I’m heading to Los Angeles this morning to attend the press events of a really amazing summer movies: Kubo & The Two Strings!
Kubo & The Two Strings
I am very excited to finally see this animated movie from Focus Features & Laika Studios. Have been hearing about it for weeks and I am thrilled to be a part of the press event.
Kubo and the Two Strings is 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), Hashi (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.
While in Los Angeles, we will have an opportunity to screen Kubo and the Two Strings as well as interview some of the amazing voice talent – including…..
Art Parkinson as KUBO
Matthew McConaughey as Beetle
Charlize Theron as Monkey
And the very talented Director of Kubo and the Two Strings, as well as Laika CEO, Travis Knight.
Credit: Steve Wong Jr | Laika Studios / Universal Pictures International
I can’t wait to bring these interviews to you!
In the meantime, make sure to follow myself and several other bloggers as we bring you the fun from the Press Event. Follow along with this hashtag —> #KUBOMovie
And while I am in Los Angeles, I will also be attending the Bad Moms Press Event!
Kubo and the Two Strings will be in theaters starting August 19, 2016!
