New Editions of the Focus Features Laika Films coming from Shout! Factory!!

[Nailwraps]

As if the May Shout Select and Scream releases weren't enough, Shout! is also doing new editions of the Focus Features Laika films!

https://deadline.com/2021/02/laika-s...gs-1234687468/

[Dubstar]

Kubo needs a 4K UHD release in Dolby Vision and Atmos sound mix

[Filmfanatic10]

Isn't this a result of Shout's licensing deal with Universal, or did Universal's rights to these movies revert to Laika?

[silverlakephil]

I already have 3 of the films in 3D/Bluray. I don’t have Kubo yet. Unless Shout releases 4K versions, I’m not sure how much they can approve them. I’m fine with my copies.

[WaverBoy]

I’ve got all four on 3-D Blu, so I’m covered

[Bradsdadg]

I'm interested to see how these turn out and what special features are included. I already have all releases from Laika now though~so unless it is really tempting I don't do the double dip :P

[jtu128]

Hopefully these aren’t reissues at $20+ each. I’m sorta kicking myself for not buying these when they were $5 each before going OOP.

[SpaceBlackKnight]

Originally Posted by Filmfanatic10

Isn't this a result of Shout's licensing deal with Universal, or did Universal's rights to these movies revert to Laika?

Universal couldn't renew their distribution rights to the Laika productions. Laika owns nearly all their titles outright, and Shout are presumably licencing these reissues directly through them.

[Monterey Jack]

If these are sold as bundles with accurate figures of the title characters for each film, I may splurge.

[MifuneFan]

Pre-orders now showing up for Coraline and The Boxtrolls. Release date is 8/31/21. They include some new extras. You can also get an exclusive litho if you buy directly from Shout!



https://www.shoutfactory.com/product...roduct_id=7647

Bonus Features

NEW "Inside LAIKA" – Discovering The Characters Of Coraline Featuring Never-Before-Seen Test Footage
NEW "Inside LAIKA" – Revisiting The Puppets With LAIKA's Animation Team
NEW Character Art And Concept Art Photo Gallery
Audio Commentary With Director Henry Selick And Composer Bruno Coulais
The Making Of Coraline
Original Featurettes
Deleted Scenes
Feature-Length Storyboards

https://www.shoutfactory.com/product...roduct_id=7648

Bonus Features
NEW "Inside LAIKA" – Discovering The Characters Of The Boxtrolls Featuring Never-Before-Seen Test Footage
NEW "Inside LAIKA" – Revisiting The Puppets With LAIKA's Animation Team
NEW Feature-Length Storyboards
NEW Character Art and Concept Art Photo Gallery
Audio Commentary With Directors Graham Annable And Anthony Stacchi
The Making Of The Boxtrolls
Original Featurettes
Deleted Scenes

[jtu128]

Hmm yeah, what I figured. $20+ and they dropped the digital. Really wishing I bought the prior releases when they were cheap. Boring generic cover art too.

[TravisTylerBlack]

Will happily upgrade when/if a 4K release happens. Until then, I already have the beautiful "Ultimate Laika Collection" steelbook from a few years ago that contains all 4 of these films + digital copies.

Hopefully those who missed out on the prior releases will be able to snag these.

[WaverBoy]

So glad I have ‘em all in 3-D. CORALINE and KUBO in particular are absolutely astounding in 3-D. I can’t fathom watching them without it.

[Mikezilla3k]

So will Coraline have better video than the Universal release?

[Monterey Jack]

So, Shout re-issuing the Laika stuff, but still on Blu-Ray, and with boring DreamWorks-style headshot cover art? Nice that they're back in print for those that missed out, but I'll be holding onto my Universal releases.

[Snicket]

Does anyone know what the litho looks like? I didn’t see it on their site.


And of course boooo for not doing these in 4K.

[pikachufan1336]

You know I remember hearing this via twitter and, don't quote me on this, but I remember them saying these movies were going to be on 4k. Maybe it was just a rumor that they were reporting. It would be nice though! Coraline is gorgeous!

[frederiickx]

I only had Coraline on DVD years ago that I got rid of (totally over DVD's) but I never got it on Bluray which is crazy because I love it. I've pre-ordered it!

[MifuneFan]

Pre-orders up on Amazon. Unlike at Shout's website, the Amazon pages shows them with slipcovers



https://smile.amazon.com/Coraline-LA...ies-tv&sr=1-13



https://smile.amazon.com/Boxtrolls-L...ies-tv&sr=1-16

[MifuneFan]

Also, according to Collider, Kubo, and Paranorman are releasing on Sept. 14th

Kubo and the Two Strings Blu-ray extra content includes:

Feature-Length Storyboards
“Inside LAIKA” Featurette
Never-Before-Seen Kubo and the Two Strings Animation Test Footage
Audio Commentary with Director/Producer Travis Knight
Kubo’s Journey
Original Featurettes

ParaNorman Blu-ray extra content includes:

Feature-Length Storyboards
“Inside LAIKA” Featurette
Never-Before-Seen ParaNorman Animation Test Footage
Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Chris Butler and Co-Director Sam Fell
Peering Through the Veil
Original Featurettes