The movie 'Real Steel,' a science fiction sports film starring Hugh Jackman, is released worldwide.
Principal photography for 'Real Steel' takes place, capturing the movie scenes.
The movie project 'Real Steel' is officially announced, with plans for Hugh Jackman to star.
The idea of robot boxing as a sport is developed as the central theme for 'Real Steel'.
Charlie Kenton, once a promising boxer, loses his career due to the rise of robot boxing.
Traditional human boxing is replaced by robot boxing, becoming a major sport worldwide.
Charlie struggles as a small-time robot promoter and fighter, unable to succeed with his current robots.
Charlie discovers and reprograms an old sparring robot named Atom, which has a unique shadow boxing ability.
Charlie's estranged son Max comes to live with him and helps to repair and train Atom.
Atom, trained by Charlie and Max, begins to win fights and rise through the ranks of robot boxing competitions.
Atom wins the world robot boxing championship, securing a big prize and resuscitating Charlie's career and relationship with Max.