Where to Buy Tron (1982 Movie) DVD
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The Original Tron Movie from 1982
I actually wound up not going to see Tron: Legacy (which I knew was going to be so-so), because I wanted to rent and watch original Tron first. Yes, the special effects look dated, but it's practically the first use of CGI in a movie ever, and it was very imaginative. Also, it stars my favorite old Babylon 5 actors, Bruce Boxtleitner (Captain Sheridan) and Peter Jurasik (Londo).
Well, you still can't get Tron Classic on Netflix except on DVD, but at least the DVD is available again on Amazon and eBay for saner prices (see listings below). In fact, there's several versions of this campy but groundbreaking movie available:
Original Tron 1982 Movie on DVD and Blu-Ray
2-Disc Combination set with some commentaries
Amazon Price: $17.96 (as of 05/29/2012)![]()
Here's a 2-disc set with the original Tron movie on DVD and Blu-Ray, plus "Making of Tron" commentaries, retrospectives, and the usual goodies we've come to expect. I hadn't realized that Richard Taylor (the guy from WETA who worked on the LOTR movies) was also visual effects supervisor for Tron Classic. That explains a lot.
Tron: Legacy, Tron: Classic, 5-Disc DVD + Blu-Ray regular / 3D
Same thing as above, with Tron: Legacy

Amazon Price: $46.88 (as of 05/29/2012)![]()
This is actually a good bargain: Tron: Legacy (2010) on DVD and Blu-Ray, both 3D and plain; Tron (original 1982 movie) on Blu-Ray and DVD, and just to cover all bases there's a digital DVD. The commentaries/making of are mostly for Tron: Legacy, but it includes development and interviews for the original Tron movie as well.
Poll: Tron Classic or Tron Legacy?
Battle of the cheesy special effects
Tron Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Soundtrack for Tron Classic 1982 Movie
Amazon Price: $10.64 (as of 05/29/2012)![]()
Here's the soundtrack for the original movie, composed by Wendy Carlos. Or, if you prefer a newer vintage, here's the Tron: Legacy (2010) Soundtrack.
Tron: Evolution 3D video game
Available for PS3, XBox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, PSP
Amazon Price: $9.96 (as of 05/29/2012)![]()
Bridging the story gap between original Tron and Tron legacy, this third person fast-paced action game takes full advantage of the game engines for Playstation 3D, Wii, and XBox, including an optional 3D setting. This game is also available for Nintendo DS and PSP.
Or There's Always Kingdom Hearts / Tron
The zany mashup video game combining characters from east and west
Kingdom Hearts 2 by Squaresoft
A little dated now, but still a fun if nutty game
Amazon Price: $12.31 (as of 05/29/2012)![]()
If you have an old Playstation II lying around and have a sense of humor, you should play this game at least once. The opening is a little slow, but it's fun bopping between Pirates of the Caribbean, Tron, Winnie The Pooh, The Little Mermand, the Lion King, and several other familiar spheres of Disney pop culture. (One world is devoted to Final Fantasy characters from Japan, but that's okay.) I just wish we could pluck characters from different universes and throw them together -- Jack Sparrow and Jack Skellington, anyone?
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KimGiancaterino Aug 29, 2011 @ 10:43 am | delete
- I've only seen the original "Tron." Some of the scenes were shot at a national laboratory where my mom worked. She was in charge of escorting the cast & crew around and making sure they had what they needed. It would be fun to watch the movies back-to-back.
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