DISNEY INTERACTIVE ANNOUNCES TRON 2.0, THE PC GAME INSPIRED BY WALT DISNEY'S 1982 GROUND-BREAKING CULT FILM CLASSIC TRON

Tron 2.0 Features Elements of Original Film Along with New Characters and Locations, Including New Light Cycles Designed by Syd Mead, World Famous Concept Designer of the TRON Film

BURBANK, Calif. ‹ (May 20, 2002) ‹ Disney Interactive today announced the PC game inspired by the groundbreaking 1982 cult science fiction film TRON®.  In development by critically-acclaimed Monolith Productions, TRON 2.0 is a story-driven, first-person PC action game that combines the best of the genre with a truly innovative look and immersive game play.  Disney Interactive is showcasing the title at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) at booth number 846 in the South Hall.

TRON 2.0 for PC unveils state-of-the-art, next-generation 3D graphics and stunning special effects created with the new LithTech Triton System.  The title also features new light cycles, re-designed by Syd Mead, world famous concept designer of the TRON film.

"For two decades, Walt Disney¹s TRON has captivated and inspired many in the gaming and CGI community," said Jan Smith, president, Disney Interactive.  "TRON 2.0 for PC continues the legacy of the film with a truly unique and engaging story line filled with groundbreaking environments and game play that have never been explored before in games."

"The original TRON film was an inspiring expression of a cyberspace universe that was almost limitless in terms of content possibilities," said Jason Hall, CEO, Monolith Productions.  "We are not only major fans of the film but are also true game players, and we intend to breathe new and up-to-date life into the world of TRON with powerful technology, visually stimulating environments, and story-driven content."

Inspired by the story and style of the film, TRON 2.0 for PC takes place in the present day, approximately 20 years later.  Players assume the role of Jet Bradley, a talented, young computer programmer in search of his missing father, Alan Bradley, creator of the TRON program.
Delving deep into a strange and chaotic digital world, Jet must confront evil forces that are planning to take over the world's computer systems by using his father's human digitization technology.

The quest leads players through danger-filled action in unbelievable locales, such as the Lab Server, Game Grid, Personal Computer, Power Router, Ancient Mainframe, Internet City Hub, Infected Server, PDA, Database and Firewall..  Gamers, armed with an assortment of digital weapons, shields and gadget subroutines, can compete on the legendary Game Grid, contend with deadly programs and circumvent devious obstacles as they travel through settings never-before-seen in PC gaming.

TRON 2.0 for PC will be available in the early part of 2003 for Windows® 98/ME/XP.

About Monolith Productions
Monolith Productions, Inc. is one of the game industry's largest independent development houses focused on creating high profile, triple-A quality products across multiple platforms. Monolith's goal is to create inventive, entertaining products that combine competitive technology with superior artistic content.

About LithTech
Based in Kirkland, Wash., LithTech, Inc. is pioneering the business of technology licensing by offering a wide range of development solutions reinforced with the strength of unparalleled support.  With the goal of delivering technology for multiple platforms and genres, LithTech has begun by introducing the versatile and powerful LithTech Jupiter, Talon, Cobalt and Triton Systems.  Based on some of the most highly acclaimed properties in gaming, these systems provide a broad set of technologies and tools that empower developers of 3D games and applications to focus on content creation rather than technology development.  For the latest news and information on LithTech, visit: http://www.lithtech.com.

About Disney Interactive
Disney Interactive, Inc., a worldwide leader in the creation of innovative interactive entertainment, develops, markets and globally distributes a wide variety of interactive family-oriented entertainment, educational and sports CD-ROMs and video games. Disney Interactive is the multimedia arm of The Walt Disney Company's Consumer Products business unit.  For more information on Disney Interactive's products, visit www.disneyinteractive.com.

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