We're Giving Away Three (3) Copies of 'Coraline' On DVD
The animated film comes home on July 21
I don't do a lot of giveaways around here so maybe this is seen as a big deal, but today I am offering up three (3) copies of Universal's stop-motion animated film Coraline on DVD. The disc hits store shelves on July 21, but this way three RopeofSilicon readers won't have to pay a single penny for it. In my book that's called a good deal.
Entering to win is simple, all I need is for you to fill out the form below and hit submit. HOWEVER there are ways for you to increase your chances at winning. How is that? you ask… Well, I'll tell you.
In the comment section tell me why you should be the one to take home the prize. Yes, the winner is (for the most part) selected at random, but this is one way to randomly steer my eyes in the direction of your name should your reasoning interest me. Just one thing, remember to use the same email in your comment as you do when you submit for the prize or it is a worthless exercise.
Winners will be chosen and emailed for address confirmation once the giveaway ends. Here are all the details you need to know:
- You may only enter one (1) time per person. Any duplicate entries will be deleted as well as the original entry.
- You must live in the United States to enter.
- The giveaway ends on July 24, 2009.
- The winner(s) will be notified via the email address submitted. If for any reason a winner does not claim his/her prize a random drawing will be held to determine the new winner.
- The decision by contest administrators is final and cannot be disputed.
- The personal information submitted for this giveaway will not be given to a third-party and will be used for no other reason than the purpose stated in the rules pertaining to this giveaway.
- See below the entry form for the rules regarding tampering with the giveaway or technical difficulties with the giveaway.
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I believe I should win because I have never won any 'free' giveaways in my entire relatively short life! and also because this movie convinced me that there is a future for stop-motion animation in Hollywood. I was surprisingly impressed by this movie's beautiful score and engaging story. Interestingly, I'm not even a fan of A Nightmare Before Christmas.
I Can't Think Of Any Other Reason To Win This Other Than The Fact That I Want The Movie. I'm An Avid Movie Collector. I Have A Little Over 500 Hundred DVDs And Would Love To Add This To My Collection. I'm On Disability So I Have A Limited Budget, But I Spend Every Dime I Can On Movies. But Can Only Get A Select Few Each Month. But That In No Way Makes Me More Deserving Than Anyone Else. If I'm Not Picked I Will Buy It Eventually. And I Don't Know How To Thank You For This Site Without Sounding Like A Kiss Ass So I'll Just Say Thanks. I've Been Using This For My Movie News For Years, And Will For Years To Come.
Hey there,
Well, all I can really say is that over the past few years I have become a really big movie person. Without stumbling upon this site by chance I wouldn't be as informed as movies as I am today. And no this isn't a suck up letter, I am just searching in the burrows of my mind for reasons here. I am of those who did NOT see Coraline but I do hear great things about it, and yeah I am a Tim Burton/Danny Elfman/Henry Selick fan (except for the remake of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). Every time I see the commercials I get more and more interest of seeing it. I never won anything before, except maybe getting accepted into college. My 20th birthday is coming up in 9 days, and the only thing I want was the box set of 6 feet under, but winning something would be pretty awesome. Also, my older brother finally started talking to my family again, which means I get to see my 7 year old niece again. So having Coraline would be a great way to bond with her. That's all I can think of for now. Thanks if you read this.
I believe I should own this movie because, I too, have buttons for eyes. It's a birth defect called "buttonitis". I feel this movie finally raises social awareness of a condition the medical community has yet to acknowledge.
I think I should get the prize because I live in Omaha, Nebraska. . .I am in extreme need of entertainment
I would like to be one of the lucky ones to get this DVD not because I want it, but I want to share this with my fiance who is happily learning to appreciate original and unique films such as this. I also would like to share this later with our future child, who we are expecting in January … what better way to broaden a childs mind and artistic enjoyment? Thanks!
-Brian Hannan
@popeofchina: You think Omaha, Nebraska is bad? Try Lucedale, Mississippi. That is all.
Rule 2. Boo.
@popeofchina: @Garrett: I can top both of you, El Paso, Texas. It's in the far west corner of Texas and there's nothing to do. Plus it's hotter than Hell here. Air conditioning on full blast really does nothing…
I think I should win a copy for a couple of reasons. First of all, I have a black cat just like in Coraline, and she really wants to see the movie. Second, animation with 2 old women stripping down to close to nothing is really hard to come by.
I loved this movie when I saw it in theaters and went to see it a second time. I supported the movie while it was in theaters and encouraged others to do so. Tim Burton and Henry Selick are geniuses.
I should win, because I am in love with you, Brad Brevet.
Uh, I mean…because the movie made 3D animation intellectual and was an inspired children's story that reminded me of 'The Wizard of Oz.'
Also, I'm broke and can't afford to buy it myself.
I should win because I love free DVDs!
I think I should win this DVD because I am 26 years old and not ashamed to say I loved this movie :) I took my ex boyfriend's 8 year old daughter to see it but secretly wanted to see it myself and absolutely adored it. It was somewhat awkward to see an old woman wearing nipple stars in front of an audience of kids but I could totally be fine with it while watching alone in my apartment! Coraline's parents also drive a cute lil VW bug in the movie and I drive one as well so that made it even better haha I love dark but cute movies.. perfect mix. I also told my twin sister she HAS to see this so I could invite her over to watch :) Thankssss
I'm getting divorced. The ex is taking all the DVDs. Please, let me have one to soothe my soul.
I think I should win because I am the biggest Tim Burton fan and I love this website. I get on this site at least three or four times daily to get the latest movie news. i am currently working on a dvd/bluray collection and this would help my numbers. I have never won a give away prize so this would make my day. thanks for your time
Now……. Why should I win? Well, I should win because I'm an old fart who gets a big kick outta watching Tim Burton movies. I love his sense of humor, it's right up my alley. My fav is Nightmare Before Christmas. I didn't win that DVD so I wanna win this one! I actually liked his version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He bought a dark side to the character that appealed to me. And can't wait to see his version of Alice in Wonderland either. Should be fantastic! Thanks.
I think I should win because I buy so many DVD's per year it would be nice to not have to pay for one. Also, I am a huge Henry Selick fan. I love The Nightmare Before Christmas, James And The Giant Peach, and even enjoyed Monkeybone despite its flaws. And to all of you who claim you deserve the DVD because of where you live, I'm sorry but I live in the middle of Kansas. Do you know how many times I've been asked if I take a cow to school when I tell someone I'm from Kansas? And no matter where I travel when I tell them I am from Kansas they have to make a Wizard of Oz joke. Trust me, that gets old quick. There is not one thing to do in this state so I could really use some entertainment like a free DVD.
I think that i should win this dvd because i LOVE tim burton movies. He is always so creative with what he brings forth to the table. It's like a trip into a mind of a mad genius with beauty. His movies are incredible well crafted with imagination and a deep connection to what is done. I LOVE this movie as well. Dakota fanning always does an amazing job creating those vulnarable characters that make you feel for her even more than you already do. If i can get the chance to win this movie, i'll only get the best chance to add another brilliant movie by tim burton to my dvd collection
=D
BRAD BREVET i Implore you, beg you, and i will do ANYTHING for a DVD copy of Caroline with your autograph on it LOL. I'll come to your website 10 times a day instead of 5 !! haha nah, seriously i'm a big fan of this website i come here at least 3 times a day. Give the DVD to whoever you think deserves it the most.
I should win because I have been a little depressed lately, and winning this, or anything, would lift my spirits.
I think I should get this because when I tried to see the movie in theaters I could not see the 3d and I will never be able to see 3d because one of my eyes is just slightly turned and its not fixable. Also, I did not have a chance to see the movie not in 3d, and seeing it in 3d just gave me a headache wearing the glasses because I could not see anything.
I should win this because this is the first movie we brought our 4 year old daughter, Paige, to see. After the movie she was all smiles and and couldnt stop talking about it for a week.
Don't really have a good reason I should win except for that I would really like to. Didn't get to see the film in theater because when it came out I was at school (Western Illinois University) which at the time only had a two screen theater. Of course after I after I graduated (this spring) they put in a brand new six screen theater.
Why should I win? Well why shouldnt I win!? Somebody has to win so it might as well be me! LOL No because I would give it to my niece for her birthday as she is basically an only child now as her sister is married and her 18 yr old brother just moved out on his own! She needs something to entertain her now!
I should win because I have just as good a chance of having my number come up as anyone!
I give a lot to charity… is that a good enough reason?
Watching Coraline in 3D cured my eye cancer.
I should win because…..I am a really nice person!! I mean what more could you want from me than that? I hold doors open, say please and thank you, give up my seat to elderly people, pregnant women…..
Over the years I have bought and watched Tim Burton and Neil Gaimen movies, as well as other movies with my family, but I can't get a job (not because I gave up trying either), and I haven't been able to get movies for them to watch. I would very much like to win this so me, and my family could once again enjoy a good movie together. Thanks for the opportunity ^_^
I think I should win because I live in Portland, Oregon, which is where Coraline was made over the last four years. I also attended the world premiere of the film here in Portland back in February, where I met Neil Gaiman, Henry Selick, Dakota Fanning, and Teri Hatcher. This film means a lot to me being that it was made in my hometown, and I feel that being able to own a copy of it by winning a contest would be the most exciting and special way to do so. So thanks for the opportunity, and thanks for running such a great website. I'm on here six to seven times a day just reading about stuff. It's awesome.
Thanks again,
~Shawn
I think I should win because I am a poor college student majoring in animation. If I win, this dvd would not only be used for entertainment but, would also serve as a learning tool to further my education. yay!
And, with all the budget cuts to education going on in california I need all the help I can get. =(
Thank you!
Basicallly, I should win because this is a strange movie directed by Tim Burton and I usually love his movies and I have two teenaged granddaughters who would also love it for the same reasons I do and we could sit down and watch it together and have a really fun evening.
I should win because my 8 year old daughter has been dying for Coraline to come out on DVD and she reminds me of this fact every day. Not to mention it would make me really happy to put a smile on my beautiful little girl's face :)
I should win because I send lots of people to this site. :P Plus Manteca,CA sucks.
This dvd would be for my son is autistic and loves 3-D movies and my daughter. Thanks!
I would really love to win, because my kids and I really want to see this movie. It looks so cute and something the family could enjoy. Thanks.
I think I should win because I'm a big enough fan to know that Tim Burton had nothing to do with this excellent little movie (although I am looking forward to "9", which he co-produced.)
Additionally, I think I should win because I have a huge sense of entitlement… and yet the world so rarely lives up to my expectations.
why not?
i think i should win because i recently both lost my job and my house was flooded about 4 months ago destroying my dvd collection so now im trying to both rebuild my life and my collection
I should win because I love Tim Burton and lost my job so I have had to cut out going to movies! I would love to own this!
I believe I deserve to win because I haven't seen a new movie in a long time…my son had heart surgery and we were stuck in the hospital for a really long time, and it just hasn't worked out to do anything enjoyable. Thanks for the giveaway!
If I don't get a copy of Coraline soon, my two daughters have threatened to knock holes in the wall trying to find the secret passage because surely I must be the imposter mom trying to trick them. Their "real" mom would never leave them hanging with no copy of their newest favorite movie.
I'm not gonna beg or plead to win. Haven't seen the movie yet but it looks like one the kids and I might enjoy. If I don't win, I'll probably rent it.
I think I should win a copy of coraline literally because this is the first time I've left a comment on this page despite having been going here for months. Why? I operate online thru blackberry. Reason number 2: I'm at work right now typing this on the clock. The money I made at my job typing this I could use toward the purchase of coraline but I think it'd a lot cooler to win it and spend the money on more cool things for my 7 month old son.
No real great reason. Was in basic training when the movie hit theaters, so i still haven't seen the movie.
Because my kids would be so happy and enjoy the popcorn so much with Coraline!
I'm a 13 year old. I don't have a girlfriend. I don't have many friends. I spend about 8 hours a day on the internet browsing sites like this. I don't have an XBOX or a PS3. There isn't much excitement from my life. I am what you would call a loser.
Do I have to say anymore?
I really want to win this for my granddaughter. I know she'd love it and since I babysit her a lot, this would give us something to watch together!!
Plus I'll be babysitting even more since she's going to have a new little brother next month.
Because I love movies that are clever enough for the adults but still entertaining for the children.
I should win because I fell over and grazed my knee today.
Also I'm from Sydney, Australia and if I win, this would truely be a worldwide competition.
I have not entered this contest for myself, but on behalf of my five year old daughter who is particularly interested in the dark and creepy. After becoming obsessed with The Wizard of Oz at 2, she has since become a movie nut who for the past 3 years has found a true love of films such as The Corpse Bride, Edward Scissorhands and the Harry Potter series and I'm betting that Coraline would be right up her alley.
Thank you for reading this. I appreciate your time. It would really make for a wonderful susprise for her and her sisters!
I should win because I'm as weird as this movie!
Because it'll inspire me to build a little door of my own in which to escape to (and from).
fingers crossed
I'd really appreciate this. I never got to see it in theatres. Thanks for the contest!
What child doesn't dream or fantasize about their own lil world. As a 30 year old housewife with 3 kids well let's just say I still dream of it. I think it would be fantastic to win this DVD and see the movie. Experience her fantasy and see first hand how it differs from my own. Thanks for the chance!
There was a fine movie named Coraline
Whose quality aged like fine wine.
I have a young sister–
No one can resist her–
So that film should already be mine.
:D
If a person is on disability they make more than I do.
My budget is the worst on the planet!
My broadband is to be shut off because I cannot afford the
$160 they want to keep it on.
Well at least a DVD will still work on the computer!!
My son will love this movie :o)
LOL
I believe me winning this contest is only fair because I work at a movie theater for 60 plus hours a week and was never able to watch this movie because I was doing everything in my power to make the public's movie going experience just a little bit better. As I installed our theaters first 3D digital projector with this movie being its debut. I was only ever lucky to see pieces and never the final product of what i worked on painstakingly for hours and hours out of nothing more than love for a quality product…please consider this a wonderful reason to allow me to finally see this movie at the cost of only some blood, sweat and tears!!
love this type of movie! thank you :)
I just want to see the movie,that's all.
i would enjoy a break from work .
My daughter has been wanting to see this movie so badly!!
I'd love to win this for my daughter.
Thanks for such a nice giveaway! I saw Caroline in the theater and need to spread the word on how nice this picture is! I think if I won I'd have lots of reason to have friends over for dinner and movie night knowing everyone will enjoy it and fight over borrowing it!
I'd like to win because I absolutely adored the movie when I saw it in theatres, and if I have a copy on DVD I'll be able to invite friends over to watch it and thus and spread the love for Henry Selick and Neil Gaiman's genius. I've had the "Other Father Song" (Makin' up a song about Coraline…) in my head pretty consistently for months.
I would love to win Coraline on DVD because A) I haven't seen it yet but have wanted to ever since it was at the theater, B) I love films that incorporate this type of animation and C) I don't really have another reason, but I thought A B C sounded better than just A and B. Pick meeee. Thanks! ;)
I should win because I'm really old – and can watch this with my adult sons/grandkids/greatgrandkids at home!
i love neil gaiman
Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
My son would love to see this.
I LOVE ANIMATION!!!!!
Okay — to be honest, I really don't "deserve" to win any more than anyone else who's entered. My only reason is that I saw the "Making Of Coraline" and instantly fell in love. I missed it at the theaters, but will eventually get my hands on a copy…even if that means overcoming my penny-pinching ways and purchasing the DVD myself. Having said that, thank you so much for the chance to win a copy. You rock!
i believe i should win this because i also have a pair of limited edition sneakers that go with this movie!!
I should win this DVD because my name is really close to Coraline (Carolyn) and I just saw a review on "Attack of the Show" the movie was listed as recommended to buy and the reviewer Chris said the movie made him cry. I need a good cry!
I should win because I'm awesome. No, just kidding…I'm actually a bit dorky and I love to read and therefore, this movie fits me. It's based on a crazy, creepy book for kids and I love Dakota Fanning and I love 3-D films b/c they are awesome and really POP out at you.
And again, I'm a dork. Come on, you have to give us dorks some love every now and then yeah? LOL
Thanks for this greatttt giveaway.
-Lauren
I'd love to win because I'm a big fan of Coraline. I didn't know she existed before late May, when I happened across a reference to the film, was intrigued and thrilled it was still in (a dollar) theater. But I saw it 4 times, jotted down 25 pages of notes and sketches during the movie which I expanded to 180KB of inane but heartfelt memories.
I also bought my first "action figures" because they look cute as opposed to stoic. I plan to take them out of their boxes because toys are for playing with! And a movie poster or three. So while I may not be the biggest Coraline fan around, I loom large for the budget I have. :)
I should win this because I read the book and my children and I loved it, yet have never seen the movie. So you should let me win so my children and I will be happy!! Just kidding….sort of.
I should win because both of my teens loved this movie and are begging for a copy! Unemployed with teens in want! ;-)
I should win this because I've seen every Tim Burton movie Except this one and I don't just want to, I Need to. Thank you!
I should win because I love Tim Burton movies and my kids do too! They want to be thrilled to get something! I want to be thrilled to see them thrilled!!!
I'd love to win because I'm a huge Tim Burton fan and haven't had the chance to see this yet, I was intrigued by the previews!
I'd like to win this for my 2 grandsons that I babysit. Okay actually it would be for my enjoyment. I figure I can pop this in the DVD player and get a little peace and quiet while they are engrossed in a new movie. Thanks!
I would like this because it would help me keep connected to my 14-year-old daughter. Any parent of a teenager knows it takes work and a bit of luck to keep that balance going….the balance of your child hating you and tolerating you. LMBO Seriously one of the reasons we get along FOR THE MOST PART is that we like a lot of the same books and movies. ESPECIALLY NEIL GAIMAN BOOKS! Peace.
I have a dvd player and do not plan to sell the dvd on Ebay like everyone else.
PLAIN AND SIMPLY PUT, I LOVE MOVIES AND HAVE BEEN CLOSE TO BUYING THIS, BUT I AM A POOR COLLEGE STUDENT SAVING AS MUCH MONEY AS I CAN FOR A SPRING BREAK TRIP (YEP, HAVE TO START EARLY). THIS LOOKS LIKE AN AMAZING MOVIE AND I WOULD LOVE TO WIN IT!
This would be the perfect movie for us to watch on family night.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.
I should win because my kids love these kind of movies and they are watching the same old dvds over and over since I lost my cable.
I should win because I love to watch movies and this movie looks really good.
I should win because I will take very good care of the dvd, and will make sure nobody with sticky peanut butter fingers touches it.
I think I should win because I have kids, and they will think I'm an awesone dad when I let them watch this.
I've been really wanting to see this so bad!
I feel I deserve a free copy of 'Coraline' in 3D because I thought it was one of the most bat-sh!t craziest movies I've ever seen, as detailed in my blog review here
http://hookersheartofgold.blogspot.com/2009/02/coraline-weirdest-movie-ive-ever-seen.html
Honestly, If for no other reason, I need to see it again as a refresher because I'm still so confused by my first go'round. Plus I'm a huuuuge 3D fan (Friday the 13th pt. 3? whatever was in 3D, saw it!, also Spy Kids 3D, Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D, Shark Boy & Lava Girl 3D, James Cameron's weird underwater adventure in IMAX 3D, Speed Racer in IMAX 3D, do I need to continue? Jaws 3D, Captain EO in 3D (Michael Jackson R.I.P.), various comic books in 3D, that Pixar bullshit 'Up!' in 3D! anything in 3D I'm all over and I need to revist 'Coraline', pleeease, check my blog reviews, let me know, keep in touch, peace out.
-brett sweat
My girls would LOVE this!!
nice prize
Why do I deserve to win this DVD? Because I'll hug it and squeeze it and call it "Larry". And because I'm a huge Neil Gaiman fan. I followed along on his blog during the 2 year making-of period and feel very territorial about the film. I love it! It might be the only movie-based-on-a-book that works. Just exquisitely crafted by people who love movies and love telling stories.
Thanks for the chance.
I am a HUGE fan of animation!! I love this movie. It was beautiful in the theater and I would love to own it. Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
Great movie, great contest!
For my niece Hannah!
I'm grounded and like tripping out to this movie.
My daughter is an animation major, she loves stop motion films and I would love to win this for her
I have a Neil Gaiman thing, ok? I am a collector of anything that he creates or helps create… or goes near… or disposes of. Well, maybe not that last one, but you get the point. I'm a Gaimanite (and a geek, apparently).
I Would Love To Win Coraline On DVD Because I Like The Animated Stop Motion Movies That Henry Selick Has Directed Including The Nightmare Before Christmas And James And The Giant Peach And The Live Action Movie Monkeybone
Coraline is absolutely my new favorite film. I will definitely be buying this DVD, but would like to pass this copy along to some friends who I know will love it. Thank you for the chance to win.
If I jump around like a big dork, and drag my children over here and make them dance with me, could we win this movie? Oh great, now I've embarrassed my teenager who doesn't want this "dumb" movie anyway, my ten year old has started fake kicking boxing around like a whirling dervish, my dog is barking and my cat is so scared she is probably going to find a choice place in the house to leave behind a present. I'm not sure all this is worth it except for the fact that I LOVE Tim Burton. So look at me, look at me! I'm over here dancing :)
I'd love to win Coraline becauseTim Burton makes great movies.
I would love to see this movie- the cover of this DVD is very intriguing and being a Tim Burton film, I'm sure it will be good!
I want this for my daughter!!! : )
Well If I won This out of the Millions of people who signed up for this, ill be really happy. I'v never won a contest and i just want to know what it feels like.
i'd love to win this, i'm a huge neil gaiman fan
I would love to win this because I had wanted to see it in the theatres, but never got the chance to. I was planning to buy it eventually, but how fun would it be to win it?!?!! Thanks!
I would like to win Coraline because I find Tim Burton's films absolutely amazing and this is one I do not own yet.
My kids want to see this movie. They would be thrilled if I won them a copy.
My daughters wanna see this
My little girl would love this! …….OK, OK, so she's almost 30, she's still my baby!
I hope that i win this movie because i collect the very best DVD movies.
I should win because I am a good person!!
I missed Coraline when it was in the theater and I love Neil Gaiman stories.
I should win because I am a sentimental person. My granddaughter would love to win this movie. I even love Shrek.
I should be the one to take home the prize because I love animation, especially stop-motion animation!
i should win because this one of my favorite movies
My 5 kids have been wanting to see this but movies have gotten so expensive at the theater so we haven't seen it. Please enter me for a chance to win :)