Cartoon Network Announces Blu-ray™ and DVD Release for
Adventure Time: The Complete Third Season
This Release Contains More Than Four Hours of Episodes Plus Episode Commentaries for All 26 Episodes, an Interview with Pendleton Ward & Alternate Show Intro – All Packed Into a Custom, Collectible BMO Die-Cut Slipcase!
"This February, Cartoon Network will release the third full-season installment of its most mathematical animated series on both Blu-ray™ and DVD as Adventure Time: The Complete Third Season hits retail. Continuing the franchise’s home entertainment momentum which has included a series of top-selling releases to date, the Blu-ray and DVD both feature all 26 episodes from the series’ third season, as well as must-have bonus features including episode commentaries for ALL 26 episodes, an interview with series creator Pendleton Ward, an alternate show introduction. Plus, further satiating even the most passionate Adventure Time fans, it’s BMO! Fans and collectors are in for a special treat with a custom die-cut BMO slipcase, which transforms the Blu-ray and DVD packaging into their very own collectible BMO figurine. Available on February 25 for the suggested retail price of $32.07 and $26.95 for Blu-ray and two-disc DVD, respectively.
“Adventure Time has become a phenomenon that has resonated with audiences of all ages – and we’re thrilled to keep up with the demand for full-season and Blu-ray sets for those most passionate fans with today’s announcement,” said Erik Resnick, vice president of Cartoon Network Enterprises, the home entertainment division of the network. “Our third full-season release will bring more of what Adventure Time fans love about these collectible sets: hours of their favorite episodes bundled with great bonus features created for fans by the show team, all in unique, collectible packaging.”
As one of Cartoon Network’s most popular series, Adventure Time continues to grow and thrive since its on-air debut in April 2010. With strong on-air success through its fifth season, critical acclaim, passionate fan base and strong consumer products program, the brand has become a massive hit among audiences of all ages. During its fifth season, the series was the #1 show among boys 6-11, as well as a top-rated show among kids 6-11, and kids and boys 9-14, according to Nielson Media Research. With a huge social following of more than 10 million fans on Facebook, Adventure Time consistently ranks as a top digital brand as well, with top-rated apps and online games featured on CartoonNetwork.com. Additionally, the Adventure Time consumer products program attempts to satiate the fan base’s desire to interact with their favorite characters with a robust licensing program that includes toys, apparel, publishing, accessories, interactive games, youth electronics, comic books, posters and much more. Some recent successes for the brand range from the AdventureTime Encyclopaedia from Abrams Publishing debuting on the New York Times Best Sellers list this summer to the monthly comic book line from Boom Studios winning the 2013 Eisner Award for Best Publication for Kids (Ages 8-12) at 25th annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards ceremony at Comic-Con.
From the mind of series creator Pendleton Ward and produced by Cartoon Network Studios, Adventure Time follows the unlikely heroes Finn and Jake, best buddies who traverse the mystical Land of Ooo and encounter its colorful inhabitants – and always find themselves in the middle of heart-pounding escapades. Finn, a silly kid with an awesome hat and Jake, a brassy dog with a big kind heart, depend on each other through thick and thin. The Land of Ooo is teeming with imposing mountains, lush green plains, accessible forests, ubiquitous prairies and winding rivers, the cities and towns are filled with bizarre characters in need of unique assistance. Whether it’s saving Princess Bubblegum, defeating zombie candy, mocking the “oxy-moronic” Ice King, or rocking out with undead music wiz Marceline the Vampire Queen, with Finn and Jake it’s always Adventure Time."
Adventure Time: The Complete Third Season BASICS
Blu-ray SRP: $32.07
DVD SRP: $26.95
Street Date: February 25, 2014
Order Date: January 21, 2014
Running Time: 286 minutes
Blu-ray UPC: 883929365548
DVD UPC: 883929365531
Languages: English
Subtitles: English
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My Thoughts:
I ended up enlisting my 6-yr. old nephew to help in reviewing this new DVD release, as he is a huge man of Adventure Time, which airs on Cartoon Network. This show is a fun animated series, which is geared towards children ages 6-14 yrs. and is Cartoon Network's #1. I have tried to sit and watch this animated series that centers on the post apocalyptic adventures of Finn, a human boy with a funny hat, and his friend Jake, a magic and mischievous dog, but can't seem to get into it.
Does your child(ren) watch this show? If so, what do you think of it? I do have to say that I love how the three seasons have come in the form of the DVD packaging. This new release features BMO. My nephew loves this feature of these DVDs. As for the overall content, I will not bore you on the review of each of the 26 episodes, as I have been sharing clips on my blog and social media sites of this season, leading up to the release, and have shared reviews of the previous 2 seasons. What I will say is that my nephew gives this DVD 2 thumbs up, and was able to watch this 2-DVD set in one week, with a handful of episodes a day. He even watched a few favorites a handful of times. By the end of his Adventure Time marathon, he ended up getting my husband hooked on this show. Now, they have plans to watch the previous 2 seasons, and tune in to watch this animated series on the Cartoon Network. :-)
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Disclosure: I was sent a review copy from the vendor in order to write up an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.
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