Shout! Factory is bringing the beloved LAIKA films Kubo and the Two Strings and The Boxtrolls to 4K UHD Blu-Ray in both standard configurations and Limited Edition SteelBooks on February 28, 2023. All four LAIKA 4K UHD titles distributed by the company—Coraline, ParaNorman, Kubo and the Two Strings and The Boxtrolls—are also available digitally for purchase or rental on all major platforms starting December 13, 2022.
Supervised by LAIKA’s visionary filmmaking team, these dazzling 4K remasters feature HDR and Dolby Vision plus Dolby Atmos for the ultimate entertainment experience. The scrupulous remastering process for both titles was overseen by the team at LAIKA, led by LAIKA CEO (and Kubo and the Two Strings Director) Travis Knight, and Visual Effects Supervisor Steve Emerson, who pored over each film shot-by-shot, paying close attention to every last detail and color to present these groundbreaking films in the most dynamic format.
The SteelBook™ releases feature new hand drawn art from acclaimed illustrators carefully selected to newly represent the films while keeping their original spirit alive. The Boxtrolls was created by Cancun-based illustrator and Art Director Cesar Moreno, known for creating bold and vibrant illustrations; and the Kubo and the Two Strings cover art was drawn by Kevin Tong, an artist living and working out of Austin, TX. Get more details below!
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The Boxtrolls
Synopsis: From the creators of Coraline and ParaNorman comes a magical family adventure about heroes of all shapes and sizes: The Boxtrolls. Quirky, mischievous and good-hearted, these box-wearing creatures have lovingly raised a human boy named “Eggs” in a charming cavern below the bustling streets of Cheesebridge. But when evil Archibald Snatcher (Ben Kingsley) decides to capture the lovable misfits, it’s up to Eggs (Isaac Hempstead Wright) and his feisty young friend, Winnie (Elle Fanning), to save the Boxtrolls. Also featuring the voice talents of Jared Harris, Nick Frost, Toni Collette and Tracy Morgan, The Boxtrolls is “a delectable treat” (Brian Truitt, USA Today)!
Bonus Features
DISC ONE (4K UHD):
- NEW 4K Restoration
- NEW Dolby Atmos 7.1 Mix
DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):
- “Inside LAIKA” – Discovering The Characters Of The Boxtrolls Featuring Rare Test Footage
- “Inside LAIKA” – Revisiting The Puppets With LAIKA’s Animation Team
- Feature-Length Storyboards
- Character Art and Concept Art Photo Gallery
- Foreword By Ramin Zahed, The Editor In Chief Of Animation Magazine
- Audio Commentary With Directors Graham Annable And Anthony Stacchi
- “Dare To Be Square” – The Making Of The Boxtrolls
- Original Featurettes
- Art & Essay Mini-Book
Kubo And The Two Strings
Synopsis: From the acclaimed animation studio LAIKA (Coraline) comes an epic original action adventure featuring the voice talents of Academy Award® winners* Charlize Theron and Matthew McConaughey. Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry, as well as discover his own magical powers. Kubo And The Two Strings is “a wildly imaginative, magical adventure” (Scott Mantz, Access Hollywood)!
Bonus Features
DISC ONE (4K UHD):
- NEW 4K Restoration
- NEW Dolby Atmos 7.1 Mix
DISC TWO (BLU-RAY):
- Inside LAIKA – Confronting The Epic Challenges Of Kubo And The Two Strings Featuring Rare Test Footage
- Inside LAIKA – Revisiting The Puppets With LAIKA’s Animation Team
- Feature-Length Storyboards
- Character Art, Concept Art And Behind-The-Scenes Photo Galleries
- Audio Descriptive Track
- Audio Commentary With Director/Producer Travis Knight
- “Kubo’s Journey”
- Original Featurettes
- Art & Essay Mini-Book
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