Kubo and the Two Strings (a Laika production/Focus Features) has been nominated for two Ocars–Best Animated Feature, and Achievement in Visual Effects. The film marks the directorial debut of Travis Knight (president/CEO of Laika) and tells the story of a boy (voiced by Art Parkinson) named Kubo who must locate a magical suit of armor worn by his late father, a famous samurai warrior, in order to defeat a vengeful spirit from the past. Along the way the lad picks up sidekicks, a talking monkey (Charlize Theron) and a beetle (Matthew McConaughey).
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A Laika Production/Focus Features
Oscar nominees:
Travis Knight, director
Arianne Sutner, producer
Steve Emerson, VFX supervisor
Brad Schiff, animation supervisor
Oliver Jones, animation rigging supervisor
Brikan McLean, director of rapid prototyping, overseing 3D printing technology and facial performances
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