The Amazing World of Gumball

About The Amazing World of Gumball

First launched in 2011, 'The Amazing World of Gumball' is a British-American animated television series created by Ben Bocquelet for Cartoon Network. The series centers on Gumball Watterson, a 12-year-old blue cat, his adopted brother Darwin, and their various misadventures in the fictional town of Elmore. The show's unique blend of eccentric humor and innovative animation techniques has made it a hit with critics and audiences alike.

Making / Production

'The Amazing World of Gumball' is noted for its unorthodox production methods, employing a mix of several different animation and live-action styles. The series' creator, Ben Bocquelet, had the initial idea while working on a series of commercials and show liners for the network. He wanted to create a show that incorporated as many different styles as possible, resulting in the unique look and feel of 'Gumball'.

Actors

• Logan Grove - Grove provided the original voice for the titular character, Gumball Watterson, from 2011 to 2014. His performance imbued the character with a distinctive blend of naivety and cheek.
• Kwesi Boakye - Boakye voiced Darwin, Gumball’s fish-with-legs adoptive brother, until 2014. His sincere and enthusiastic performance enhanced the character’s charm.
• Teresa Gallagher - Gallagher lends her voice talent to both the intellectual Anais and the kind-hearted Nicole, showcasing her versatile acting capabilities.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show incorporates a variety of animation styles including traditional animation, puppetry, photo-realistic CGI, stop motion, Flash animation, and even live-action backgrounds.
• The series has a large multitude of secondary and tertiary characters, many of whom are parodies of popular figures or stereotypes.

Awards

The show has won various awards, including a BAFTA Children’s Award for Best Animation, and has earned several Annie and Emmy award nominations.

Quotes

• "Life isn't about the destination, it's the journey that counts...and it's a lot funnier when you fall on your face!" - Gumball Watterson
• "I'm not a kid. I'm twelve!" - Darwin Watterson
• "Our family is just one long cautionary tale." - Nicole Watterson

Music, Soundtrack

• The catchy theme song of the series, named 'The Amazing World of Gumball Theme Song' is created by creator Ben Bocquelet along with series composer Neil Myers.
• The music and sound effect cues were produced primarily in Abbey Road Studios and Sarm West Studios in London.