![]() ![]() ![]() Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey and Beetle 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. 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. The film follows clever, kindhearted Kubo as he ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town. Kubo and the Two Strings is an epic action-adventure set in a fantastical Japan. Kubo and the Two Strings (Release date: August 19, 2016) Produced by Arianne Sutner, Travis Knight. Voice Cast: Hugh Jackman, Zoe Saldana, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, Matt Lucas, Timothy Olyphant, David Walliams, Amrita Acharia, Ching Valdes-Aran. Along with the independent and resourceful Adelina Fortnight (Zoe Saldana), who possesses the only known map to the group’s secret destination, the unlikely trio embarks on a riotous rollercoaster ride of a journey to seek out Link’s distant relatives in the fabled valley of Shangri-La. As species go, he’s as endangered as they get he’s possibly the last of his kind, he’s lonely, and he believes that Sir Lionel is the one man alive who can help him. The trouble is no one else seems to agree. Hugh Jackman is Sir Lionel Frost, a brave and dashing adventurer who considers himself to be the world’s foremost investigator of myths and monsters. Missing Link (Release Date April 12, 2019) In 2016, LAIKA received the Scientific & Technology Oscar® for its innovation in 3D printing in facial animation. ParaNorman was cited as the year’s best animated feature by more critics’ groups than any other film in 2012 and Coraline was named one of the American Film Institute’s Top 10 Films of the year. Earlier this year, Missing Link took home the Golden Globe Award. Kubo and the Two Strings won the BAFTA Award and scored an Oscar® nomination for visual effects, only the second time in history an animated feature had made the cut. In addition to numerous critics’ awards, multiple Annie Awards (the animation community’s Oscars equivalent) and a VES Awards win, all five of LAIKA’s feature films have been nominated for Academy Awards® and PGA Awards for Best Animated Feature. All five films featured LAIKA’s unique and innovative 3D stop-motion and CG hybrid technique. LAIKA began its unconventional cinematic journey with Coraline in 2009, continuing with ParaNorman (2012), The Boxtrolls (2014), Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) and Missing Link (2019). The studio has invented new systems and technologies for liberating the camera to make its films more cinematic and brought world-renowned innovation to the technique of building and animating stop motion puppets to make characters more lifelike and to connect more immediately and intimately with audiences. LAIKA discovered new processes for integrating practical and digital visual effects to make the “worlds” in their movies more authentic. Participating digital platforms include Apple TV/iTunes, Amazon Prime Video Store, Vudu, Google Play, YouTube, Sony Playstation Video, Microsoft Movies & TV, Redbox On Demand, and FandangoNOW.įor a look back at all of LAIKA’s five films and insights from key LAIKA creatives, PLEASE VISIT HERE.īy combining stop-motion animation with cutting-edge creative approaches, LAIKA has embraced the fusion of art, craft and technology, honoring tradition while looking toward the future. Over 15 years and five films, LAIKA has become the home of beloved modern stop-motion classics that are essential viewing for discerning fans of animated films.įor the first time ever, all five Oscar®-nominated LAIKA films are available to own or rent on demand at special pricing to mark the studio’s 15 th Anniversary. Distinctive and enduring, LAIKA’s stories pack an emotional punch. With its world-class filmmaking team and a commitment to make “movies that matter,” LAIKA pushes the boundaries of family entertainment and animated movies, redefining what stories can and should be told through the art form. HILLSBORO, Ore.-( BUSINESS WIRE)- LAIKA, the award-winning animation studio nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, celebrates 15 years of bold, memorable and award-winning filmmaking this month. ![]()
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