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TRON: UPRISING Compilation Reel by Alberto Mielgo

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:16:50 GMT

Here's a recent, four minute compilation reel put together by the incredibly talented artist Alberto Mielgo -- who was the Art Director/Production Designer on TRON: UPRISING. In it, Mielgo showcases some of his favorite scenes from the entire series.

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Mielgo worked on TRON: UPRISING for three years, and received an Annie Award for Best Production Design in an Animated Television Production on February 2, 2013: Presented by the International Animated Film Society -- ASIFA Hollywood (annieawards.org).

The stunningly epic, highly stylized artwork truly shows how unique and ahead of its time the series was.

- Jay West

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Light Cycle Attraction - Disneyland's Tomorrowland

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:48:27 GMT

I've always thought the unused PeopleMover track in Tomorrowland at Disneyland in Anaheim, California would be perfect for a TRON-themed, light cycle ride -- a fantastic synergy of the futuristic/sci-fi themed land and the iconic, cinematic light cycles -- which are virtually identifiable worldwide. As such, it'd make sense as an attraction with a universal draw.

Now, MiceAge is reporting there's a strong likelihood of this coming to be in the near future.

MiceAge says: " -- while attention turns to Tomorrowland. Borrowing a new ride system and theme to be used in Shanghai’s Tomorrowland, the second project in the pipeline for Anaheim is a Tron themed speeder bike ride using much of the old People Mover route. This is an idea that has been thrown around in the past, but in recent months it’s gained serious steam and is quickly nearing a green light from Burbank."

Disneyland's Tomorrowland previously hosted a high speed ride -- Rocket Rods -- using the PeopleMover's tracks from May 1998 to April 2001. That ride, though very popular and highly entertaining, was short-lived because all the necessary changes to sustain them vs. the previous, easy going/slow moving cars of the PeopleMover weren't implemented. The original PeopleMover ride ran from July 1967 to August 1995.

This wouldn't be the PeopleMover's first encounter with a TRON theme. When the original TRON movie first opened in 1982, riders were able to enter "The World of TRON" via the PeopleMover when passing through an enclosed area of the Innoventions building, where imagery from the film played on two large screens that surrounded riders. A humorous bit about that, before entering, the booming voice of the MCP (Master Control Program) interrupted the other pleasant sounding ride music when entering -- warning riders that they had: "…. invaded the electronic realm of the Master Computer Program…" and to "…prepare for the Game Grid of TRON!". Of course, the name of TRON's villain in the movie is actually the Master Control Program -- a change made most likely to inform uninitiated riders that this tied into the computer realm.

- Jay West

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TRON: UPRISING - The Series Comes To An End

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:59:19 GMT

The TRON: UPRISING animated series will soon be coming to end -- with the three remaining episodes airing this month on Disney's X D channel on Sundays at midnight, Pacific time. This brings the series to a total 18 episode run -- or 19 episodes, if you count the 32 minute prologue "Beck's Beginning".

Ultimately, the series was never given a fair shake with its sporadic showings and extreme time changes on Disney's X D Channel -- which made it incredibly difficult to follow. While this is "The End" for now -- there is perhaps a possibility of TRON returning in animated series form circa the time of TRON 3.

I truly hope that the talented, creative forces behind TRON: UPRISING have the opportunity to gather again as a team in the future to explore this sci-fi/fantasy world further -- so as to continue to push the envelope as they so imaginatively have done. They created something very unique here, and made a bitchin' canon entry for the TRON saga with UPRISING -- one that holds up neck and neck with the two feature films.

Is TRON gone? Never… TRON LIVES!

* Note: As of this writing, the TRON: UPRISING soundtrack is #7 in the Top Ten Soundtracks on iTunes -- and TRON: UPRISING made the iTunes Best of 2012 list for Breakthrough Animated Series.

** 2/2/13 Update: TRON: UPRISING won two Annie Awards! Presented by the International Animated Film Society -- ASIFA Hollywood -- annieawards.org:

Best Production Design in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production
Alberto Mielgo -- TRON: UPRISING -- Disney TV Animation

Best Character Design in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production
Robert Valley -- TRON: UPRISING -- Disney TV Animation

- Jay West

You can watch the TRON: UPRISING animated series via iTunes, Xbox Live Marketplace, the Playstation Store, and Amazon.com Instant Video -- each venue offers full Hi-Definition and Standard Definition viewing options.

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Excellent montage: the official music video for the 3OH!3 and JT remix of "Lightbike Battle" -- from the newly released TRON: UPRISING soundtrack.

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TRON: UPRISING Original Soundtrack Now Available!

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:13:22 GMT

Today marks the release of the eagerly awaited soundtrack for the stunning TRON: UPRISING animated series!

The soundtrack contains 20 tracks comprised of music featured within the series -- as well as remix tracks inspired by the world of TRON: UPRISING.

Composer Joe Trapanese created the immersive, digital soundtrack -- returning to "The Grid" after his collaboration with Daft Punk in manifesting the fantastic arrangements and orchestrations for their highly successful TRON: LEGACY soundtrack. Trapanese has also incidentally been working with another popular French electronic band, M83, on the soundtrack for TRON: LEGACY (and rezzing up TRON 3) Director Joe Kosinkski's upcoming sci-fi adventure movie: OBLIVION.

Here's a track listing for the TRON: UPRISING soundtrack:

1. Beck's Theme – Lightbike Battle
2. Tesler Throwdown
3. Paige's Past
4. Lux's Sacrifice
5. Price Of Power
6. Rescuing The Rebellion
7. Dyson Drops In (Scars Suite)
8. Tron's Promise (Scars Suite)
9. Tron's Turn (Scars Suite)
10. Beck Betrayed (Scars Suite)
11. Torture (Scars Suite)
12. Revenge (Scars Suite)
13. Redemption (Scars Suite)
14. Goodbye Renegade
15. Compressed Space
16. Renegade's Pledge – End Credits
17. Lightbike Battle (3OH!3 and JT Remix)
18. Inferno (Opiuo Remix)
19. Dyson (David Hiller Remix)
20. Rezolution

The soundtrack is available for immediate download via iTunes and Amazon, and each of those offerings come with a digital booklet -- Amazon also offers quickly made-to-order CDs of the soundtrack.

You can preview the entire album for a short time here via AOL -- and here's an excellent video montage featuring footage from the TRON: UPRISING animated series set to the 3OH!3 and JT remix of "Lightbike Battle" from the TRON: UPRISING soundtrack.

You can watch the TRON: UPRISING animated series via iTunes, Xbox Live Marketplace, the Playstation Store, and Amazon.com Instant Video. New episodes are added there within hours of their broadcast on Disney X D -- and come with full Hi-Definition and Standard Definition viewing options.

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- Jay West

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Garrett Hedlund aka Sam Flynn Back for TRON 3

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:50:41 GMT

I recently posted news on the current development of TRON 3 which entailed screenwriter Jesse Wigutow (Eragon, Peter and the Starcatchers) being brought on to helm the latest version of the script.

Now, Next Movie reports actor Garrett Hedlund (Sam Flynn) has confirmed he will indeed be making a return trip to "The Grid" in TRON 3 -- reprising the role he originated in TRON: LEGACY as Kevin Flynn's (Jeff Bridges') son.

It's highly likely that actor Cillian Murphy (The Dark Knight films, In Time) will also return for a more substantial role in TRON 3 -- as he was introduced briefly as Edward Dillinger, Jr. in TRON: LEGACY -- the son of Kevin Flynn's nemesis (actor David Warner) in the original TRON movie. Murphy's Dillinger character could potentially serve as a major antagonist to Hedlund's Flynn.

- Jay West
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TRON: UPRISING Soundtrack To Be Released On 1/8/13

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 06:19:53 GMT

Hot on the heels of the exciting news regarding TRON 3's development, a soundtrack for the TRON: UPRISING animated series, which I first reported as coming soon here -- has now been officially announced!

It will consist of 20 tracks from the series, as composed by Joe Trapanese. Trapanese collaborated with Daft Punk on their fantastic TRON: LEGACY soundtrack, and then went on to infuse his own incredible music style in creating the soundtrack for the world of TRON: UPRISING.

The album will be available on January 8, 2013 via Amazon.com's MP3 music downloads -- and will come with a digital booklet PDF.

Click here to see the entire track listing on Amazon.com

** 12/20/12 Update: Click here to listen to an exclusive preview of the album via The Hollywood Reporter. The soundtrack is now also available for pre-order via iTunes.

- Jay West

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TRON 3 is Rezzing Up for the Big Screen!

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:52:19 GMT

The Hollywood Reporter posted an exclusive online report this evening on the progress of TRON 3:

The sequel to the 2010 reboot Tron: Legacy — called Tron 3 in some quarters — is moving a step forward with Disney in negotiations to hire Jesse Wigutow to pen the latest draft of the script.

Joseph Kosinski, who directed Legacy, is attached to helm this installment, which is being developed with a renewed urgency under Alan Horn, who took the reigns of Disney Studios in June.

Some considered the dark and trippy Legacy — which teamed newcomer Garrett Hedlund with Jeff Bridges, star of the 1982 original Tron — a lukewarm performer when it opened in December 2010. But the film grossed $400 million worldwide, good enough to spark interest in prolonging the franchise. With that foundation and a strong brand, Disney believes it can really go for broke with a new movie. Horn is making Tron one of his priorities, according to insiders.

Plot details are being kept under wraps. David DiGilio wrote an earlier draft of the script. Justin Springer, a co-producer on Legacy, is producing Tron 3.

Wigutow is already working with Disney on the adaptation of Peter and the Starcatchers and worked on Parallel, another Disney project being produced by Springer. The scribe, who also wrote Eragon and worked on Relativity’s remake of The Crow and Summit's remake of The Osterman Weekend.

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- Jay West

TRON: UPRISING Receives Annie Award Nominations!

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:37:03 GMT

The annual Annie Award nominations have been announced by ASIFA (The International Animated Film Association) -- and TRON: UPRISING has received four nominations!

Annie Award for Best Animated Special Production
Disney Tron: Uprising – Beck’s Beginning – Disney TV Animation

Production Design in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production
Alberto Mielgo ‘Tron: Uprising: The Stranger’ – Disney TV Animation

Character Design in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production
Robert Valley ‘Disney Tron: Uprising: The Renegade, Part I’ – Disney TV Animation

Storyboarding in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production
Robert Valley, Kalvin Lee ‘Tron: Uprising: The Reward’ – Disney TV Animation

Winners will be announced at the 40th Annual Annie Awards ceremony on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at UCLA’s Royce Hall, in Los Angeles, California. For a complete list of Annie Award nominations, ticket and event information, visit www.annieawards.org

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Here's a look back at the TRON: UPRISING panel held at Comic-Con in San Diego, California on Friday, July 13th 2012 -- a discussion with the talented ensemble of filmmakers, writers, actors, and artists responsible for bringing this fantastic series to life.

With: Executive Producer and Director Charlie Bean, Producers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, Elijah Wood (Beck), Bruce Boxleitner (Tron), Tricia Helfer (The Grid), Art Designer Alberto Nielgo and Lead Character Designer Rob Valley.

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TRON: UPRISING - New Episodes Are Here!

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 06:12:43 GMT

When the TRON: UPRISING animated series debuted this past May -- it struck me as something that transcended being "just" a television series: the production value was striking -- on the quality level of feature animation, and unlike anything that was otherwise commonplace amongst much TV animated series fare. Since then, UPRISING has consistently effused fantastic, imaginative direction and spectacular, highly stylized art design and music -- complemented by a sci-fi/fantasy "dream cast" including Elijah Wood, Bruce Boxleitner, Lance Henriksen, Mandy Moore, Paul Rebuens, and Tricia Helfer -- with clever, entertaining sci-fi stories delving further into the grand mythology of the World of TRON.

Also impressively, the series immediately cemented its own definitive place between both iconic TRON movies with its strong, signature elements -- making it stand head to head with each film.

However, since its debut, the series has had to contend with long breaks between certain episodes, making it difficult for many viewers to track and follow the series with any type of regularity. As well, its time slot has changed twice -- and is now being changed again to Sundays at midnight, Pacific time -- starting on December 2nd. Thankfully we live in the day and age of being able to set our DVRs (digital video recorders) to easily record TV programming!

Many on the net have also voiced that they do not get the Disney X D channel upon which it airs -- and the series actually found higher ratings and a wider audience when it was "shared" briefly on the Disney Channel for a few episodes. Other excellent ways to view the show are via iTunes, Xbox Live Marketplace, the Playstation Store, and Amazon.com Instant Video -- episodes are added there within hours of their broadcast on Disney X D -- and come with full Hi-Definition and Standard Definition viewing options.

I recently had the privilege of viewing an upcoming episode -- "The Stranger" -- which is set for broadcast on December 16th (two weeks after the series resumes episodes on December 2nd). Just when it seemed the series couldn't possibly get any better, the "envelope has been pushed even further" in stunning artistry and inventiveness -- and just flat out coolness. I won't go into any spoiler territory here -- but rest assured, it's epic!

There are nine more episodes in this season of TRON: UPRISING -- and to quote Castor from TRON: LEGACY -- "This is going to be quite the ride!".

Keep checking back to TRON-SECTOR for additional updates. You can also follow UPRISING's Director Charlie Bean on his twitter page here -- visit Art Director Alberto Mieglo's website here -- and check out Music Composer Joe Traponese's twitter page here. Speaking of UPRISING's outstanding music -- fans will be pleased to know there will be an official TRON: UPRISING soundtrack release soon!

- Jay West

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TRON 30th Anniversary Event - Tickets Now On Sale!

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:45:28 GMT

Tickets for the TRON 30th Anniversary Event at the Chinese Theatres in Hollywood on October 27th are now on sale!

The event -- which will run from 7 PM till 2 AM that day -- will include a screening of the original 1982 TRON movie, a panel with the filmmakers, and an after party -- all in an exciting TRON-like environment!

Here's details regarding both the General Admission and VIP ticket types, and what each includes:

GA $50* ticket gives you access to:
The TRON exhibit
The filmmakers panel with Q&A
The screening of TRON
The party
1 free drink
1 poster

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VIP $100* ticket gives you access to:
The TRON Exhibit
The filmmakers panel with Q&A
The screening of TRON
The party
Access to the VIP area
All night open bar in the VIP area
1 limited edition signed poster

- Please note that this is a 21+ over event.
* Ticket prices are subject to increase.

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- Jay West

TRON: UPRISING - Next Phase Video Promo

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 02:05:07 GMT

Here's a new TRON: UPRISING promo which aired during the "Rise of the Renegade" Marathon on August 9th on Disney's X D channel. It heralds the next phase of the series, which is set to begin in October -- and sets up the new episodes by proclaiming: "new vengeance", "new alliances", "new gear", "new secrets revealed" -- and "good and evil… will be reprogrammed". Buckle up Programs, it's going to be a bumpy ride…

- Jay West

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TRON: UPRISING Marathon on Disney 8/9/12

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:03:58 GMT

On Thursday, August 9th -- Disney's X D channel will run a marathon of "TRON: Uprising" featuring every episode that has premiered so far.

The line-up is as follows:

Thursday, August 9 (all times ET/PT)

7:00pm

"TRON: Uprising, Beck’s Beginning" (airs commercial free)

7:30pm

"TRON: Uprising" The Renegade Pt. 1

8:00pm

"TRON: Uprising" The Renegade Pt. 2

8:30pm

"TRON: Uprising" Blackout

9:00pm

"TRON: Uprising" Identity

9:30pm

"TRON: Uprising" Isolated

10:00pm

"TRON: Uprising" Price of Power

The Disney X D website has also launched a brand-new fast paced multi-level game "Grid Rush" where players must race across The Grid as Beck while avoiding General Tesler's forces.

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- Jay West

VIDEO: RINZLER Cosplayer At Euro Cosplay Gathering

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 10:51:27 GMT

Check out this fantastic RINZLER cosplayer from Switzerland who won second place in the solo category at the recent European Cosplay Gathering!

- Jay West

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TRON: UPRISING @ COMIC-CON 2012

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:41:12 GMT

Here's a hilariously cool moment from the capacity crowd TRON: UPRISING panel held at Comic-Con in San Diego on Friday, July 13th, 2012.

As the panel was concluding, the cast and filmmakers each drew a raffle ticket so as to personally give winning audience members iconic TRON "identity discs" that they'd all signed as a group.

When it came time for the man himself -- actor Bruce Boxleitner aka TRON -- to announce the raffle ticket number he'd pulled, no one claimed the ticket -- and many in the audience let out an "awww" very tellingly expressing that they'd wish they'd got it.

Boxleitner then playfully quipped: "How can I not get somebody?! Come on...!". Then powerfully proclaimed: "I'M TRON!" -- to which the audience erupted in applause and cheers.

Boxleitner then stood up -- wielding his disc, and said: "Let me see how many of you I can take out with this thing...!".

He then drew again, and ultimately, a very happy fan claimed the disc.

Check out these two incredible TRON: UPRISING video reels that were shown at Comic-Con! One's a "sizzle reel" with an overview of footage from the series, and the other reel has footage from a fantastic looking, two-part upcoming episode entitled: "Scars".

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- Jay West

The Original TRON Movie Turns 30!

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 09:47:52 GMT

On July 9, 1982 -- the original TRON movie made its theatrical debut… forever making an indelible impact on sci-fi cinematic history with its incredible artistry, designs, and visual effects. Pop culture delved into the World of TRON then, and never left -- with TRON's glow permeating everything from movies to television, and music to fashion -- generation after generation.

In 2010, TRON's long awaited sequel -- TRON: LEGACY -- unleashed an incredible new visceral experience and passage into this realm for audiences to experience via its ground breaking visual effects and imaginings.

The World of TRON is constantly growing and evolving: the new, highly stylized TRON: UPRISING animated TV series recently debuted to excellent critic and fan reception -- showcasing stories on Disney's X D channel that occur between the original TRON movie and the LEGACY sequel -- and a third TRON live-action theatrical movie is in the works.

Rest assured, this "Journey" is just beginning...

On this 30th Anniversary of the original TRON -- free to share how and when you first saw TRON -- which TRON movie/show it was, and your favorite scenes, characters, quotes, vehicles, etc. by clicking here!

- Jay West

TRON UPRISING - The Series Is Here!

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 05:04:31 GMT

The exciting, new animated TRON: UPRISING series is here! -- and currently showing on Disney's X D channel. The prologue -- "Beck's Beginning"-- introduced viewers to the excellent, feature quality animation and epic storytelling exhibited in TRON: UPRISING, and the series continues to push that envelope of excellence.

You may also click here to view the episodes online.

Olivia Wilde returned as her iconic TRON character Quorra in the recent episode: ISOLATED -- click here to post your thoughts and comments about it!

** Here's a video clip of Quorra aka Olivia Wilde from TRON: LEGACY's "End of Line" Club battle **

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Exclusive Interviews - TRON: UPRISING Filmmakers

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 05:39:07 GMT

Here's an exclusive, 11 minute video report I put together of the kick-off for the TRON: UPRISING mobile theater held in Hollywood -- which has been on a tour of Southern California showing the epic series prologue film "Beck's Beginning". This state of the art theater is now at Downtown Disney (right between Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure theme parks in Anaheim, California) -- and will have showings every day there from 10 AM till 8 PM -- with its final day of showings on June 7th: the very day of the exciting premiere for the new TRON: UPRISING series on Disney's X D channel.

In the video, I chat with Bruce Boxleitner aka , Charlie Bean: executive producer/director of TRON: UPRISING, and David Levine: vice president and general manager, Disney X D Worldwide -- on the world famous Hollywood Boulevard -- with the TRON themed mobile theater residing next to the historic Chinese and El Capitan Theaters on May 26th & 27th.

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Questions I asked were:

- How does it feel to be in the middle of the Hollywood bringing TRON to all of
these people?

- "Beck's Beginning" set the bar very high with its excellent animation and storytelling --
can we expect the series to push the envelope even further?

- Why do you think TRON continues to resonate so strongly with many different
generations?

- Many of the characters in TRON: UPRISING feature multi-colored circuit suits
vs. the singular color circuit style in the movies. How did this come about?

- The series has epic, feature film qualities vs. the likes of a standard TV series --
what are you most pleased with in how the series has turned out?

- Can you give a sneak preview as to what's coming down the line in the series?

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Watch the video now to hear all of their responses -- including hearing an exciting, exclusive reveal of a new TRON light vehicle that will make its debut in the premiere episode on June 7th!

You'll also get a look inside the mobile theater itself -- with Bruce Boxleitner and Charlie Bean greeting and speaking to the very first audience in the theater!

- Jay West

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Bruce Boxleitner Kicks Off TRON: UPRISING Theater

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:28:49 GMT

On Saturday, May 26th -- I attended the kick-off event for the state of the art, 91 seat TRON: UPRISING mobile theater -- which is having a special, limited time tour throughout Southern California (for schedule/dates - see below).

There's no better place to start out an exciting tour such as this than in the heart of Hollywood itself -- and the TRON: UPRISING theater took up residence front and center on the world famous Hollywood Boulevard, by the historic Chinese and El Capitan Theaters -- drawing large crowds from the celebrity star-laden walkways.

"Beck's Beginning", the 30 minute prologue to the TRON: UPRISING animated series which premieres Thursday, June 7th on Disney's X D Channel, looked and sounded incredible in this 91 seat mobile theater -- with picture and sound being a 10/10 -- making for a fantastic cinematic experience.

In the next few days, I'll be posting more pictures -- and video interviews from the kick-off event I had with Bruce Boxleitner aka , Charlie Bean: executive producer/director of TRON: UPRISING, and David Levine: vice president and general manager, Disney X D Worldwide -- so be on the lookout for those!

If you have the opportunity, I highly recommend catching this very enjoyable TRON: UPRISING theatrical experience during its tour!

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In public spaces throughout the "real" grid of Southern California, viewers will have the unique opportunity to see a prelude episode of the new animated series TRON: UPRISING in a high tech, high definition theatre on wheels. The 91 seat theatre provides an immersive viewing experience with digital surround sound and stadium seating. The continuous screenings at each location are made available at no charge.

More information on the TRON: UPRISING screenings is available on facebook.com/Tron.

The TRON: UPRISING theatre on wheels schedule is as follows:

Saturday, May 26th & Sunday, May 27th
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue in Hollywood, across the street from the El Capitan. *** Please note that Bruce Boxleitner and Charlie Bean will only be at the Hollywood and Highland location circa 10 AM on Saturday, May 26th.

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Monday, May 28th
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Huntington Beach Children's Chalk Art Festival. The truck will be parked in front of the Shorebreak Hotel on The Strand.

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Saturday, June 2nd
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Long Beach Youth Soccer Tournament
Shoreline Drive at Ocean Park in Long Beach

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Sunday, June 3rd – Thursday, June 7th:
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday – Thursday: 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Downtown Disney District located at the Disneyland Resort

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- Jay West

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Bruce Boxleitner aka TRON Gets a Birthday Surprise

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:40:27 GMT

Bruce Boxleitner aka the iconic TRON -- celebrated his 62nd Birthday on Saturday, May 12th, 2012... serendipitously and fittingly enough at a media event for the premiere of the new animated series TRON: UPRISING.

Here's a video I shot of the surprise reveal of a TRON-themed birthday cake for Bruce -- along with his fellow cast and colleagues of TRON: UPRISING congratulating him and singing "Happy Birthday" -- amongst them: Actors & Actress: Elijah Wood (Beck), Tricia Helfer (The Grid), Nate Corddry (Zed), Justin Springer (Co-Producer of TRON: LEGACY & Associate Producer of TRON: UPRISING), Adam Horowitz & Eddy Kitsis (Writers of TRON: LEGACY & Writers/Associate Producers of TRON: UPRISING), Daniel Simon (Vehicle Designer of TRON: LEGACY & TRON: UPRISING), Charlie Bean (Director and Executive Producer of TRON: UPRISING), and Eric Coleman (Senior Vice President, Original Series, Disney Television Animation).

Also in attendance was the man who started it all -- Steven Lisberger -- director and co-writer of the first TRON movie, and a producer on TRON: LEGACY. Lisberger was also a consultant on this first ever TRON TV series.

Click here to view the entire, exciting premiere prologue episode of the new TRON: UPRISING animated series -- the series will begin on Disney's X D channel on June 7th.

- Jay West

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Entire Prologue Episode of TRON: UPRISING!

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Sun, 13 May 2012 01:59:22 GMT

Here is the fantastic new TRON: UPRISING prologue series special -- "Beck's Beginning" -- in its entirety.

This transcends being "just" a TV series -- this is feature quality -- and epic!

TRON: UPRISING is smart, stunning, and PURE TRON!

This incredible prologue special will also have a presentation on The Disney Channel on May 18th.

Also click here for a look at character bios and vehicles seen in the series!

- Jay West

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TRON: UPRISING Premiere Activity & Viewing Options

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Tue, 01 May 2012 08:39:59 GMT

It's almost here... here's a full line-up of premiere activity and viewing options for the new, highly anticipated TRON: UPRISING animated series. - Jay West

Disney X D PREMIERES "TRON: UPRISING,"
A VISUALLY STRIKING ANIMATED SERIES FEATURING
A NEW HERO BATTLING FOR FREEDOM ON THE GRID

Prelude "TRON: Uprising, Beck's Beginning"
Premieres Friday, May 18 on Disney Channel;
Series Premieres Thursday, June 7 on Disney X D
Disney X D delves inside the computer world of The Grid and the people who live there with "TRON: Uprising," a visually striking new animated television series that follows the heroic journey of a new character, a young program named Beck, who becomes the unlikely leader of a revolution. The series, produced in CG animation with a 2D aesthetic, is set in the era of "TRON" between the stories in the 1982 feature film and Walt Disney Studios' "TRON: Legacy." Disney Channel will present "TRON: Uprising, Beck's Beginning," a 30-minute uninterrupted prelude to the series on FRIDAY, MAY 18 (9:30– 10:00 p.m., ET/PT). The special will encore uninterrupted on Disney X D on MONDAY, MAY 21(7:00 p.m. ET/PT), followed by the series launch on THURSDAY, JUNE 7 (9:00 p.m.) on Disney X D.

"TRON: Uprising" stars Elijah Wood as Beck, Bruce Boxleitner as Tron, Mandy Moore as Mara, Emmanuelle Chriqui as Paige, Nate Corddry as Zed, Lance Henriksen as General Tesler, Reginald VelJohnson as Able, Paul Reubens as Pavel and Tricia Helfer as The Grid.

Produced by Disney Television Animation, the series is executive-produced and directed by Charlie Bean ("Robotboy," "Samurai Jack" and "Powerpuff Girls") with Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz (both screenwriters of "TRON: Legacy" / executive producers of ABC's "Lost" and "Once Upon a Time") and Justin Springer (co-producer of "TRON: Legacy") as consulting producers. The music is composed by Joseph Trapanese ("TRON: Legacy").

"TRON: Uprising, Beck's Beginning" introduces Beck, a young mechanic living in Argon City, a growing metropolis in a far off corner of The Grid that has just been occupied by General Tesler, a henchman of the notorious Clu. After his best friend Bodhi is ruthlessly derezzed by Clu's army, Beck seeks justice for his lost friend and launches a crusade against the regime. His rebellion captures the attention of Tron, the greatest warrior The Grid has ever known, who sees the potential in Beck and trains him to be his successor. Labeled with the moniker of The Renegade, Beck sparks a revolution to fight for the freedom of The Grid.

The multiplatform premiere schedule is as follows:

Monday, April 30
(9:00 p.m., ET/PT) - Disney X D will debut the official trailer for "TRON: Uprising" during the series premiere of "Motorcity" and online at DisneyX D.com.

Friday, May 11
"TRON: Uprising, Beck's Beginning" will be released on Disney Channel and Disney X D On Demand.

Sunday, May 13
"TRON: Uprising, Beck's Beginning" will be available on YouTube via Disney X D's Facebook Page.

Monday, May 14
"TRON: Uprising, Beck's Beginning" will be available on iTunes as a free download.

Tuesday, May 15
Disney X D.com launches a new side-scrolling adventure-puzzle game, "Escape from Argon City," in which players help Beck master his light disc throwing skills to defeat General Tesler's army.

Friday, May 18
(9:30 p.m., ET/PT) - "TRON: Uprising, Beck's Beginning" airs uninterrupted on Disney Channel.

Directly following the linear premiere, Disney X D.com will launch a new interactive video and gaming activity that invites users to immerse themselves in the world of TRON; the special will be split down into 10 micro-episodes in which users take on the role of Beck and help him fight to become the next hero of The Grid.

Monday, May 21
(7:00 p.m., ET/PT) "TRON: Uprising, Beck's Beginning" airs uninterrupted on Disney X D.

Thursday, June 7
(9:00 p.m., ET/PT) - "TRON: Uprising" Series Premiere on Disney X D
In the premiere episode, "The Renegade Part 1," Beck's training with Tron is interrupted when he's captured by a Recognizer patrol and sent to the Coliseum to fight in the games. There Beck meets a fellow prisoner Cutler, a fierce warrior program who has been inspired by The Renegade's actions. Recharged by their shared passion for freedom, Beck and Cutler fight their way out of the deadly disc games. Meanwhile, Zed and Mara head out for night on the town, but run into trouble when an enchanted Zed is lured away by Perl (voiced by Kate Mara), a program from the wrong side of the tracks.

Directly following the premiere on air, "The Renegade Part 2" will be available on Disney X D.com, along with a new game, "Renegade Strike," where users take on the identity of The Renegade and defend The Grid from Clu and General Tesler.

Friday, June 8
Following the premiere, "TRON: Uprising" will be showcased via Disney X D on Demand, Disney X D.com, Disney X D Mobile, Sony Playstation, Xbox Live and iTunes.

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New Two Minute TRON: UPRISING Sneak Preview

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:03:03 GMT

New, two minute sneak preview of the highly anticipated TRON: UPRISING animated TV series. The series will have a special presentation on The Disney Channel on May 18th with a half-hour prelude titled "TRON: UPRISING - Beck’s Beginning" -- and the series itself will debut on Disney's X D channel on Thursday, June 7th 9/8c.

Also, click here to see a sneak preview of character bios and vehicles seen in the series!

- Jay West

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TRON: UPRISING Disney Channel Special Presentation

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:57:47 GMT

A special, uninterrupted preview of the new TRON: UPRISING series will be shown on The Disney Channel on May 18th at 9:30/8:30c.

Here's a great looking, new promotional video showcasing never before seen footage and additional information about the series.

TRON: UPRISING features a fantastic, fan favorite cast: the voices of Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings), Emmanuelle Chriqui (Entourage, ThunderCats), Mandy Moore (Tangled), Nate Corddry (Harry's Law), Lance Henriksen (Aliens, Millennium), Paul Reubens ("Pee-wee Herman"), Reginald VelJohnson (Family Matters, Die Hard) and TRON himself, Bruce Boxleitner (TRON, Babylon 5).

TRON: UPRISING is a combination of 2-D and computer-generated animation, and takes place between the original TRON and TRON: LEGACY movies, explaining how it came to be that Clu assumed control of the Grid. A new hero named Beck (Wood) threatens Clu's dominance and clashes with the evil General Tesler (Henriksen).

This highly anticipated series is set to make its debut on Disney's X D channel on June 7th.

- Jay West

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New TRON: UPRISING Preview Footage

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 06:44:32 GMT

Here's new, fantastic TRON: UPRISING preview footage. The highly stylized animation and the synergy of both the look and vibe of both TRON and TRON: LEGACY continue to look fantastic -- all the while with UPRISING parlaying its own signature visuals and elements into the TRON world.

This new animated TV series will debut on Disney's X D channel in June.

- Jay West

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New TRON: UPRISING Animated TV Series Teaser

worldoutwest@aol.com (WorldOutWest) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:44:44 GMT

Here's an exciting new teaser for the TRON: UPRISING animated TV series which will debut on Disney's X D channel in June.

- Jay West

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