Having recently seen some exclusive footage at a special showcase for Universal Pictures’ yearly slate I can attest to Laika Studios once again giving us something special and unique with their latest project, Kubo AND THE TWO STRINGS.

Almost singlehandedly keeping the art of stop-motion alive in Hollywood, the team behind PARANORMAN, CAROLINE and THE BOXTROLLS next give us this animated adventure that’s inspired by the mythic-like marital-arts tales of the Far East.

An epic action-adventure set in a fantastical Japan from acclaimed animation studio LAIKA. Clever, kindhearted Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson of “Game of Thrones”) 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 (Academy Award winner Charlize Theron) and Beetle (Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey), 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.

Check out this beautifully contracted new trailer and cool character posters for the film directed by Travis Knight and featuring the voice talent of Art Parkinson, Matthew McConaughey, Charlize Theron, Rooney Mara, Ralph Fiennes, George Takei, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, and Brenda Vaccaro.

KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS is released in cinemas August 19.

Source: Focus Features

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