Cartoon Network's The Amazing World of Gumball DVD Review & Giveaway

This summer, schools may be on vacation but the laughs sure aren’t as Cartoon Network brings to DVD an all-new world of unimaginable hilarity with its newest comedy release, The Amazing World of Gumball “The DVD” DVD. Packed with 12 episodes from series’ first season – including the titular episode “The DVD” – and a character gallery special feature, the compilation DVD follows the misadventures of 12-year-old Gumball. By all accounts, his world is pretty run-of-the-mill, as long as you think a blue cat with a giant head (Gumball) being chased around school by a T-Rex (Tina), befriending a piece of toast (Anton), hard-core crushing on a girl peanut with antlers (Penny) is normal! Marking the ratings-hit series’ home entertainment debut, The Amazing World of Gumball “The DVD” DVD will be available on August 28, 2012 for the suggested retail price of $14.97 and the order date of July 31, 2012.

Created by Ben Bocquelet and directed by Mic Graves, The Amazing World of Gumball is the first UK-produced full-length animated series out of Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe. Fueled by a combination of 2D and 3D animation in a live-action setting, the comedy series has garnered two 2011 BAFTA Awards for Writing and Animation, a 2012 Annie Award for Best Animated Television Production Children, and a 2012 Kidscreen Award for Best Animated Series; Best Animation; Best Kids Program (viewers choice award). Additionally, it has earned excellent critical acclaim from a variety of media sources, including Variety, which lauded it as “first-rate silliness.”

During its first season in the U.S., 19.8 million Kids 6-14 and 11.4 million Boys 6-14 tuned in to The Amazing World of Gumball.  Furthermore, it was the number one show in its timeslot for Boys 6-14. Fans of the series can watch episodes on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. on Cartoon Network, with the series’ second season premiering on August 14 at 7:00 p.m. (ET, PT).

BASICS

DVD SRP: $14.97

Street Date:  August 28, 2012

Run Time: 132 minutes

DVD UPC: 883929255108

Languages: English

Subtitles: English

Our Thoughts:

This show has special meaning in our family because we own a restaurant and my husband is a chef. Its actually a little scary how some of what happens, though exaggerated for entertainment, has a definite bases in reality in a kitchen. We even relate to the head chef's fairy wife because most would describe me as a little magical. The Amazing World of Gumball is definitely original and unique. It follows the crazy conquests of a chef in training. Most of his adventures involve magical experiences, like talking to his wisdom teeth or or having his dishes come to life which always leads to mayhem of some sort.  My kids were thrilled to have the DVD set which gives them a collection of some of their favorite episodes for the first time ever.  The animation is vivid and colorful and the characters will always leave you laughing.

Where to Buy

Cartoon Network's The Amazing World of Gumball DVD is available in stores nationwide. You can also order a copy of Amazon for only $9.98.

Giveaway 

One lucky winner is going to receive a copy of  Cartoon Network's The Amazing World of Gumball on DVD.  To enter, just fill in the Rafflecopter form below. This giveaway will end on 9/19/12. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to Cartoon Network for offering this fantastic prize.

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***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way.  Please note that I  am not responsible for the delivery of this prize and can not be held accountable if, for any reason, is it not received. Furthermore, I am in no way liable for any injuries that may result from the use or misuse of this product. ***