New Trailer and Poster for Astro Boy

Here’s the second teaser trailer for the upcoming CGI movie “Astro Boy”, based on the Japanese manga/anime. It actually looks very good, better than I had expected, actually. Then again, I don’t know the series all that well, so I’m just going by what my layman’s eyes tell me. The kids should love this one.

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

Featuring the voices of Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage, and Kristen Bell.

Astro boy flies to the big screen October 23.