{"id":5694,"date":"2016-07-27T23:10:01","date_gmt":"2016-07-28T06:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.westsidemommy.com\/site\/?p=5694"},"modified":"2016-12-21T22:34:05","modified_gmt":"2016-12-22T06:34:05","slug":"animated-family-movie-kubo-and-the-two-strings-in-theaters-august-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westsidemommy.com\/site\/animated-family-movie-kubo-and-the-two-strings-in-theaters-august-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Animated Family Movie “Kubo and the Two Strings” in Theaters August 19"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I’m invited to a special screening next week and can’t wait to watch the animated movie\u00a0Kubo and the Two Strings. <\/em>It’s\u00a0set for release August 19, 2016.<\/p>\n

Gorgeous artwork<\/h2>\n

Each movie poster is as beautiful as the next. The animation studio LAIKA created the 2009 Oscar nominated animated movie\u00a0Coraline\u00a0<\/em>and the 2014 hit\u00a0The Boxtrolls\u00a0<\/em>is behind\u00a0the amazing visuals of\u00a0<\/strong>Kubo and the Two Strings<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Synopsis<\/h2>\n

Kubo and the Two Strings<\/em><\/strong> is an epic action-adventure set in a fantastical Japan from acclaimed animation studio LAIKA. Clever, kindhearted Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson<\/a> of \u201cGame of Thrones\u201d) 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 \u2013 a magical musical instrument \u2013 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.<\/p>\n

Director<\/strong>: Travis Knight<\/p>\n

Writers<\/strong>: Marc Haimes and Chris Butler (\u201cParaNorman\u201d)<\/p>\n

Voice Cast<\/strong>: Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Ralph Fiennes, Rooney Mara, George Takei, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Brenda Vaccaro, and Matthew McConaughey<\/p>\n

Trailer for Kubo and the Two Strings<\/h2>\n