Generally speaking, I don't post a good deal of theatrical trailers or coming attractions on the MainPage of SciFiHistory.Net.
Now, this isn't because I don't want to or I don't like them. I've often warned readers to not get all that excited about them because -- in many instances -- the masterminds who compose a trailer aren't necessarily 'on the inside' to what the full story is going to be. (I know, I know, but hear me out.) My point is that trailers are made to both generate interest and sell tickets well in advance, so I usually apply the same critical eye to them that I do to completed films. That's just how I'm wired, folks, so don't hate.
Furthermore, I've found that when I do post a handful of them in succession (or roughly close to one another in a week or two), then I'm inundated with emails from studios and independents wanting me to post theirs as well. In some cases, these forthcoming pictures don't have anything to do with the realms of the Fantastic, so I politely decline. In other cases, I let them know that -- as a practice -- I only post promotional material at the request of folks I have an established relationship with: if they'd like to purchase a post, then I offer them a chance to do so (and, again, trust me when I say that my blog is far more affordable than are most). At this point, they decline. Far too many "professionals" expect work on their behalf to be done for free; and that's just not how I roll. I'm flexible, but I'm not stupid.
In any event ...
I did see the new trailer drop this morning for TRON: Ares, and I wanted to share it for the readership. The TRON franchise is one near and dear to me. I enjoy the first film -- having seen it in theaters back in the day, my fondness for it is probably more nostalgic than anything else -- and I loved TRON: Legacy though I understand it kinda/sorta missed the mark with so many. Sadly, that TRON: Uprising TV show (animated) was a little half-baked -- never really had a coherent central thread from what I recall -- so I'm not surprised it gained little traction. Just about the time when you think TRON is over and done with, the folks at Disney have ponied up yet one more chapter. Think what you will, but I have respect for returning to the well of inspiration if you've something different to offer ... and this definitely looks like that may be the case.
Trailer is below. You know you like to watch.
-- EZ
Now, this isn't because I don't want to or I don't like them. I've often warned readers to not get all that excited about them because -- in many instances -- the masterminds who compose a trailer aren't necessarily 'on the inside' to what the full story is going to be. (I know, I know, but hear me out.) My point is that trailers are made to both generate interest and sell tickets well in advance, so I usually apply the same critical eye to them that I do to completed films. That's just how I'm wired, folks, so don't hate.
Furthermore, I've found that when I do post a handful of them in succession (or roughly close to one another in a week or two), then I'm inundated with emails from studios and independents wanting me to post theirs as well. In some cases, these forthcoming pictures don't have anything to do with the realms of the Fantastic, so I politely decline. In other cases, I let them know that -- as a practice -- I only post promotional material at the request of folks I have an established relationship with: if they'd like to purchase a post, then I offer them a chance to do so (and, again, trust me when I say that my blog is far more affordable than are most). At this point, they decline. Far too many "professionals" expect work on their behalf to be done for free; and that's just not how I roll. I'm flexible, but I'm not stupid.
In any event ...
I did see the new trailer drop this morning for TRON: Ares, and I wanted to share it for the readership. The TRON franchise is one near and dear to me. I enjoy the first film -- having seen it in theaters back in the day, my fondness for it is probably more nostalgic than anything else -- and I loved TRON: Legacy though I understand it kinda/sorta missed the mark with so many. Sadly, that TRON: Uprising TV show (animated) was a little half-baked -- never really had a coherent central thread from what I recall -- so I'm not surprised it gained little traction. Just about the time when you think TRON is over and done with, the folks at Disney have ponied up yet one more chapter. Think what you will, but I have respect for returning to the well of inspiration if you've something different to offer ... and this definitely looks like that may be the case.
Trailer is below. You know you like to watch.
-- EZ
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