LAIKIA, the award-winning studio behind the upcoming animated feature Kubo and the Two Strings will be debuting “From Coraline to Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience” at Universal Studios Hollywood.
The interactive event will showcase the artistic detail and imagination behind LAIKA’s history which includes Coraline, ParaNorman and The Boxtrolls. The event will take place at the Universal Studios Globe Theatre from August 5-14 and is included in the admission price.
“From Coraline to Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience,” will showcase the evolution of LAIKA’s unique blend of handcrafted stop-motion animation and visual effects magic that will come to life in four imaginatively themed rooms. The extensive display of original sets, puppets and props will immerse guests in their singular, fantastical worlds.
Travis Knight, President of LAIKA says, “LAIKA’s films are an imaginative fusion of old-school movie magic and cutting-edge technological innovation.” He addds, “For the first time ever, we’re peeling back the curtain and inviting audiences into our worlds, to see where our dreams are born. This experience offers a rare glimpse into the remarkable creative process of the brilliant artists and mad geniuses of LAIKA. I’m thrilled that their cinematic wizardry will be beautifully on display at Universal Studios Hollywood.”
Kubo and the Two Strings tells the tale of clever, kindhearted Kubo (Art Parkinson), a young boy whose 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 (voiced by Academy Award winner Charlize Theron) and Beetle (voiced by Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey) and sets out on a thrilling quest to unlock the secret of his legacy, reunite his family and fulfill his heroic destiny. The voice cast also includes Ralph Fiennes, George Takei, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Brenda Vaccaro, and Rooney Mara.
Watch the trailer below: