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Review and Giveaway: Merry Madagascar Movie & Gift Pack

November 18, 2009 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate

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.

***This is a sponsored post***

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  1. Kelly says

    November 19, 2009 at 12:09 pm

    National Lampoons Christmas Vacation is an all time favorite!

  2. Idaho Jill says

    November 19, 2009 at 12:10 pm

    We love the movie A Christmas Story – we watch it & laugh every year, thanks!

  3. Idaho Jill says

    November 19, 2009 at 12:10 pm

    I am an email subscriber, thanks

  4. Idaho Jill says

    November 19, 2009 at 12:12 pm

    tweet, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/5862734842

  5. Idaho Jill says

    November 19, 2009 at 12:16 pm

    shared on facebook – Idaho Jill, thanks

  6. Karina says

    November 19, 2009 at 12:19 pm

    Our favorite Christmas is Elf. Very fun!

  7. Karina says

    November 19, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    I’m already subscribed to your emails! I love them!

  8. Sidni says

    November 19, 2009 at 12:38 pm

    “It’s a Wonderful Life” & “Santa Clause” series are a big hits in our household! Thank you for this great giveaway!

  9. Tammy says

    November 19, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    The Christmas Story! Love it and can’t wait to see it.

  10. Tammy says

    November 19, 2009 at 1:38 pm

    I’m an email subscriber

  11. TopazTook says

    November 19, 2009 at 1:40 pm

    I ike the Rudolph special with Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snowman.

  12. Chrissy says

    November 19, 2009 at 1:41 pm

    We didn’t have DVD’s as a kid, so kids Christmas shows were a big deal every year. My favorite is Rudolph. Remember clay-mation?

  13. Chrissy says

    November 19, 2009 at 1:41 pm

    I’m happy to be an e-mail subscriber of Frugal Upstate!

  14. TopazTook says

    November 19, 2009 at 1:41 pm

    I subscribe to Frugal Upstate.

  15. Christy Behnke says

    November 19, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    Elf and Tim Allen’s Santa Clause movies are the best! I am a subscriber.

  16. cwaltz says

    November 19, 2009 at 3:08 pm

    I love, love love It’s a Wonderful Life. It’s my favorite. Polar Express is also in my top choices. I always bawl during both the movies.

    Christine
    dazed1821@aol.com

  17. Colleen says

    November 19, 2009 at 3:43 pm

    I also love It’s A Wonderful Life! And Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer. It’s just not the holidays without Burl Ives singing “Have A Holly Jolly Christmas!”

  18. Jami says

    November 19, 2009 at 4:03 pm

    Love the classics like Frosty the Snowman!

  19. Jami says

    November 19, 2009 at 4:04 pm

    Email subscriber! jadco123 at hotmail dot com

  20. Julie says

    November 19, 2009 at 4:17 pm

    We love Charlie Brown Christmas.

  21. Julie says

    November 19, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    I’m a subscriber.

  22. Troy says

    November 19, 2009 at 5:20 pm

    Christmas isn’t Christmas without the opportunity to sing the Heat Miser/Cold Miser song at least once.

    I have to admit that I have my own arrangement and I put much more feeling and enthusiasm into it than either of the characters in the movie.

    I have no idea which movie it is. Here Comes Santa Claus, or The Year Without a Santa Clause, or one of those…

  23. Troy says

    November 19, 2009 at 5:20 pm

    I am an email subscriber.

  24. Rhonda Crocker says

    November 19, 2009 at 6:41 pm

    Our family loves Frosty the Snowman.

    thanks for the chance to win.

  25. Pam says

    November 19, 2009 at 6:44 pm

    I love the old Rudolph! Claymation at it’s best!

  26. amanda says

    November 19, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    We have two favs in our house- “A Christmas Story” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. Thanks!

  27. Amy says

    November 19, 2009 at 8:34 pm

    Our favorite Christmas movie is Elf. Thanks for a great giveaway!

  28. Amy says

    November 19, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    I am a subscriber.

  29. Cori Westphal says

    November 20, 2009 at 12:09 am

    I always look forward to the Charlie Brown Christmas special. I love that scraggly little tree that he got!

  30. Cori Westphal says

    November 20, 2009 at 12:10 am

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/5880989399

  31. Jen Rowden says

    November 20, 2009 at 7:48 am

    Emmitt Otter’s Jug Band Christmas! We watch it all year long and I sing along and so do my kids. I LOVE THAT SHOW and it reminds me of watching it with my mom and dad on tv when I was little.

  32. Jill W says

    November 20, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    tweet, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/5897065824

  33. Tanya W says

    November 21, 2009 at 7:59 am

    We never get tired of A Christmas Story, I’ve watched it annually as a child myself. My kids call it The “you’ll shoot your eye out, kid” movie. Oh yes, the pink bunny pajamas are classic.

    Twincere(at)gmail(dot)com

  34. Janet F says

    November 21, 2009 at 8:02 am

    It’s A Wonderful Life is my favorite every year.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  35. Janet F says

    November 21, 2009 at 8:05 am

    Email subscribed.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  36. Lauren says

    November 21, 2009 at 10:07 am

    My favorite Christmas movie is absolutely It’s a Wonderful Life! It’s not Christmas without watching it!

  37. Lauren says

    November 21, 2009 at 10:08 am

    Oh, and I just subscribed in my reader!

  38. Christine says

    November 21, 2009 at 1:51 pm

    My favorite of all time is A Christmas Carol!

  39. Christine says

    November 21, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    I am an email subscriber

  40. Christine says

    November 21, 2009 at 1:53 pm

    Tweeted at http://twitter.com/justicecw/status/5925178612

  41. KERRI says

    November 21, 2009 at 2:27 pm

    My favorite movie is the Polar Express. We are going to make it a family tradition to watch it every year at Christmas time with our daughter while we drink our hot chocolate (chocolate milk for her until she is older).

  42. annalene says

    November 21, 2009 at 5:42 pm

    My favorite holiday show is hands down The Snowman (Raymond Briggs). Its so beautifully animated and the music gives me chills every time. Its really lovely and although I’m sure most everyone has seen it, if you haven’t I HIGHLY recommend it. Such a wonderful and unique film.

  43. annalene says

    November 21, 2009 at 5:43 pm

    I’m subscribed via RSS

  44. Jill W says

    November 21, 2009 at 5:56 pm

    tweet, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/5930431556

  45. Andrea H says

    November 21, 2009 at 8:50 pm

    The Polar Express is my favorite Christmas movie.

  46. Andrea H says

    November 21, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    I am an email subscriber.

  47. Andrea H says

    November 21, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    Tweet~
    http://twitter.com/simplyandreah/status/5934317814

  48. Donna says

    November 22, 2009 at 2:16 am

    We always have to watch A Christmas Story it is like watching a brand new movie each year. Thanks

  49. Jennifer S. says

    November 22, 2009 at 10:52 am

    I have a very small collection of holiday films. I’m a sucker for old films, though. I love Holiday Inn. But I do have to admit we pre-ordered Santa Buddies! I’d love to see Merry Madagascar!

  50. Jill W says

    November 22, 2009 at 4:52 pm

    tweet, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/5956699402

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