LAIKA (who brought us Coraline) and Focus Features present Kubo and the Two Strings. Kubo is a wild tale of bravery, family and creativity which delivers both an artistic wonderland as well as a captivating story. To find safety from spiteful spirits, Kubo adventures to find his late Father’s armor with the help of a sarcastic Monkey and a forgetful samurai Beetle. Yes, it’s every bit as imaginative as it sounds…. Read More
3 LESSONS KIDS CAN LEARN FROM PETE’S DRAGON
Disney’s Pete’s Dragon is a complete reinvention of the live-action and animated musical; it both complements and expands upon the beloved story from 1977. We follow Pete, who after a sudden tragedy, finds himself alone in the woods until he’s greeted by a luminous and friendly dragon, Elliot. I found myself falling in love with the new version of the classic story and also… Read More
5 FUN FACTS FROM PETE’S DRAGON #PetesDragon
Pete’s Dragon is the story of a boy, his dragon, the magic of the forest and people who seek to find the balance between realism and imagination. This 1977 Disney film is a much beloved tale of adventure and magic and while the 2016 version still holds these elements, it is also a very fresh take on the story. After visiting with the… Read More
The LAIKA Experience: Step into the World of Stop-Animation #kubomovie #magicoflaika
In case you need yet another reason to visit Universal Studios Hollywood, now with the price of your daily entrance you can take in the world of LAIKA (Coraline, The Boxtrolls, Paranorman and now, Kubo and the Two Strings). “From Coraline to Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience” invites you to visit the miniature wonderland of each film and get a behind-the-scenes look at… Read More
5 FUN FACTS FROM KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS #kubomovie #magicoflaika
Kubo and the Two Strings is a stop-animation film about a young Japanese boy who seeks to find his late Father’s armor in order to ward off vengeful spirits. With the help of unlikely but loyal friends, Monkey and Beetle, as well as a little magic he forges through the unknown in order to save himself and the honor of his family. We’re… Read More