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The long-hoped-for sequel to Disney's groundbreaking sci-fi flick hits theaters on December 17 of this year, a CG-heavy, 3-D spectacle to rival 2009's year-ending juggernaut, "Avatar."

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Tron Legacy’ Lightcycle Poster Goes Yellow, Director Joseph Kosinski Interview Incoming » MTV Movies Blog 2010

Citing the U.S. government's $14.3 trillion debt, lawmakers from both parties have seized the moment to try and attain long-hoped-for cuts to Social Security and Medicare.

Medea Benjamin: Enormous Cuts in Military Spending? Read the Fine Print Medea Benjamin 2011

While this fray is playing itself out, President Barack Obama announces that, in the spirit of his long-hoped-for "bipartisanship," he is not merely willing but actually eager to work with the new Republican House and Republican Senate on budgetary matters.

Chris Weigant: Terrifying Hallowe'en Nightmares, Left And Right Chris Weigant 2010

While this fray is playing itself out, President Barack Obama announces that, in the spirit of his long-hoped-for "bipartisanship," he is not merely willing but actually eager to work with the new Republican House and Republican Senate on budgetary matters.

Chris Weigant: Terrifying Hallowe'en Nightmares, Left And Right Chris Weigant 2010

While this fray is playing itself out, President Barack Obama announces that, in the spirit of his long-hoped-for "bipartisanship," he is not merely willing but actually eager to work with the new Republican House and Republican Senate on budgetary matters.

Chris Weigant: Terrifying Hallowe'en Nightmares, Left And Right Chris Weigant 2010

Last year's Copenhagen conference failed to produce a long-hoped-for international agreement mandating significant emissions reductions among industrialized nations, and possibly some more advanced developing nations, beyond 2012.

Cap-And-Trade Tax Hailed As Best Source For Funds To Address Climate Change: UN Panel AP 2010

Last year's Copenhagen conference failed to produce a long-hoped-for international agreement mandating significant emissions reductions among industrialized nations, and possibly some more advanced developing nations, beyond 2012.

Cap-And-Trade Tax Hailed As Best Source For Funds To Address Climate Change: UN Panel AP 2010

The long-hoped-for move of individual investors back into stocks was supposed to bring a wave of money off the sidelines.

Individual Investors Lose Their Nerve 2010

Precisely because his presidential run inspired a high level of long-hoped-for change, the crushing disappointment with Barack Obama's failure to make a dent in the corrupt political culture of Washington is acutely felt by many.

Michele Swenson: The Democratic Party Has Abandoned a Large Part of Its Base 2010

To the delight of TV viewers but the annoyance of cable companies, it is time for many Americans to give themselves or loved ones a long-hoped-for gift.

Marvin Ammori: The Holiday Season of Internet TV. Time to Cancel Your Cable Subscription 2009