Classic stop-motion animations “Coraline,” “The Boxtrolls,” “Paranorman,” “Kubo” and “The Two Strings” are now available for pre-order!
London, UK, October 17, 2024 – This holiday season, spend time with your family or the film collector in your life as you enjoy LAIKA’s critically acclaimed films that set new standards for stop-motion animation. Anime Limited, in partnership with LAIKA, are pleased to launch a brand new 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Limited Edition Steel Box For these cult classic movies, Available for pre-order now From all great retailers.
Directed by Henry Selick (The nightmare before christmas) and is widely regarded as one of the best animated films of all time, Dark Fantasy Coraline Leading cast of fantasy comedy celebrating 15th anniversary box troll exist December 2, 2024accompanied by family terror paranorman and action fantasy Kubo and the Two Strings follow December 16. These films were nominated for Academy Awards won the Best Animated Film Award for their respective release years. Kubo and the Two Strings It also won the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film. Bringing these celebrated films back to the wider market in time for the holiday season signals Anime Limited’s continued commitment to celebrated animated films and physical media, even beyond Japanese animation.
Each title is available on both platforms 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Limited Edition Steel Box (limited to 2,000 copies each at all retailers) and standard edition Blu-ray. Pre-order is open Available now in the UK, Ireland and France, it will also be available in Italy, Germany, Benelux, Spain and Portugal via PLAION PICTURES.
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From Henry Selick, the director of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “James and the Giant Peach,” comes a visually stunning stop-motion animated feature!
Coraline Jones is bored in her new home until she discovers a secret door that leads to a world just like her own…but better! But when this fantasy adventure turns dangerous and her “other” mother tries to keep her forever, Coraline must rely on her resourcefulness and bravery to get home.
The 4K UHD and Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbook includes the movie on 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs, while the standard edition Blu-ray includes the movie on one Blu-ray disc.
Bonus features (included on the Blu-ray) include a making-of featurette, audio commentary with director Henry Selick and composer Bruno Culet, concept art, deleted scenes, and more.
Sound: English, French, Spanish
screen text: EnglishSDH, French, Spanish
Running time: 101 minutes
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From the creator of Coraline and Paranorman comes a magical family adventure featuring heroes of all shapes and sizes: the Boxtrolls. Quirky, mischievous and kind-hearted, these box-wearing creatures lovingly raise a human boy named Egg in an enchanted cave beneath the bustling streets of Cheesebridge. But when the evil Archibald the Marauder (Ben Kingsley) decides to capture these lovable misfits, Eggers (Isaac Hempstead Wright) and his lively His young friend Winnie (Elle Fanning) must save the Boxtrolls. The voice cast includes Jared Harris, Nick Frost, Toni Collette and Tracy Morgan.
The 4K UHD and Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbook includes the movie on 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs, while the standard edition Blu-ray includes the movie on one Blu-ray disc.
Bonus shorts (included on the Blu-ray) include a making-of featurette, audio commentary from directors Graham Annable and Anthony Starkey, concept art, and more.
Sound: English, French, Spanish
screen text: EnglishSDH, French, Spanish
Running time: 96 minutes
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From the makers of Ghost Mom tells the story of Norman, a boy who must use his ability to see and talk to the dead to save his town from a centuries-old curse. In addition to spooky zombies, he’ll also have to deal with mysterious ghosts, cunning witches, and worst of all, clueless adults. But the young Ghoul Whisperer will soon find his supernatural abilities pushed to their otherworldly limits.
Starring Kody Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, Casey Affleck, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Leslie Mann, Jeff Garlin and John Goode Featuring the voices of Mann and others, this is a jaw-dropping stop-motion adventure for the whole family that’s as funny as it is magical and thrilling.
The 4K UHD and Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbook includes the movie on 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs, while the standard edition Blu-ray includes the movie on one Blu-ray disc.
Bonus features (included on the Blu-ray) include a making-of featurette, audio commentary with writer/director Chris Butler and co-director Sam Fehr, concept art, and more.
Sound: English, French, Spanish
screen text: EnglishSDH, French, Spanish
Running time: 92 minutes
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From acclaimed animation studio LAIKA comes an epic, original action-adventure starring the voices of Academy Award winners Charlize Theron and Matthew McConaughey. Kubo mesmerizes the people of his village with his uncanny talent for weaving tales of the wilderness out of origami. When Kubo unintentionally summons an evil spirit seeking revenge, he is forced to continue exploring the mystery of his dead samurai father and his mysterious weapon, and discover his own magical powers.
*Charlie Swordsman: 2003: Best Actress, “Monster”, Matthew McConaughey: 2013: Best Actor, “Dallas Buyers Club”
The 4K UHD and Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbook includes the movie on 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs, while the standard edition Blu-ray includes the movie on one Blu-ray disc.
Bonus features (included on the Blu-ray) include a making-of featurette, audio commentary with director/producer Travis Knight, concept art, an audio description track, and more.
Sound: English, French, Spanish
screen text: EnglishSDH, French, Spanish
Running time: 96 minutes
About the Times
LAIKA was founded in Oregon in 2005 by President and CEO Travis Knight. The studio’s five films Coraline (2009), ParaNorman (2012), box troll (2014), Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) and missing link (2019) were both nominated for an Academy Award for Outstanding Animated Feature Film. Kubo and the Two Strings Won the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film and received an additional Oscar nomination for visual effects. missing link Won the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Film. LAIKA won a Science and Technology Oscar in 2016 for its innovations in 3D printing. LAIKA is currently working on her next animated film Wildwood. The studio is developing an animated feature night gardener, Original ideas from Bill Dubuque, creator of the hit series Ozark, and PiranesiBased on the New York Times bestselling novel by Suzanne Clark. LAIKA launches live-action subsidiary and is developing a slate of projects, including a feature film based on an action thriller seventeen Written by John Brownlow and original screenplay collapsewritten and directed by Brian Duffield and produced by Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Oscar-nominated screenwriter Jon Spaihts (dune) will write and direct for the first time in another original live-action film project. lycra.com
About Animation Co., Ltd.
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Glasgow, Anime Limited is a subsidiary of PLAION PICTURES and represents the interests of Japanese animation in the UK, France and beyond. Anime Limited has earned its title as Europe’s most popular animation distributor with its carefully curated lineup of movies, series and soundtracks. Whether it’s through fan-focused theatrical screenings, beautifully packaged collector’s editions, or sharing the best anime music on vinyl, we offer a customized experience for all fans, like “Attack on Titan”, “Belle”, “Cowboy Bebop”, “Jujutsu Kaisen”, “Neon Genesis Evangelion”, “One Piece Movie: Red”, “Spy x Family Code: White”, “Your Name”and Spend the storm with you.
About Plaion Pictures
PLAION PICTURES is one of Europe’s leading independent film brands, headquartered on the doorstep of Munich. We provide tailor-made marketing solutions for films and TV series across all channels, from cinema to television, home entertainment to innovative digital products.
Our goal is to entertain people anytime, anywhere with exciting, touching or humorous content. Our unique and extensive portfolio also includes a large collection of renowned art works, many successful and award-winning theater productions and a library of more than 1,600 titles. In addition, movie fans appreciate our high-quality special editions that turn classics into new movie experiences.
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