Few characters have made as powerful or lasting an impression on international popular culture as Astro Boy. The little robot first appeared in 1951 as a character in a Japanese comic book and became an instant icon. He was then featured as the star of his own TV series in both black-and-white and color, which aired in over 40 countries.
Astro Boy pretty much created the standard for a new kind of animation that has become world-famous as anime. Now for the first time, Astro Boy will be brought to life on the big screen. Created with breathtaking computer animation the film Astro Boy is a thrilling tale of a true hero. The film is set to debut in theaters on October 23, 2009.
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