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One of the better animated feature films of last year was Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph. The animated video game-centric movie was a big hit for the Mouse House and was nominated for an Academy Award. It seems like its sequel will feature a cameo appearance from our favorite gaming early 80s computer program.

In an interview with ComingSoon.net, Wreck-It Ralph director Rich Moore admitted that he would love to have Tron pop up somewhere in the film’s sequel. Moore continued to say that he originally wanted Tron in the first film but was unable to lock down a deal to get him in the movie. It probably had something to do with getting trapped in the grid. Moore revealed,

I can’t specifically remember why that didn’t happen,” Moore said. “Of course, with a sequel, I’m hoping that we can find a way to see Tron himself in that movie.

It’s unclear how difficult it was to secure Tron for Wreck-It Ralph, but considering both properties sport the Disney brand, it wouldn’t be too difficult to imagine. Along with Tron, Moore explained that he would also like Nintendo’s icon and mascot Mario in the Wreck-It Ralph sequel as well.

In this the biggest week of the year in gaming, E3 fever has taken over the web and millions of gamers have their faces glued to the internet waiting for whatever the big three are going to feed them this year. With that kind of guaranteed viewership, it makes a ton of sense that Disney would premiere the trailer for its upcoming videogame-related flick, Wreck-It Ralph.

Chronicling the hard life of a disrespected video game baddie, Ralph follows the title character on a life-changing journey as he walks away from his own game in order to see other video game worlds, and experience what it’s like to be what he really wants to be… a good guy. Scope out the really cool trailer below.

In theory 2012 will be an amazing year for science fiction at the movies. Following the meager offerings of 2011, that’s pretty good news. Whether any of these upcoming films will deliver remains to be seen, but standing here and now looking over the precipice of a new year, 2012 looks like it could be one of the best years for science fiction ever.

Here’s a look at the upcoming sci-fi movies we think you should be most excited about in 2012.