Beloved by cinephiles worldwide, LAIKA has built a stellar reputation amongst film lovers for blending trailblazing artistry with bleeding-edge filmmaking technology to create timeless stories that resonate across generations. LAIKA and Shout! Factory are proud to announce Kubo and the Two Strings and The Boxtrolls will be available in 4K for the first time ever in the coming months, allowing fans to experience these cherished films in the highest possible fidelity. Supervised by LAIKA’s visionary filmmaking team, these dazzling 4K remasters feature HDR and Dolby Vision plus Dolby Atmos for the ultimate entertainment experience.
Rolling out on February 28, 2023, the
Kubo and the Two Strings 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray (Limited SteelBook™ Edition), and the
Kubo and the Two Strings 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Standard Edition), as well as the
The Boxtrolls 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray (Limited SteelBook™ Edition), and the
The Boxtrolls 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Standard Edition) come loaded with a bevy of previously released bonus features from LAIKA’s archives. The February releases join the previously announced 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray (Limited SteelBook™ Edition) and the 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Standard Edition) editions of Coraline and ParaNorman, both available December 13, 2022.
All four LAIKA 4K UHD titles—Coraline, ParaNorman, Kubo and the Two Strings and The Boxtrolls—are also available digitally for purchase or rental on all major platforms starting December 13, 2022.
The scrupulous remastering process for both titles was overseen by the team at LAIKA, led by LAIKA CEO (and Kubo and the Two Strings Director) Travis Knight, and Visual Effects Supervisor Steve Emerson, who pored over each film shot-by-shot, paying close attention to every last detail and color to present these groundbreaking films in the most dynamic format.
The use of Dolby Vision has made these films look more spectacular than ever before, with vivid colors and exacting picture quality, and with highlights brighter and essential dark elements darker, unleashing the full potential of HDR technology. The films were also mixed in Dolby Atmos spatial audio, bringing out more details and clarity in the sound, resulting in an even more immersive experience for fans.
Perennial favorites and critically acclaimed, these films showcase LAIKA’s inventive stop-motion and CG hybrid technique and were both nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Animated Featured Film.
The SteelBook™ releases feature new hand drawn art from acclaimed illustrators carefully selected to newly represent the films while keeping their original spirit alive. The Boxtrolls was created by Cancun-based illustrator and Art Director Cesar Moreno, known for creating bold and vibrant illustrations; and the Kubo and the Two Strings cover art was drawn by Kevin Tong, an artist living and working out of Austin, TX.