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Ben 10: Omniverse
Created by"Man of Action" (Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, and Steven T. Seagle)
StarringGreg Cipes
Ashley Johnson
David Kaye
Yuri Lowenthal
Vyvan Pham
Tara Strong
Production
Production companyCartoon Network Studios
Original release
NetworkCartoon Network
ReleaseSeptember 2012

Ben 10: Omniverse is an upcoming American cartoon series set to air on Cartoon Network, in the United States. The series is the fourth installment in the Ben 10 franchise.[1] "Man of Action" (a group consisting of Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, and Steven T. Seagle) created the franchise, creating all four confirmed series, including Ben 10: Omniverse. The series was announced at Cartoon Network's Upfront in 2011.[2] Concept art, described as a homage to the original Ben 10 series,[3] designed by Derrick J. Wyatt[4] (Transformers Animated and Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated) was first unveiled at the 2012 UK Toy Fair.[5] The series is set to premiere on June or September 2012.[6][7][8] The sneak peek of the series aired after "Ben 10 Week" (March 19, 2012 – March 24, 2012).[9]

Plot

The series follows a 16-year-old [10][11] Ben Tennyson, bearer of the Omnitrix, a watch-like device that allows Ben to change into aliens, becoming ready to be a solo hero. However; Ben's grandpa, Max, teams him up with an alien named Rook, a rookie and a by-the-book partner. On a mission to explore a secret alien city, Ben explores the quirkier side of things in the alien underground and discovers that enemies from his past are looking for a rematch.[3] All the while, Ben becomes targeted by a mysterious hunter, known as Khyber.[8][12] Ben later travels back in time to assist his 11-year-old self.[13] With 10[3] new aliens at his disposal, Ben is ready for anything.

Cast

Voice actors Eric Bauza, Corey Burton, Paul Eiding, and Dee Bradley Baker have been confirmed to have roles in the series.[17]

Crew

Merchandise

Toy line

A toy line manufactured by Bandai was originally shown off at Toy Fairs around the world. A possible unintentional leak of official images of the line was released on department store, Kmart's website. Figures that were revealed at Toy Fairs such as Bloxx,[18] Shocksquatch,[19] title character Ben Tennyson,[20] a 10-year old version of Ben,[21] and Ben's sidekick Rook[22] were listed on the website. The vehicle play-set, "Rook's Truck", has won an award for Best Action Figures/Accessories at the 2012 London Toy Fair.[23]

Video game

A video game of the same name is currently being developed by Vicious Cycle Studios for the Wii U, Wii, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 and by 1st Playable Productions for the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS.[24] The action-brawler will be feature 18 playable characters on DS and 3DS and 16 playable characters on the other systems. It also features a two-player co-op play.[24] The game follows Ben and Rook in a battle to defeat a fierce villain, named Malware, who has evil plans on the destroying the world.[24]

Playable Characters:

  • Ben Tennyson (16 and 11 year old)
  • Rook
  • Bloxx
  • Gravattack
  • Shocksquatch
  • Feedback
  • Upchuck (DS only)
  • Crashhopper (DS only)
  • Humungousaur
  • Jury Rigg
  • XLR8
  • Ball Weevil
  • Spidermonkey
  • Cannonbolt
  • Eatle
  • Water Hazard
  • Terraspin

References

  1. ^ Sands, Rich (March 29, 2012). "Cartoon Network Nabs Nick Cannon, Adds More LEGO, Ben 10 and Batman". TVGuide. Retrieved April 14, 2012. {{cite web}}: line feed character in |title= at position 22 (help)
  2. ^ Bynum, Aaron H. (March 25, 2011). "Cartoon Network Upfront 2011". Animation Insider. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c Zahed, Ramin (March 28, 2012). "Cartoon Networks Reveals Dynamic New 2012-13 Slate". Animation Magazine. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Ben 10: Omniverse revealed at UK Toy Fair!". Riders, Rangers and Rambles. January 26, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2012.
  5. ^ "Toy Fair 2012: Ben 10". Kidz Cool It. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
  6. ^ Smith, Saralyn (February 1, 2012). "Live Action Ben 10 Movie Moving Along". Giant Freakin Robot. Retrieved February 6, 2012.
  7. ^ "Ben 10 'Omniverse' to Launch at Nuremburg". Global License. January 6, 2012. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
  8. ^ a b Dickson, Jeremy (May 3, 2012). "Bandai to launch new Ben 10 toy line". Kidscreen. Retrieved May 16, 2012.
  9. ^ {{cite web|url=http://www.toonbarn.com/ben-10/ben-10-omniverse-destroy-aliens-hit-ben-10-week/%7Ctitle=Ben 10: Omniverse and Destroy All Aliens hit Ben 10 Week|accessdate=March 25, 2012|date=March 5, 2012|work=Toonbarn|author=Toonbarn
  10. ^ Hooper, Bags (March 9, 2012). "23 Photos of Bandai's Upcoming 'Ben 10: Omniverse' Series". Buzz Focus. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
  11. ^ Ito, Robert (March 15, 2012). "'Ben 10': The Jeremy Lin of the superhero world?". Los Angeles Times Hero Complex. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
  12. ^ "Coming Soon – Your first look at what's next from Cartoon Network". Cartoon Network.com. Retrieved March 25, 2012.
  13. ^ Toonbarn Rob (March 22, 2012). "Ben 10: Omniverse – More Ben for Your Buck!". Toonbarn. Retrieved March 25, 2012.
  14. ^ a b c d e "Dwayne McDuffie Forums". Dwayne McDuffie.com. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
  15. ^ {{cite web|url=http://www.formspring.me/DerrickJWyatt/q/328223765148225126
  16. ^ Derrick Wyatt and Beczam19 (April 3, 2012). "Is Tara Stong voicing 10 year old Ben and is Vyvan Pham voicing Julie". Formspring. Retrieved April 4, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  17. ^ Derrick Wyatt and Arthur Challoner (March 25, 2012). "are you allowed to tell us other voice actors besides bumper yuri ashley and greg?". Formspring. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
  18. ^ "Ben 10 Alien Collection – Blox". Kmart. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
  19. ^ "Ben 10 Alien Collection – Shocksquash". Kmart. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
  20. ^ "Ben 10 Alien Collection – Ben With Skateboard". Kmart. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
  21. ^ "Ben 10 Alien Collection – Ben". Kmart. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
  22. ^ "Ben 10 Alien Collection – Rook". Kmart. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
  23. ^ "Best New Toys Awards announced". Key 4 Communations. January 25, 2012. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
  24. ^ a b c Campton, Andrea (May 15, 2012). "Ben 10: Omniverse Announced For Wii U". Nintendo Gal. Retrieved May 16, 2012.
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