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Inspired by the post-apocalyptic weirdness of A Boy and His Dog, Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time: The Complete Third Season arrives on shelves just in time for Spring Break. This 26-episode release – housed inside a die-cut slipcase that mimics one of my favorite characters on the show, BMO – is a virtual treasure trove of groovy silliness.
Created by Pendleton Ward, Adventure Time is just about as fun and crazy as animated cartoons get these days. The adventures of Finn (voiced by Jeremy Shada), a human boy, and a dog named Jake (voiced by John DiMaggio), will transport you to a bizarre world that gets more exciting and funnier with every visit. Cleverly written as entertainment for adults and kids, Adventure Time keeps things exciting and magical in Ward’s Land of Ooo.
Behind the scenes, the regular cast of the show – DiMaggio, Shada, Hynden Walch (as Princess Bubblegum), Tom Kenny (as the Ice King), and Olivia Olson (as Marceline the Vampire Queen) – record their parts as a group instead of individually. Their chemistry together – adlibs included – adds to the charm and overall impact of the show. The stories – written and storyboarded by War, Bert Youn, Sean Jimenez, Adam Muto & Elizabeth Ito as well as others – can only be described as fresh hysterics. The only true way to enjoy the third season is with a might round of binge watching.
Season 3 was the season where Adventure Time went from cult status to the full-on phenomenon it is today. Here, with this release, the writers behind the show really got their foothold and finally figured out the direction and tone that seemed a bit uneven up until this point. This season also had some amazing benchmark episodes as well: Fionna and Cake, Hitman, and Holly Jolly Secrets 1+2.
It’s great to finally be able to own Adventure Time: The Complete Third Season on blu-ray and while the releases are way behind the current season, we should be caught up relatively soon. Honestly, the show has never looked better. Cartoon Network has put together a package that has enough material to satisfy both the casual viewer and the hard-core fans alike.
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Blu-ray Details:
Available on Blu-ray - February 25, 2014
Screen Formats: 1.78:1
Subtitles: English SDH
Audio: English: Dolby Digital 2.0 (192kbps)
Discs: 50GB Blu-ray Disc; Single disc (1 BD)
Region Encoding: A/1
Adventure Time: The Complete Third Season has a sharp and perky 1.78:1 image. Released by Warner Bros and Cartoon Network, the 1080p transfer crackles with a brilliant picture. Why you ask? Because that's just the way Adventure Time is drawn. It's done completely by hand, and you will write the animators a thank-you note for that. It adds to the charm of the show, as does this release's bright, bright, bright colors. Everything pops. Viewers should have zero complaints. The Dolby Digital 2.0 track is fine for what it is but I guess I had hoped for a more immersive track.
Supplements:
Commentary:
- Each episode has its own fun commentary! Loose and more like a gathering of friends, for fans this is truly another release to celebrate.
Special Features:
The Complete Third Season includes all 26 episodes including audio commentary for each episode. There are also a couple of extras including How an Idea Becomes Adventure Time - a round table with the show’s creators - and an alternate Lego-styled opening.
- How an Idea Becomes Adventure Time (8 min)
- Alternate Intro by Screen Novelties (1 min)
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