Astro Boy
Summary
Astro Boy, known in Japan by its original name Mighty Atom (Japanese: 鉄腕アトム Hepburn: Tetsuwan Atomu?), is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Osamu Tezuka from 1952 to 1968. The story follows the adventures of a robot named Astro Boy and a selection of other characters. The manga was adapted into the first popular animated Japanese television series that embodied the aesthetic that later became familiar worldwide as anime. After enjoying success abroad, Astro Boy was remade in the 1980s as New Mighty Atom, known as Astroboy in other countries, and again in 2003. In November 2007, he was named Japan's envoy for overseas safety. An American computer-animated film based on the original manga series by Tezuka was released on October 23, 2009.
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Netflix's Pluto Is A Gritty Reimagining of the Beloved Anime Astro Boy
Pluto will debut on October 26 on Netflix.
Astro Boy Live Action Movie Is Happening
Animal Logic Entertainment has teamed with Japan's Tezuka Productions to develop a live action adaptation of Astro Boy.
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Astro Boy Cast & Crew Interview Featurette
The film's director and cast give us the scoop on the new feature film version of the popular Japanese Manga series.
MovieWeb's 2009 Fall Movie Guide!
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New Astro Boy Trailer Zooms in from the Cosmos
Imagi's exciting new take on this popular Japanese icon soars in this new look at the film.
BOOS! and WHOOP-DOOS!: Brushing Off the Dust of Comic-Con 2009 Part 2
B. Alan looks back at all of last week's excitement with an eye towards the future of filmmaking.
SDCC 2009: EXCL VIDEO: Freddie Highmore and Kristen Bell Talk Astro Boy!
The actors take some time to talk about their upcoming animated feature.
SDCC 2009: Samuel L. Jackson and Charlize Theron Set for Astro Boy
Two stars set to make cameos in the star-studded animated flick.
SPECIAL PREVIEW: Zoom Into Metro City with Astro Boy!
Director David Bowers and the Imagi team invite us into their studios for a look at this highly anticipated film.
SDCC 2009: Full Wednesday and Thursday Schedules!
Take a look at all the film and TV panels you can take in on the first day of the San Diego event.
Check Out a New Teaser Trailer for Astro Boy
Get a better look at the robot boy who was built for adventure!
New Astro Boy Promo Image Surfaces
Take a look at a new possible one-sheet image from the upcoming film.
Astro Boy Flies On! Rumors of the Film's Canceling Are Premature
Imagi Studio's shutdown is only a temporary stoppage.
New Astro Boy Artwork Revealed
The vocal cast includes Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell, Donald Sutherland and more.
Imagi Studios Announces Licensing Deals for Astro Boy
The studio announces several new merchandising lines to be launched for the new film.
Matt Lucas Lends His Voice to Astro Boy Cast
The Little Britain actor has signed up for this new animated film.
Astro Boy Lands on an October 23, 2009 Release Date
The new anime film will be rolled out in over 3,000 screens next year.
Kristen Bell Takes Lead in Astro Boy
Voicing the female lead in the CG-animated Warner Bros. picture.