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SteamboySteamboy (2004), is director Katsuhiro tomo's second major (anime) release, following Akira. The United States release, held in a limited number of U.S. theaters on March 18, 2005, and expanded to additional theaters on March 25, featured the voices of Anna Paquin, Alfred Molina, and Patrick Stewart. Thematic Style In keeping with the Steampunk subgenre of science fiction, the film employs alternative history: it is set in a factful 19th century context, yet it features several geopolitical and industrial circumstances that developed differently or at a different pace, sometimes as a result of advanced technological paradigms that were accomplished via the science already present in the given zeitgeist. As evidenced by one of the early production sketches, Steamboy was envisioned as a Republic Pictures serial -type fantastic Scientific Romance adventure similar to The Wild Wild West, Indiana Jones and The Rocketeer. Characters Raymond Steam Ray Steam is a young inventor living in Manchester, England. He is eventually kidnapped and brought to London against his will because of his connection to the Steamball. This mysterious metal ball contains a new form of energy capable of powering an entire nation. Ray must use it to fight evil, redeem his family's name and save London from destruction. Lloyd Steam Ray's old idealistic grandfather. The original conceiver and developer of the steamball, Lloyd is believed dead because of a mysterious attack. Edward Steam Ray's father. The accident that occured in the development of the Steamball, left Edward in a state where he needed to have machinary replace some of his body. Edward's father calls him Eddy. Edward Steam means Eddy Steam. (gee, really?) Scarlett O'Hara An industrial titan's misguided, annoyingly spoiled, but not completely heartless tween daughter and Ray's love. When London is under attack, Ray saves her. Jason Bio coming soon Freddie Bio coming soon David Bio coming soon Robert Stephenson Bio coming soon External links
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