So, who shall give their voice for the Astro Boy video game?
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For those of you who don't follow Pixar, Astro Boy is the newest addition to Pixar's long line of 3D animated movies, following Pixar's last film, Up, and is a film adaption of the Japanese Astro Boy comics. Today, D3Publisher has announced who will lend their voices for the video game adaption of this film. But I won't spoil it for you. But who shall it be? Will it be Freddie Highmore and Kristen Bell, who voiced the characters in the film? Or is it someone else? I'm afraid I must force you to read further!
Freddie Highmore and Kristen Bell Reprise Their Film Roles in Video
Game Based on Imagi Studios’ Astro Boy Movie To Be Released by Summit
Entertainment On October 23, 2009
LOS ANGELES – July 14, 2009 – D3Publisher announced today that ASTRO
BOY: THE VIDEO GAME, based on Imagi Studios’ highly anticipated
CG-animated movie, will feature the voice talents of Freddie Highmore
and Kristen Bell. Both actors will reprise their onscreen voiced
roles of Astro Boy (Highmore), and Cora (Bell) in a video game that
will take players on an epic adventure to save Metro City from the
clutches of evil. ASTRO BOY: THE VIDEO GAME will be available in
North American retail stores for Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PlayStation®2
computer entertainment system, and the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable)
system on October 20, 2009 to coincide with Summit Entertainment’s
nationwide domestic release of the movie on October 23, 2009.
“We’re pleased to work with both Freddie Highmore and Kristen Bell on
ASTRO BOY: THE VIDEO GAME,” said Alison Quirion, vice president of
marketing, D3Publisher. “Their participation adds an even greater
level of authenticity to the video game and further immerses players
in the Astro Boy universe.”
Erin Corbett, president of Imagi Studios U.S. and chief marketing
officer worldwide, said: “ASTRO BOY: THE VIDEO GAME is a prime
representation of the deep and wide-ranging partnerships we have lined
up in all major licensing and promotional partner categories. We are
pleased to be able to expand the Astro Boy universe along with the fan
experience through the film’s video game companion.”
In ASTRO BOY: THE VIDEO GAME, players become the iconic hero, Astro
Boy, and take to the streets and skies on an epic adventure to save
Metro City from the clutches of the evil President Stone and his robot
army. Utilizing Astro’s entire arsenal of iconic weapons and
abilities--Finger Lasers, Arm Cannon, Butt Machine Guns and Drill
Attacks, players will battle hordes of robot enemies and colossal
bosses including some never-before-seen enemies across Metro City and
the mysterious Surface. Using an intuitive combat system that adds
depth to gameplay, players will experience classic platform action and
exhilarating flight combat levels as they use Astro’s unique rocket
boosters to hover, avoid enemies and zip out of the way of danger.
ASTRO BOY: THE VIDEO GAME offers numerous unlockable and collectible
elements that include exclusive art work, different versions of Astro
Boy and more, as players live the story solo or side by side with a
friend in 2 player co-op mode on Wii and the PlayStation 2 system.
ASTRO BOY: THE VIDEO GAME for Wii, PlayStation 2 system and PSP system
is rated “E10+” (Everyone 10 and up – Fantasy Violence) and is under
development by High Voltage Software. The Nintendo DS version is
rated “E” (Everyone – Fantasy Violence) and is under development by
Art Co. Ltd.
For more information on ASTRO BOY: THE VIDEO GAME, including game
features, screenshots, and videos, please visit:
www.AstroBoytheVideogame.com.
About Astro Boy
Imagi Studios is currently in post-production on Astro Boy, produced
by Maryann Garger, directed by David Bowers (Flushed Away), and
written by Timothy Harris (Kindergarten Cop, Trading Places) and
Bowers. The CG-animated motion picture features the voices of Freddie
Highmore, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane, Eugene Levy, Matt Lucas, Bill
Nighy, Donald Sutherland and Nicolas Cage as ‘Dr. Tenma’.
Set in the future, Astro Boy is a classic superhero origin story about
a young robot with incredible powers and his adventure-filled journey
in search of his identity and destiny, taking him into a netherworld
of robot gladiators before he returns to save Metro City.
The iconic character Astro Boy has found global popularity since his
creation in the early 1950s by Japan’s Osamu Tezuka, known as the “god
of manga” and “father of anime”, and has been the hero of three
acclaimed animated television series aired around the world.
Astro Boy, slated for North American release on October 23, 2009, is
being distributed worldwide by Summit Entertainment except for Imagi’s
reserved territories of Japan, Hong Kong and China.
About Summit Entertainment, LLC
Summit Entertainment, LLC is a worldwide theatrical motion picture
development, financing, production and distribution studio. The studio
handles all aspects of marketing and distribution for both its own
internally developed motion pictures as well as acquired pictures.
Summit Entertainment also represents international sales for both its
own slate and third-party product. Summit Entertainment plans to
release 10 to 12 films annually.
About Imagi
Imagi International Holdings Limited (Stock Code 585, OTCQX: IINHY) is
a listed company on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Imagi Studios’ principal business is the development and production of
CG-animated theatrical feature films. Imagi’s first theatrical movie
TMNT was released in March 2007, opening #1 in U.S. box office
revenue, the first time in history that an Asian animated film
achieved that honor. Imagi’s CG production studios are located at its
Chai Wan (Hong Kong) corporate headquarters with development and
marketing operations based in Los Angeles, California, and an office
in Tokyo. Astro Boy is Imagi’s next motion picture for worldwide
theatrical release in October 2009. For further information, please
visit www.imagi.com.hk.
About High Voltage Software, Inc.
High Voltage Software, Inc. is an award-winning studio that has been
developing games and simulations for over 16 years. Located in Hoffman
Estates, Illinois, it now employs over 170 staff members. The
independent company has successfully produced a wide variety of
license-based video game titles that include competitive racing,
professional sports, horror, motion picture adaptations, and military
simulations, and is now making its foray into original and innovative
intellectual properties. More information about High Voltage Software
and its products can be found at www.high-voltage.com.
About D3Publisher
D3Publisher, a subsidiary of D3, Inc., is a leading interactive
entertainment publisher and distributor for licensed and original
titles for personal computers, major console platforms and handheld
systems. D3Publisher has operations in the U.S., U.K., and Japan.
The company also owns development studio Vicious Cycle Software, Inc.,
and its technology platform, Vicious Engine. Recent releases have
included Dark Sector®, Dead Head Fred®, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the
Warlords®, Ben 10™: Protector of Earth and BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE™The
Game. For more information about D3Publisher, please visit:
www.d3publisher.com.
Game Based on Imagi Studios’ Astro Boy Movie To Be Released by Summit
Entertainment On October 23, 2009
LOS ANGELES – July 14, 2009 – D3Publisher announced today that ASTRO
BOY: THE VIDEO GAME, based on Imagi Studios’ highly anticipated
CG-animated movie, will feature the voice talents of Freddie Highmore
and Kristen Bell. Both actors will reprise their onscreen voiced
roles of Astro Boy (Highmore), and Cora (Bell) in a video game that
will take players on an epic adventure to save Metro City from the
clutches of evil. ASTRO BOY: THE VIDEO GAME will be available in
North American retail stores for Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PlayStation®2
computer entertainment system, and the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable)
system on October 20, 2009 to coincide with Summit Entertainment’s
nationwide domestic release of the movie on October 23, 2009.
“We’re pleased to work with both Freddie Highmore and Kristen Bell on
ASTRO BOY: THE VIDEO GAME,” said Alison Quirion, vice president of
marketing, D3Publisher. “Their participation adds an even greater
level of authenticity to the video game and further immerses players
in the Astro Boy universe.”
Erin Corbett, president of Imagi Studios U.S. and chief marketing
officer worldwide, said: “ASTRO BOY: THE VIDEO GAME is a prime
representation of the deep and wide-ranging partnerships we have lined
up in all major licensing and promotional partner categories. We are
pleased to be able to expand the Astro Boy universe along with the fan
experience through the film’s video game companion.”
In ASTRO BOY: THE VIDEO GAME, players become the iconic hero, Astro
Boy, and take to the streets and skies on an epic adventure to save
Metro City from the clutches of the evil President Stone and his robot
army. Utilizing Astro’s entire arsenal of iconic weapons and
abilities--Finger Lasers, Arm Cannon, Butt Machine Guns and Drill
Attacks, players will battle hordes of robot enemies and colossal
bosses including some never-before-seen enemies across Metro City and
the mysterious Surface. Using an intuitive combat system that adds
depth to gameplay, players will experience classic platform action and
exhilarating flight combat levels as they use Astro’s unique rocket
boosters to hover, avoid enemies and zip out of the way of danger.
ASTRO BOY: THE VIDEO GAME offers numerous unlockable and collectible
elements that include exclusive art work, different versions of Astro
Boy and more, as players live the story solo or side by side with a
friend in 2 player co-op mode on Wii and the PlayStation 2 system.
ASTRO BOY: THE VIDEO GAME for Wii, PlayStation 2 system and PSP system
is rated “E10+” (Everyone 10 and up – Fantasy Violence) and is under
development by High Voltage Software. The Nintendo DS version is
rated “E” (Everyone – Fantasy Violence) and is under development by
Art Co. Ltd.
For more information on ASTRO BOY: THE VIDEO GAME, including game
features, screenshots, and videos, please visit:
www.AstroBoytheVideogame.com.
About Astro Boy
Imagi Studios is currently in post-production on Astro Boy, produced
by Maryann Garger, directed by David Bowers (Flushed Away), and
written by Timothy Harris (Kindergarten Cop, Trading Places) and
Bowers. The CG-animated motion picture features the voices of Freddie
Highmore, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane, Eugene Levy, Matt Lucas, Bill
Nighy, Donald Sutherland and Nicolas Cage as ‘Dr. Tenma’.
Set in the future, Astro Boy is a classic superhero origin story about
a young robot with incredible powers and his adventure-filled journey
in search of his identity and destiny, taking him into a netherworld
of robot gladiators before he returns to save Metro City.
The iconic character Astro Boy has found global popularity since his
creation in the early 1950s by Japan’s Osamu Tezuka, known as the “god
of manga” and “father of anime”, and has been the hero of three
acclaimed animated television series aired around the world.
Astro Boy, slated for North American release on October 23, 2009, is
being distributed worldwide by Summit Entertainment except for Imagi’s
reserved territories of Japan, Hong Kong and China.
About Summit Entertainment, LLC
Summit Entertainment, LLC is a worldwide theatrical motion picture
development, financing, production and distribution studio. The studio
handles all aspects of marketing and distribution for both its own
internally developed motion pictures as well as acquired pictures.
Summit Entertainment also represents international sales for both its
own slate and third-party product. Summit Entertainment plans to
release 10 to 12 films annually.
About Imagi
Imagi International Holdings Limited (Stock Code 585, OTCQX: IINHY) is
a listed company on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Imagi Studios’ principal business is the development and production of
CG-animated theatrical feature films. Imagi’s first theatrical movie
TMNT was released in March 2007, opening #1 in U.S. box office
revenue, the first time in history that an Asian animated film
achieved that honor. Imagi’s CG production studios are located at its
Chai Wan (Hong Kong) corporate headquarters with development and
marketing operations based in Los Angeles, California, and an office
in Tokyo. Astro Boy is Imagi’s next motion picture for worldwide
theatrical release in October 2009. For further information, please
visit www.imagi.com.hk.
About High Voltage Software, Inc.
High Voltage Software, Inc. is an award-winning studio that has been
developing games and simulations for over 16 years. Located in Hoffman
Estates, Illinois, it now employs over 170 staff members. The
independent company has successfully produced a wide variety of
license-based video game titles that include competitive racing,
professional sports, horror, motion picture adaptations, and military
simulations, and is now making its foray into original and innovative
intellectual properties. More information about High Voltage Software
and its products can be found at www.high-voltage.com.
About D3Publisher
D3Publisher, a subsidiary of D3, Inc., is a leading interactive
entertainment publisher and distributor for licensed and original
titles for personal computers, major console platforms and handheld
systems. D3Publisher has operations in the U.S., U.K., and Japan.
The company also owns development studio Vicious Cycle Software, Inc.,
and its technology platform, Vicious Engine. Recent releases have
included Dark Sector®, Dead Head Fred®, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the
Warlords®, Ben 10™: Protector of Earth and BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE™The
Game. For more information about D3Publisher, please visit:
www.d3publisher.com.
