New ‘Astro Boy’ Pics

Summit Entertainment/Imagi Animation has let loose with half a dozen new stills from their upcoming ‘Astro Boy’ feature film.   These images include the first shots of Dr. Tenma, President Stone, and Dr. Elefun.

Check ’em out:

Also live is the timeline on the film’s official site.   It goes from the present date all the way back to 1928, the year Osamu Tezuka, the creator of ‘Astro Boy’ and “Father of Anime,” was born.

‘Astro Boy’ is set for release on October 23rd, 2009.

Source: Official Site