Oh hell yeah. The trailer for the new Tron film is out and looking great:
The premise is that Kevin Flynn is still trapped in Tron 25 years after the events of the first film, and remains captive in a world that has grown more advanced and more dangerous. His tech-savvy hacker son has tracked him down at last and enters Tron to release him. Gladiatorial-style battles and cunning technological traps will stand in his way blah blah blah…
Let’s be straight here: the story is not what matters. It’s all about how visually gorgeous this cyber-universe will look, how cool the high-concept designs will be, and how awesome it will be to see this in full 3D at the IMAX. It’s success will inevitably give rise to toys and merchandise that will allow a new horde of young fans to feel part of the Tron universe. Let’s also not forget the great opportunities in Gaming, both console-based and MMORPG, and all that entails.
I’m most excited about the impact such a highly stylised film will have on other cultural forms, such as interior design and fashion, and predict that Tron’s bold iconography will pervade creative communities for some time after its release.
But I’m especially looking forward to this film because of the Daft Punk soundtrack. They’ve announced 24 new tracks which I’m sure will be a perfect fit with the new Tron universe, followed by a World Tour. Roll on, 2010…
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World Builder – A Film Where Holography Meets Romance
I stumbled upon a video last night, in which a man builds a virtual world using holographic tools for a certain special someone. It’s a blend of astounding graphics, clever user interface ideas, some poignant moments, and an actor who does this odd sideways smirk quite often (but don’t let that spoil it).
World Builder was shot in a single day followed by about 2 years of post production. It has won several short film awards. The film’s creator, Bruce Branit, has built a Facebook community around World Builder, where he’s been sharing updates, behind the scenes material, and the news that he’s pressing on with a feature length version.
As with all the videos I post here, remember to hit fullscreen, and let me know what you think in the comments. Don’t get too slushy though.