KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS Out on Blu-Ray and DVD 11/22!

FROM ANIMATION STUDIO LAIKA, CREATORS OF THE

ACADEMY AWARD®-NOMINATED MOVIES CORALINE, PARANORMAN, AND THE BOXTROLLS,

COMES AN ALL-NEW EPIC QUEST ADVENTURE

KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS

AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL HD NOVEMBER 8, 2016

AND ON BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK AND DVD NOVEMBER 22, 2016

FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

“THE BEST ANIMATED MOVIE OF THE YEAR.

A WILDLY INVENTIVE, MAGICAL ADVENTURE.

EXTRAORDINARY, EXCITING, AND NOT TO BE MISSED.”

– Scott Mantz, Access Hollywood

“AN ANIMATED MASTERPIECE.”

– David Fear, Rolling Stone

“A NEW CLASSIC! AN AMAZING JOURNEY!”

– Bill Zwecker, Chicago Sun-Times

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 November 22nd 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!

Kate was so excited to meet Travis Knight, LAIKA CEO, Director & Producer of Kubo and the Two Strings.

Our family absolutely loved this movie and my daughter said it was her favorite movie from all year! The story, characters and animation will take you on a wonderful journey unlike anything you’ve seen before. You can read my review and check out the KUBO early screening party and From Coraline to Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience Exhibition here.

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.

Be sure to pick up a copy of Kubo and the Two Strings this holiday season!

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

I Don’t Got this/ Kubo and the Two Strings