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more about #astroboy more comments → Forsakenchild: I loved the movie. And that's all that matters to me. #astroboy more » erzwatts: Ok, the buzz Im getting is that this movie has exceeded expectations. I think I may have to go big screen as opposed to waiting for DVD. Sometimes no... more » CodenameV: They also gave a dismissive review of "Rebuild of Evangelion 1.0 : You (Are) Note Alone" [www.nytimes.com] (check out my response to it...though it t... more » AngriestGeek: I didn't care for it and I've never seen an Astro Boy cartoon, so it's not like I'm biased. Was it always part of the story to show the death of Tenm... more » tetracycloide: astro boy is shaping up to be 2009's speed racer which means, if all goes to plan, i'll own it on blu-ray by spring of next year. #astroboy more » halfdmninuyasha: On the other hand, Yoshiyuki Tomino, the creator of Gundam and Astro Boy vet, denounced it. [www.animenewsnetwork.com] more » Shadowdagger: That's cool :) I'm gonna watch this movie. Always liked Astro Boy :) #astroboy more » sensenet: I was rather disappointed. The voice acting in particular was poor and emotionally flat and the story had a predictability that turned me off. I could... more » cletar: If you go see it with a real boy, that boy may be disturbed by the scene where a boy is disintegrated by a war-robot. It's the most emotionally int... more » disatess: Wow ,best review I `ve read in a long time . #astroboy more » rabiera: I was looking forward to seeing this, and your review makes it sound much more interesting than I expected. I hope I'm not building myself up for a l... more » Pessimippopotamus: Has anyone watched the adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's Metropolis? The plot is very much similar, but the tone is much more serious. It's one of my favor... more » tudza007: Floating city, junk pile on surface, robot battles on the surface. You sure we aren't talking about Battle Angel Alita? more » Forsakenchild: So I've got a problem. Tomorrow I am going to see a movie. My two choices are this and Where the Wild Things Are. Which do I go see? #astroboy more » Motoki: Hmm, Astroboy as a post-modern Uncle Tom? I think I like it. A lot. #astroboy more » -
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The Next Best Thing To Tezuka's Verdict On The Astro Boy Movie?
Astro Boy gets a dismissive review in the New York Times, and Fred Schodt, translator and friend of creator Osamu Tezuka, responds: "This film may not win an Oscar, but it works, and it is great fun." [NYTimes via TokyoMango] -
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Astro Boy: Subversive, Awesome Flying-Robot Action
Early in Astro Boy, a squad of combat drones goes into battle against an experimental war robot. One drone turns to his friend and mutters, "I really hate this job." That moment helps crystalize what makes Astro Boy so great. More » -
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The Secrets Of Astro Boy's Floating Robot City
Here you can see a massive Peacekeeper robot shredding combat drones, in exclusive Astro Boy concept art. We loved this movie's floating mountain city full of robots, so we talked to writer/director David Bowers and two designers about its creation. More » -
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Crazy Robot Battles In New Astro Boy Clips!
Astro Boy battles the giant robot Peacekeeper, in a no-holds-barred clip from the Pinocchio-bot animated adapation. And a second clip features Astro Boy taking part in brutal robo-gladitorial games. Deactivari Te Salutant! Plus tons of rocket-booting new stills! More » -
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See Kato and Astro Boy in Action. Updates on The Hobbit and Magneto. Plus, Meet Lost's Newest Children!
Tons of pictures in today's spoilers, from The Green Hornet, Astro Boy, Eclipse, and FlashForward. Plus, Ian McKellan talks about his participation in The Hobbit and Magneto, and Lost reveals two more children. Plus, Supernatural, SGU, and V. More » -
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Astro Boy Vs. Everybody: It's A Metro City Showdown!
Astro Boy fights power-suited thugs (whose helmets reflect their emotional and physical state), Battlebot Samurai, and robot gladiators in a three-minute clip and six new stills. Watch Astro Boy play tug-of-war with energy-lassos in the gleaming, futuristic Metro City. More » -
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Space Horror And Marvel Superheroes Rule This Week's Comics
It's not the busiest of weeks in terms of new comics, with Marvel pretty much dominating new launches, and alien horrors both old and new making a comeback. There may not be many, but these are still comics we crave.
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#fallmoviepreview
The io9 Guide To 2009's Fall Movies
The days are already getting shorter and colder, which sounds like the ideal time to start considering spending evenings at your local multiplex, taking advantage of comfy chairs and large screens. But what movies should you see? Here's our guide. More » -
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Doctor Who's New TARDIS Revealed!
A new Doctor means a new TARDIS, and we've got all the rumored design details. Better Off Ted features genetic matchmaking, and Zombieland offers more survival rules. Plus Iron Man 2, Gamer, Astro Boy, Hobbit, Smallville, and Supernatural spoilers. More » -
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This Week's Comics Will Hex And Unleash Your True Potential
More dead are rising at DC, Marvel looks back at its long history, and it's left to the indies to offer up the most interesting books of the week. As ever, these are New Comics We Crave.
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#astroboy
Sleepy Eyed Astro Boy Wallpapers Will Ignite Your Desktop
Astro Boy, the robot with awesome hair and ultimate daddy issues, powers up in four gorgeous new wallpapers, straight from the Tezuka Production company. They're part of Project Atom, dedicated to promoting the new Astro Boy film. More » -
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Latest Astro Boy Trailer Wields The Robo Butt Guns
The many bits and pieces inside Astro Boy's deadly body are revealed in this new trailer — including machine guns located in his hindquarters. Plus, the rest of the cast and a garbage can/robot pup make their debut. More » -
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New Pics Let You Compare Iron Man's Newest Armored Characters With G.I. Joe's Accelerator Suits
Today's spoiler haul includes a G.I. Joe power-suit clip, shiny new Astro Boy pics, and more Iron Man trailer screencaps. Plus Fringe set pics, Doctor Who video, and V/Caprica casting calls. Also: Repossession Mambo, Smallville, Stargate, Heroes and Warehouse spoilers. More » -
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Star Trek's Romance With Extinction And Iron Man's Flirtation With Disaster
Post-Comic Con spoiler flood: Zoe Saldana talks Trek 2, Favreau talks Iron Man, Tyrese Gibson talks Transformers 3, everyone talks Zombieland. Plus BSG/Heroes trailers and Harry Potter set pics. Also: Dollhouse, Astro Boy, Stargate, FlashForward, Chuck and True Blood spoilers. More » -
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Kristen Bell Talks Astro Boy's Robot Love
Astro Boy star Kristen Bell explains why we'll fall in love with the movie's robot hero, in this exclusive video interview. And at the movie's panel, the director revealed Samuel L. Jackson is playing a killer robot. More » -
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New Astro Boy Clips Explore The Metal Boy's Soul
We were lucky to peruse a few new clips for Imagi's shiny new adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy. Below, we describe each dazzling scene, along with a few new stills. Has Imagi lived up to the Astro Boy legacy? More »
