Andrew Soler and published by Hyperink Inc. This book was released on 2012-02-24 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABOUT THE BOOK Marketing hype for Tron: Legacy started years before the film’s actual. At the 2008 Comic-Con in San Diego, Disney unveiled a teaser trailer for a potential Tron sequel, delighting the stunned audience. Coyly titled TR2N, the teaser created enough buzz to convince Disney executives to continue an ambitious three-and-a-half year marketing campaign. At a cost of $170 million, Tron: Legacy finally debuted on December 17, 2010, surpassing Disney’s wildest expectations and grossing a staggering $400 million worldwide. The box office sensation mesmerized audiences with its slick, high-tech depiction of a father-son reunion in a futuristic dystopia. With Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges reprising his role as Kevin Flynn and CLU, the film featured cutting-edge special effects and an electronic soundtrack by Daft Punk. With its lucrative run in theaters complete, Tron: Legacy continues to impress. Pete Hammond of Box Office Magazine observed, "Legacy's great story and acting are matched by great effects.” MEET THE AUTHOR Andrew Soler has published poetry and short stories while working as a newspaper journalist. After selling gas masks and chopping wood in an industrial lumberyard, he quit his job to finish college and earned a BA, Political Science. Andrew then spent five years teaching English, History and creative writing in the bay area. He is interested in provocative music, muscle cars, gritty movies and beatnik literature. EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK Sam’s character growth reflects the story’s thematic world. As the film progresses, Sam changes from a jaded, self-interested lone wolf into a selfless hero willing to make sacrifices to bring back his father to the real world. The moment he leaves his father’s safe house to find access to the portal -- defying his father’s wishes -- is a symbolic moment. No longer the cynical prankster who avoids his father’s business, Sam transforms into a warrior willing to take risks for freedom. Throughout the film, the ideas of selfishness and selfless sacrifice violently clash, culminating in the eerie climax when Kevin Flynn gives up his own life to prevent CLU from travelling through the portal into the real world. Religious motifs, especially Buddhist-oriented ideas, fuel the film’s surprisingly contemplative existential tone. Like a soulful meditation during a storm of special effects and futuristic sounds – a stylish bombardment of the senses – the film’s underlying mood is Zen-like. When Sam first meets his father, Kevin Flynn is in the midst of a sesshin, or intense Zen-Buddhist meditation. Even the decor of Flynn’s safe house is therapeutically minimalist, a welcome retreat from the noisy urban nightmare of the Grid. The Buddhist messages are subtle but forceful, upon closer examination – emptiness and denial of the illusory self; meditation during turmoil and the transcendent power of selfless love... Buy a copy to keep reading!

Download or read book The Art of Tron Legacy written by Justin Springer and published by Disney Editions. This book was released on 2010-11-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tron Legacy is one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2010. Starring Oscar-nominated Jeff Bridges (The Big Lebowski, Iron Man, Crazy Heart), Garrett Hedlund (Friday Night Lights) and Olivia Wilde (House), this action/sci-fi film picks up 28 years after the events of the original Tron. Hedlund plays Sam, the son of the original movie’s lead, Kevin Flynn (Bridges). Kevin has been missing for years. To find him, Sam must return to the world of the Grid. This 3D movie, in theaters December 17th 2010, is sure to be a mega-hit. The Art and Making of Tron Legacy is a view into not only the creation of the 2010 film, but will also contain never-before-seen looks at the design and creation of 1982’s original Tron. Tron was like nothing the world had ever seen. A melding of cutting-edge computer effects and live action, it captured the imaginations of a generation. It also gave viewers a glimpse of the future of movies, and created a cult following. The design, effects and iconic qualities of Tron: Legacy will appeal to everyone who loves action and sci-fi movies. Fans of the original movie and the legions of fans for the new movie will be thrilled to get an insider’s perspective on the movie’s creation, and that’s exactly what they’ll find in The Art and Making of Tron Legacy. Written by co-producer Justin Springer, the book will spotlight the technical wizardry, imagination, artistry, and passion that brought this project to life. From concept art and designs, to profiles on the characters and the actors playing them, to on-set photography and visuals from the movie itself, every step of the film’s creation will be broken down and laid out for the reader. In addition, this title will also have a preface by Joseph Kosinski, the director of Tron Legacy; and a forward by Steven Lisberger, the director of the original Tron and producer of Tron Legacy. The book will use special fluorescent inks to make the illuminated world of Tron come to life, and is sure to be a must-have coffee table edition for the holidays.

Download or read book Tron The Movie Storybook written by James Ponti and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2010-12-12 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sam Flynn is the rebellious 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn, a computer programmer who disappeared when Sam was just a child. When Sam looks into his father's disappearance, he finds himself pulled into the same world of brutal programs.

Download or read book Making of Tron Legacy written by Disney Editions and published by Disney Editions. This book was released on 2011-06-21 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sam Flynn is the rebellious 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn, a computer programmer who disappeared when Sam was just a child. When Sam looks into his father’s disappearance, he finds himself pulled into the same world of brutal programs and gladiatorial games where his father has been living for almost 25 years. Along with Kevin’s loyal confidante, Quora, Kevin Flynn and his son must embark on a life-and-death voyage across a visually-stunning cyber universe to escape the evil Clu and his reign of the digital world. This Making Of . . . format will go into the amazing technological mastery that went into bringing to life the Tron world, including the light cycles, the gladiatorial combat, concept illustrations, set designs, character bios, film stills, and all of the elements created for Tron: Legacy. This paperback book will have a stunning ink treatment to help enhance the images and will be a must-have for original fans as well as for people who are being swept up in the world of Tron!

Download or read book Tron written by Eddy Kitsis and published by Parragon Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tron Legacy written by James Ponti and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty years after Sam's father's disappearance, he gets a message that sends him to his father's arcade and into the world of the Grid, where he must compete in dangerous games in order to find his father.

Download or read book Tron Legacy written by Stefano Ambrosio and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2012-04-10 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the hit film! Jump into an exciting adventure that includes stunning comic style art!

Download or read book Tron Legacy Out of the Dark written by Tennant Redbank and published by Disney Press. This book was released on 2010-10-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An early reader that focuses on one part of the upcoming hit film, Tron: Legacy: Out Of The Dark is perfect for young fans just learning to read on their own.

Download or read book Tron legacy written by and published by Disney. This book was released on 2010 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tron Betrayal written by Jai Starlight Runner Entertainment and published by Disney Press. This book was released on 2010-11-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tron: The Betrayal is an action-packed original story that takes place in the world of the Tron franchise. The graphic novel will be a must-have for both fans of the original movie as well as people who are curious about the world and its characters. Parts of the graphic novel will be posted on the Tron franchise site (disney.com/tron) through the summer, which will help build interest in both the history of the characters and world, as well as increasing awareness of the original story in the graphic novel.

Download or read book Tron Legacy Into the Light written by Tennant Redbank and published by Disney Press. This book was released on 2010-10-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An early reader that focuses on one part of the upcoming hit film, Tron: Legacy: Into The Light is perfect for young fans just learning to read on their own.

Download or read book Tron Legacy written by Alice Alfonsi and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tron Legacy Derezzed written by James Gelsey and published by Disney Press. This book was released on 2010-10-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 8 x 8 is a guide to the world of Tron: Legacy.

Download or read book Tron The Movie Storybook written by James Ponti and published by Disney Press. This book was released on 2010-10-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully illustrated 48-page retelling of the soon-to-be-hit film, Tron: Legacy.

Download or read book The Making of Tron written by William Kallay and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1982, Walt Disney Productions was in serious trouble. Its films were no longer drawing audiences into theaters. In the era of "Star Wars" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark," Disney desperately needed to reinvent itself. Disney found its salvation in a radical new film called "Tron." Led by a fearless first-time feature film director, the cast and crew of "Tron" turned the Disney studio upside down and forced it into the modern film age. "The Making of Tron: How Tron Changed Visual Effects and Disney Forever" traces the making of this groundbreaking computer driven film from its inception, through its setbacks and in-fighting, to its enormous influence on modern culture. "Tron" was so innovative, it would change how audiences saw movies and it would forever transform the film industry. Featuring exclusive interviews with Jeff Bridges, Cindy Morgan, Steven Lisberger, Donald Kushner, Harrison Ellenshaw, Richard Taylor, and "Tron" alumni, "The Making of Tron: How Tron Changed Visual Effects and Disney Forever" will blow away your perception of one of the most innovative films of all time.

Download or read book Tron legacy written by Stefano Ambrosio and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tron written by Source Wikipedia and published by University-Press.org. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 24. Chapters: Tron: Legacy, List of Tron characters, You Have 0 Friends, Tron: Uprising, Jay Maynard, Tron: Betrayal, Tron: The Ghost in the Machine. Excerpt: Tron: Legacy is a 2010 American science fiction film directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Steven Lisberger. It is a sequel to the 1982 film Tron with Jeff Bridges reprising his roles as Kevin Flynn and CLU, while Bruce Boxleitner reprises his roles as Alan Bradley and Tron. Garrett Hedlund portrays Flynn's adult son, Sam. The other cast members include Olivia Wilde, Beau Garrett, Michael Sheen, and James Frain. The film's soundtrack was composed by the electronic music duo Daft Punk. The film grossed over $400 million worldwide. In 1989, seven years after defeating the Master Control Program, Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), the innovative software engineer and the CEO of ENCOM International, disappears. Twenty years later, his son, Sam (Garrett Hedlund), who became ENCOM's controlling shareholder after his father's disappearance, takes little interest in the company besides an annual practical joke on the board of directors. Sam is visited by his father's friend and ENCOM executive Alan Bradley (Bruce Boxleitner), who urges Sam to investigate a mysterious page originating from Flynn's old arcade, which was disconnected for twenty years. While exploring the shuttered arcade, Sam discovers a concealed computer laboratory and unintentionally transports himself to the Grid, a virtual world inside the computer. Sam is captured and taken to the game arena, where he is pitted against Rinzler, the champion of the games. During their duel, Rinzler notices that Sam is not a Program but rather a User. Rinzler takes Sam before CLU, a digital copy of Kevin Flynn, who rules over the Grid. CLU nearly kills Sam in a Light Cycle match before Quorra (Olivia Wilde) rescues him. Taken to...