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HISTORY OF THE COMIC BOOK FILM: Off To Japan!

June 29, 2012 William Gatevackes

Manga might dominate book store shelves today but its influence was felt on American shore a lot earlier. [click for more]

Imagi Studios Closes, GATCAHMAN Fate Unknown

February 15, 2010 Rich Drees

Last week, Imagi Studios, the CGI animation group behind the recent Astro Boy big screen adventure, was closed by its owner, Hong Kong-based Imagi International Holdings Ltd. Over 300 employees are now out of work [click for more]

New Releases: October 23

October 23, 2009 William Gatevackes

1. Saw VI (Lionsgate, 3,036 Theaters, 90 Minutes, Rated R): If Detroit took a cue from the Saw franchise, there would be no need for a bailout for the automotive industry. Because this franchise is [click for more]

First Full Length ASTRO BOY Trailer

August 11, 2009 Rich Drees

Back in February, I reported on the footage for the upcoming big screen adaptation of the classic Japanese animated cartoon series Astro Boy, and I was underwhelmed. Unfortunately, with the release of the first full-length [click for more]

NYCC: ASTRO BOY Footage Shown

February 8, 2009 Rich Drees

It would be understandable if fans of the classic 1960s anime Astro Boy felt a little cheated after yesterday afternoon’s Summit Entertainment panel at the New York Comic Con, where the big screen adaptation of [click for more]

Have Cashflow Problems Defeated ASTRO BOY?

January 26, 2009 Rich Drees

Although there has been no official confirmation from the studio, word is spreading that Imagi’s computer animated adaption of the classic animae series Astro Boy has shut down today. The official blog of The Animation [click for more]

New ASTRO BOY Pics

January 4, 2009 Rich Drees

Imagi, the studio bringing us the big screen update to the classic anime series Astro Boy, has posted a few new images from the project on their website. Astro Boy first hit American shores in [click for more]