Arriving March 6th on DVD -- Adventure Time "It Came From the Nightosphere" (Review)

Cartoon Network's Breakout Comedy Series Returns to DVD With the Release of Adventure Time "It Came From the Nightosphere"

 

"Oh My Glob!"  Adventure Time is coming back to DVD!  On the heels of a successful home entertainment debut for Cartoon Network's breakout smash hit comedy series, Adventure Time will once again wreak havoc on the DVD shelves at all major retailers across the nation with the release of Adventure Time "It Came From the Nightosphere" on March 6, 2012.  Starring Jake the dog and Finn the human - not to mention the rock-loving Marceline, bodacious Lumpy Space Princess, frigid Ice King and many others - this sophomore release from the Emmy® Award-nominated series will include 16 fun and exciting episodes from the series' three magical seasons, plus a "Little Did You Know" character profile bonus feature.  Adventure Time "It Came From the Nightosphere" will be available on DVD for the suggested retail price of $19.82.

"The fan, industry and retail response to Adventure Time has been nothing short of phenomenal and our second DVD release will only continue to build on the momentum surrounding the brand," said Erik Resnick, vice president of home entertainment, CNE.  "With Adventure Time 'It Came From the Nightosphere,' we've increased the number of episodes included from 12 to 16 to give fans even more of what they want, and we look forward to building this DVD franchise with future episodic and season collectible sets in the coming months."

The full list of 16 episodes featured in the Adventure Time "It Came From the Nightosphere" DVD is:

• It Came From the Nightosphere
• Rainy Day Daydream
• Wizard
• Power Animal
• Enchiridion
• Slumber Party Panic
• The Real You
• Memory of a Memory
• Prisoners of Love
• Crystals Have Power
• Business Time
• Mystery Train
• Guardians of Sunshine
• The Monster
• Hit Man
• The Creeps

Fans and critics alike have found their place on the Adventure Time bandwagon.  Since its third season debut in July 2011, almost 10 million kids have tuned in to watch the latest season of the series so far and it consistently ranks as the #1 show on Monday nights and in its time slot with both kids and boys 6-11, according to Nielsen Media Research.[1]  Television critics and entertainment writers have also found themselves drawn to the land of Ooo and hypnotized by the characters and adventures they've seen.  Among other accolades, USA Today.com proclaimed "I will never forget the words Adventure Time," [2] and "I wish shows were as imaginative, funny and bizarre as this one"[3] while Entertainment Weekly.com named Adventure Time to its list of The 25 Greatest Animated Series Ever, adding "Adventure Time makes me wish I were a kid again, just so I could grow up to be as awesome as the kids who are currently watching Adventure Time will be."[4] 

Created by Pendleton Ward and produced in partnership with Frederator Studios, Adventure Time leads viewers on the fantastical adventures of unlikely heroes, Finn & Jake, buddies who traverse the mystical Land of Ooo and encounter its colorful inhabitants.  Fans can catch new episodes of Adventure Time on Monday nights at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Cartoon Network.

BASICS

SRP: $19.82

Street Date:  March 6, 2012

Run Time: 176 minutes

UPC: 883929159468

Languages: English

Subtitles: English

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My Thoughts:

Have you heard about the hit cartoon series on the Cartoon Network called Adventure Time?  If not, then where have you been.  Over 10 million children (and parents) have tuned it to his animated series, since season 3 began in July 2011.  And, thanks its popularity amongst children and adults alike, the episode It Came From the Nightosphere has even earned an Emmy nomination -- so, you know it has to be good.  

My husband makes a point to watch Finn and Jake, the two main characters is this Monday night cartoon, with Savannah each week. It has become a father/daughter ritual, to help wind down after a crazy time.  I really don't think Savannah likes it, but she sure does like the cuddle time with Daddy on the bed watching it.  This DVD, which will be releasing on March 6th, with include the Emmy nominated episode, as well as 15 other adventure packed episodes, that will make Adventure Time fans go crazy.  My husband said one of his favorites episodes next to It Came From the Nightosphere was The Real You.  But, the other episodes were just as entertaining. I should know, as he has watched this DVD with Savannah a few times since we received it.

So, if you have an Adventure Time fan in the house, make sure you pick up this DVD when it releases on March 6th.  It would make for a great Easter basket gift, too.

 

About Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE)

Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE) is responsible for building consumer products and merchandising programs for a wide range of brands by securing and supporting long-term licensing partnerships across all categories. As the global branding and merchandising arm of Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, the division manages the consumer product programs for the networks' award-winning original programming, brands and characters including Ben 10, Generator Rex, Chowder, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Adventure Time, Adult Swim and more. CNE also serves as the exclusive global licensing agent for the full portfolio of brands from Spin Master Ltd., as well as Nelvana Enterprises and Spin Master for the award-winning Bakugan brand and the PGA of America for the youth marketplace.

Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 99 million U.S. homes and 166 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for youth and families.  Nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animated and live-action series for young adults 18-34.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news; entertainment; animation and young adult; and sports media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.  Turner brands and businesses include CNN/U.S., CNN International, CNN.com and HLN; TBS, TNT, truTV and Turner Classic Movies; Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Adult Swim; and Turner Sports.   

About Warner Home Video

With operations in 90 international territories Warner Home Video, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. Warner Home Video's film library is the largest of any studio, offering top quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Home Video and New Line Home Entertainment.

Disclosure:  I was sent a copy of this DVD in order to write up an honest review.  The views above are mine and mine alone.