Astro Boy

Story

A thrilling tale of a true hero, Astro Boy is an all-new, feature film full of action, adventure, humor and heart. It will be brought to life on the big screen in breathtaking CGI animation on October 23rd, 2009.

Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Tenma (Nicolas Cage). Powered by positive "blue" energy, Astro Boy (Freddie Highmore) is endowed with super strength, x-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly.

Embarking on a journey in search of acceptance, Astro Boy encounters many other colorful characters along the way. Through his adventures, he learns the joys and emotions of being human, and gains the strength to embrace his destiny. Ultimately learning his friends and family are in danger, Astro Boy marshals his awesome super powers and returns to Metro City in a valiant effort to save everything he cares about and to understand what it takes to be a hero.

Cast

Kristen Bell	Cora (voice)
Nicolas Cage	Dr. Tenma (voice)
Charlize Theron	'Our Friends' Narrator (voice)
Samuel L. Jackson	Zog (voice)
Bill Nighy	Dr. Elefun (voice)
Freddie Highmore	Astro Boy (voice)
Donald Sutherland	General Stone (voice)
Eugene Levy	Orrin (voice)
Nathan Lane	Ham Egg (voice)
Moises Arias	Zane (voice)
Matt Lucas	Sparx (voice)
Madeline Carroll	Widget / Grace (voice)
Sterling Beaumon	Sludge (voice)
Victor Bonavida	Sam (voice)
Tony Matthews	Cora's Dad (voice)

Official URL

http://www.astroboy-themovie.com/