WAMG Giveaway – Win the KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS Blu-ray

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A young boy with a magical gift sets out on a thrilling quest to discover his family’s legacy in LAIKA’s newest film, KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS  The latest masterpiece from the animation studio behind the Academy Award-nominated films Coraline, ParaNorman, and The Boxtrolls is now available on Blu-ray from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Hailed as “an exquisite, beautiful film,” (Scott Mantz, Access Hollywood) Kubo and the Two Strings has captivated audiences of all ages, earning an extraordinary 97% “Certified Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the best-reviewed films of the year!

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Now you can own the KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS Blu-ray. We Are Movie Geeks has 8 copies to give away. All you have to do is leave a message below and tell us what your favorite film from Laika Studios is (Mine is PARANORMAN). It’s so easy!

We’ll pick the winner next week. 

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From acclaimed animation studio LAIKA comes an all-new epic adventure starring the voice talents of Academy Award® winners Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road) and Matthew McConaughey (Interstellar). Young Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson of Game of Thrones) mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning fantastical tales. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo journeys on an action-packed quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father, discover his own magical powers, and reunite his family.

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KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS stars an all-star supporting voice cast including George Takei (Star Trek), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (The Man in the High Castle), and Academy Award® nominees Ralph Fiennes (Harry Potter), Brenda Vaccaro (Johnny Bravo), and Rooney Mara (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo). The Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD are packed with exciting behind-the-scenes bonus content, featuring the filmmakers and incredible voice cast, that allows viewers to dive even deeper into the magical story.

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Bonus Features Exclusive to Blu-ray™ 3D Combo Pack & Blu-ray™ Combo Pack 

  • Introduction by Director/Producer Travis Knight:Director/Producer Travis Knight introduces “Kubo’s Journey.”
  • Mythological Monsters:The filmmakers and crew discuss the new techniques they used to create the terrifying antagonists. Learn how each monster   differed in scale, design, and execution.
  • Braving the Elements:A particularly challenging aspect of filming was animating water and rain effects. Discover how LAIKA was able to animate water     in the context of a stop-motion film.
  • The Redemptive and Healing Power of Music:Learn how traditional and contemporary musical styles were combined by Academy Award®-winning     composer Dario Marianelli (Atonement) to infuse the film with such a heartfelt sound.
  • Epilogue by Director/Producer Travis Knight:Director/Producer Travis Knight discusses what attracted LAIKA to Kubo and the Two Strings.

Bonus Features on Blu-ray™ 3D Combo Pack & Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD

  • Japanese Inspiration:  The LAIKA creative team and the cast discuss the inspirations for the story.
  • Corners of the Earth:  Filmmakers and crew discuss the challenges of the varied landscapes and locations in Kubo and the Two Strings.
  • The Myth of Kubo:  Cast and filmmakers discuss the story at the core of Kubo and the Two Strings.
  • Feature Commentary with Director/Producer Travis Knight

KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS Arrives on Digital HD Nov. 8th and Blu-ray, 3D, Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand Nov. 22nd

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A young boy with a magical gift sets out on a thrilling quest to discover his family’s legacy in LAIKA’s newest film, KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS  The latest masterpiece from the animation studio behind the Academy Award®-nominated films Coraline, ParaNorman, and The Boxtrolls comes to Digital HD on November 8, 2016 and Blu-ray™ 3D, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on November 22, 2016 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Hailed as “an exquisite, beautiful film,” (Scott Mantz, Access Hollywood) Kubo and the Two Strings has captivated audiences of all ages, earning an extraordinary 97% “Certified Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the best-reviewed films of the year!

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From acclaimed animation studio LAIKA comes an all-new epic adventure starring the voice talents of Academy Award® winners Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road) and Matthew McConaughey (Interstellar). Young Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson of Game of Thrones) mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning fantastical tales. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo journeys on an action-packed quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father, discover his own magical powers, and reunite his family.

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KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS stars an all-star supporting voice cast including George Takei (Star Trek), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (The Man in the High Castle), and Academy Award® nominees Ralph Fiennes (Harry Potter), Brenda Vaccaro (Johnny Bravo), and Rooney Mara (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo). The Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD are packed with exciting behind-the-scenes bonus content, featuring the filmmakers and incredible voice cast, that allows viewers to dive even deeper into the magical story.

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Bonus Features Exclusive to Blu-ray™ 3D Combo Pack & Blu-ray™ Combo Pack 

  • Introduction by Director/Producer Travis Knight:Director/Producer Travis Knight introduces “Kubo’s Journey.”
  • Mythological Monsters:The filmmakers and crew discuss the new techniques they used to create the terrifying antagonists. Learn how each monster   differed in scale, design, and execution.
  • Braving the Elements:A particularly challenging aspect of filming was animating water and rain effects. Discover how LAIKA was able to animate water     in the context of a stop-motion film.
  • The Redemptive and Healing Power of Music:Learn how traditional and contemporary musical styles were combined by Academy Award®-winning     composer Dario Marianelli (Atonement) to infuse the film with such a heartfelt sound.
  • Epilogue by Director/Producer Travis Knight:Director/Producer Travis Knight discusses what attracted LAIKA to Kubo and the Two Strings.

Bonus Features on Blu-ray™ 3D Combo Pack & Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD

  • Japanese Inspiration:  The LAIKA creative team and the cast discuss the inspirations for the story.
  • Corners of the Earth:  Filmmakers and crew discuss the challenges of the varied landscapes and locations in Kubo and the Two Strings.
  • The Myth of Kubo:  Cast and filmmakers discuss the story at the core of Kubo and the Two Strings.
  • Feature Commentary with Director/Producer Travis Knight

 

 

 

KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS – Review

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LAIKA’s new film, KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS opens tomorrow… but does it live up to their innovative reputation? It certainly does, with one slight (Eh… big. It’s pretty big…) problem.

KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS is the story of a magical young boy who finds himself on a mission to solve the mystery of his fallen warrior of a father, while avoiding evil spirits that will do anything to stop him. Along the way, young Kubo encounters Monkey (Charlize Theron)  and Beetle (Matthew McConaughey) who help guide him on his journey. Together, the three of them set out to find out just what happened to the greatest samurai who ever lived, and finally find an end to his tale.

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Let me start off by saying that the story of KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS is incredible. Set in Japan, the film honors the heritage and culture of the country in a magical and enchanting way. LAIKA never disappoints when it comes to story. The same can be said for the look of the film. The rich colors, details in emotions, hair, the elements, etc. are all breathtaking, and draw the audience in. It’s hard not to get lost in the beauty. I can’t say enough great things about Travis Knight. He always picks incredible stories that are original, layered, and saturated with issues that are pertinent to humanity.

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Art Parkinson from ‘Game of Thrones’ is the voice of young KUBO, and he does an incredible job. His sort spoken voice and incredible laughter bring life to the character. I could tell you how incredible Theron and McConaughey are as Monkey and Beetle, but you already know that, because they are incredible actors. This, however, leads me to the part where I talk about my one big problem with the film…

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It’s the blatant Hollywood ‘white-washing.’ Really? All three of the main characters are white? In a Japanese film? It’s 2016… This has been a major issue with films in the past couple of years. It’s been all over the media. It was a huge scandal with the Oscars. Someone had to think that this would be a slight problem. I’m just saying, maybe they should have gone back and corrected this… Or at least included a person of color in one of the three main roles.

I can’t end this review without mentioning Regina Spektor and her incredible rendition of The Beatles song “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” I normally hate Beatles covers because I am a HUGE Beatles fan, but she did a phenomenal job. I love it!

OVERALL RATING : 4 out of 5 stars

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KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS is an epic action-adventure set in a fantastical Japan from acclaimed animation studio LAIKA. Clever, kindhearted Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson of “Game of Thrones”) ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town including Hosato (George Takei), Akihiro (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), and Kameyo (Academy Award® nominee Brenda Vaccaro). But his relatively quiet existence is shattered when he accidentally summons a spirit from his past which storms down from the heavens to enforce an age-old vendetta. Recently, I got the chance to sit down with stars Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron and Matthew McConaughey, along with director Travis Knight, who also happens to be the President and CEO of LAIKA. Check out some of the highlights below!

Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey (Academy Award® winner Charlize Theron) and Beetle (Academy Award® winner Matthew McConaughey), and sets out on a thrilling quest to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen father, the greatest samurai warrior the world has ever known. With the help of his shamisen – a magical musical instrument – Kubo must battle gods and monsters, including the vengeful Moon King (Academy Award® nominee Ralph Fiennes) and the evil twin Sisters (Academy Award® nominee Rooney Mara), to unlock the secret of his legacy, reunite his family, and fulfill his heroic destiny.

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Travis, what was it about the screenplay that fell into your goals of LAIKA from the very beginning? 

KNIGHT : Well, we started LAIKA about ten years ago, and we had a pretty simple mandate which was make movies that matter… To tell stories that were rich… that were provocative… that were thematically challenging, and that had info to say about what it’s like to be human. We always want to do new, interesting stories. We want to explore aspects of the human condition this story really spoke to me because when I was a kid I love the big, epic fantasies with this film was. At the same time, when I was eight years old I went to Japan for the first time. I was a kid who grew up in Portland, Oregon so being in Japan was unlike anything else I’d ever experienced. It was a real revelation for me. It’s a kind of art that’s lived with me for my entire life. So, this film really ticked those boxes for me.

‘The Great Jang-Gemu’ filmaker said that every boy wants either wants a train set or to make a martial arts movie. I didn’t have a train set so this is my martial arts movie.

I know that there’s a lot of influence here… Not just Akira Kurosawa, but also Hayao Miyazaki .. How much did those influences way on you while making the film?  

KNIGHT : Well, we draw inspiration from a lot of different places, and, you know, probably the two biggest filmmaker- influences were Akira Kurosawa and Hayao Miyazaki. For Kurosawa, it was the way he made films, which was, you know, this incredible composition, and cutting, and staging, and lighting and his work with shapes. But it was not just the way he made films, it was what he made films about. He always explored something really meaningful… things like existentialism and humanism. He’d really explore different aspects of what it means to be human in the human society… in the human family that we live in. That was an important aspect of what we did in this movie. For Hayao Miyazaki, I think, you know… I’ve been a fan of his for 20 years. The interesting thing for me is… Miyazaki has a half a dozen films that were either inspired by or set in Europe, and I love the way he internalizes, and synthesizes, and then weaves into his own art, different cultural influences. The same kind of prism that Miyazaki applied to Europe was what we wanted to apply to Japan. That same vitality and love for this incredible culture, we tried to apply to Japan in this movie.

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For Art, Charlize, and Matthew… You’ve seen the film. I’d love to know what you thought?

PARKINSON : I loved the film. I just thought it was really, really beautiful. It was a very detailed film. Some of the key moments that stood out to me were the relationships that Kubo had with his mother, and the way he, sort of brought characters to life with his music and his origami. I like to think that I bring characters to life with what I do. It was really, sort of, cool to see, and to have something in common with the character.

THERON : I absolutely loved it! I feel terrible that I haven’t had a moment to talk to Travis about this. This is literally the fist time, so this is kind of my love song to you. [She looks at Travis] The first moment that I met Travis… when we started having a conversation about this, there was something very clear about what he was trying to set out to do. I think it was finding a way to, kind of, tell a story through great character, but also through a real sense of the world. It was very hard for him to talk about character without talking about world. And to see the film finally, and see the celebration of both of those things so beautifully and seamlessly done, I was so inspired by it, really. I have such admiration for the time, and the patience, and the passion that has to go into that. You know, as actors, we step in and the embodiment is in broad strokes. With this, it’s painted with such a small brush. It’s such a find brush. I sit here today in just complete awe of what that is. Of course, on top of all of that, the story, to me, is incredibly moving, and really layered and conflicted, and covers a lot of things that I think we are sometimes scared to address with children. I think it’s so true to what LAIKA stands for and what their films have represented. And that thematically, there really isn’t anything that you can’t explore, in an interesting way, through children’s eyes, and tell and teach the children. Yeah! I’m so happy to be a part of it. I never thought I would get to do something like this.

MCCONAUGHEY : Yeah. LAIKA before LAIKA, before, and with this, has not really ever made material that pandered to kids. It’s never been like, “Oh, that’s just a kids’ movie with kids’ themes.” There always considered adult themes, but things that every child can understand and digest. I got to watch it with my wife and my two eldest children, who are seven and five. There were tears. I think my wife said she cried about nine times. And then there was also laughter. And then there was something that the kids saw. The had tough questions afterward. They enjoyed the ride, but they came and asked. They were scared at the right times. They saw someone overcome fears. We got to talk about that. They got to equate that to things in their own life. You don’t get that in every animated film. So, we adults, we quite enjoyed it, and the kids loved it… and they’re 7 and 5. So, I think it’s a very impressive piece of work. It was obviously impressive when I met with Travis, we met for the first time for lunch to see how they do what they do, and I think it’s fully realized in the final film. I really enjoyed it.

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Kubo has two very special special mentors helping him on his journey. Can you share any special mentors that you’ve had helping you on your life journey? 

PARKINSON : For me very special mentor to me is my mother,and she’s right in the back there. She brought me up, and whenever I was coming up, working in this industry, on film and TV, she was my mentor because there was no one else really to teach me how to handle things. My mom was a very special mentor in every aspect of life, whether it be sports, or school, or acting. She’s always very supportive. I think the maternal instincts of a character like Monkey… I can relate that to my mother. Yeah. I also have a mentor in my father because he’s a little bit more fun, and a little less strict… like Matthew’s character Beetle. Yeah, he actually… he was the one in the film… whenever Beetle let him use the bow and stuff… my father let me try it out, and things like that. I can relate ti the film very well, and the mentors.

KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS hits theaters August 19, 2016

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Win Passes To The Advance Screening Of KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS In St. Louis

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Set in a fantastical Japan, KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS follows the journey of clever, kindhearted Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson), a young boy whose relatively quiet existence is shattered when he accidentally summons a spirit from his past which storms down from the heavens to enforce an age-old vendetta. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey (voiced by Academy Award winner Charlize Theron) and Beetle (voiced by Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey) and sets out on a thrilling quest to unlock the secret of his legacy, reunite his family and fulfill his heroic destiny.

The voice cast also includes Ralph Fiennes, George Takei, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Brenda Vaccaro, and Rooney Mara.

Kubo’s quest begins nationwide August 19, 2016 from animation studio LAIKA and Focus Features.

WAMG invites you to enter for the chance to win TWO (2) seats to the advance screening of KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS on Monday, August 15 at 7PM in the St. Louis area.

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Which animated feature film won the Oscar this year at the 88th Academy Awards?

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Check Out The Interactive Youtube Map For KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS

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Kubo’s quest stretches far and wide through the mystical realm of the Vastlands. With his protectors Monkey and Beetle by his side, Kubo unlocks more of his powers at every challenge, racing toward an epic clash with the dark side of his magical family.

From your desktop, visit kubomap.com to explore Kubo’s realm and dive into each location of his epic quest through an interactive map experience. This piece of content takes Youtube’s annotation tool and enables viewers to engage with the piece to go with Kubo on his quest.

Building upon a tradition which began seven years ago with acclaimed animation studio LAIKA’s first release Coraline, famed NIKE designer Tinker Hatfield is readying the much-anticipated Kubo XV sneaker to celebrate this month’s new LAIKA movie Kubo and the Two Strings.

The Kubo XV follows in the footsteps of specially designed sneakers for each of the three previous LAIKA movies: Coraline, The Boxtrolls, and ParaNorman. Mr. Hatfield designed shoes inspired by the films; the latter proved to be a particularly popular shoe, and each new issue has become a collector’s item.

Over 300 pairs of the customized Jordan Brand sneakers celebrating the spirit and magic of the movie’s young hero Kubo are being made available to fans who compete to win pairs through exciting multimedia platforms. The ways to win are as unique as the shoe itself.

Focus Features, which is releasing the epic new adventure nationwide on August 19, is partnering with top website Complex to unveil the shoe tomorrow, August 4, at www.complex.com.  For a preview of what fans can expect, head over to @KuboTheMovie on Twitter to hear from Kubo XV designer Tinker Hatfield.

Complex will also announce an online sweepstakes* beginning later this week, hosted by the website, where its followers will have a chance to win one of five pairs of the Kubo XV.

Separately, timed to the “From Coraline to Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience” opening August 5 at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Globe Theatre, Kernel (www.kernel.com) will offer the website’s ticket buyers to the interactive event a chance to win a pair as well.

On August 8, the Just Keep Livin Foundation (www.jklivinfoundation.org) will host a live eBay auction with dozens of pairs of Kubo XV sneakers up for bidding; all the proceeds will go to the Foundation’s programs that teach the importance of decision-making, health, education, and active living.

Finally, on August 11, gamers will be able, as Kubo, to battle the Moon Beast in the fifth game* available online at the official Kubo and the Two Strings website www.kubothemovie.com can compete to be in the top 250 scorers and win a pair of Kubo XVs.

Kubo and the Two Strings, MPAA-rated “PG,” stars, in voiceover, Charlize Theron, Art Parkinson, Ralph Fiennes, George Takei, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Brenda Vaccaro, Rooney Mara, and Matthew McConaughey . The movie is directed by Travis Knight.

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KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS: All-New Motion Poster

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Prepare for Kubo’s epic quest with an all-new motion poster.

Take a sneak peek at the magical adventure by watching a recently released clip that showcases the bravery of Beetle, voiced by Matthew McConaughey.

Kubo and the Two Strings is an epic action-adventure set in a fantastical Japan from acclaimed animation studio LAIKA. Clever, kindhearted Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson of “Game of Thrones”) ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town including Hosato (George Takei), Hashi (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), and Kameyo (Academy Award nominee Brenda Vaccaro). But his relatively quiet existence is shattered when he accidentally summons a spirit from his past which storms down from the heavens to enforce an age-old vendetta. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey (Academy Award winner Charlize Theron) and Beetle (Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey), and sets out on a thrilling quest to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen father, the greatest samurai warrior the world has ever known. With the help of his shamisen – a magical musical instrument – Kubo must battle gods and monsters, including the vengeful Moon King (Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes) and the evil twin Sisters (Academy Award nominee Rooney Mara), to unlock the secret of his legacy, reunite his family, and fulfill his heroic destiny.

Director: Travis Knight

Writers: Marc Haimes and Chris Butler (“ParaNorman”)

Voice Cast: Charlize Theron, Art Parkinson, Ralph Fiennes, George Takei, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Brenda Vaccaro, Rooney Mara, and Matthew McConaughey

Kubo’s quest begins nationwide August 19, 2016 from animation studio LAIKA and Focus Features.

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Check Out Of Monkey and Beetle In Latest Poster For KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS

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Coming to theaters nationwide on August 19, 2016 is KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS. Focus Features has unveiled the final poster for their upcoming film.

The adventure begins as Monkey and Beetle join Kubo in his quest to master his magic powers and save his family.

Clever, kindhearted Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson of “Game of Thrones”) ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town including Hosato (George Takei), Akihiro (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), and Kameyo (Academy Award nominee Brenda Vaccaro). But his relatively quiet existence is shattered when he accidentally summons a spirit from his past which storms down from the heavens to enforce an age-old vendetta.

Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey (Academy Award winner Charlize Theron) and Beetle (Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey), and sets out on a thrilling quest to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen father, the greatest samurai warrior the world has ever known. With the help of his shamisen – a magical musical instrument – Kubo must battle gods and monsters, including the vengeful Moon King (Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes) and the evil twin Sisters (Academy Award nominee Rooney Mara), to unlock the secret of his legacy, reunite his family, and fulfill his heroic destiny.

Follow the journey at KuboTheMovie.com

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LAIKA’S KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS Official Third Trailer And Posters

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Check out the final trailer and exquisite new posters for KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS – the epic action-adventure set in a fantastical Japan from acclaimed animation studio LAIKA.

Clever, kindhearted Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson of “Game of Thrones”) ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town including Hosato (George Takei), Akihiro (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), and Kameyo (Academy Award nominee Brenda Vaccaro). But his relatively quiet existence is shattered when he accidentally summons a spirit from his past which storms down from the heavens to enforce an age-old vendetta.

Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey (Academy Award winner Charlize Theron) and Beetle (Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey), and sets out on a thrilling quest to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen father, the greatest samurai warrior the world has ever known. With the help of his shamisen – a magical musical instrument – Kubo must battle gods and monsters, including the vengeful Moon King (Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes) and the evil twin Sisters (Academy Award nominee Rooney Mara), to unlock the secret of his legacy, reunite his family, and fulfill his heroic destiny.

Focus Features will release the new movie from animation studio LAIKA nationwide on August 19, 2016.

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New Trailer Debuts For KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS

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Here’s a look at the gorgeous new trailer for KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS.

The film is an epic action-adventure set in a fantastical Japan from animation studio LAIKA.

Clever, kindhearted Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson of “Game of Thrones”) ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town including Hosato (George Takei), Akihiro (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), and Kameyo (Academy Award nominee Brenda Vaccaro).

But his relatively quiet existence is shattered when he accidentally summons a spirit from his past which storms down from the heavens to enforce an age-old vendetta. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey (Academy Award winner Charlize Theron) and Beetle (Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey), and sets out on a thrilling quest to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen father, the greatest samurai warrior the world has ever known.

With the help of his shamisen – a magical musical instrument – Kubo must battle gods and monsters, including the vengeful Moon King (Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes) and the evil twin Sisters (Academy Award nominee Rooney Mara), to unlock the secret of his legacy, reunite his family, and fulfill his heroic destiny.

Focus Features will release the movie nationwide on August 19, 2016.