5 posts and columns on Tron

What Does an iAd Look Like on an iPad? It Looks Pretty Awesome (Of Course)

in Media on December 14, 2010 at 7:56 pm PT

What will advertisers do with it? That’s a different question, and we won’t get real answers until next year. Until then, check out this cool Tron preview.

Viral Video: More "Tron: Legacy"

in News on November 18, 2010 at 12:48 am PT

This one is going to have the geeks packing the seats–it has all kinds of tech doodads, a duel to the death inside a videogame and cool motorcycle thingamabobs. In other words, another trailer for the eagerly anticipated movie sequel to “Tron,” called “Tron: Legacy.”

Viral Video: Get Ready for Endless 3-D Movies (Like December's "Tron: Legacy")

in News on March 11, 2010 at 12:15 am PT

Is it just me or does it feel like pretty much every movie from here on out is going 3-D, given the huge success of “Avatar” in the theaters? BoomTown is stocking up on the migraine medicine right now. In any case, here’s a trailer for the upcoming Disney movie, “Tron: Legacy,” set for a holiday release, and which is actually a sequel to a 1982 film, “Tron,” starring Oscar-winner Jeff Bridges.

“Tron Guy” Is a Hit on the Web. Will It Sell Tickets for Disney?

in Media on March 9, 2010 at 12:02 pm PT

Web nerds of a certain age loved “Tron” in 1982, and there is YouTube footage to prove it. Now Disney uses the Web to promote its long awaited sequel.

The Dark Side of YouTube Fame: “Tron Guy” Forced Into Fire Sale

in Media on June 22, 2009 at 4:27 pm PT

Jay Maynard, a.k.a. “The Tron Guy,” is famous for dressing up like, well, one of the guys from the movie “Tron.” But while that distinction made him one of the early breakout stars on YouTube, it hasn’t made him rich. Or at least, not wealthy enough to afford the customized airplane he bought last year for $140,000. He’s auctioning it off on eBay at a fire sale price.
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