Astro Boy

Garger, Maryann, (producer.). Harris, Timothy, 1946- (screenwriter.). Bowers, David, (director,, screenwriter.). Highmore, Freddie, 1992- (Added Author). Bell, Kristen, 1980- (Added Author). Lane, Nathan, 1956- (Added Author). Levy, Eugene, 1946- (Added Author). Lucas, Matt, 1974- (Added Author). Nighy, Bill, 1949- (Added Author). Sutherland, Donald, 1935- (Added Author). Cage, Nicolas, 1965- (Added Author). Ottman, John, (composer.). Tezuka, Osamu, 1928-1989 Tetsuwan Atomu. English. (Added Author). Summit Entertainment (Added Author). Imagi Animation Studios. (Added Author). Endgame Entertainment (Firm). (Added Author).

Summary: Set in futuristic Metro City. When a brilliant scientist's young son dies, he secretly creates a powerful robot boy he names Astro Boy. Unable to fulfill the grieving man's expectations, Astro Boy embarks on a journey in search of acceptance. Along his way he experiences betrayal and a netherworld of robot gladiators, before he returns to save Metro City and reconcile with the father who had rejected him.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 video disc (94 min.) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inch disc.
videodisc
video recording (DVD)
Edition: Wide screen edition.
Publisher: Santa Monica, CA : Summit Entertainment, p2010, c2009.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Title from container. Based on the original comic strip series by Osamu Tezuka. Originally released as a motion picture in 2009. Special features: two all-new animated sequences: Astro vs. the Junkyard Pirates; inside the recording booth; designing a hero; building Metro City; the RRF in: the new recruit; Astro Boy image gallery: creating a global icon; getting the Astro Boy look. local
Restrictions on Access Note:	LICENSED FOR HOME USE ONLY
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Music, John Ottman.
Participant or Performer Note:	VOICES : Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane, Eugene Levy, Matt Lucas, Bill Nighy, Donald Sutherland, Charlize Theron, Nicolas Cage.
Target Audience Note:	PARENTAL GUIDANCE
System Details Note:	DVD; region 1; wide screen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, dual layer.
Language Note:	In English or Spanish, with Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired (SDH).