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Kubo and the Two Strings - Animated Film
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Kubo and the Two Strings

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Kubo and the Two Strings is a 2016 U.S. stop-motion fantasy film from Laika, nominated for Academy Awards for animated feature and visual effects.

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What is Kubo's shamisen magic in Kubo and the Two Strings?

Kubo uses a three-string shamisen to bring origami figures to life and shape paper into moving forms. That magic drives the story as he searches for his father's armor and confronts his mother's supernatural family.

Which studio made Kubo and the Two Strings?

Kubo and the Two Strings was made by Laika, the stop-motion studio also behind Coraline, ParaNorman, and The Boxtrolls. The film was released in 2016 and directed by Travis Knight.

Why was Kubo and the Two Strings nominated for visual effects?

The film mixed stop-motion puppets, large physical sets, and digital effects in unusually ambitious ways. It received Academy Award nominations for Best Animated Feature and Best Visual Effects, a rare combination for an animated film.

Who voices Kubo, Monkey, and Beetle?

Art Parkinson voices Kubo, Charlize Theron voices Monkey, and Matthew McConaughey voices Beetle. The cast also includes Rooney Mara as the Sisters and Ralph Fiennes as the Moon King.

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