MELBOURNE, Tuesday, 22 November 2005 - The original boy-robot with 100,000 horsepower strength and courage! Endowed with super strength, rocket-powered flight, a selfless heart and a kind demeanour, Astro Boy fights a never-ending crusade against the forces of evil.

Witness Japan's first ever animated series, Osamu Tezuka's original 1960's ASTRO BOY. The series that launched the anime phenomenon!

This collector's set includes 52 episodes of the original black and white 1960s series, restored to pristine detail, and also features never-before-seen footage and brand new exciting extras. 10 DVDs of episodes and an exclusive 11th disc PACKED with extras, all housed in a deluxe silver collector's Astro Boy tin!

For news, trailers and more information about ASTRO BOY check out http://www.astroboy.com.au !

RELEASE INFORMATION

Release Date: Wednesday 23 November 2005
Website: http://www.astroboy.com.au

DVD EXTRAS

• Part 1 of an Australian exclusive interview with producer Fred Ladd
• Original Japanese Episode #1
• Original Character Art Gallery
• Merchandise Gallery

And a collector's booklet featuring:

• History of Astro Boy
• Osamu Tezuka Biography

WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY

"Dr. Osamu Tezuka was one of the greatest cartoonists of the 20th century." -THE BULLETIN

"Osamu Tezuka was on to a winner when he dreamed up the concept of the boy robot... [ASTRO BOY] remains relevant and poignant." -INTHEMIX.COM.AU

"...the father of all anime titles." -REM

OTHER CLASSIC RETRO ANIME SERIES

Astro Boy 1980s
Kimba the White Lion
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe