Attend a free, early screening of ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ with Hero Complex
From the creators of “Coraline,” “ParaNorman” and “The Boxtrolls,” “Kubo and the Two Strings” is Laika’s next contribution to the tiny-world film industry. The fantasy is set in ancient Japan and features the voices of Charlize Theron, George Takei and Matthew McConaughey.
Laika is known for its stop-motion skills and the ability to create the tiniest of worlds with the most intricate details (“Coraline” transformed popcorn into the flowers of a tree orchard).
And you can watch “Kubo” before everyone else. The L.A. Times’ Hero Complex is hosting a free screening at the ArcLight Hollywood on Aug. 4.
Following the screening, Laika President and CEO Travis Knight, who produced and directed “Kubo,” will lead a short conversation about the film.
Here’s the official synopsis of the animated flick:
“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 (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 (Charlize Theron) and Beetle (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 (Ralph Fiennes) and the evil twin Sisters (Rooney Mara), to unlock the secret of his legacy, reunite his family, and fulfill his heroic destiny.”
Tickets will be available for free at Eventbrite at 10 a.m. Friday, July 29.
The film opens nationwide Aug. 19.
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