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The Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
'Tron: Ares' brings light cycles and Nine Inch Nails soundtrack, to Comic-Con
Atmosphere at the Tron: Ares panel in Hall H of the convention center during Comic Con International in San Diego, California on July 25, 2025. (Photo by Chris DELMAS/ AFP) The Grid took over Comic-Con on Friday, bringing the stars of the new Tron: Ares films to unveil footage and reveal the story behind the franchise's third movie. The film stars Jared Leto, Jeff Bridges, Greta Lee and Jodie Turner-Smith as the story brings the virtual environment of the Grid, complete with light cylces, into the real world. Disney showed off several minutes of footage, including a light cycle chase scene in the real world and another in the red-hued Grid. Propelling the onscreen action is a propulsive Nine Inch Nails soundtrack. "It's fun to see it on the big screen for the first time,' said director Joachim Rønning. Disney turned the Hall H panel into a spectacle, with red lasers filling the room and characters in suits with red lights entering the massive hall. Asked what excited her about joining the Tron franchise, Lee responded: "I just wanted to ride a light cycle.' Leto spoke affectionately about the original saying: "This movie just grabbed a hold of me and took me to a place that I'd never been before. It kind of rattled my imagination and it kind of showed me what was possible in the world.' He praised Bridges and Steven Lisberger, who created Tron and directed the 1982 original. Lisberger attended Friday's panel and laid out his case for why the franchise remains relevant. "My feeling about Tron is that the most important thing is we kick this technology around artistically before it kicks us around,' Lisberger said. "I am weary about hearing all the grim news about the future,' he said, and the way he thinks it can be avoided is to "inspire young people what can be done with this technology.' Friday's panel ended with the premiere of the music video for As Alive as You Need Me to Be , the first Nine Inch Nails song from the soundtrack. Tron has never been in the top tier of sci-fi franchises. The original 1982 film starring Bridges as Kevin Flynn, a man sucked into a computer vortex known as the Grid, was admired for its ground-breaking concept and effects, and was a modest hit with moderately good reviews. Perhaps more importantly, it won a cult following and has been maintained enough in cultural memory to remain a valuable property for Disney. The 2010 film Tron: Legacy , starring Bridges and Garrett Hedlund, made more than US$400mil globally. A TV show that followed, Tron: Uprising , lasted just one season. Rønning has helmed other Disney franchise films: 2017's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and 2019's Maleficent: Mistress of Evil . The Norweigan director said he was interested because he dreamed about making a sci-fi film and enjoyed the twist of Ares bringing the Grid into the real world. Leto and Bridges are both Oscar winners, and Rønning is an Oscar nominee. – AP
Mint
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
'I didnt want to offend him as a thespo': Jeff Bridges shares working experience with Jared Leto in Tron: Ares
Washington DC [US], July 26 (ANI): Actor Jeff Bridges shared his working experience with Jared Leto in an upcoming science fiction action film, 'Tron: Ares', directed by Joachim Ronning from a screenplay by Jesse Wigutow, based on a story by David Digilio and Wigutow, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "He's one of those guys. Everyone has different methods and modes, man," said Bridges during Tron: Ares' laser-heavy presentation at San Diego Comic-Con. "I didn't want to offend him as a thespo," Bridges continued, addressing Leto, who is known as a method actor. "But I thought, 'I wanted to have a certain intimacy with you. I know your name is Ares. Can I just call you Air?' He said, 'Yeah man! You can call me whatever you want!' We had a great time," as per the outlet. Leto recalled the first scene he had with Bridges. "I just blurted out, 'cut!' Everyone was surprised, because I don't often do that. The first AD comes over and said, 'Is everything OK? What's wrong?' And I said, 'You know, I just can't stop smiling, because I'm working with my guy.'" Tron: Ares, directed by Joachim Rønning, arrives on October 10. Unlike the original films, in which our heroes enter the digital world known as the Grid, this film features programs from the Grid arriving in the real world. It is a significant shift for Disney, as while the 1982 original Tron became a cult classic, it was not a commercial success. Neither was the 2010 sequel Tron: Legacy, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Tron films have been renowned for their distinctive scores. "You guys didn't think to reach out to, Jared? I hear he likes music as well," said Smith, referencing Leto's career as the frontman of rock band 30 Seconds to Mars, according to The Hollywood Reporter. (ANI)
Boston Globe
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
‘Tron: Ares' brings the Grid, and the light bikes, to Comic-Con
'It's fun to see it on the big screen for the first time,' said director Joachim Rønning. Disney turned the Hall H panel into a spectacle, with red lasers filling the room and characters in suits with red lights entering the massive hall. Advertisement Asked what excited her about joining the 'Tron' franchise, Lee responded: 'I just wanted to ride a light cycle.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Leto spoke affectionately about the original saying: 'This movie just grabbed a hold of me and took me to a place that I'd never been before. It kind of rattled my imagination and it kind of showed me what was possible in the world.' He praised Bridges and Steven Lisberger, who created 'Tron' and directed the 1982 original. Lisberger attended Friday's panel and laid out his case for why the franchise remains relevant. 'My feeling about 'Tron' is that the most important thing is we kick this technology around artistically before it kicks us around,' Lisberger said. 'I am weary about hearing all the grim news about the future,' he said, and the way he thinks it can be avoided is to 'inspire young people what can be done with this technology.' Advertisement Friday's panel ended with the premiere of the music video for 'As Alive as You Need Me to Be,' the first Nine Inch Nails song from the soundtrack. 'Tron' has never been in the top tier of sci-fi franchises. The original 1982 film starring Bridges as Kevin Flynn, a man sucked into a computer vortex known as the Grid, was admired for its ground-breaking concept and effects, and was a modest hit with moderately good reviews. Perhaps more importantly, it won a cult following and has been maintained enough in cultural memory to remain a valuable property for Disney. The 2010 film 'Tron: Legacy,' starring Bridges and Garrett Hedlund, made more than $400 million globally. A TV show that followed, 'Tron: Uprising,' lasted just one season. Rønning has helmed other Disney franchise films: 2017's 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' and 2019's 'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.' The Norweigan director said he was interested because he dreamed about making a sci-fi film and enjoyed the twist of 'Ares' bringing the Grid into the real world. Leto and Bridges are both Oscar winners, and Rønning is an Oscar nominee. AP Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton contributed to this report.
Sydney Morning Herald
10-07-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
The incredible abandoned Greek island you're not allowed to stay on
In the ruins of Delos, scores of cats roam freely. The tiny handful of people that live on the island don't mind. Greek law doesn't allow them to kill the snakes that also inhabit the island, but it says nothing about letting the cats do it. Census stats say 14 people live on Delos, all working to preserve it, and there are no hotels to accommodate visitors. Yet for long stretches of history, this World Heritage site was one of the most important places in the Greek world. Pilgrims, traders and monument builders flocked to the island that has been regarded as the centre of the Cyclades group for centuries. To my shame, I had never heard of Delos before browsing through the excursions list aboard the Majestic Princess. The ship was calling at Delos' much better-known – and far more crowded – neighbour, Mykonos. A 40-minute side trip by ferry to the mythical birthplace of Apollo sounded intriguing. In legend, the god of light, archery, music, healing and about a million other things is the extramarital offspring of Zeus – king of the gods – and the Titaness Leto. Zeus' furiously jealous wife, Hera, forbade any lands from giving the pregnant Leto shelter, so she ended up on the supposedly floating island of Delos. After Apollo's birth, Delos was finally attached to the ocean floor with Zeus' diamond chains, and it's fair to say that Leto wouldn't be the first visitor. As it turns out, the story of humans on the island is far more fascinating than the one of the gods. It is most comprehensively told in the island's museum, but more atmospherically understood by walking through the extensive ruins. The remains of a giant statue give an idea of what Delos once was. Only the hips, torso and base of Colossus of the Naxians are still present – although the left foot has been predictably snaffled by the British Museum. In around 600 BC, however, it was a nine-metre-tall statue, with copper hair so that the sunlight would bounce off it and swathe its surrounds. It was built by the people of Naxos, ostensibly as a tribute to Apollo, but realistically to show off to the other Greek city states.
The Age
10-07-2025
- The Age
The incredible abandoned Greek island you're not allowed to stay on
In the ruins of Delos, scores of cats roam freely. The tiny handful of people that live on the island don't mind. Greek law doesn't allow them to kill the snakes that also inhabit the island, but it says nothing about letting the cats do it. Census stats say 14 people live on Delos, all working to preserve it, and there are no hotels to accommodate visitors. Yet for long stretches of history, this World Heritage site was one of the most important places in the Greek world. Pilgrims, traders and monument builders flocked to the island that has been regarded as the centre of the Cyclades group for centuries. To my shame, I had never heard of Delos before browsing through the excursions list aboard the Majestic Princess. The ship was calling at Delos' much better-known – and far more crowded – neighbour, Mykonos. A 40-minute side trip by ferry to the mythical birthplace of Apollo sounded intriguing. In legend, the god of light, archery, music, healing and about a million other things is the extramarital offspring of Zeus – king of the gods – and the Titaness Leto. Zeus' furiously jealous wife, Hera, forbade any lands from giving the pregnant Leto shelter, so she ended up on the supposedly floating island of Delos. After Apollo's birth, Delos was finally attached to the ocean floor with Zeus' diamond chains, and it's fair to say that Leto wouldn't be the first visitor. As it turns out, the story of humans on the island is far more fascinating than the one of the gods. It is most comprehensively told in the island's museum, but more atmospherically understood by walking through the extensive ruins. The remains of a giant statue give an idea of what Delos once was. Only the hips, torso and base of Colossus of the Naxians are still present – although the left foot has been predictably snaffled by the British Museum. In around 600 BC, however, it was a nine-metre-tall statue, with copper hair so that the sunlight would bounce off it and swathe its surrounds. It was built by the people of Naxos, ostensibly as a tribute to Apollo, but realistically to show off to the other Greek city states.
