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Engadget
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
The official Tron: Ares trailer riffs on big tech and features a returning Jeff Bridges
There's finally a full trailer for Tron: Ares , the third installment in the decades-long sci-fi franchise. This comes after a teaser dropped a few months back and over two years after the film was first announced. The new footage is pretty cool, and gets into the meat of this threequel. It's a riff on AI and big tech, as corporate entities look to weaponize the digital creations of The Grid and bring them to the real world. This does not go well, as evidenced by shots of iconic franchise Recognizer ships careening down city streets. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. It also features Jeff Bridges, returning as computer programmer Kevin Flynn. Bridges is the only actor who will have appeared in all three Tron films. The star of this new one, however, is the scandal-plagued Jared Leto, who plays a soldier from The Grid who has traveled to the real world on some kind of mission. Hasan Minhaj, Gillian Anderson, Greta Lee and Evan Peters are also in the movie. Tron: Ares is directed by Joachim Rønning, who is something of a Disney hired gun. He made Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil , among other films for the company. I really have no idea what to make of this movie, even if the footage looks pretty nifty. I love the original and like the sequel well enough. One thing I'm happy about is the continued dedication to atmosphere-soaked soundtracks. The first film featured an iconic score by Wendy Carlos and the folks behind Tron: Legacy hired Daft Punk to make the music. The new movie includes a soundtrack by Nine Inch Nails. The band released the first single today, likely to coincide with the trailer, and it definitely nails the vibe. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. We don't have that long to wait for this one. Tron: Ares opens in theaters on October 10.
Geek Tyrant
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Jeff Bridges Teases His Mysterious Return as Flynn in TRON
After more than a decade off the Grid, Jeff Bridges is officially returning as Kevin Flynn in Tron: Ares , and while fans watched Flynn seemingly meet his end in Tron: Legacy , Bridges says there's more to the story, and in the digital world of Tron , death isn't exactly final. Speaking with Empire, Bridges admitted he was just as surprised as fans to be called back: 'This is the Grid. The whole digital universe is all up for grabs. It's all possible in that place. It worked out that I still have some sort of consciousness.' It's a cryptic hint, but it lines up with the franchise's bending of physical rules in favor of philosophical ones. If you remember Legacy , Flynn sacrificed himself by merging with his rogue creation CLU in order to destroy him. It looked like a permanent sendoff. But Bridges teases that the door never really closed: 'New shit has come to light.' I just can't help but read his quotes and not have the voice of The Dude in my head! Beyond the logistics of Flynn's return, Bridges also spoke to the deeper evolution of his character. Flynn, once obsessed with achieving digital perfection, is now grappling with the limits of that mindset. 'As human beings, we seek perfection. And sometimes we miss the whole point of the thing — the idea of the journey being the destination.' It'll be interesting to see how that plays into the new story. Tron: Ares was directed by Joachim Rønning ( Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales ), and it centers on a new program named Ares , played by Jared Leto, who crosses over from the Grid into the real world. Bridges' return adds a legacy thread to this fresh narrative, which also stars Greta Lee, Evan Peters, and Gillian Anderson. This will mark Bridges' third time playing Flynn, having originated the role back in 1982. Ares looks like it's set to continue the philosophical throughline that's defined the series, only this time with a bigger, weirder twist. Tron: Ares is set to hit theaters on October 10, 2025.
Malaysian Reserve
24-04-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
EY announces Martin Fiore as Americas Vice Chair
NEW YORK, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announces the appointment of Martin Fiore as Americas Vice Chair – Tax, effective July 1, 2025. Fiore succeeds Kevin Flynn, who has led the business since 2022 and is retiring at the end of the fiscal year. Fiore had previously served as EY Americas Deputy Vice Chair – Tax. 'Martin's innovative approach to issues facing our industry and operational excellence within Tax makes him an ideal candidate for this vital role,' Kevin Flynn said. 'He maintains a vigilant watch on market trends to inform our clients about landscape changes and opportunities on how to best navigate them.' Fiore is based in New York and will oversee tax strategy and all client services, leading a group of more than 18,000 people across Canada; the United States; North, Central and South America; Israel; and the Caribbean. Fiore will become a member of the US Management Committee, the Americas Operating Executive and the Global Practice Group and will lead the Tax practice in a time of pivotal policy reform. In his previous roles, including US-East Region Tax Managing Partner and EY Americas Tax Talent Leader, Fiore has led EY US and clients through geopolitical changes and technological shifts, including Artificial Intelligence, affecting tax. A 31-year veteran of EY US, he also spent seven years on the Americas Inclusiveness Advisory Council and was executive sponsor of the technology committee that first introduced EY to intelligent automation. In 2021, he became an award-winning author with the publication of his first book, Humanity Reimagined. 'I'm honored and excited to be chosen to lead our Tax practice,' said Fiore. 'And I feel privileged to inherit the exceptional work of my predecessor, Kevin Flynn. I will continue to embrace the technological changes needed to transform tax across compliance, reporting and law while keeping our people at the center.' Notes to editors About EYEY exists to build a better working world, helping create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available via EY member firms do not practice law where prohibited by local laws. For more information about our organization, please visit This news release has been issued by EYGM Limited, a member of the global EY organization that also does not provide any services to clients. Julia MenefeeEY US Media
See - Sada Elbalad
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Tron: Ares" Trailer Is Here
Yara Sameh 'Tron' is back more than 40 years after the original sci-fi movie hit theaters. Disney has released the official trailer for 'Tron: Ares,' the third film in the 'Tron' franchise after the 1982 original and the 2010 sequel Tron: Legacy.' Jared Leto leads the film, which includes original star Jeff Bridges back as Kevin Flynn. Leto plays Ares, one of the programs from the digital universe who is tasked to enter the real world. The cast also includes Evan Peters, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, Cameron Monaghan, Sarah Desjardins, Hasan Minhaj, Arturo Castro, and Gillian Anderson. Notably, Peters plays Julian Dillinger, who shares a last name with David Warner's Ed Dillinger, the villain from the first film. The trailer gives the viewers a first look at the clash of our reality with the video game world of Tron. Opening with a high-speed chase between the police and some rogue programs, cop cars are no match for a light cycle, and one is sliced clean in half once the bike's iconic light wall is activated. Although Bridges' Kevin Flynn is never seen, his voice can be heard at the end of the trailer. As Leto's Ares is rendered into existence, Flynn tells him, 'Ready? Cause there's no going back.' 'It's really unbelievable to think we made the original in 1982,' Bridges said on stage when 'Tron: Ares' was unveiled during the 2024 D23 Expo. 'It's amazing — we never thought we would have this legacy that's continued on all these years.' It was also revealed at D23 that Nine Inch Nails, the industrial rock and electronica band founded by Trent Reznor and joined in 2016 by frequent collaborator Atticus Ross, are scoring the film. Reznor and Ross have won Oscars for their scores for 2010's 'The Social Network' and 2020's 'Soul.' They also won Grammys for their soundtracks to 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' and 'Soul.' Most recently, they scored Luca Guadagnino's hit tennis film 'Challengers.' 'Tron: Ares' hits theaters on October 10. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Axios
18-03-2025
- Business
- Axios
DIA's $15M plan for Peña Boulevard
The public's gateway to Denver International Airport faces an existential crisis. The big picture: DIA officials are seeking a $15 million contract to study potential redevelopment of Peña Boulevard, a roughly 11-mile roadway connecting Colorado's biggest economic driver to the city, state and region. Driving the news: A Denver City Council committee on Wednesday will consider sending the contract to the full council after postponing a decision earlier this month. Why it matters: Pushback from council and the public on the contract could force DIA officials to reconsider their strategy for how to safely and efficiently get people to and from a travel hub that expects its annual passenger traffic to reach 100 million by 2027. By the numbers: Daily traffic on Peña Boulevard increased 80% between 1995 and 2023, city documents show. Traffic isn't solely travelers: More than 40,000 airport employees commute to and from DIA, while residents in Aurora and Denver use the boulevard daily. Context: The proposed five-year contract with Lakewood-based Peak Consulting Group would lead a National Environmental Policy Act study to evaluate next steps for Peña Boulevard. Creating a carpool or toll lane, adding a bus-only lane or building a frontage road for local traffic are among potential options in a master plan released last year, per Denverite. Yes, but: Some council members and transit advocates say the airport isn't adequately considering alternatives, including improving public transit to reduce car use and lower emissions. An open letter signed by five advocacy organizations this month urged city council to vote no on the contract. At least one council members said they'd received hundreds of resident messages opposing the $15 million study plan. What they're saying: "This is not the place to wage a war on cars," Councilmember Kevin Flynn said in support of the contract during the March 5 committee meeting. DIA CEO Phil Washington told council members during the same meeting the study is not starting with a "predetermined" outcome, adding it could reveal alternatives. Between the lines: DIA chose Peak Consulting Group through a bidding process that started last year, and it intends to pay for the $15 million contract from its own enterprise fund and federal transportation grants, according to city documents.
