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Astro Boy

A thrilling tale of a true hero, 'Astro Boy' is an all-new, full-length feature film full of action, adventure, humor and heart. It will be brought to life on the big screen in breathtaking CGI animation on October 23, 2009.

Set in futuristic Metro City, 'Astro Boy' is about a young robot with incredible powers. Powered by pure positive "blue" energy, Astro Boy (Freddie Highmore) is endowed with super strength, x-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly- not to mention the purest spirit on the planet.

Embarking on a journey across the planet to discover his powers, Astro Boy encounters a netherworld of robot gladiators and other comic characters, and learns the joys and emotions of being human. When he learns his friends and family are in danger, Astro Boy marshals all his awesome super powers and returns to Metro City, in a valiant effort to save everything he cares about and to embrace his place in the world.

Summit Entertainment Imagi Studios' have just released the first teaser trailer for their CG animated Astro Boy...
ComicBookMovie - 11/20/2008

Electric ex-Hero Kristen Bell lands the voice-over lead femal role in the coming Astro Boy CG animated film.
ComicBookMovie - 8/23/2008

Imagi Studios has sent out a press release with the most current info on the Astro Boy movie--including who will be voicing the characters.
ComicBookMovie - 6/15/2008

Freddie Highmore (Spiderwick Chronicles) has been cast in the role of Astro Boy which is set to hit theatres in 2009.
Cathie Horlick - 2/28/2008

Reports say that the "Astro Boy" movie is getting a new scripter in Timothy Harris. This is the second shake-up for the CGI flick since January when director Colin Brady was replaced by Flushed Away's David Bowers...
ComicBookMovie - 2/19/2008

Variety is reporting that director Colin Brady has been replaced by David Bowers on the feature film version of the classic manga, Astro Boy.
ComicBookMovie - 1/25/2008

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 2008
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 ★Jun.26th - Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
 ★Aug.7 - GI Joe: Rise of Cobra
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 2011
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