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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a film released in 1982 by {{w|Walt Disney Pictures}} about the story of Kevin Flynn, a man who is "digitized" into his computer system and must find a way out. A sequel was released in 2010 called ''{{w|Tron: Legacy}}''. It was not a very popular film at first, but as time progressed it became more popular and is now referenced in many other forms of media, including ''[[Futurama]]''. | |||
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Tron is a film released in 1982 by Walt Disney Pictures about the story of Kevin Flynn, a man who is "digitized" into his computer system and must find a way out. A sequel was released in 2010 called Tron: Legacy. It was not a very popular film at first, but as time progressed it became more popular and is now referenced in many other forms of media, including Futurama.
References to Tron in Futurama
- In "A Bicyclops Built for Two", the crew going into cyberspace may be a reference to Tron.
- In "Love and Rocket", when Bender uploads his software into The Planet Express Ship is a reference to Tron.
- In "Law and Oracle", Fry and URL chase Erwin Schrödinger into Circuit City where a Tron-like chase ensues. This is a reference to the Light Cycle battles that were shown in Tron.
- In "A Farewell to Arms", Leela says "If only I could get back all that time I spent watching Tron: Legacy." Fry then replies "Leela, I've made up my mind. Before we die, I'm going to find and destroy every remaining copy of Tron: Legacy."
Image Gallery
Fry and URL riding Lightcyles in Circuit City
Bender and The Planet Express Ship in cyberspace
Episodes mentioned
- "A Bicyclops Built for Two" | 2ACV09
- "Love and Rocket" | 4ACV03
- "Law and Oracle" | 6ACV16
- "A Farewell to Arms" | 7ACV02