We've made it no secret here at Splash Page that we're pretty excited about the upcoming CGI adaptation of Osamu Tezuka "Astro Boy," set to hit theaters this Fall -- after all, we're still watching the 30 second teaser clip that hit the 'net a few months back with amazement. That being said, big thanks to the good folks at Imagi International for posting a bevy of character and concept sketches from the upcoming film, and we've got them all here for your viewing pleasure.
After the jump, check out the rest of the new images.
Featuring an all-star cast of voice actors including Kristen Bell, Nicolas Cage, Matt Lucas, Donald Sutherland and Freddie Highmore as the titular character, "Astro Boy" follows the adventures of a young-yet-powerful robot, who, in the hopes of winning his inventor-father's heart, sets off on a quest to rid the world of evil. However, he soon discovers that his home, Metro City, stands on the brink of destruction, and it is up to him to save the day as well as his friends and family.
"Astro Boy" is set to hit theaters on October 23, 2009.
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