Tag Archives: Astro Boy

Out on DVD | Astro Boy – Robot hero gets a CGI reboot

Posted on 31 May 2010 by Jason Best

Japanese comic-book and TV series hero Astro Boy gets a CGI reboot in this lively sci-fi comedy adventure. The movie isn’t in the Pixar league, but the energetic action will keep kids diverted while grown-ups will have fun working out … Continue reading →

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Big Screen – this week’s top ten at the cinema…

Posted on 24 February 2010 by admin

Avatar Out of this world… Titanic director James Cameron creates an alien world starring Sigourney Weaver in what could be the most expensive movie ever made – but this time the aliens are the good guys.


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At the Cinema | Battle for Terra – Animated adventure goes over familiar terrain

Posted on 11 February 2010 by Jason Best

  Does this sound familiar? War-mongering humans invade an alien planet in search of a valuable resource that an environmentally ravaged Earth cannot provide. Amid the conflict, a female native of the alien planet saves a human warrior from death … Continue reading →

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Big Screen – this week’s top ten at the cinema…

Posted on 10 February 2010 by admin

Avatar Out of this world… Titanic director James Cameron creates an alien world starring Sigourney Weaver in what could be the most expensive movie ever made – but this time the aliens are the good guys.


 The Princess and the … Continue reading →

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At the Cinema | Astro Boy – Cartoon hero zips into action with all-guns blazing – including those in his butt!

Posted on 5 February 2010 by Jason Best

Created in 1951, Japanese comic-book hero Astro Boy has been a TV cartoon staple for decades, both in black-and-white and colour. Now he gets a CGI-animation reboot in this lively sci-fi comedy adventure featuring a starry voice cast that ranges … Continue reading →

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