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Sci-Fi Drinking Games That Will Make You Host of the Year

by Noemi Twigg
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Sci-Fi Drinking Games That Will Make You Host of the Year

Some people have the knack of being the life of the party or throwing parties that guests keep talking about in the months after. Then there are those who like throwing parties, but could use some help in making their events livelier. Nothing worse than a party where everyone sits or stands uncomfortably trying to find something to do! The guys at io9 have the perfect solution for situations like the one described above – drinking games based on notable sci-fi themes. Just like them, I am going to say outright that I am not promoting irresponsible drinking. ;) Remember guys, it’s not all about the alcohol – it’s the Read more »

Fictional Characters: TRONned

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Fictional Characters: TRONned

Clearly, something about the Tron: Legacy aesthetic clicked for a lot of people. Since the movie’s release — heck, since way before that, even — CG artists, sketchers, and painters have been putting the Tron spin on cartoon characters, superheroes, video game characters, and much more. Here’s an exhaustive collection of more than 60 fictional/pop culture characters who’ve been TRONned, and to the best of my knowledge, these are 100% fan-made. The list ranges from the obvious (Star Wars + Tron = no-brainer), to the obscure (My Little Pony? seriously?), but I’m sure many of my finds will surprise you. There’s no accounting for taste, which I suppose is why there Read more »

Because We’re Not Sick of TRON Yet…

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Because We’re Not Sick of TRON Yet…

Disney XD has released a first trailer for TRON: Uprising, its upcoming animated series based on TRON: Legacy. Personally, I was surprised to find out that the series — which stars an eclectic voice cast that includes Elijah Wood, Lance Henrikssen, Mandy Moore, Paul Ruebens, and Bruce Boxleitner — takes place before Legacy, and not after it. Uprising follows a resistance leader named Beck, who tries to free his home and friends from CLU. Beck gets his training from Tron, and eventually even takes on the Tron “mantle” to rally the enemies of CLU. (I’m guessing he’s not all that successful, since CLU goes on to be the villain of Read more »

The Ultimate Christmas Present

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The Ultimate Christmas Present

We all have that one person in our lives who’s just impossible to shop for. If you’re facing that eternal conundrum (what do you get for the person who has everything?), and money is no object… have I got the thing for you! You’re looking at a real-life, actually-works, street-legal Tron Lightcycle, based on the cycles from Tron Legacy. One assumes that the trailing ribbon of energy is not included, but in every other way, this is as close to the real deal as you’ll ever get. And it’ll set you back a mere $55,000. Made by Parker Brothers Custom Choppers in Florida, these Lightcycle replicas are made with a steel Read more »

The 12 Geek Trees of Christmas

by Robin Parrish
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The 12 Geek Trees of Christmas

The modern Christmas tree is more than a thing to put presents under. It’s a representation of your tastes, your hobbies, even your personality. Mash up some wildly outside-the-box creativity with the kind of devotion that only a geek can have, and you get some amazingly awesome Christmas trees. Like these. Dalek Tree Such a perfect marriage, it’s a wonder no one’s done it before. It’s all the more impressive when you zoom in and see just how simple it was to make out of ordinary household items like a laundry basket and a plunger. By Lindsay Testolin. Lightsaber Tree Okay, so technically these aren’t lightsabers — they’re flourescent light Read more »

TRON Bit Paper Art

by Noemi Twigg
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TRON Bit Paper Art

Tomorrow is the big day for TRON fans all over the world. Have you gotten movie tickets in advance or are you going to brave the elements and queue up with everyone else? I swear, this is the last TRON-related post I’ll put up for a while. This cool paper art is actually not new, but for sure, TRON fans will enjoy these. Read more »

Playboy Gets Its Game On – Via TRON [NSFW]

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Playboy Gets Its Game On – Via TRON [NSFW]

The anticipation for TRON: Legacy is reaching new heights as the day of its release draws nearer and nearer. Speaking as one who has scored free tickets to the premiere showing here in my neck of the woods, I must say that all things TRON have been catching my eye lately. While I am not one to normally put NSFW stuff up on here (yeah, yeah), this entry was just begging to be written. Fasten your seatbelts, ladies and especially you gentlemen, here are two Playboy bunnies all dolled up, TRON-style. Read more »

Aliens: TRONitized

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Aliens: TRONitized

Made as part of a contest for Aint it Cool News’ Butt-Numb-A-Thon 12, Benni Diez of Cologne, Germany created this bad boy. This was the winning entry in the contest, and Diez claims it took only two days to create. The video features the famously climactic scene in James Cameron’s Aliens, edited with new effects to look like it’s taking place in the world of Tron, aka “the Grid.” Hit the link above to see eight more “TRONitized” movie clips. On a side note… Have you tired of all the Tron stuff yet? Are we nearing overload, or do you say, “Keep it coming!”? Read more »