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The Amazing World of Gumball
File:GumballLogo.jpg
Title card
GenreComedy
Surreal humor
Fantasy
Slapstick
Created byBen Bocquelet
Written byBen Bocquelet
Jon Foster
Mic Graves
James Lamont
Sam Ward
Andrew Brenner
David Cadji Newbi
Jerry Tiberlake
Directed byMic Graves
Voices ofLogan Grove
Kwesi Boakye
Kyla Rae Kowalewski
Teresa Gallagher
Dan Russell
ComposerBen Locket
Country of originUnited Kingdom
United States
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes58 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersBen Bocquelet
Michael Carrington
Daniel Lennard
ProducersJoanna Beresford
(Season 1)
Sarah Fell
(Season 2-present)
Running time22 Minutes
Production companyCartoon Network Development Studio Europe
Original release
NetworkCartoon Network
ReleaseJune 12, 2022 (2022-06-12) –
present

The Amazing World of Gumball (sometimes referred to simply as Gumball) is an Annie Award winning British/American animated television series created by Ben Bocquelet and produced by Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe. It first aired in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2011 on Cartoon Network as a sneak preview and officially premiered on September 5, 2011. In the United States, a sneak peek aired on Cartoon Network on May 3, 2011 and premiered in full on May 9th.

Production

When Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe was created in 2007, Ben Bocquelet was hired in order to help people pitch their projects to the network. However, when the studio decided to have its employees all pitch their own ideas,[1] he decided to take some of the rejected characters he had created for commercials and put them all in one series, with a school setting.[2] Daniel Lennard, the Vice President of Original Series and Development at Turner Broadcasting UK,[3] liked the idea and the series was ultimately greenlit. There were twenty half-hours worth of episodes written for the first season, but only eighteen were actually created. Season 1 began on May 3, 2011 and ended on March 13, 2012.[4] A second season was announced on March 17, 2012 and will consist of an additional twenty half-hours worth of episodes, bringing the total to thirty-eight. Season 2 began on August 7, 2012. [5] On October 5, 2012 a third season consisting of 20 episodes (40 segments) was announced. It will bring the episode total to 58 (96 segments) and will premiere in late 2013. [6]

Cast and characters

Main article: List of The Amazing World of Gumball characters

Main characters

  • Gumball Watterson (voiced by Logan Grove): The main character of the series. A light blue cat who is 12-years-old and is a big troublemaker, repeatedly doing idiotic things but never learning his lesson. He is also often victim of circumstance. He has an unbearable crush on Penny, who also has a less serious crush on him. Despite his rambunctious behavior, he can be loyal, serious and often kind-hearted.
  • Darwin Watterson (voiced by Kwesi Boakye): A goldfish who is Gumball's best friend; they maintain a brotherly relationship. Although his best friend can sometimes be a negative influence on him, he is very loyal to Gumball and is smart at times. He often helps Gumball out of any sticky situation. Darwin used to be the family pet fish, until he sprouted limbs and learned how to speak English, subsequently becoming a member of the Watterson family. Due to his sudden introduction into the world, his world view is somewhat skewed and he tends to be more naïve than other characters.
  • Anais Watterson (voiced by Kyla Rae Kowalewski): A prodigy at age four, she is a light pink rabbit who is considered to be the youngest and smartest character, often being called a genius and attending Elmore Junior High as such. Gumball resents the fact that she is always telling him what to do, but deep down, he actually loves her and knows she is always right. Although impatient with her brother, she often tags along with him on his misadventures as a voice of reason, usually having to help Gumball out of situations caused by these misadventures, but has been shown to not be above manipulating her family to get what she wants. Her favorite show is Daisy the Donkey.
  • Nicole Watterson (voiced by Teresa Gallagher): A blue cat who is the mother of Gumball and Anais. Being as she is a workaholic, she works long hours at the rainbow factory and cleaning the house, and is the only responsible member of the family. She has a short temper and can get quite angry, and is also competitive by nature. She often acts like a guide when Gumball and Darwin get in a tough spot with their misadventures. She often gets over-stressed, and possesses a strong dislike of Gumball's teacher Miss Simian, due to the fact that she has been calling her a "loser" her whole life.
  • Richard Watterson (voiced by Dan Russell): A massive rabbit stay-at-home dad, who does not appear to have any degree of responsibility or intelligence. He usually just spends all of his time sleeping, playing video games and occasionally not even bothering to get dressed. He has a large appetite and is a voracious eater. He often serves as a third-wheel to his sons' misadventures and cares for his family very much. Richard has yielded the title of "the laziest person in Elmore" ever since the summer of 1983.

Episodes

Main article: List of The Amazing World of Gumball episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
PilotMay 9, 2008 (2008-05-09)
136May 3, 2011 (2011-05-03)March 13, 2012 (2012-03-13)
240August 7, 2012 (2012-08-07)December 3, 2013 (2013-12-03)
340June 5, 2014 (2014-06-05)August 6, 2015 (2015-08-06)
440July 7, 2015 (2015-07-07)October 27, 2016 (2016-10-27)
540September 1, 2016 (2016-09-01)November 10, 2017 (2017-11-10)
644January 5, 2018 (2018-01-05)June 24, 2019 (2019-06-24)
Darwin's Yearbook6December 14, 2019 (2019-12-14)December 28, 2019 (2019-12-28)
The Gumball Chronicles8October 5, 2020 (2020-10-05)June 20, 2021 (2021-06-20)

A total of 36 segments have been made for season one, which is 18 half-hours worth. It premiered on May 2, 2011 in the United Kingdom at 10:00 AM BST, with encores having aired throughout the day. The United States was the first nation to get the full series premiere, beginning on May 9, 2011. Season three is currently in development and is set to premiere in the U.S. on 2013,[7] with an additional 40 segments having been ordered, which is 20 half-hours worth. Because the segments were meant to be aired in pairs, the total number of episodes that have been made is 38, although Cartoon Network US has opted to split the premieres and only air one new segment a week beginning June 6, 2011. The series aired in its intended pairs when it fully premiered in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2011.[8] The series premiered on October 1, 2011 on Cartoon Network Asia. Season 2 premiered on August 7, 2012.

Critical reception

The Amazing World of Gumball has received generally positive reviews, with most critics praising the show's visuals, music, and humour. Brian Lowry of Variety gave the show a favorable review. His review calls it "mostly a really clever spin on domestic chaos" and says that it "qualifies as first-rate silliness."[9] The special preview that aired on May 3, 2011 scored 2.120 million viewers and premiere on May 9, 2011 scored 1.937 million viewers.[10] The season 2 preview earned 1.805 million viewers.

Home media

Region 1

DVD title Season(s) Aspect ratio Episode count Time length Release date
The Amazing World of Gumball - The DVD 1 16:9 12 132 minutes August 28, 2012
The Amazing World of Gumball - The Mystery 1 16:9 12 132 minutes January 15, 2013

Awards

Award Category Work Result
2011 Annecy International Animation Film Festival Best Television Production[11] Production Staff of The Amazing World of Gumball Won
2011 BAFTA Children's Awards (United Kingdom) Animation 2011[12] Animators of The Amazing World of Gumball Won
Writer 2011[12] Writers of The Amazing World of Gumball Won
39th Annie Awards Best Animated Television Production Children Production Staff of The Amazing World of Gumball Won
Directing in a Television Production Mic Graves and Ben Bocquelet Nominated
Music in a Television Production Ben Locket Nominated
Voice Acting in a Television Production Logan Grove Nominated
2012 Kidscreen Awards Best Animated Series (Kids category) Production Staff of The Amazing World of Gumball Won
Best Animation (Creative talent category) Animators of The Amazing World of Gumball Won
Best Kids Program (Viewer's choice category) Production Staff of The Amazing World of Gumball Won
Broadcast Awards 2012 Best Children's Programme Production Staff of The Amazing World of Gumball Nominated
9th Annual Irish Film and Television Awards Children's/Youth Programme Production Staff of The Amazing World of Gumball Nominated
2011 British Animation Awards Best Children's Series Production Staff of The Amazing World of Gumball Won
Children’s Choice Production Staff of The Amazing World of Gumball Won
Royal Television Society Awards 2011 Children's Programme Production Staff of The Amazing World of Gumball Nominated
Cartoons on the Bay Pulcinella Awards 2012 TV Series For Kids ages: 2-all Production Staff of The Amazing World of Gumball Won
19th International Festival of Animated Film Stuttgart Best animated series for children Production Staff of The Amazing World of Gumball Nominated
Prix Jeunesse International Munich 2012 7-11 Fiction Production Staff of The Amazing World of Gumball Won
Cynopsis Kids !magination Awards 2012 Kids 2-11 Series: Comedy Production Staff of The Amazing World of Gumball Won
10th Astra Awards Most Outstanding Children’s Program or Event Production Staff of The Amazing World of Gumball Won
The Pan-American Association of Film & Television Journalists Awards 2012 Best animated series Production Staff of The Amazing World of Gumball Nominated
2012 BAFTA Children's Awards (United Kingdom) Animation 2012[12] Animators of The Amazing World of Gumball Won
Writer 2012[12] Writers of The Amazing World of Gumball Won

International broadcast

Country/Region Channel
 United States Cartoon Network
United Nations Southeast Asia Cartoon Network (Southeast Asia)
 United Kingdom
 Ireland		 Cartoon Network (UK & Ireland)
Cartoon Network Too
 India Cartoon Network (India)
 Israel Arutz HaYeladim
 Canada Teletoon (Canada)
Cartoon Network (Canada)
 Australia Cartoon Network (Australia)
United Nations Latin America Cartoon Network (Latin America)
 Pakistan Cartoon Network (Pakistan)
 Philippines Cartoon Network (Philippines)
TV5
 Spain Cartoon Network (Spain)
Boing (Spain)
Arab League Arab World Cartoon Network Arabic
 France Cartoon Network (France)
France 3
 Russia Cartoon Network (Russia and Southeastern Europe)
 Italy Boing!
Cartoon Network (Italy)
 Thailand TrueVisions
 Turkey Cartoon Network (Turkey)
 Hungary
 Romania
 Moldova		 Cartoon Network (Central & Eastern Europe)
 Hong Kong
United Nations Southeast Asia (except Philipines)
 South Korea		 ETV Kids (Southeast Asia)
Taiwan Taiwan Cartoon Network (Taiwan)
 Netherlands Cartoon Network (Netherlands)
 Denmark
 Norway
 Sweden
Faroe Islands Faroe Islands
 Finland
Åland Aland Islands
 Iceland
Greenland Greenland		 Cartoon Network (Nordic)
 Japan Cartoon Network (Japan)
 Germany Cartoon Network (Germany)

References

  1. ^ Kidscreen "Ready To Roll"
  2. ^ toonzone "Toonzone Interviews "The Amazing World of Gumball" Creator Ben Bocquelet"
  3. ^ Animation Insider "Cartoon Network Europe Promotes Daniel Lennard"
  4. ^ Annecy "Annecy 2011 Official Selection / Film Index
  5. ^ Turner Media Innovations "The Amazing World Of Gumball Machine Gears Back Into Action"
  6. ^ Munn, Patrick (2012-10-05). "Cartoon Network Renews 'The Amazing World Of Gumball' For Third Season". Tvwise.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
  7. ^ "The Amazing World of Gumball | Watch Gumball Video Clips". Cartoon Network. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
  8. ^ Turner Media Innovations Sponsorship Information
  9. ^ Lowry, Brian (3 May 2011). "Cartoon Net Charms With Clever Import 'Gumball'". Variety. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
  10. ^ "Tuesday's Cable Ratings: TNT Rides NBA Doubleheader". Thefutoncritic.com. 2011-05-10. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
  11. ^ "Turner Media Innovations". Turner Media Innovations. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
  12. ^ a b c d "Awards Database". British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Retrieved 28 November 2011. Cite error: The named reference "Awards" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
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