
The latest animation film to hit theaters this week is 'Astro Boy,' which features the voices of Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane, Bill Nighy, Eugene Levy, Matt Lucus, Donald Sutherland and Charlize Theron.
Few characters have made as powerful an impression on international popular culture as Astro Boy. The little robot first appeared in 1951 as a character in the celebrated artist and animator Osamu Tezuka's legendary manga (Japanese comic book) and became an instant icon. He was subsequently featured as the star of his own television series in both black and white and color, eventually airing in more than 40 countries. Astro Boy created the standard for a new form of animation that has become world famous as anime. Now, for the first time, Astro Boy will be brought to life on the big screen.
Created with breathtaking computer animation from Imagi Studios, 'Astro Boy' is a thrilling tale of a true hero. The film will debut in theaters on Oct. 23. Set in futuristic Metro City, the movie follows a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Dr. Tenma (Nicolas Cage). Powered by positive "blue" energy, Astro Boy (Highmore) is endowed with superstrength, X-ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly.
Embarking on a journey in search of acceptance, Astro Boy encounters many other colorful characters along the way. Through his adventures, he learns the joys and emotions of being human and gains the strength to embrace his destiny.
When he learns that his friends and family are in danger, Astro Boy marshals his awesome superpowers and returns to Metro City in a valiant effort to save everything he cares about and to understand what it means to be a hero.
On DVD and Blu-ray this week is one of this summer's blockbusters: 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.'
From director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg, in association with Hasbro, 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' delivers nonstop action and fun in an all-new adventure that the whole family can enjoy.
Featuring out-of-this-world heroes in the form of the mighty Autobots and a malevolent and powerful villain known as the Fallen, the film boasts sensational and complex visual effects set against the backdrop of spectacular locations around the world.
In addition to audience favorites Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, the film's human stars have returned to help save the world, including Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson and John Turturro.
The documentary, 'Hip Hop: The Movement That Was' seeks to explore the evolution of black culture through hip-hop music.
Campus MovieFest (CMF) came from humble beginnings. Seven years ago, a band of friends attending Emory University in Atlanta thought it would be fun to give computers, camcorders and training to students, who would then make their own movies and share the five-minute films. The four Emory students had no idea that the project would change the course of their lives and the lives of countless students across the world as the program grew to become one of the largest student film festivals.

