When Nicole takes her family to the supermarket, their obsession with getting candy soon pushes her over the limit. Now, the kids must find a way to stop her from being a rampaging beast before it’s too late. I didn’t like “The Fridge” because in that episode, Nicole was unusually cruel towards her family. I […]
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Cartoon Network has provided video clips, stills, and synopses for shows with premieres for the week of September 9, 2013. All times listed are Eastern/Pacific. PREMIERING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 ADVENTURE TIME “Time Sandwich” – 7:00 PM On this week’s episode of Adventure Time, Monday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Time Sandwich”– Jake crafts […]
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Cartoon Network has provided the following clips, stills, and episode details for new episodes premiering in the week of September 16, 2013. All times provided are Eastern/Pacific. ADVENTURE TIME “The Vault” – Premieres Sept 16, 2013, at 7:00 PM On this week’s episode of Adventure Time, Monday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT)…”The Vault” – […]
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When Darwin and Gumball receive a threatening message on Elmore Plus, they decide to apologize to everybody that they have wronged in order to put their minds at ease. Will it be enough to stop their tormentor? While I’m not happy with how often Gumball has had its airing date changed this season, I am […]
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Darwin and Gumball plan to spend the entire weekend playing a new video game, but when Darwin learns that Banana Joe is mad at him, he promises to spend time with Banana Joe as well in order to find out why he is upset. While this wasn’t a bad episode, I can’t say that I […]
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When Nicole is away, Richard decides he and the children can ignore her rules. Things soon spiral out of control when the residents of Elmore decide to join them, and take over their house in order to do whatever they want. This was an all right episode. It had no direct reference it, but this […]
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Cartoon Network has released the following new clips, stills, and plot synopses for premiere episodes for the week starting on October 6, 2013. All times listed are Eastern/Pacific. CONTEST On Sunday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m. (ET, PT) premieres the new live-action film CONTEST…The film is set in a small town high school where athletes […]
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When Juke approaches Darwin and Gumball with a frantic message, the boys are unable to understand him because he only speaks in boombox noises. While I can’t recall the last show that used this plot, episodes where characters are trying to decipher a message used to be somewhat common. The clichés of old are becoming […]
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The boys decide to make their own movie, switching characters and genres throughout the day. “The Tape” was a very unusual episode of Gumball. The show itself is unusual, but most of its episodes tend to follow the classical three act structure: the setup, the confrontation and the resolution. Here, there is no story. No […]
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While giving a tour to a new student, Darwin and Gumball find themselves being dragged into an unwanted rivalry with students from another school. “The Sweaters” was a very fun episode, but I can’t help but feel that I would have enjoyed it more if I had a better understanding of what it was parodying. […]
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When Gumball accidentally uploads an embarrassing video of himself onto the internet, he becomes the laughing stock of the world. If he ever wants to live a normal life, he’ll have to find a way to get it removed. Gumball has always had incredible scope. The nature of its world allows it to do many […]
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When the kids find a letter that was written to their mother by a man named Daniel Lennard, they become convinced that he is trying to steal them from her. Gumball has many interesting episodes, but this one may be the most interesting of them all. Nothing really happens in it – instead, we see […]
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Cartoon Network has released the following clips, stills, and plot synopses for premiere episodes set to debut during the week of December 2, 2013. ADVENTURE TIME On this week’s episode of Adventure Time, Monday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Root Beer Guy”– Root Beer Guy works a boring job during the day and tries […]
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Elmore is a very strange place to live, and that’s before you take into consideration how inanimate objects tend to take on a life of their own. Come on in and see for yourself! Back when The Amazing World of Gumball was first announced, production material mentioned how everything in Elmore had the potential to […]
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The Wattersons are distraught when they learn that all of their past actions have caught up to them. Now they must find a way to get the people of Elmore to drop their grievances against them or risk losing everything that they own – or worse. The second season of Gumball has been interesting. I […]
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Cartoon Network has released the following clips, stills, and plot synopses for upcoming premieres for the week of November 18, 2013:
Finn needs Lady Rainicorn’s help to rescue Jake from the blood demon
On this week’s episode of Adventure Time, Monday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “The Pit”– Kee-Oth the Blood Demon has kidnapped Jake, taken him back to his dimension and thrown him in a pit. If Finn wants to rescue his friend, he’s going to need Lady Rainicorn’s help… and a videotape that will reveal how to open the portal to Kee-Oth’s messed-up dimension.
Muscle Man gets challenge to a bodybuilding competition
On this week’s episode of Regular Show, Monday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Power Tower”– Muscle Man wants to win the bodybuilding competition at his gym.
A magical gem shard takes over Steven’s pants.
On this week’s episode of Steven Universe, Monday, November 18 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) “Frybo”– Steven helps a Boardie kid with his grueling job by using a magical gem shard that can bring clothing to life.
A new episode of MAD, Monday November 18, 2013, at 8:30 p.m. (ET/ PT)
On this week’s episode of MAD, Monday, November 18 at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “The Dullverine/Under the Dumb”–– Wolverine goes all the way to Japan to avoid being in another boring Wolverine movie, but it doesn’t work. Then, a small town is trapped under a stupid dome. Plus Alfred E. Neuman, Spy vs Spy and more!
Zoey runts into a crocodile with retrieving ingredients for her sundae
On this week’s episode of Total Drama All-Stars, Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Sundae, Muddy Sundae”– The final five All-Stars race to the most dangerous regions of the island to find ingredients for the ultimate sundae. Meanwhile, multiple relationships are shattered when one All-Star’s secret plans for ultimate victory are revealed…
Coming up with a plan to save mom
On this week’s episode of The Amazing World of Gumball, Tuesday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “The Plan”– The Watterson kids come up with a fool-proof plan to save their mom, but is it Gumball-proof?
Uncle Grandpa airs every Tuesday at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)
Johnny must save the girls from their experiments gone wrong
On this week’s episode of Johnny Test, Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT)…“Johnny’s Monster Mash”– Monsters from the girls’ past failed experiments decided they’ve had enough of being left behind, and hatch a plan to take over Porkbelly!
Starfire and Raven are smitten by Dr. Light
On this week’s episode of Teen Titans Go!, Wednesday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT)…ee“Caged Tiger”– After their “bro-cation” — a vacation just for the bros — Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Robin return closer than ever … but their bro-mentum is interrupted by Dr. Light. Teen Titans Bro!
Eris and Laval must get to Mount Cavora to save the remaining CHI
On this week’s episode of Legends of Chima, Thursday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Chima Falls” – The CHI falls have run dry. Eris and the Beavers try to get to Mount Cavora to learn why. The Crocodiles blame the Lions and are rallying the Wolves, Ravens and even Rhinos for a large-scale attack to conquer the remaining CHI… the greatest battle is imminent.
Tuffnut gets caught in a trap with a forest fire approaching
On this week’s episode of Defenders of Berk Thursday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Zippleback Down” – While searching for traps, Tuffnut, Barf and Belch get trapped themselves and a forest fire is approaching.
The Albedo saga continues in the next episode of the Duel of the Duplicates story arc, “A Fistful of Brains.”
On this week’s episode of Ben 10 Omniverse, Saturday, November 23 at 9:00 a.m. (ET/PT)… “A Fistful of Brains”– Grandpa Max and Rook are looking all over the galaxy for Ben, who is trapped on Khyber’s hidden personal hunting preserve.
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The 10th annual British Animation Awards were handed out on Friday, March 7, 2014, with The Amazing World of Gumball taking home the award for Best Children’s Series and the Children’s Choice award. “Room on the Broom” took the Best Long Form award after losing out to “Mr. Hulot” at the Academy Awards earlier this month, while Peppa Pig won the Best Pre-School Series category. Morwenna Banks took home the Best Voice Performance for her role in Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom.
(via Animation World Network)
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Cartoon Network has released clips, stills, and episode synopses for the premieres clustered on June 5, 2014:
On this week’s episode of Teen Titans Go!, Thursday, June 5 at 6:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Puppets, Whaaaa?”– Robin makes marionette versions of the other Titans as a way to deal with their lack of respect. However, he takes things a little too far when he wishes the real Titans were more like his puppets and The Puppet Wizard grants his wish.
Feeding time for Flexi and Lunk
On this week’s episode of Mixels, Thursday, June 5 at 6:15 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Snow Half Pipe”–Various mixels mix to perform a halfpipe trick- but some mixes are more successful than others! “Hamlogna Conveyor Belt Madness”– Teslo cranks the hamlogna conveyorbelt while Flexi and Lunk scramble to keep up with the madness.
Mixels returns this summer with three new colorful and comical tribes. Each tribe is based around a unique element and the newest Mixels are no exception. The Fang Gang has the biggest appetite of all the Mixels and can get a little crazy on an empty stomach. The Frosticons are slow-moving and chillaxed. They spend most of their time power napping in sub-zero temperatures. Flexers are super stretchy and on the surface can appear to be wild and dangerous, but in reality they are the most intellectual of the bunch. Also appearing this wave are Mixels from season one including Infernites, Cragsters and Electroids. As always, Nixels, annoying and destructive little creatures, will try and wreak havoc over the Mixel land.
Rounding out the Mixels experience will be all-new Mixels toys and Calling All Mixels, a #1 Kids’ App in the App Store, will be updated to add the new Mixels tribes. With three new environments, nine new characters and a host of new quests, unlockables and extras, the app update essentially doubles the amount of gameplay. Additionally, fans can get to know the new Mixels and explore their environments on the immersive website, Mixels.com.
The new Mixels shorts will air during Teen Titans Go!, the hit show about everyone’s favorite teenage superhero gang. Season two premieres Thursday, June 5 at 6 p.m. (ET/PT) with the very special episode, “Puppets, Whaaaaat?” Catch more Teen Titans Go! premieres at their new time every Thursday at 6 p.m. (ET/PT) and make sure to play CartoonNetwork.com’s newest Titan game, Titans Most Wanted.
The Amazing World of Gumball premieres Thursday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. (ET/PT)
On this week’s episode of The Amazing World of Gumball, Thursday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “The Kids”– Gumball and Darwin’s voices may be breaking, but they’re showing no signs of growing up. “The Fan”– Sarah, the new kid in school, is Gumball and Darwin’s number one, slightly obsessive, fan. *Half-Hour*
With a friendly bee named Breezy as his wingman Finn decides to get back into the dating game.
On this week’s episode of Adventure Time, Thursday, June 5 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Breezy”– With a friendly bee named Breezy as his wingman Finn decides to get back into the dating game.
Mordecai has to watch Thomas.
On this week’s episode of Regular Show, Thursday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT)… “Play Date”– Mordecai has to watch Thomas. Death’s Thomas.
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Cartoon Network announced today they have greenlit two additional seasons of their international hit series The Amazing World of Gumball, bringing the total order to five seasons. Created by Ben Bocquelet and directed by Mic Graves, The Amazing World of Gumball is the first full-length animated series out of Cartoon Network Studio Europe. The series about an amusing blue cat named Gumball and his best buddy Darwin, a pet goldfish, combines 2D and 3D animation in a live-action setting. Season three of The Amazing World of Gumball is slated to premiere Thursday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. on Cartoon Network U.S.
This five time BAFTA award-winning series has garnered numerous awards around the world including honors from The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (International Emmy® Awards), Annecy International Animated Film Festival and Market (MIFA) and ASIFA-Hollywood (Annie Awards) and is produced at Cartoon Network’s EMEA studio, Great Marlborough Productions, in Shoreditch, London.
In the United States, season two of The Amazing World of Gumball ranked #1 in its timeslot among kids 6-11 and boys 2-11 & 6-11 and also ranked #1 in its Wednesday timeslot among all targeted kids 2-11, 6-11 & 9-14 plus boys 2-11, 6-11 & 9-14, according to Nielsen Media Research. A top-rated global phenomenon, The Amazing World of Gumball reached a total of 36.5 million primetime viewers across EMEA between January and March of 2014.
The Amazing World of Gumball tells the story of an extra-ordinary suburban family who just happen to live in an ordinary town. The series follows the misadventures of 12-year-old Gumball and his family in the wonderful little town of Elmore. Along with Gumball and Darwin there’s Dad, a 6’4” pink rabbit who stays at home while Mom works in the rainbow factory and Anais, a 4-year-old genius bunny. Gumball faces the trials and tribulations of any 12-year-old; like being chased by a rampaging T-Rex, having a robot steal his identity or dressing as a cheerleader to impress the girl of his dreams.
Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com) is regularly the #1 U.S. television network in prime among boys 6-11 & 9-14. Currently seen in 99 million U.S. homes and 194 countries around the world, Cartoon Network is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for kids and families. In addition to Emmy-winning original programming and industry-leading digital apps and online games, Cartoon Network embraces key social issues affecting families with solution-oriented initiatives such as Stop Bullying: Speak Up and the Move It Movement. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.
SOURCE:
Nielsen Media Research based on Live+7 data. 08/14/12-12/03/13. Excludes Sneak Peek. 2 telecasts minimum.
Techedge. Local Kids Targets, Local Kids Dayparts, 01/01/14 – 30/03/14. Reach 3min+ Viewing
BARB kids 4-15 0600-2100
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The boys are distraught when they learn that their voices no longer sound quite right. / Sarah, one of the newer students in school, tries to force her way into Darwin and Gumball’s world.
This season of The Amazing World Of Gumball brings about many changes: changes to the production crew with new writers, and changes to the cast with new voice actors. A show can have the strength to persevere in spite of these changes, but rarely do shows find improvement because of them. Gumball just might have found that improvement, though. I really like what I saw out of these two episodes and I’m curious to see how the rest of the season will turn out. I will miss Logan Grove and Kwesi Boakye, but Jacob Hopkins and Terrell Ransom Jr. did an admirable job and I am looking forward to hearing what they do with the characters as they become more familiar with them. I also have faith that the new writers will be able to bring a fresh direction into the show, while still keeping it what we know and love. Some of them are already familiar with it since they’ve worked on it in other capacities.
“The Kids” was a nice sendoff to Logan and Kwesi. A part of me wishes that more of the episode would have allowed us to hear them speak as they would speak, as much of the episode was filled with intentional pitch distortions to show their changing voices, but the long song that they sung was a nice way to say goodbye. The animation for the sequence provided by CRCR was very well done. The episode had many other memorable moments, with the joke about the dwarf/gnome bus being one of the funniest things that I have ever seen in the show. It was simply brilliant. The Taken joke was also very well done and it was a good call to have it cut short the second time, before it could lose its funniness.
“The Fan” was the better episode as it was more conventional. It further justified the addition of Sarah as a new character, as she didn’t do a whole lot in season two. She was a bit obsesssive with the boys back then, but here, she’s completely lost in her obsessions. I have a soft spot for the crazy stalker trope, and while there are legions of people on tumblr who would call this episode misogynistic, I thought it turned out great and I’m looking forward to seeing Sarah continue to creep out the boys in the future. I suppose the fact that there are real “Sarahs” all over the web who want to marry Darwin and Gumball, or even side-characters like Juke, made the playful jab all the more potent. Fans aren’t always right. I know that now, more than when I wrote my recap for “The Finale”. But I am grateful that Ben Bocquelet and the rest of the people who work on the show care about the fans, even if we tend to lose track of what really matters.
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