- TitleTron (Original)
- ArticlesArticles held in BFI Reuben LibraryIn: Adaptation v9 n1 2016, pp. 98-112
Evoking interactivity: film and videogame intermediality since the 1980s / Jonathan Mack
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Uses the concept of intermediality to explore the increasingly complex relationship between video games and film. Focuses on films that deal explicitly with the game medium in their narrative, referring to a range of titles including 'Tron' (1982), 'The Lawnmower Man' (1992), 'The Matrix' (1999) and 'Source Code' (2011).In: Empire n239 May 2009, pp. 102-107
Electric dreams / Andrew OSMOND
Article, Interview, Prod. Details - English - illustrations
Discusses the origins and pioneering production techniques used for TRON, plus examines the film's lasting influence and plans for a sequel. With comments from cast and crew involved.In: Music from the Movies n47 2005, pp. 36-45
Wendy Carlos: Rediscovering Lost Scores / Rudy KOPPL
Article, Interview - English - illustrations
To mark the release of two retrospective CDs 'Rediscovering Lost Scores Volume 1' and 'Volume 2' an interview with comp- oser Wendy Carlos about her career and in particular her sc- ores for A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, The SHINING and TRON.In: CinémAction n112 2004, pp. 266-270
Le surhomme virtuel: à la recherche de l'homme perdu / Réjane HAMUS-VALLÉE
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An analysis of the representation of the inhuman 'hero' or of characters existing in a virtual world. References inc- lude TRON (1982), TERMINATOR 2 (1991), STAR WARS EP.1 THE PHANTOM MENACE (1999), The MATRIX (1999), WESTWORLD (1973).In: StarBurst n307 February 2004, pp. 18-30
Top 50 sci-fi movies, books and tv series ever!
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Rundown of top science fiction films, tv programmes and books. Brief descriptions of each.In: Cinefantastique v35 n2 Apr/May 2003, pp. 54-63
Digital's debut / Martin FISHER
Article - English - illustrations
A retrospective look at the making of TRON, which introduced advanced CGI to audiences for the first time.In: American Cinematographer v84 n6 June 2003, pp. 136
Wrap shot / Douglas BANKSTON
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Animator John Lisberger's and d.o.p. Bruce Logan's work on TRON.In: Music from the Movies n38 2003, pp. 50
Film music review: archival releases / Ross CARE
Soundtrack Review - EnglishIn: Classic Images n326 August 2002, pp. 30
Harry H. Long's "music in films" / Harry H. LONG
Soundtrack Review - English
On the music for TRON now reissued by Walt Disney Records.In: StarBurst n291 November 2002, pp. 57
Tron: Special Edition / Ben WOODHAMS
DVD Review - English - illustrationsIn: Film Score Monthly v7 n3 Mar/Apr 2002, pp. 34
Score: reviews of current releases on CD / Stephen ARMSTRONG
Soundtrack Review - English - illustrations
The rock group Journey wrote and performed two tracks but most of the music was composed by Wendy Carlos.In: Total Movie Feb/Mar 2001, pp. 62-71
Timeless sci-fi: Ten visual effects classics that look... / Ron MAGID
Article - English
Title ends: '...as good today as they did back then'.In: Film Score Monthly v4 n3 March 1999, pp. 18-23
A clockwork composer / Jeff BOND
Interview - English - illustrations
Interview with Wendy Carlos who discusses scoring the music for A CLOCKWORK ORANGE directed by Stanley Kubrick. She also talks about her work on TRON (1982) and on The WOUNDINGS (1998).In: Film Score Monthly v3 n1 January 1998, pp. 19-20
The laserphile: new laserdiscs
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A review of the soundtrack to TRON (1982) on laserdisc.In: StarBurst n63 October 1983, pp. [1983] 7
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Details of a legal case brought against Disney by Daniel H. Ridson over alledged plagarism of his script, Megopolis-the Computer city.In: Eyepiece v4 n3 May/Jun 1983, pp. 102-103,105{107
Article - English
Article on the computer generated imagery used in the film.In: Écran Fantastique n30 January 1983, pp. 40-41
Interview - French
Interview with Syd MEad, on the special effects.In: Écran Fantastique n30 January 1983, pp. 42-48
Interview - French
Interview with Harrison ellenshaw.In: Screen International n352 17 Jul 1982, pp. 5
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Note that the price of Disney stock dropped overnight, after a financial analyst predicted that the film would not be a big hit.In: Screen International n366 23 Oct 1982, pp. 16
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Production report and comments from director.In: Broadcast n1176 20 Sep 1982, pp. 30
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Article on the video effects and design used in TRON.In: Cinefex n8 April 1982, pp. 4-35
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Article on the special effects in the film with comments from the technicians involved.In: American Cinematographer v63 n8 August 1982, pp. 792-795,813-819
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Article describing how the film was made.In: American Cinematographer v63 n8 August 1982, pp. 796-801,823-829
Article - English
Article on backlit effects and animation.In: StarBurst n49 September 1982, pp. 33-34
Article, Review - English
Preview article, with comments from Donald Kushner the producer.In: , pp. 10
Details of the creation of the music for the film with comment from composer Wendy Carlos.In: , pp. 90 28-32
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Article on the development of computer special effects in feature films, and the pioneering work done on TRON.In: , pp. Winter 16-27
Examination of the computer as character in this film, WAR GAMES and SUPERMAN III.