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Astro Boy - Kids Help Phone

Astro Boy
Release: October 25, 2009
Genre: Family
Running Time: 94 Minutes
Director: David Bowers
Studio: Entertainment One Ltd.
Screenplay: Timothy Harris, Osamu Tezuka, David Bowers

Synopsis

Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is about a young robot with
incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Dr. Tenma.
Powered by positive "blue" energy, Astro Boy is endowed with super
strength, 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. Ultimately learning his friends and family are
in danger, Astro Boy marshals his awesome super powers 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.

 

Help Support Kids Help Phone

On Sunday October 25th, Empire Theatres and E1 Entertainment will be donating the proceeds from the 1:30 PM screening of Astro Boy to Kids Help Phone. Get your tickets at participating locations:

AB - CALGARY - Empire Studio 10 Macleod Trail

AB - EDMONTON - Empire City Centre 9 Cinemas

BC - SURREY - Empire Studio 12 Guildford

BC - VICTORIA - Empire University 4 Cinemas

MB - WINNIPEG - Empire Grant Park 8 Cinemas

NB - SAINT JOHN - Empire Studio 10

NL - ST. JOHN'S - Empire Studio 12

NS - HALIFAX - Empire 18 Cinemas and IMAX Theatre, Bayers Lake

ON - KITCHENER - Empire Studio 12 Gateway Park

ON - ORLEANS - Empire Orleans Town Centre 6 Cinemas

ON - ST. CATHARINES - Empire Theatres Pen Centre

PE - CHARLOTTETOWN - Empire Studio 8

Kids Help Phone is Canada's only toll-free, 24-hour, bilingual and anonymous phone counselling, referral and Internet service for children and youth. Every day, professional counsellors provide immediate, caring support to young people in urban and rural communities across the country. The service is completely anonymous and confidential. For more information visit the Kids Help Phone website.

Producers

Maryann Garger

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