WHAT'S HOT?

'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' Star to Voice 'Astro Boy'

February 29, 2008 09:42:04 GMT

The upcoming 3-D animated movie adapted from popular manga will hear Freddie Highmore as the lead character.
Freddie Highmore
See larger image
© David Gabber/PR Photos

"" now has a voice. Variety reported that the star of "" 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 "" director David Bowers.

Before appearing in "Spiderwick", Highmore has once worked for Warner Bros. when he played alongside and in adventure fantasy film "".



Post Your Comments


Screen Name
Comment
 
 
 
Follow us on Twitter