Kubo And The Two Strings

Summary

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, released on DVD, Blu-ray and 3D Blu-ray on 16th January 2017, courtesy of Universal Pictures (UK).

Cast

Charlize Theron, Art Parkinson, Ralph Fiennes, Matthew McConaughey, George Takei, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Director

Travis Knight

Producer

Travis Knight

Distributor

Universal Pictures (UK)

Run time

1 hour 42 minutes

Release date

16/01/2017

Hash Tag

#KuboTheMovie

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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 released on DVD, Blu-ray and 3D Blu-ray on 16th January 2017, courtesy of Universal Pictures (UK).

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) mesmerises 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.

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 and DVD 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.

Special Features

DVD BLU-RAY

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

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
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

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Matthew McConaughey

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Ralph Fiennes

Great Expectations, Harry Potter: Complete 8-Film Collection, The Lego Batman Movie, A Bigger Splash, Hail, Caesar!, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Schindler's List: 20th Anniversary Edition, Great Expectations, Skyfall, Wrath Of The Titans, Coriolanus, The Hurt Locker: Special Edition, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Cemetery Junction, Bernard And Doris, The Duchess, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Schindler's List: 25th Anniversary, Holmes & Watson, The White Crow, In Bruges, Official Secrets, Dolittle, The Grand Budapest Hotel: The Criterion Collection, No Time to Die, The King's Man, The Forgiven

Charlize Theron

Prometheus, Atomic Blonde, Fast & Furious 8, The Huntsman: Winter's War, Dark Places, Mad Max: Fury Road, A Million Ways to Die in the West, Badults, Snow White & The Huntsman, Young Adult, Astro Boy, Hancock, Tully, Gringo, 2 Days in the Valley, The Devils Advocate, Reindeer Games, Long Shot, The Addams Family, Bombshell, Bombshell, Fast and Furious 9, The Addams Family 2, Monster: Limited Edition

Art Parkinson

Dracula Untold, The Bay: Series 2

George Takei

Free Birds, Star Trek 6 : The Undiscovered Country, Star Trek : The Wrath of Khan (Director's Edition), Star Trek IV : The Voyage Home, Star Trek: The Original 4-Movie Collection, The Terror: Season 2, Star Trek: The Motion Picture - The Director's Edition, Star Trek: The Original Motion Picture Collection

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Tekken, Hachi: A Dog's Tale, Planet of the Apes

Travis Knight

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