I heard wonderful things about Kubo and the Two Strings. It’s about a boy who uses his magical gifts to discover his families legacy. What’s promising is that the film comes from the same studies as ParaNorman, Coraline and The Boxtrolls, movies that were certainly unique in storytelling and presentation. The film will release on Digital HD on November 8, while the Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand releases will be on November 22. The special features are as follows:
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.
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