VIA: Pitchforkmedia.com
Daft Punk might be writing the original score for Tron 2.0, Disney's sequel to the so-obsolete-it's-incredible 1982 evil computer movie, according to Upcoming Film Scores. This is such a perfect pairing, we hope against hope it's true. (Representatives for the band have yet to respond to requests for confirmation.)
UPDATE: Billboard confirms that Daft Punk will indeed compose the score for the film, which they report is called TR2N. Billboard goes on to say the electronic duo is planning to record the music at their studio in L.A. Yet, a publicist at Daft Punk's label would not confirm the project, referring to it as a "rumor" even after the Billboard story. Our fingers are still tightly crossed.
The only way TR2N could suck is if it takes itself too seriously (always a concern for camp-cult remakes and sequels). It's directed by Joseph Kosinski (who's done lots of eye-melting CGI commercials like this one for Nike), written by "Lost" screenwriters Eddie Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, and stars "House"/"O.C." star Olivia Wilde and some dude named Garrett Hedlund, says The Hollywood Reporter. Jeff Bridges will also reprise his original role as super genius Kevin Flynn. The movie is currently being shot in Vancouver, British Columbia for a projected 2011 release date, according to IMDb.
80s nostalgia can get a bit toxic at times, so hopefully these guys can bring TR2N into the future while retaining some of the past. You know what would be a great way to do that? Hiring Daft Punk to write the music. The Oscar performance will rule.
MY VIEW: Pretty damn sick if you ask me. I've been waiting for Daft PUnk to put out some more material and for as long as they have been making music this will probably be the most epic point in their careers.
MAKK
