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Last night on the Disney lot the studio held its annual holiday showcase, previewing material from major films set to hit theaters this fall. Outside the theater there was a massive illuminated “Secretariat” display across from a live horse prancing around in circles, which itself was just steps away from a “TRON Legacy” light cycle. If you’re gonna roll out the hype, spare no expense.
First up there was a rather arbitrary teaser for the only completed film featured, “Secretariat” (which I’ve seen but can’t write about until Monday). Done and done.
Then came the “TRON Legacy” showcase, introduced by director Joseph Kosinski. We were treated to 23 minutes of the film (including much of the segment shown at Comic-Con in July). Most of the effects were in place though the sound had not yet been punched up by Skywalker.