Season four and five of award-winning production commissioned
Cartoon Network today announced the greenlight on production for a fourth and fifth season of global hit animated series, The Amazing World of Gumball, further building on the channel’s hugely successful comedy slate. Produced in the UK, the family-centric sitcom now airs in 126 countries and has become a global hit since its launch in late 2010.
Cartoon Network has commissioned 40 x 22-minute episodes for seasons four and five of the show, which has scooped 24 international awards to date including five BAFTAs. Production will take place at Cartoon Network’s studio in Shoreditch, London, from this month with episodes set to hit Australian screens from 2015.
Having achieved phenomenal ratings success on Cartoon Network in Asia Pacific and now in its second season, The Amazing World of Gumball cleverly combines live action with 2D and 3D animation to chart the adventures of the energetic and fearless blue cat – Gumball – and his idiosyncratic family, The Wattersons. The series is created by Ben Bocquelet, executive produced by Sarah Fell and directed by Mic Graves.
“The Amazing World of Gumball is one of the few animated family sitcoms for kids that offers a warm hearted, sweet and surreal, child-like perspective on everyday life in a way that kids and their families can relate to. Gumball’s funny storylines, great characters and unique visual style continues to resonate strongly with audiences around the world,” said Patricia Hidalgo, Senior Vice President and Chief Content & Creative Officer Kids, Turner Broadcasting System EMEA.
“I’m very much looking forward to working with our fantastic team for two more seasons of The Amazing World of Gumball. We have big plans for the show and are already preparing new episodes. I would like to thank Cartoon Network for being a company that truly supports their shows and artists and also to apologise in advance to my family for all the jokes that will be made at their expense,” said Ben Bocquelet, Series Creator of The Amazing World of Gumball.
The Amazing World of Gumball follows the Watterson family – Gumball; stay-at-home dad, Richard; hardworking mum, Nicole; four-year-old genius bunny sister, Anais; and Darwin, a pet goldfish who became part of the family when he sprouted legs – as they navigate the weird and wonderful town of Elmore.
Season three of The Amazing World of Gumball will premiere in Australia this July on Cartoon Network (channel 713 on Foxtel).
