Here's a shot of the Japanese premier of the CG Animated Astro Boy movie from Imagi, which happened yesterday in Tokyo. You can see director David Bowers along with the Japanese voice cast, including the Japanese voice of Atomu, Aya Ueto, who is quite clearly a very pretty girl!
Even the world famous robot Asimo gets in on the action. What a lucky bot.
You can see more coverage, with many more images, on these sites:
Cartoon Leap
Japan Today
Mainichi Daily News (Japanese)
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Movie Premire in Tokyo
Monday, October 5, 2009
300 Posts!
What? Really? 300 posts?
This is MADNESS!
Madness?
This is AstroBoy World!
Thanks to all the readers for all the support! You should all know by now that I couldn't let this occasion go by without making the obvious joke.
Writing 300 posts has meant a lot of time to dedicate to one topic, but the single most important character in the history of anime is certainly worth the effort. I hope you've enjoyed it so far, and stick around, because there's more on the way.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
The Wind-Up
Take a look at these Astro Boy Tin wind-up toys.
They certainly look retro, but make no mistake, these are brand new! Just check out this variation based on Astro's appearance in the 2009 animated movie.
Source: Museum of Shanghai Toys
11 New Movie Clips!
Thanks to Collider, there are 11 new clips of the Astro Boy animated movie online. Yeah, seriously, 11.
Personally, I find that to be a bit excessive. I already feel like I've seen enough, what with the trailers, TV spots, and other online clips, so I'm not watching anymore until I see the finished movie. But, if you want to go ahead and spoil yourself, here they are.
UPDATE: Due to a polite request, I have taken the embeded video down and removed the direct link. I was happy to do so. These clips are not actually supposed to be out there. If you still want to see them, you can probably find them on your own. However, I strongly suggest that you don't spoil the movie for yourself. Just wait until you can watch the whole movie properly in theaters!
No spoilers in the comments please!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Astro Movie TV Spots
Thanks to Will for alerting me to these three great Astro Boy TV spots, which are on YouTube thanks to Summit Entertainment.
"Real Boy"
Click the link below for the other two.
"Father"
"Astro and Cora"
New Movie Clip: The Robot Games!
Thanks to Apple, you can check out an exclusive clip from the Astro Boy movie. This scene comes from the robot gladiator fight sequence, where Astro does battle with the huge robot armed with buzz saws. Then, take a look at the fearsome opponent he has to battle with next!
You can watch it here.
UPDATE: Now available on YouTube thanks to Summit Entertainment's own channel.
Astro Billboards
Here are some pictures form around the net of some major outdoor advertising happening right now for the Astro Boy Animated Movie.
Toys R Us at Times Square New York.
Hong Kong.
San Francisco.
Thanks for Felix Ip and Fredrick Shodt!
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