Are you planning to see DreamWorks Animation's Madagscar 3: Europe's Most Wanted? We were invited along to a fun blogger's screening and it was a lovely chance to have a ma and sons date, just myself and the two biggies.
about the film
The old gang, Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Gloria the hippo and Melman the giraffe concoct a scheme to leave Africa and get back to their beloved zoo in Central Park, New York via a travelling European Circus. Of course right from the outset things don't go according to plan and we see the friends on the run from animal controller Captain Chantel DuBois (a Cruella de Vil type voiced by Frances McDormand) against a backdrop of iconic European sights (in 3D!).
at the movies...
1. The teen and I (snapped by the preschooler) on the train en route to the cinema. So 15 years-old right? 2. Post-movie activities in Gold Class. The preschooler is in the background getting his face painted. 3. Vox pops after the film. 4. The kiddos getting their 3D glasses on.
My absolute favourite part of the whole experience was that once we were all snuggled into the plush oversize armchairs (Event Cinemas Gold Class) with lunch of our choice -- nachos for the teen, fish 'n' chips for the preschooler and spring rolls for me -- the preschooler leaned over to me and said, "This is just like movie night at home!" How adorable is that? I love that he associates fun movies with family time. Paramount captured some of our day here:
Of course the preschooler and I sang 'Circus Afro' for the rest of the day, and maybe part of the next. It didn't annoy the teen at all ;) If you fancy making a day of it too you might like to book Family Gold Class tickets at Event Cinemas and plan your circus training party at Circus Arts.
giveaway
To get you in a Madagascar kinda mood we have some official film swag to give away. Hoorah! To enter just tell us in the comments section of this post who you'd bring along to see DreamWorks Animation's Madagascar 3 : Europe's Most Wanted and why you think they'd love it.
1. A circus set with three juggling clubs, juggling balls, a diablo and a spinning plate
2. An official Madagascar 3 : Europe's Most Wanted film poster
3. An official movie passport cover and luggage strap
4. Bright tangerine wrist watch
5. Madagascar 3 circus tent.
Total value = $150 AUD.
Please make sure to leave your email address (or send it to bron@babyspace.net.au) too so we can contact you.
Apologies to international readers, this giveaway is open Australia wide only. Giveaway will close on September12th 2012. Good luck!
View full giveaway T&Cs at Nuffnang. DreamWorks Animation's Madagascar 3 : Europe's Most Wanted 3D only at the movies September 13th, 2012. MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED © 2012 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C.
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I may have to bring my little princess who gets bored easily... In the hope this fantastic humorous animation will capture her attention and win her over.
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I would bring my entourage of 3,9,11 and 2x13 because we love the movies and Madagascar but it usually costs us a small ransom! The chorus of Circus Afro in the car going home would make it extra special, I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteI'd bring along my almost 3 year old..to take her to her first movie EVER by introducing her to the world of Alex, Melman and Gloria.
ReplyDeleteIt goes without saying that I'd be taking my young son, a Madagascar fanatic, along with me to see the movie, but if I didn't also invite Hubby I'd probably return home to find the house door locks changed as he's the biggest 'kid' in the family!!
ReplyDeletesandyhorsfall@bigpond.com.au
The children of one of my friends would love a day out at a Madagascar Circus; where there is no actual risk of harm to the animals.
ReplyDeleteI would take my 4 year old daughter, see has seen the pictures and wants to go :)
ReplyDeletemmgray@iinet.net.au
I would take my two girls because they keep talking and talking about the new Madagascar movie nearly every other day. "When is it coming", "how many sleeps" and so on.
ReplyDeleteThey enjoyed the last one so much we have it now on DVD and it gets watched constantly.
As a parent I love seeing my kids enjoy good quality movies and Madagascar is one of those lovely feel good movies where adults and kids can share the joy and laughter and come out of it feeling happy.
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Kim Davis
I would take my 4 year old son. He is yet to go to the movies and I think it would be a great start! Thanks
ReplyDeleteSamungean@hotmail.com
I would take my 4 year old daughter, Madagascar is one movie that she really loves and would sit through, I think she will be really excited to see her first movie at the cinemas when Madagascar 3 is released
ReplyDeletekel412@hotmail.com
What a great prize would love to win this one :)
ReplyDeletecjcomping@bigpond.com
I would invite my little newphews as they have just lost their grandfather and need to have some happiness/fun as this has been the hardest time. codeblueallie@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteMy Beautiful Son... he seriously has NOT shut up about seeing this movie... Mummmmmm when are we going to see Madagascar... Like EVERYWEEKEND!!!! The ads Come on TV come on muuuummm we have to go! Sees ads in Magazines and hes screamiing at me again. So I think it would really make his day =)
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I would take my dad and my kids, they all love movies like this (as do I), so it would be a fun day out for everyone!
ReplyDeleteMy little guy would absolutely love this! He's 2.5 and has a speech delay, but one of the words he can say is ROAR! Thanks to Alex the lion. He'll always sit still to watch madagascar 1 & 2 guaranteed which is no mean feat!
ReplyDeletenickyandrachy@internode.on.net
I would take my daughter, she's fascinated with Europe as her older sister is living there, loves eating popcorn at the cinema and adores the other Madagascar movies.
ReplyDeletecaugust@bigpond.com
I would bring my little miss nearly 3 to see this movie. She has never been to the Cinema and I haven't been since she was born!!
ReplyDeleteLucyrobinson@y7mail.com
I would take my two girls. Miss 5 would absolutely love it, she is a huge Madagascar fan and has assigned us all characters from the movie... this may be due to our last name sounding similiar to Zebra! We have a daddy zebra, mummy hippo (lucky me lol), she is the lion and her little sister is the giraffe. Miss 3 does enjoy the franchise as well but isn't a sit down and watch a full movie type of child so the husband may be dragged along as well to help out :)
ReplyDeletespongent@hotmail.com
Me, and My Best would love this, the kids probably would love it too. I know, this is intended for the Young but we are Young at heart! We like to Move it, move it. We like to MOVE IT!
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Kind regards
Kelly
I would take dad because he likes to make a clown out of himself
ReplyDeletelol
I would love to bring my nephew!! Having just had a little sister he is feeling out of sorts and a bit left out :( I would also like to think that I would be his favourite aunty hahahah
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic giveaway! We are on school holidays for the next 2 weeks so I'd bring along the 4 Kidlets (8,6,4 & 4) who have been pestering for me to take them. They're crazy about the 1st and 2nd Movies and so have made up their own job chart for the holidays as an extra incentive :-) Melx
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My daughter is learning circus skills at her primary school this term and just loves it! She has been begging me to buy her a diablo, spinning plate, juggling balls etc... She also dearly ADORES Madagascar! This prize could not be more perfect! I'd definitely take her to see the movie! I'd have to go too of course because I have a secret crush on Marty LOL ;)
ReplyDeleteAll of my kids (7,9,12,13,16,17,19,21& hubby of course!!) and 2 toddler granddaughters (miss 1 & miss 2) because we all loved the other MADAGASCAR MOVIES and cant wait to see this one!! :)
ReplyDeleteMy two little monkeys miss 3 and mr 4,this is their MOST wanted MOvie to see this year then ever before :)
ReplyDeletemzmumma81@lottos.com.au
My 5-yr-old daughter... she loves Madagascar and her favourite stuffed toy is a lion!
ReplyDeleteMy four year old son + my best friend + her four year old daughter. I think they're ready to for their first movie outing.
ReplyDeleteMy master five, who thinks they are all hilarious creatures. Mum thinks they are pretty funny too.
ReplyDeleteMy son as he hasn't seen this Madagasgar before but I think he would love it. It would be great to experience it with him for the first time.
ReplyDeletearballantyne@dodo.com.au
I have 3 boys so they really can relate to wild animals and love the Madagascar movies ;-)
ReplyDeleteI would take my 35yo, single, childless friend Jeanette who texted me a few weeks ago asking if she could come when I take the kids. Oh, and the kids too (2.5, 12 and 14) - otherwise it would just be two over 35yo women sitting in the cinema ;)
ReplyDeleteWith so many fun scenes and jokes catering to any age and brilliant colour and action all the family woud love to see Madagascar on the big screen again
ReplyDeletemickgillies2002@yahoo.com.au
I would bring my boyfriend on a hot date! The jokes in the Madagascar movies have been a bond in our relationship. We also love watching the kids in the cinema dancing and laughing, make for a magical moment when you see kids so happy!
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I would bring my 2 daughters - young one is 7 and the older one 17 (I know ... BBIIIGGG gap!) They will enjoy the movie tremendously and I know both will enjoy the movie in their own way ... as well as their mum!!
ReplyDeleteMy niece she's one juggling act,
ReplyDeletea bit of a clown that's a fact,
balancing the fidgets and chatter is an art,
can't wait for Madagascar 3 to start!
I would take my 7 year old daughter or she would be very mad with her mummy lol she adores all the characters and loves the other dvds :)
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My Dad as he's a bit of a clown and it would stop him just lion around the house
ReplyDeleteMy special needs sibling, They'd be Mad as gascars (gansters) if I didn't take them.
ReplyDeleteMy 12 year old son, who has been obsessed by penguins since he was a baby. He wouldn't miss the penguins in Madagascar 3 for the world!
ReplyDeleteskyemerald@hotmail.com
My sister Eva; widowed at 37 she was left with 3 young girls and has brought them up to be wonderful young women. And I know she'd love this movie.
ReplyDeleteTHIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ENTERING! THIS POST WILL BE UPDATED WHEN THE WINNER HAS BEEN CHOSEN.
ReplyDeleteApart from my children and myself, I would bring my grandma. She has always taken us everywhere and I would love to give something back. Not to mention she would think this was a HOOT!!!!
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