Burbank, CA (Top40 Charts/ Walt Disney Pictures) - Walt Disney Pictures' "TRON: Legacy" will hold its world premiere, presented by Nokia, on Saturday, December 11, 2010, at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood with Jason Bentley, the film's music supervisor, hosting the after-party music program and setting the stage for featured artist Boys Noize. Bentley, the music director of KCRW 89.9FM and host of the signature weekday music program "Morning Becomes Eclectic," invited
Alexander Ridha, aka Boys Noize, to man the decks at the premiere. Ridha, the famed German DJ and music producer behind the label Boysnoize Records, founded in 2004, writes and produces songs for major bands such as The
Black Eyed Peas.
Boys Noize is one of the most in demand and influential turntablists in the new electronic music movement, having been awarded the Independent Music Award in 2010 for Best Song Dance/Electronica for the song "Jeffer," and the Beatport Award for Best Electronica & Indie Artist three years in a row 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Boys Noize's signature remixes, such as Depeche Mode, N.E.R.D., Chemical Brothers and Feist, blend classic electronic style, upbeat tempos and state-of-the-art technology, resulting in fan devotion worldwide. Bentley says, "I wanted to feature a musician who had a firm grasp of the futuristic aesthetic of 'TRON: Legacy' and would take it to another level. I can't wait to see people's reaction as they spill out of the premiere and walk into the thrilling environment of the after-party."
The event will also feature Nokia's new N8 device and its cutting-edge entertainment capabilities, as well as Kodak photo locations, placing guests into the "TRON: Legacy" digital grid.
The after party, which will be hosted at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood and Highland, will be transformed into a "Tronized" party with flashing blue lights, a buffet reception by Wolfgang Puck Catering, "Trontinis" and contemporary lounge furniture.
The highly anticipated, 3D high-tech adventure "TRON: Legacy" opens in US theaters on December 17th in Disney Digital 3D, Real D 3D and IMAX 3D.
BOYS NOIZE
Bio Facts:
- Pioneer of the new electronic music movement
- Awards: INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARD 2010 for BEST SONG Dance/Electronica (song: "Jeffer"); BEATPORT AWARD for BEST ELECTRONICA & INDIE ARTIST 3 years in a row (2008, 2009, 2010)
- Released 2 albums: milestone "Oi oi oi" (2007) and "Power" (2009), and many, many singles
- Constantly touring clubs and major festivals all over the world since 2004
- Wrote and produced for BLACK EYED PEAS, KELIS, full GONZALES album (song "Never Stop" was picked for worldwide APPLE IPAD campaign), SNOOP DOGG
- Is working on the new SCISSOR SISTERS as well as full SPANK ROCK album
- Officially remixed DEPECHE MODE, N.E.R.D., CHEMICAL BROTHERS, FEIST and many more
- His remix for BLACK EYED PEAS, "Boom Boom Pow," featured 50 CENT and GUCCI MANE
- Played in front of 70,000 people at this year's EDC, LA (SPIN and URB mag chose him for top best moments / set of entire festival line up)
- Founded his imprint BOYSNOIZE REC in 2004, which became a brand for one of the finest electronic music labels worldwide
JASON BENTLEY
TRON: LEGACY:
Hosting the music program at the "TRON: Legacy" premiere and setting the stage for Boys Noize marquee DJ set will be the film's Music Supervisor, Jason Bentley.
Instrumental in the creative process behind the music of "TRON: Legacy," Jason worked closely with Director Joseph Kosinski and Composers Daft Punk to realize the visionary soundtrack. "We were fortunate to work with such talents as Daft Punk, and their score has helped make the experience of 'TRON: Legacy' truly unforgettable," said Bentley.
For the premiere, Bentley had something special in mind. "Joe [Kosinski] and I wanted to feature a musician who has a firm grasp of the futuristic aesthetic of 'TRON: Legacy' and would take it to another level. Boys Noize, who is a major 'TRON' fan and disciple of Daft Punk, is the perfect choice. I can't wait to see people's reaction as they spill out of the premiere, and walk straight into the thrilling environment of the after-party with Boys Noise churning out the techno beats."
Bio Facts:
- Music Director of KCRW 89.9fm (SoCal NPR flagship) and host of their signature weekday music program Morning Becomes Eclectic
- Music Supervisor for numerous films; credits include the "Matrix "trilogy among others
- Has performed/DJed a wide range of events including the Coachella Music Festival, The Governors Ball, following The Oscars, SXSW music conference and countless other elite industry events.
ABOUT THE MOVIE
"TRON: Legacy" is a 3D action-packed adventure set in a digital world unlike anything captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), a rebellious 27-year-old, is haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his father Kevin Flynn (Oscar and Golden Globe winner Jeff Bridges), a man once known as the world's leading video-game developer. When Sam investigates a strange signal sent from the abandoned Flynn's Arcade - that could have only come from his father - he finds himself pulled into a world where Kevin has been trapped for 20 years. With the help of the fearless warrior Quorra (Olivia Wilde), father and son embark on a life-or-death journey across a visually stunning universe - created by Kevin Himself - which has become far more advanced with never-before-imagined vehicles, weapons and landscapes, and a ruthless villain who will stop at nothing to prevent their escape.
"TRON: Legacy" is directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver and Steven Lisberger. The story is by Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz and Brian Klugman & Lee Sternthal, and the screenplay is by Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz, based on characters created by Steven Lisberger and Bonnie MacBird. Presented in Disney Digital 3D, Real D 3D and IMAX 3D and scored by Grammy Award-;winning electronic music duo Daft Punk, "TRON: Legacy" hits theaters on December 17, 2010.
