The roster of beloved animated characters is long and venerable. Mickey Mouse first hit the big screen in 1928. Bugs Bunny debuted in 1945. And the Flintstones first aired in 1960. Add to this list Astroboy from Japan whose animated TV series first hit the airwaves in 1963. This Friday, Astro Boy will be brought to life on the big screen, created with computer animation from Imagi Studios this Friday. Click ahead and see some of high points of ... more 

The roster of beloved animated characters is long and venerable. Mickey Mouse first hit the big screen in 1928. Bugs Bunny debuted in 1945. And the Flintstones first aired in 1960. Add to this list Astroboy from Japan whose animated TV series first hit the airwaves in 1963. This Friday, Astro Boy will be brought to life on the big screen, created with computer animation from Imagi Studios this Friday. Click ahead and see some of high points of Astroboy's illustrious history. less