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Look back at the Original TRON

With TRON: Legacy’s November release fast approaching, it is a good time to look back at the original TRON. Released in 1982 for the cost of $17M, it grossed $32M at the box office, but ignited the flame of science … Continue reading

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Tinker Bell Movie Roundtable

Like the Harry Potter book series, the DVD based Tinker Bell stories set in the world of Pixie Hollow start simple, easy to get into, and then progress into more and more complex stories and issues. DVD number 3, “Tinker … Continue reading

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First look at Tangled Animation

It’s only 15 seconds, but it’s 15 seconds of fun. The first real look at animation in “Tangled”. I like what I see, very colorful and nice backgrounds. Character design seems a bit ‘Dreamworks’ circa “The Road to El Dorado” … Continue reading

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John Lasseter inducted into Toy Hall of Fame

Now, we knew that John Lasseter keeps a child-like sense of joy about him.  Pixar would be a very different company if he wasn’t. But did you actually know he is a giant toy. Otherwise, why would he be inducted … Continue reading

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New image from TRON: Legacy – Jeff Bridges

I’m loving this new photo of Jeff Bridges as Kevin Flynn. It’s so dark and broody. TRON 2.0 is not your father’s Tron. (click for larger image) Image Caption: Jeff Bridges, winner of both a Golden Globe® and Screen Actors … Continue reading

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