Something Incredible Happened Six Years Ago...

Six years ago today, Pixar's "The Incredibles" opened across America...

This is still my favorite film from the Lamp and my second favorite film from Brad Bird. Many people have expressed disappointment in the fact that all the sequels to their hit films have not included this one. That's because, until Bird has a story he deems worthy of making a sequel, or he passes the director's hat to another, there won't be another adventure of this wonderful family. That doesn't mean it won't happen, it just won't happen anytime soon.

Either way, this film and its creator are still incredible to me...

Get Ready For An Uprising...

What's on the tube, dude...


It seems every other story we report is on Tron here lately...

Actually, it seems even more now. There is actually so much news about the franchise that I don't have time and/or don't want to report everything (A Tron Store?). But something we mentioned earlier in the year is now being officially announced.

Starting in summer 2012, "Tron Uprising" will debut on Disney XD. This is in addition to the ten part micro-series that will premiere a year from now. All this from a film that opened twenty-eight years ago to empty theaters across the world.

The times have changed...

Shanghai Surprise...

It's getting close to that time...

Soon, we should be getting an announcement about the Mouse's Sixth Magic Kingdom. I'm hearing a few bits and pieces. One thing I've been told is to expect this to be the most radically different Main Street of any Disneyland park. I'm not sure what that means, but take it how you want. Also, I've been told that the castle will also be unique and that's a good thing. And the resort itself is going to have one really big lake which will likely surround hotels and a version of Downtown Disney. We should be getting some artwork before the end of the year. If we're lucky, even sooner. It seems that 2014 will be an important year with the Extreme Expansion of Hong Kong Disneyland completed and the likely opening of Disney's second Chinese park. It's going to be interesting comparing what each has in common and what each has that's its own.

Now we'll get to see what Bob Iger's first hands on park looks like...

CorrupTRON...

Rectify...




With all of the hype leading up to Tron Legacy there's been one question that's been nagging the fans; "Where's Tron?" After all, he's the title character, right? Well Joseph Kosinski did say that Tron would make an "appearance" of sorts.

The Marvel Comics prequel "Betrayal" is about to shed some light on Tron's whereabouts. This is pretty big spoiler information so if you don't want to know go back to the Real World now...


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There's compelling evidence that Rinzler is Tron. First, he has the same square "T" pattern on his chest as Tron. Second, he has not one but TWO identity disks. Third, he's Clu's head of security. Tron is a security program. Tron Betrayal should help to "rectify" this discrepancy but it's likely that Tron's functions will be corrupted and taken over by Rinzler similar to how Flynn was able to take over the functions of Sark's security program.


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Now you have another Clu...

Oriental Express...

There is a lot of love in and around the Disney community for the Oriental Land Company...

And while I agree with the fantastic job they do, I also want to emphasize that they're a business. Businesses number one priority is to make money. Just like the Walt Disney Company. As much grief as I give the Mouse for the failings from the late 90's/early 00's, I can't call the Japanese company a saint. I believe that because of some special circumstances, there is a very unique situation over there in the land of the rising sun.

I mean, there are ways that company could cut corners, but hasn't, and it's all because of Disney. You see the Mouse has people on site that work directly for them that are responsible for making sure the parks/resort are up to Disney quality. These people have quite a bit of influence and power. The head representative has the power to approve or veto much of what gets done. From a sign that is crooked or paint pealing to the "plussing" of an attraction. And if the OLC doesn't react to this then they're in violation of the contract. So, in a very odd way it's actually the Mouse that deserves some of the credit for the incredible job that this Japanese does.

It all boils down to it being easier for you to have higher standards when you're not paying the bill. Disney can insist on things around the resort being held to the most rigorous of standards. It can do so without any worry of financial penalty. They're not paying for it, so the bar can be set higher. On the other hand, if they're required to foot the bill themselves, like here in the states, then they'll be a little more cautious with the spending of money.

With that out of the way, I thought I'd suggest if you'd like to read more about the Oriental Land Company, then click here and see the list of articles we've posted over the past three years.

It's always nice to see the view from another perspective...

Now You Have A Clu...

Jeff Bridges is BAD and Bad is good...








Best. Tron. Poster. Ever...

MORT Info...

Yeah, but is it a musical!???




Well???
I thought since it was finally revealed I would clarify a few things about Ron & John's new film...

First off, patience should be expected as it's very early in development. They've just recently secured the rights to it so there hasn't been a lot done. These films take about three years to churn out so it'll be at least that long before you see it. That means 2013 at the earliest. And for my opinion, it won't be out then. More likely it'll be 2014. The way it looks right now, the picture that will likely be positioned for 2013 is "Reboot Ralph." It's much further along in development and therefore closer to actually getting animated. Secondly, it appears that Progress City wasn't the only one reporting on this, as Bleeding Cool has gotten info of its own.

Now, as for the story of Terry Pratchett's book, here are some bullet points. Those that don't want to know spoilers can stop here.

- The writing style of Pratchett is said to be a combination of the humor of Douglas Adams and the fantasy of J.R.R. Tolkien.

- Mort is the fourth book in a 38 book series set in a world/realm called Discworld.

- The Discworld is a fantasy realm that is flat and sits atop four elephants that stand atop a giant turtle (very metaphysical, eh?).

- The lead character is a young man named Mort who thinks too much and his father takes him to a form of job fair to find someone to apprentice with. No one takes him until right before midnight when a figure in a dark robe shows up on a white horse looking for an assistant.

- This is Death, whom will figure in many Discworld novels. He takes Mort and has him usher souls from this world to the next.

- This story has a princess, her name is Keli and Mort falls for her, thus creating the story's dilemma. He saves her from death and alters the reality of Discworld.

- He ultimately battles Death for Keli and loses. But Death spares her and turns the altered reality that Mort caused into a pearl which Mort has the responsibility to guard.

And if you want to know anything else, here are plenty of Wiki links that you can indulge yourself with...