Animator Travis Knight on 'Kubo and the Two Strings'

The Leonard Lopate Show | Nov 28, 2016

Animator and producer Travis Knight directed and produced the critically acclaimed animated film, “Kubo and the Two Strings.” It tells the story of a young boy with a magical gift who sets out on a thrilling quest to discover his family’s legacy. The film stars the voices of George Takei, Charlize Theron, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, and Academy Award nominees Ralph Fiennes and and Rooney Mara.

"Kubo and the Two Strings" is available now on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital HD and On Demand. The film is also available on Blu-ray™ 3D. 

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