Re: Astroboy?!?!

"DrWho2002" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in
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> Galen Musbach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in
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> > On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 03:12:38 GMT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (James Bond
> > 007) wrote:
> >
> >>A recent commercial on Cartoon Network (?)
> >>seemed to show the 60's character "Astroboy"
> >>(arguably *the* model of modern anime,
> >>and one of my favorites from way back when,
> >>and, yes, I know I'm showing my age!).     ; )
> >>
> >>Unfortunately, I was flipping thru channels,
> >>and, in a panic to get back to that channel,
> >>completely missed the point of the ad
> >>(dontcha just HATE when that happens???).   ; )
> >>
> >>Anyway, it appeared to be a new version of the old show!
> >
> > There is a new version of Astroboy, it has been
> > licensed for North America, and dubbing is, at
> > last report, well underway.
> >
> > I hope that they don't screw it up; one of the main
> > themes of the show is irrational prejudice and
> > discrimination, and making it safe for soccer-moms
> > would butcher it.
> >
> > -Galen
> >
> >
> >>
> >>Does anyone have any info about this?
> >>
> >>Thanks!
> >
>
> YTV will be airing it in Canada starting in Jan 2004.

So, this may be why CN is doing another 24-Hour Iron Giant Marathon. (... to
promote Astro Boy coming to CN, or maybe not.)

-Rob
(IG - Once is enough!)