New images from “Astro Boy” for your viewing pleasure. The movie will feature two cameo voices by Samuel L. Jackson and Charlize Theron, according to director David Bowers during the “Astro Boy” Comic-Con ‘09 panel over the weekend.

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.

Starring the voices of Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell, Bill Nighy, Freddie Highmore, Matt Lucas, Donald Sutherland, Moises Arias, Eugene Levy, Nathan Lane, Madeline Carroll, Sterling Beaumon, and Victor Bonavida. Directed by David Bowers.

Blast off October 23, 2009.

More at the “Astroboy” official site here.