FirstShowing.net have an exclusive interview with Colin Brady, the director of the upcoming AstroBoy CGI movie, as well as some new concept art from the film.

According to Brady, the film will tell the origin story for Tezuka’s robot hero similar to the first Spiderman or Superman movies, and is aiming for a “dark Pinocchio” vibe, and the director cites a number of Japanese influences including Oscar-winning anime director Hayao Miyazaki.

• Source: Empire

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