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Animation, Sci-Fi, ActionRelease Date :
October 23, 2009MPAA Rating :
PGDirector :
David BowersStarring :
Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell, Donald Sutherland, Nathan Lane, Bill Nighy, Eugene Levy, Madeline Carroll, Sterling Beaumon, Matt Lucas
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'Astro Boy' Lands in L.A. for Premiere
October 20, 2009 02:10:53A week shy of its theatrical release, "Astro Boy" has got a red carpet treatment for its Los Angeles premiere. Held Monday, October 19, the special screening event took place at Mann Chinese 6 and was made merry with the attendance of a life-size Astro Boy to greet the stars upon their arrivals at the red carpet.
Three of the major voice cast, Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell and Bill Nighy, were spotted attending the premiere and posing with the Astro Boy for the press. While Nicolas Cage who provides voice to Dr. Tenma wasn't seen around, other voice cast members like Eugene Levy, Madeline Carroll, Moises Arias and Sterling Beaumon were present.
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New 'Astro Boy' Clip Offers Battle With Peacekeeper
October 06, 2009 09:10:52More than two weeks prior to the theatrical release of "Astro Boy", Summit Entertainment has released another brand new clip for viewing pleasure. Put out via Yahoo! Movies, the less than one minute snippet features the scene wherein the young robot meets his giant foe, Peacekeeper, and discovers that he is well equipped to defend himself.
Prior to the release of this clip, two other clips had been brought forth. One sees Astro in a high-speed chase around the Metro City to avoid capture after just learning that he is different from the other kids. The other one reels in the footage where he is thrown into a gladiator arena and is forced to face off against bigger and meaner robots.
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Astro Boy Battles Destructive Robots in New Clip
October 03, 2009 12:10:24Apple has got a hold of a brand new clip for "Astro Boy". Coming out weeks away from the theatrical release of this CG-animated film, the one-minute plus snippet is titled "The Robot Games" and sees Astro Boy inside a gladiator ring facing off a bigger and meaner robot. Although in the beginning he refuses to battle the robot, he soon caves in to the thought of saving his life.
Astro Boy is a young robot with super strength, x-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly. Created by a brilliant scientist named Tenma, he is initially made to replace the son Tenma has lost. But, when Tenma figures out that the existence of Astro couldn't mend his grieving heart, he sends the robot away.
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'Astro Boy' Escapes Capture in Extended Clip
September 18, 2009 03:09:12About month away from the theatrical release of "Astro Boy" in October, Summit Entertainment unravels an extended clip for the CG-animated film. Coming out via Moviefone, the nearly four minutes footage opens with the young robot realizing that he is different, before he is quickly thrown into a high-speed chase around the city.
Set in futuristic Metro City, this movie follows a young robot with incredible powers. Astro is created by a brilliant scientist to replace the son he lost, but when the scientist finds out the robot couldn't mend his grieving heart, he sends Astro away. Alone and rejected, the young robot embarks on a journey in search of acceptance where he experiences betrayal and gets into a netherworld of robot gladiators, before he finally returns to save Metro City and reconcile with the scientist.
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'Astro Boy' Unleashes Full Trailer
August 12, 2009 10:08:09Summit Entertainment has finally come up with a full trailer for its upcoming "Astro Boy". Found at MSN, the two-minute more sneak peek provides a look at the construction of Astro Boy, the first meeting between the robot boy and Cora, and the danger Astro has to face when President Stone lays his eyes on him. It also gives a taste of the comedic touch given to the CGI animated feature.
Set in futuristic Metro City, "Astro Boy" tells the story of a young robot with incredible powers. He is created by a brilliant scientist to replace the son he has lost, but when the scientist finds out the robot couldn't mend his grieving heart, he sends Astro Boy away. Alone and rejected, the young robot embarks on a journey in search of acceptance where he experiences betrayal and gets into a netherworld of robot gladiators, before he finally returns to save Metro City and reconcile with the scientist.
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'Astro Boy' Photos: First Look at Dr. Tenma, Dr. Elefun and President Stone
July 29, 2009 10:07:16After previewing new trailer for "Astro Boy" at San Diego Comic Con 2009, Summit Entertainment released six fresh images from the CGI adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's manga. A number of the newly-outed stills feature first look at three of the film's characters, Nicolas Cage's Dr. Tenma, Bill Nighy's Dr. Elefun and Donald Sutherland's President Stone.
Aside from the revelation of those characters, some other shots from the movie are also shared. One of them sees Astro soaring above Metro City, another captures the boy robot being scanned, and the rest highlight on Peacekeeper. In addition to the pictures, Summit's also updated the official "Astro Boy" website with an interactive timeline, tracing Astro Boy's near 60 year history.
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Kristen Bell Describes Her 'Astro Boy' Character
July 03, 2009 02:07:46In the big screen version of Osamu Tesuka's manga, Astro Boy will apparently get one sassy friend. Kristen Bell, the actress who fills the voice of the sassy friend, brings the matter into public attention when discussing with Sci Fi Wire about her animated character in 3-D animated movie "Astro Boy".
"I play Cora, who is a girl who befriends Astro when he comes down from Metro City onto the surface of Earth," 28-year-old Bell revealed. The actress, who confessed of having no idea about the manga until she worked on the project, moreover described her character, saying "She runs a little kind of like Peter Pan group of kids. She's pretty tough, pretty sassy."
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New Featurette for 'Astro Boy' Found
June 18, 2009 02:06:07A brand new featurette for "Astro Boy" has made its way out via Sina. Clocking in at more than three minutes, the featurette first presents the Astro Boy character as The Icon comparing it to Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse while giving background facts of the character which has been inducted into The Robot Hall of Fame.
Halfway through the video, the in-development movie is introduced by showing the filming process of the CGI animation. The footage then continues by displaying the characters side-by-side with the actors hired to voice them. Nearing the end of the featurette, actor Nicolas Cage who is set to lend his voice to Dr. Tenma shares a few words about the movie.
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Second 'Astro Boy' Teaser Trailer Debuted
March 24, 2009 03:03:42Another teaser trailer of "Astro Boy" has been uncovered by Summit Entertainment. Exposed via Hulu, this sneak peek into the CGI animated feature film has shared even more than the first teaser, giving away more scenes and footage from the movie.
Aside from the teaser trailer, a new promo image from the movie has been released. Debuted by MTV Splash Page, the fresh one-sheet promo still displays a black and blue silhouette of the young robot. The only light seen in the pic comes from the sophisticated machine planted in the place of Astro Boy's heart.
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Fresh 'Astro Boy' Photos Reveal Peacekeeper
February 05, 2009 09:02:07Two brand new images of "Astro Boy" have been making their way out. Courtesy of Ain't It Cool News, the fresh photos display the young robot, Astro Boy, and his sworn enemy named Peacekeeper separately.
The picture of Astro Boy exhibits the boy-looking robot flying in between buildings in Metro City. Meanwhile, the Peacekeeper's image presents the baddie, who has the ability to absorb energy and powers of other robots, showing off his power.
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Production Shut Down Rumor of 'Astro Boy' Straightened
January 27, 2009 03:01:54Though earlier rumors suggested that "Astro Boy" has been shut down because of cash flow problems, the CG animated movie is still on the course to be released on the planned date. Addressing the issue to IO9, Imagi U.S. president Erin Corbett claimed that the studio's priority is to make sure that the feature film adaptation of the Japanese anime will see the big screens.
Though admitting that the production has to be halted temporarily, she further noted that studio has planned to resume production as soon as the new round of financing comes in on February 3. "Our number one objective is to get back on the rails," Corbett insisted when talking about the future of the David Bowers-directed animation. "We want to do everything to get Astro Boy out the door."
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Meet 'Astro Boy' Through Newly Released Teaser
November 21, 2008 09:11:57The first look into "Astro Boy", a movie about a robot boy whose journey in search of his identity and destiny will fall into place in 2009, has been teased out. In a brand new teaser trailer released awhile ago, it can be seen how a brilliant scientist creates the robot boy and what the boy is capable of as he flies high up in the air and punches out rocks to make a path for himself.
Set in futuristic Metro City, "Astro Boy" tells the story of a young robot with incredible powers. He is created by a brilliant scientist to replace the son he has lost, but when the scientist finds out the robot couldn't mend his grieving heart, he sends Astro Boy away. Alone and rejected, the young robot embarks in a journey in search of acceptance where he experiences betrayal and gets into a netherworld of robot gladiators, before he finally returns to save Metro City and reconcile with the scientist.
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Comedian Matt Lucas Picked Up by 'Astro Boy'
October 08, 2008 03:10:52"Astro Boy" now has an additional voice. On Tuesday, October 7, Erin Corbett, the President of Imagi Studios U.S., stated that the upcoming CGI animated feature film will include Matt Lucas in the voice cast ensemble.
Other voice cast that crowd this movie include Nicolas Cage, Donald Sutherland, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane, Bill Nighy and Eugene Levy. In addition, Freddie Highmore will take the voice for the title role.
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'Astro Boy' Release Date Announced
September 23, 2008 10:09:43"Astro Boy" is heading to theaters on October 23, 2009. On Monday, September 22, Rob Friedman, Co-Chairman and CEO of Summit Entertainment, and Erin Corbett, President of U.S. Imagi Studios, have revealed the plan stating further that the two studios are putting together the final details on a marketing plan.
On the occasion, Friedman stated, "We are pleased to bring the exceptional world of Astro Boy to the big screen for movie-goers in North America. We have lined up some key marketing partners for the film and our October date allows us to put the film out at the right time enabling our partners to reach their targeted audiences with on-going marketing programs tied to the film."
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Kristen Bell Aboard 'Astro Boy'
August 25, 2008 02:08:09"Astro Boy" seems to have found its leading female voice in "Heroes" beauty Kristen Bell. The 28-year-old allegedly has been appointed to give voice to the female friend to the famous Japanese superhero robot created by manga guru Osamu Tezuka.
Detailed information about the character Bell will be voicing has yet to be shared. Nevertheless, the actress whose recent film credit include "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" has been listed among the previously announced voice cast of Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage, Donald Sutherland, Bill Nighy, Nathan Lane and Eugene Levy.
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Scarlett Johansson to Take Part in 'Astro Boy'
June 26, 2008 02:06:30A while back, Summit Entertainment and Imagi Studios have unveiled the list of the voice cast signed to fill the voices of "Astro Boy" characters. What they didn't mention at that time is that sexy Hollywood starlet, Scarlett Johansson, is also going to be among the voice talents.
Though it is still unclear to what character she will be lending her voice, one thing for sure the 23-year-old will be joining Nicolas Cage, Donald Sutherland, Bill Nighy, Nathan Lane, Eugene Levy and Freddie Highmore for the part. Besides her part in this adaptation movie, the BAFTA recipient for her performance in "Lost in Translation" has several project under her sleeves awaiting for release, such as "Vicky Cristina Barcelona", "He's Just Not That Into You" and "The Spirit".
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Voice Cast of 'Astro Boy' Announced
June 17, 2008 01:06:59It is not a secret anymore that the famous Japanese superhero robot created by the god of manga, Osamu Tezuka, himself, "Astro Boy" will be adapted into a 3-D animation feature film. However, much of the detailed information about the manga adaptation movie, especially those in relation to the voice cast haven't been revealed until now.
In a press release let out by Summit Entertainment and Imagi Studios on Monday, June 16, it has been announced that in addition to Freddie Highmore who has been set to fill the voice of the titular character, other notable actors have been signed to lend their voices for the film's characters. They are Nicolas Cage, Donald Sutherland, Nathan Lane, Bill Nighy and Eugene Levy.
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'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' Star to Voice 'Astro Boy'
February 29, 2008 04:02:04"Astro Boy" now has a voice. Variety reported that the star of "The Spiderwick Chronicles" Freddie Highmore has been set to fill in the lead character's voice in the 3-D animation film.
"Boy" is a lonely robot tale adapted from a classic Japanese comic book created by Osamu Tezuka. The Warner Bros. Pictures' film is said to be made with the budget of $50 million and handled under the direction of "Flushed Away" director David Bowers.
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'Astro Boy' Original Director Replaced by 'Flushed Away' Helmer
January 25, 2008 11:01:39The manga adaptation film "Astro Boy" will have new director to bring the film to the big screen. Variety reported that the CG-animated movie's helmer Colin Brady is being replaced by "Flushed Away" director David Bowers.
Despite the trading of the directors, it hasn't been mentioned whether Brady who was initially set to direct this $50 million animated movie was out from the film or not. "Astro" is a lonely robot tale adapted from the comic book story created by Osamu Tezuka. It was slanted for release sometime in 2009.
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Imagi Breathes New Life to "Astro Boy"
September 15, 2006 11:09:42Putting attention to Japanese animation or known as anime, Imagi Animation Studios has been reported to acquire rights from Japan's Tezuka Productions Company Limited to produce a new CG animated feature length motion picture titled "Astro Boy." The flick, set for a 2009 theatrical release, will be based on the renowned anime franchise which was initially created by Osamu Tezuka, the company has confirmed.
In bringing the project to life CG feature animation, Imagi is intending to create a vivid new version on the titular hero with production taking place in the company's state of the art Hong Kong animation studio. Meanwhile, the movie's premise will be developed into a completely new story created in Imagi's U.S studio, similar to other Imagi's productions of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and "Gatchaman."
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Reader's Reviews
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