Daft Punk to Score Disney’s “Tron” Sequel “TR2N”

French electronica duo Daft Punk has been signed to write the original music score for “Tron 2.0″ or “TR2N”, Walt Disney’s upcoming sequel to the groundbreaking 1982 animation cult hit. Daft Punk’s members (who’s real names are Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter, thanks Wikipedia!) have been involved in various films before, but “Tron 2.0″ will be their first complete feature film score.

The film, scheduled for a 2011 release, is helmed by Joseph Kosinski and will star actors I have never heard of; Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde and Beau Garrett. According to news reports, the sequel will play as the “next chapter” after the first film.
As a fan of both the original “Tron” film and of all of Daft Punk’s work this news set my mind spinning. The one and only complaint is that I have to wait until 2011 to hear even a sample of this presumed masterpiece. I have to admit the idea of a “Tron” sequel did have me scratching my head, but this new addition to the mix has just brushed away any doubts that I may have had before, this film is going to kick major ass, especially if they release it in 3-D on IMAX!

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