‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ – latest trailer and stills
LAIKA have today released their latest official full-length trailer for their upcoming feature Kubo and the Two Strings, following the first, second and third trailers released earlier this year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oAxrNEt5I4
An epic action-adventure set in a fantastical Japan from acclaimed animation studio LAIKA. Clever, kindhearted Kubo 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 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. 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.
Also released today are an assortment of stills showcasing the variety of characters, landscapes and environments the movie has to offer (click on each image below to enlarge):
(l-r.) The journey begins as Little Hanzo, Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson), and Monkey (voiced by Academy Award winner Charlize Theron) trek through The Tundra in animation studio LAIKA’s epic action-adventure Kubo and the Two Strings, a Focus Features release. (© Laika Studios/Focus Features)
Kubo is swept up by origami wings.
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(l-r.) Monkey situates herself protectively alongside Kubo.
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(l-r.) The battle is joined for Monkey, Kubo, and Beetle (Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey).
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Monkey finds herself in a fierce battle to protect Kubo.
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(l-r.) Kubo gets a lift from his new friend and ally Beetle.
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(l-r.) Beetle, Kubo, and Monkey emerge from the Forest and take in the beauty of the landscape.
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(l-r.) Beetle, Kubo, and Monkey set off on a promising path.
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Directed by Travis Knight and written by Marc Haimes and ParaNorman scribe Chris Butler, Kubo and the Two Strings is set for a UK theatrical release this September. For more information you can keep an eye on the film’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds.