ReBoot

So for those of you who don't know Tron is coming out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AwvuirSEAA

What does that mean for ReBoot? It means that not only will it have competition but that it is imperative that the ReBoot movies are done right. The very last thing we need is for someone to come out of the movie theaters and say "That was like Tron."

Rainmaker, ReBoot is not Tron. Nor should it be turned into something like it. It is true that there are similarities, but what made ReBoot better than Tron was how it approached the idea of a world inside the computer.

With Tron you knew mainly because it looked like you were in the Computer. With Mainframe, you knew because of the lingo, their government, clothing looks, and environment.

For example bringing back Enzo was a huge example of how the computer ran. Matrix forgot to change his icon, so the system saved him as another file. After the restart there was no Enzo so the computer restored him  because the file was missing.

Another example was in season three episode Seven. Matrix said it was impossible that Mainframe was converted to Gamesprite mode because it was firmware.

Stuff like Search Engines, The Web, The Net, viruses, were what made ReBoot so great. Also the creativity that went into molding their world.

This is what made ReBoot interesting. It was about a world that obeyed the laws of the computer and technology but at the same time was creative about it and went as far as it went in that direction.

That is what Tron lacks.

And if you think new fans won't understand it, then you are wrong. Middle Schoolers and Junior high kids are learning about technology. They are using powerpoint to present their work. If a character in the ReBoot movies mentioned scans or flash drives the audience will understand what is going on.

On Tron. Disney is staying faithful to the world and it's aspects to please the fans. At the same time it appeals to new fans.

ReBoot or the idea was interesting. Even though at the time I saw season three, and didn't know all the computer terms, I got the gist of it when certain objects were talked about.

ROM = Rum

I/O shots = alcohol

ASCII, bitmap and so on I figured out. When I did learn Computer terms and what the words meant in ReBoot jargon, I was floored. It made so much sense.

I think this is also the reason why the Comic didn't do so well. There wasn't enough Jargon in it.

A good idea would be to look up Webopedia or talk to your programmers. This could help you to get ideas.

But please don't make ReBoot Tron.