Review and Giveaway: Merry Madagascar Movie & Gift Pack

by Jenn @ Frugal Upstate on November 18, 2009

GIVEAWAY CLOSED

If you have kids in your house, I’m sure you’ve already heard of the “Madagascar” movie franchise.  Zoo animals~voiced by folks like Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, Jada Pinkett Smith and Andy Richter~are lost in the wilds of Madagascar. Madcap adventures ensue that are equally entertaining for children and adults.

Well folks, there is a new Christmas movie out, “Merry Madagascar”!  I was sent a review copy of the show-unfortunately it arrived while I was away on my cruise/conference and so I only got to watch it this morning.

It was an interesting experience, I’ve never received a true press/media preview video before. It comes on a plain DVD and has your name embedded over the video throughout:

See-its a plain review copy

See-it's a plain review copy

Notice my name across the top & the Do not duplicate on the bottom?

Notice my name across the top & the "Do not duplicate" on the bottom?

The movie is short, just 30 minutes long, and very entertaining.  The madcap crew of misplaced zoo animals mentioned above accidentally shoot down Santa’s sleigh. Santa has memory loss and just wants to hang out and party, the reindeer have an ongoing feud with the penguins, and the animals just want to get back to New York City.  The pace is quick, the moral lessons are good, and the humor is humorous to both children and adults.  My kiddos loved the film and are likely to watch it over and over again-even when it isn’t Christmas.

Oh, and did I mention the unrequited Romeo and Juliet style love affair between a penguin and a reindeer? Priceless!

Not only did I get to review the movie (which showed on NBC last night and  is available for purchase exclusively at Walmart starting today) but I also get to give away a nice Merry Madagascar gift pack!

Movie, toys & snacks? Awesome!

The prize pack includes

  • 2 Merry Madagascar Plush Toys (may vary from those pictured)
  • Merry Madagascar Game
  • Merry Madagascar Throw
  • Snacks from Kellogg’s and Kraft
  • Recipes
  • $25 Walmart Gift Card to buy the DVD.

This giveaway is open to US residents and those at APO’s.  It will run from today-Wed Nov 18th through Tues Nov 24.

Entering this giveaway is extra easy-all you have to do is leave a comment with your favorite Christmas (or holiday) show! That’s it!

Want extra entries? It’s simple-just make sure that you leave a separate comment for each.

1. Subscribe to Frugal Upstate (or tell me you already have)

2. Tweet about the giveaway 1X per day.

3. Post on Facebook about the giveaway 1X per day.

Good Luck!

The Merry Madagascar DVD and giveaway pack were provided to me for free by Walmart and Dream Works.

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Sharon November 22, 2009 at 6:53 pm

Without a doubt, my favorite is Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase. One of my top ten movies of all time–love it!! And I love “cousin Eddie” in particular!

Cori Westphal November 22, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Nancy W. November 22, 2009 at 11:28 pm

Frosty the Snowman is probably my all time favorite.

Cori Westphal November 23, 2009 at 1:51 am

I’m a subscriber.

Michelle Nason November 23, 2009 at 11:17 am

Hands down I would have to say my favorite is White Christmas with Bing Crosby

Michelle Nason November 23, 2009 at 11:18 am
Michelle Nason November 23, 2009 at 11:25 am

http://twitter.com/almostantique/status/5980384772 I tweeted about it too. Thanks for a great blog.

Idaho Jill November 23, 2009 at 11:43 am
Arlene F November 23, 2009 at 12:22 pm

I love Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer!

Arlene F November 23, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Alyssa November 23, 2009 at 12:22 pm

Elf with Will Ferrell is definitely a favorite!

Arlene F November 23, 2009 at 12:23 pm

I’m a subscriber. @madly59 ONLYJOY1959@yahoo.com

Alyssa November 23, 2009 at 12:23 pm

Am now a subscriber, thanks!

Tracy Pryor November 23, 2009 at 12:26 pm

My favorite Chistmas movie has got to be National Lampoons Christmas Vacation! We watch it every year.

Tracy Pryor November 23, 2009 at 12:28 pm

Subscriber

Tracy Pryor November 23, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Stefany November 23, 2009 at 12:43 pm

My favorite Christmas movie is Christmas Story. I still love it!

Stefany November 23, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Arlene F November 23, 2009 at 1:18 pm

I love Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer! @madly59 ONLYJOY1959@yahoo.com

Arlene F November 23, 2009 at 1:18 pm

I am a subscriber. onlyjoy1959@yahoo.com

Arlene F November 23, 2009 at 1:20 pm

I re-tweeted contest on twitter … http://twitter.com/madly59/status/5983306945 @madly59 ONLYJOY1959@yahoo.com

Amy Dunn November 23, 2009 at 1:59 pm

My favorite holiday movie is Miracle on 34th Street. The original 1947 version, of course. I still get teary eyed watching it.

Charity S. November 23, 2009 at 2:01 pm

I love How the Grinch stole Christmas. Thanks

Amy Dunn November 23, 2009 at 2:01 pm

I just subscribed!

Charity S. November 23, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Lee Hattabaugh November 23, 2009 at 5:25 pm

my favorite(s) would be “A Christmas Story” and the “The Santa Clause” (with Tim Allen) franchise.

Cori Westphal November 23, 2009 at 10:28 pm
colleen November 24, 2009 at 12:19 am

My favorite holiday show is It’s a Wonderful Life.
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Idaho Jill November 24, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Cori Westphal November 24, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Danielle November 24, 2009 at 5:56 pm

I love watching Frosty the snowman around the holidays!

Rondah November 24, 2009 at 11:08 pm

Our favorite show is Frosty
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