David Bowers Flys With Astro Boy

David Bowers Flys With Astro Boy
Posted on January 25th, 2008 at 9:58 am by Editor

David Bowers (Flushed Away) has been hired to direct the computer-animated film Astro Boy, based on the Japanese character of the same name, Variety reports. He replaces Colin Brady, who was previously announced as the director of the $50 million project. The film, centered around a lonely robot, was adapted from the original Japanese manga and 1960s TV series created by Osamu Tezuka. Astro Boy is set for release in 2009.