TRON sequel viral websites launch

Disney has launched a pair of viral websites for their upcoming Tron sequel, which they still seem to be calling Tron. (That's right, Tron's sequel is also called Tron. Come on, Disney, give us a 2, or a 2.0, or even an Electric Boogaloo! Anything!)

FlynnLives.com and HomeofTron.com both catch us up on what's been happening in the Tron universe since the end of the original film. Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) took over Encom in 1984 and apparently became quite a geek superstar for a few years... Before he mysteriously vanished in 1989. "Flynn Lives" is the name of a group of conspiracy theorists who are convinced that Flynn will return one day. The site features a section called "Highlights of Our Movement":

1989 -- Kevin Flynn alleged to "disappear." Initial facts raise many questions. Many of us were suspicious.

1990 -- Sightings of Kevin Flynn by ordinary citizens, including high-credibility "Level 3" sightings of Flynn in NYC's Central Park during a Shakespeare Festival, on the fringes of a San Francisco street fair, and the notorious "Elvira" sighting of Kevin Flynn at Halloween celebrations in West Hollywood, California. Unfortunately, these initial sightings display certain characteristics true to this day -- nothing has been confirmed and photographic evidence has been lacking.

1992 -- Sightings continue. Several of us make contact thru Usenet and begin correspondence.

1994 -- First Flynn Lives! meet-up in Dayton, Ohio. We resolve to continue our efforts to find out the facts behind the mysterious disappearance.

1998 -- Letter from Kevin Flynn to a founding member of the group gains media attention, then debunked. Founding member (now ex-member) checks into a mental hospital for observations.

2001 -- A $5,000 award is offered to anybody who can prove Kevin Flynn is alive. By December 31st, alas, nobody had satisfied our jury and the money was spent on a great party for all of the "Troniacs" we know and love!

2002 - 2005 An era of low visibility for our group. Sightings drop off, and interest seems to slacken. Thank heavens that is over!

2007 - Interest picks up as the "Albino Cow" Flynn sighting in southern New Jersey energizes a new generation of activists.

Disney will reportedly make a major announcement about Tron (Tron, that is... Not Tron) in a few days at the 2009 Comic-Con.

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