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Despicable Me *Giveaway*

Posted by Caryn Bailey 112 Comments

This giveaway is now closed.  Thanks for stopping by.

Screening Winners:  Shaina, Julie, John, Norma, and LAMusing

Prize Pack Winners: Stacy, Jen, Louis, Monique, and Syreeta

On Friday July 9th,the animated, 3-D film Despicable Me opens in theaters nationwide.  The film stars Steve Carell, Miranda Cosgrove, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, and Julie Andrews.  Since I’ve yet to see the film, here is a brief synopsis from the site:

In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by a small army of minions, we discover Gru, planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon. (Yes, the moon!) Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays, and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad. The world’s greatest villain has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes.

Win It! FIVE of you will win family four-packs to the advanced screening of Despicable Me on Thursday. Please note the following information regarding the screening:
1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY

2. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis

3. Screening to be held at the following location:

Buena Park Metroplex
8290 La Palma Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90602
Screening starts at 7pm

AND….FIVE of you will win Despicable Me prize packs which include T-shirts (adults and kids), mouse pads, stamps, colored pencils (w/minion topers) balloons, posters and hats.  Simply leave me a comment which includes one thing you’re excited about with regards to the movie.  Comments will close on Wednesday July 7th at 11:59 PM PST.  One comment per person, please (unless you do the extra credit). Please let me know if you’d like to be entered to win the screening passes, the prize packs, or both.  US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn. Want an extra entry? Do any or all of the following and receive an extra entry for each one.

Be sure to leave me a separate comment for each additional entry.

Follow Universal Pictures on Twitter.

Follow me on Twitter AND tweet about the contest.

Subscribe to my feed via email or reader.

Blog about this giveaway. It doesn’t have to be a separate post. Just include a blurb about it when you blog about other giveaways.

Click on one of the very cute buttons below and digg, stumble, fav, etc. Just let me know what you did in the comments!

For an extra chance to win, visit Daytripping Mom!

Here is a coloring page you can download and print for your kids if you’d like:

No compensation was received for this post.  Screening passes and prize packs were provided, courtesy of the company for review/giveaway.

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Caryn is a NICU nurse by day, blogger by night and mom 24/7. She savors the warm Southern California sun and loves to travel, shopping, baking, reading and frequenting her local tea room. Caryn created the column Lavishly Green for Peekaboo Picks Magazine to share her best tips for going green in style, she is the Former editor for Family Review Network, former OC Family Magazine online contributor, former Orange County Moms Blog contributor, former Evenflo Savvy Parent contributor, former member of the Totsy Advisory Board and former freelance writer for CBS Los Angeles.
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112 Responses to Despicable Me *Giveaway*

  1. Tara Hernandez says

    July 1, 2010 at 9:49 pm

    I’ve seen the movie and have to say it’s gonna top the box office!!!! Loved it!!! our fav is the little girls in the movie as well as the minions!!

    Since we’ve seen the movie we’d prefer a prize pack – thanks!

    Reply
  2. Tara Hernandez says

    July 1, 2010 at 9:50 pm

    I follow Universal on Twitter –

    [email protected]

    Reply
  3. DARLA KIDDER says

    July 2, 2010 at 2:08 am

    One thing I’m excited about the movie is the fart gun scene.
    I would like the prize pack please since Buena Park is too far away for me to go to see the movie .
    [email protected]

    Reply
  4. Cher says

    July 2, 2010 at 5:26 am

    Prize Packs only please – I love the little yellow guys!

    Reply
  5. Cher says

    July 2, 2010 at 5:27 am

    Prize Packs only please since I am in Chicago- I love the little yellow guys!

    Reply
  6. Jackie says

    July 2, 2010 at 5:28 am

    I’m excited to see this movie because it looks like a fun family film. The little girl is adorable, and the minions are funny. I’d like to be entered for the prize pack. Thanks!
    jackievillano at gmail dot com

    Reply
  7. Cher says

    July 2, 2010 at 5:28 am

    follow UP on twitter @mamasmoney

    Reply
  8. Jackie says

    July 2, 2010 at 5:28 am

    I subscribe via email
    jackievillano at gmail dot com

    Reply
  9. Steph says

    July 2, 2010 at 5:43 am

    I can’t wait to see this movie. I am most excited about meeting the army of Minions!

    Reply
  10. Steph says

    July 2, 2010 at 5:44 am

    I subscribe via email.

    Forgot to add I am interested in the prize pack.

    Reply
  11. Steph says

    July 2, 2010 at 5:46 am

    Follow you on Twitter and tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/mnsteph/status/17568970510

    Reply
  12. Christi Greenaway says

    July 2, 2010 at 7:43 am

    I’m following Universal.

    Reply
  13. Christi Greenaway says

    July 2, 2010 at 7:45 am

    I’m excited to see Steve Carells performance! He’s an outstanding comedian and should really top the other movies coming out at the time!

    Reply
  14. Christi Greenaway says

    July 2, 2010 at 7:45 am

    I stumbled this page.

    Reply
  15. Christi Greenaway says

    July 2, 2010 at 7:47 am

    I’m following and have retweeted. I’m HrtShapedBox.

    Reply
  16. Denise S says

    July 2, 2010 at 8:49 am

    Enter me for the prize packs please. Sounds like a great movie.

    Reply
  17. Denise S says

    July 2, 2010 at 8:51 am

    I follow Universal Pictures on Twitter: lazybones344

    Reply
  18. JW says

    July 2, 2010 at 9:19 am

    I am no where near the mentioned screening, but I would still like to win a prize pack.
    I think it looks like a fun and funny movie to enjoy.

    Reply
  19. Sarah Hirsch says

    July 2, 2010 at 9:48 am

    Hi! I want to be entered for the prize pack only – the screening is a bit too far. 🙂

    Reply
  20. Monique Rizzo says

    July 2, 2010 at 11:16 am

    I love Steve Carell and my daughter loves Mirand Cosgrove so we are very excited to see this!!
    Thanks for the chance.
    [email protected]

    Reply
  21. RGV says

    July 2, 2010 at 11:25 am

    We would love to see the movie but would be SO excited to have the prize pack. The children can’t wait to see Gru, whom they think is not as bad/evil as he thinks he is. Also we love the Statue of Liberty joke, especially since we have seen the statue of liberty that is in El Monte,CA.

    Reply
  22. Kim says

    July 2, 2010 at 11:28 am

    We would love to see the movie. Steve Carell is a hoot! Keeping our fingers crossed. 🙂

    Reply
  23. Syreeta M says

    July 2, 2010 at 11:29 am

    I want to see this movie simply because my kids crack up every time a preview comes on TV!

    Reply
  24. Monique Rizzo says

    July 2, 2010 at 11:31 am

    Theres no screening by me, but I would love to win the prize pack. My daughter has been waiting for this movie for months.
    Thanks for the chance.
    [email protected]

    Reply
  25. Griselda Galvez says

    July 2, 2010 at 11:35 am

    My son Diego is 5 and he recently starting taking an interest in going to the movies for the first time. I think he and myself would really enjoy this movie. Please select us!

    Reply
  26. Syreeta M says

    July 2, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    I follow Universal Pic on Twitter!

    Reply
  27. Syreeta M says

    July 2, 2010 at 12:55 pm

    I am now following you on Twitter and have tweeted about the contest!

    Reply
  28. Carolyn says

    July 2, 2010 at 2:28 pm

    I would like to be entered in both. Really want to take my kids somewhere nice and spend some time with them

    Reply
  29. Shaina Wilson says

    July 2, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    I want to take my 3-year old daughter to this movie so bad! She lOVES the previews & is super excited to see it!! She already says the lines around the house 🙂

    I would like to be entered for both: the screening & the prize pack — Thanks!!

    [email protected]

    Reply
  30. sue birkenstock says

    July 2, 2010 at 3:02 pm

    looks like fun!

    Reply
  31. Richelle says

    July 2, 2010 at 3:10 pm

    We want to go see it! hard to see a movie with kids, not too many to choose from! 😉

    Reply
  32. susan varney says

    July 2, 2010 at 5:17 pm

    i love this one [email protected]

    Reply
  33. Julie Trujillo says

    July 2, 2010 at 9:32 pm

    Please enter me for both the screening passes and the prize pack. We are dying to see this movie for two reasons: Minions and Fart, I mean, Dart gun!! Please, please, please choose me!! My minions will appreciate it SO much!!

    Reply
  34. Christi Greenaway says

    July 2, 2010 at 9:57 pm

    I’m subscribed to you via RSS feed and I would like to be entered for the prize package. Thanks!

    Reply
  35. Carla Pullum says

    July 3, 2010 at 7:22 pm

    I am excited about seeint the movie because the previews were so funny while watching them in the Theater. I would like to be entered for everything!
    Carla
    cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  36. joni says

    July 3, 2010 at 11:08 pm

    What a great family movie. Would love to win the prize pack.
    dolniaks[at]consolidated[dot]net

    Reply
  37. Darcie K says

    July 4, 2010 at 10:57 am

    This movie looks hilarious and I can always use a good laugh!
    [email protected]

    Reply
  38. Darcie K says

    July 4, 2010 at 10:58 am

    Oops…forgot to mention that I am trying to win the prize packs.
    Follow Universal Pictures on Twitter.
    [email protected]

    Reply
  39. Darcie K says

    July 4, 2010 at 10:59 am

    I subscribe via email!!!
    [email protected]

    Reply
  40. cynmaes says

    July 5, 2010 at 11:39 am

    I follow you on & tweeted about the contest on Twitter

    Reply
  41. cynmaes says

    July 5, 2010 at 11:40 am

    I follow Universal Pics on Twitter

    Reply
  42. Tawnda says

    July 5, 2010 at 11:40 am

    there is no way I can make the screening… but I would love the prizepack

    Reply
  43. Tawnda says

    July 5, 2010 at 11:41 am

    rss subscriber

    Reply
  44. cynmaes says

    July 5, 2010 at 11:42 am

    I subscribe via email

    Reply
  45. cynmaes says

    July 5, 2010 at 11:42 am

    I Like you on Facebook!

    Reply
  46. Paula Hafner says

    July 5, 2010 at 10:01 pm

    I’m excited about the minions. They look so cute. Please enter me for the prize pack.

    Reply
  47. Paula Hafner says

    July 5, 2010 at 10:02 pm

    I’m a subscriber.

    Reply
  48. Stacy says

    July 6, 2010 at 7:20 am

    Prize Pack entry–I’m excited to see the little minions–too cute!

    Reply
  49. Stacy says

    July 6, 2010 at 7:21 am

    Prize pack entry
    I follow Universal Pictures on twitter (ohstac)

    Reply
  50. Stacy says

    July 6, 2010 at 7:22 am

    Prize pack entry
    tweet
    http://twitter.com/ohstac/status/17870570857

    Reply
  51. Louis says

    July 6, 2010 at 9:45 am

    enter me please, thank you for the giveaway (prize pack)

    Reply
  52. Louis says

    July 6, 2010 at 9:46 am

    (prize pack)

    following UniversalPics on twitter @ rosidentevil

    Reply
  53. Louis says

    July 6, 2010 at 9:47 am

    (prize pack)

    following you on twitter @ rosidentevil
    http://twitter.com/rosidentevil/status/17880360892

    Reply
  54. edq143 says

    July 6, 2010 at 11:27 am

    my kids want to see this

    Reply
  55. Mishia says

    July 6, 2010 at 4:34 pm

    I love that it is a fun family comedy!

    Reply
  56. Mishia says

    July 6, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    I follow Universal on twitter (tornxnxfrayed) and I’d love the prize pack!

    Reply
  57. Pauline M says

    July 6, 2010 at 5:19 pm

    Since I’m not in your area, I would love to win the prize pack and I’ll say that my kids and I are VERY excited to see this movie!

    Reply
  58. Pauline M says

    July 6, 2010 at 5:20 pm

    I follow Universal Pics on twitter (pauline15)

    Reply
  59. Pauline M says

    July 6, 2010 at 5:22 pm

    I follow on twitter (pauline15) and tweeted: http://twitter.com/pauline15/status/17907285302

    Reply
  60. Pauline M says

    July 6, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    I’m a subscriber

    Reply
  61. Viva says

    July 6, 2010 at 7:13 pm

    I’d love to win the prize pack. Thanks!

    Reply
  62. Viva says

    July 6, 2010 at 7:15 pm

    I visited Daytripping Mom.

    Reply
  63. Viva says

    July 6, 2010 at 7:18 pm

    oops, I didn’t add this info on my post on#52, but we’d love to see the movie because it looks funny and the gadgets look so cool. (prize pack only.) Thanks!

    Reply
  64. Viva says

    July 6, 2010 at 7:22 pm

    I subscribe via reader.

    Reply
  65. Bambi M says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:07 pm

    I’m really looking forward to seeing more of the minions! They look so cute in the trailers, I hope they live up to that in the film!

    Please enter me for the prize pack, I’m on the wrong side of the country for the screening tickets 😛

    Reply
  66. Melanie says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:18 pm

    Im excited about Jason Segal doing one of the voices.

    Reply
  67. Robin says

    July 7, 2010 at 12:12 am

    I’m excited because of Steve Carrell, I’d like to win a prize pack thanks!

    Reply
  68. Jen says

    July 7, 2010 at 12:13 am

    It looks so silly and cute. Prize pack would be what I’m entering for. 🙂

    Reply
  69. Amy Delong says

    July 7, 2010 at 7:07 am

    I also can’t wait to see the character steve carell plays
    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  70. Kathy Scott says

    July 7, 2010 at 11:39 am

    I think that the minions are adorable and that my boys will love the movie.

    Reply
  71. Kathy Scott says

    July 7, 2010 at 11:41 am

    idahomom7 is following Universalpics on twitter
    forgot to mention that I want the prize pack.

    Reply
  72. Kathy Scott says

    July 7, 2010 at 11:41 am

    email subscriber

    Reply
  73. susan smoaks says

    July 7, 2010 at 11:48 am

    i prefer the prize pack. i can’t wait to see this movie, we have seen the previews and are just waiting for it to come to our town!

    Reply
  74. susan smoaks says

    July 7, 2010 at 11:48 am

    email subscriber

    Reply
  75. Justine says

    July 7, 2010 at 12:46 pm

    I’m very excited to see those minions, they are adorable! I also love that Steve Carell is doing the voice in this movie 😀 I’d love to be entered to win the Prize Pack please!

    Reply
  76. Justine says

    July 7, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    I’m following Universal Pics on twitter

    ShesAnAngel417

    Reply
  77. Justine says

    July 7, 2010 at 12:48 pm

    I’m following you via twitter and I tweeted

    http://twitter.com/ShesAnAngel417/status/17975038627

    Reply
  78. Tim Hughes says

    July 7, 2010 at 1:19 pm

    I would love to win a prize pack for my son! Awesome giveaway!
    titletowntreasures(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

    Reply
  79. Tim Hughes says

    July 7, 2010 at 1:21 pm

    I follow UniversalPics on twitter @packerfantimmy

    Reply
  80. Tim Hughes says

    July 7, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    I follow you on twitter & tweeted this great giveaway…. http://twitter.com/packerfantimmy/status/17979505409
    prize pack only please – titletowntreasures(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

    Reply
  81. Tim Hughes says

    July 7, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    I am a email subscriber as well – titletowntreasures(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
    prize pack only please

    Reply
  82. John says

    July 7, 2010 at 2:24 pm

    I know I’m a bit late 🙁 but I was wondering if any more screening passes were left, I’d highly appreciate it for my family! 🙂

    Reply
  83. John says

    July 7, 2010 at 2:25 pm

    Following universal Pictures on Twitter. @jwie86 [And please sign me up for both the prize pack and the screenings if still possible!]

    Reply
  84. sheila k. says

    July 7, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    count me in. i haven’t had much entertainment these days. looks fun!

    Reply
  85. cass says

    July 7, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    I like that it has Julie Andrews, such an icon and Wonderful lady

    Reply
  86. Maja Meza says

    July 7, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    we’ve seen the preview and my son really wants to see it so i am excited for him

    Reply
  87. Maja Meza says

    July 7, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    follow universal on twitter @majameza

    Reply
  88. Maja Meza says

    July 7, 2010 at 4:46 pm

    twitter follower @majameza

    http://twitter.com/MajaMeza/status/17990626379

    Reply
  89. Maja Meza says

    July 7, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    subscriber

    Reply
  90. Maja Meza says

    July 7, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    visited daytripping mom

    Reply
  91. Julie Jones says

    July 7, 2010 at 5:46 pm

    I love Steve Carell.I can’t wait to see it because of him!
    Prize pack only. I’m in NY

    Reply
  92. Julie Jones says

    July 7, 2010 at 5:47 pm

    I like Universal Pics on Twitter
    Prize pack only- I’m in NY

    Reply
  93. Julie Jones says

    July 7, 2010 at 5:47 pm

    I follow you and tweeted
    http://goo.gl/8IPZ
    prize pack only- I’m in NY

    Reply
  94. Julie Jones says

    July 7, 2010 at 5:47 pm

    I subcsribe with email
    Prize pack only please I’m in NY

    Reply
  95. Julie Jones says

    July 7, 2010 at 5:48 pm

    I stumbled this post
    Prize pack only please. I’m in NY

    Reply
  96. Julie Jones says

    July 7, 2010 at 5:48 pm

    I google buzzed this post
    Prize pack only please. I’m in NY

    Reply
  97. LAMusing says

    July 7, 2010 at 6:13 pm

    Screening passes please 🙂

    Reply
  98. Norma says

    July 7, 2010 at 6:14 pm

    I’m entering for the Screening Passes only

    Reply
  99. Lisa Naglowsky says

    July 7, 2010 at 6:18 pm

    Im excited to see this movie. The previews are great.

    Reply
  100. Lisa L says

    July 7, 2010 at 7:07 pm

    It looks like a really funny movie & the minions are so cute. I’m excited to go see it!

    Reply
  101. Lisa L says

    July 7, 2010 at 7:08 pm

    I’m an email subscriber

    Reply
  102. Tony Do says

    July 7, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    Not only mine but everyone’s family will surely love this movie. The trailer is funny and cute. The thing which excites me the most is Where the Gru, the evil villain getting his minions to do all his publicity work and trying to
    steal historic places. From the trailer, even the children looks funny. I gotta say – IT’S SO FLUFFY!!!!!! lol, i want to see the movie for that scene alone. that little girl is SO adorable. [email protected]

    Reply
  103. trixx says

    July 7, 2010 at 8:39 pm

    I love Steve Carell, so any movie with him in it has to be funny!

    Reply
  104. trixx says

    July 7, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    I subscribe by email.

    Reply
  105. tina reynolds says

    July 7, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    I can not wait to take my kids, they laughed very hard during the previews. My daughter loves the little girl that gets the stuffed animal, I like that it really appeals to both boys and girls and it looks entertaining for the parents. I am entering for a prize pack thanks for the chance [email protected]

    Reply
  106. tina reynolds says

    July 7, 2010 at 10:01 pm

    i subscribe to your blog

    Reply
  107. tina reynolds says

    July 7, 2010 at 10:01 pm

    I Follow Universal Pictures on Twitter @mrstinareynolds

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  108. tina reynolds says

    July 7, 2010 at 10:03 pm

    I follow you on twitter and tweeted thanks for the chance http://twitter.com/mrstinareynolds/status/18010702648

    Reply
  109. Veronica Garrett says

    July 7, 2010 at 10:40 pm

    It looks like a great family movie. I would like to entered to win a prize pack.

    Reply
  110. Gianna says

    July 7, 2010 at 10:54 pm

    It looks like fun for kids.

    Reply
  111. Tammy Greer says

    July 8, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Would love the prize pack!!!!

    Reply
  112. Susan says

    July 29, 2010 at 10:30 am

    I am excited about seeing the movie because the previews were so funny while watching them in the Theater. I would like to be entered for everything!

    Reply

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