20 Completely Random and Geeky Facts About Samurai
This centuries-old line of Japanese feudal warriors is still the stuff of legend, from history to modern myths.
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Tag: Kubo and the Two Strings
The Best Movies of 2016
2017 is finally here, but fellow GeekDad film writer Rob Huddleston and I are looking back to 2016 one more time to compile our individual lists of the 10 best films of the year.
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‘From Coraline to Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience’ Returns to Universal Studios Hollywood
‘From Coraline to Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience’ is returning to Universal Studios Hollywood for a limited holiday engagement from December 21, 2016 through January 15, 2017.
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‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Available Now
Easily my favorite movie of the year, and one of my all-time favorites, ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ is now available on Digital HD, Blu-ray and DVD.
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Review: Kubo and the Two Strings
After a summer of remakes, it’s refreshing to see an original story.
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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’
Kubo and the Two Strings, the latest film from Laika, the masters of stop motion animation storytelling, premieres in theaters this weekend. Below, we cover the essentials of what parents should know before taking their kids.
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‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Music Video: “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”
‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ hits theaters next week, and among other things, the film is about the power of song and storytelling.
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I Got to Pretend I Was Cast in ‘Kubo’
Marziah gets a chance to get edited into a scene from ‘Kubo and the Two Strings.’ Read on to learn more.
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‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Press Day
I have been anxiously awaiting ‘Kubo and the Two Strings.’ The press day offered me not only a chance to see it but also to talk with Charlize Theron about transracial adoption.
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Making Kubo: A Tour of LAIKA and the Process of Stop-Motion Animation
I love living in Portland. One of the perks was an opportunity to go behind the scenes at nearby LAIKA, the stop-motion animation studio responsible for the new movie ‘Kubo and the Two Strings,’ which will be in theaters on August 19th.
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New ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Trailer and Poster
The latest poster and trailer for ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ were released this weekâjust another little glimpse into this breathtaking film.
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A Look Inside ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’
Earlier this month, I was invited to visit LAIKA to get an advance look at its upcoming film, ‘Kubo and the Two Strings.’
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LAIKA’s Next Film Looks Amazing: ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’
I love stop-motion animation, and LAIKA is one of the best studios that still uses the technique, albeit combined with a lot of modern tools. Its next film (due out in August 2016) is ‘Kubo and the Two Strings,’ directed by Travis Knight.
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