LAIKA’s stop-motion animated adventure Kubo and the Two Strings is out on DVD and Blu-ray, and now you have a chance to win your very own copy!
From the same people that brought you Coraline, ParaNorman, and The Boxtrolls comes the tale of a young boy with magical gifts on a journey to uncover his family’s legacy. After accidentally summoning an evil spirit, he sets out on a quest to solve the mystery of his dearly departed samurai father while uncovering his own magical abilities.The film features the voices of Charlize Theron, Matthew McConaughey, George Takei, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Ralph Fiennes, Brenda Vaccaro and Rooney Mara.
Thanks to our friends at Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, TMS has a copy which includes Blu-ray, DVD and HD Digital versions of the film for one lucky winner. Bonus features include:
- An introduction by Director/Producer Travis Knight as well as feature commentary.
- Mythological Monsters: Â Learn how filmmakers used new techniques to create the different creatures of the film. See how each differed in scale, design and execution.
- Braving the Elements: Â LAIKA takes you inside the painstaking task of animating water and creating rain effects for a stop-motion feature.
- The Redemptive and Healing Power of Music: Composer Dario Marianelli explains how he combined traditional and contemporary styles to create the sound of the film.
- Japanese Inspiration: Â The LAIKA creative team discusses the different elements that inspired the story.
- Corners of the Earth: Â Learn about the challenges filmmakers face with the different landscapes and locations in the film.
- The Myth of Kubo: The cast and crew discuss the story at its core.
To enter to win a copy, all you have to do is be sure you’re following us on Twitter (so we can DM you if you win!) and tweet the following in its entirety with no alterations:
I’m entering @TheMarySue’s #KuboMovie giveaway to celebrate its release on DVD and Blu-ray. #TMSKubo https://www.themarysue.com/giveaway-kubo-and-the-two-strings/
Sorry, this giveaway is limited to people in the US only. You have until Monday, November 14th at NOON EST to enter, and we will alert our winner then. May the odds ever be in your favor.
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Published: Nov 10, 2016 01:16 pm