BEN 10 is a new sci-fi action/adventure series set to debut on Cartoon Network in May 2006, featuring Ben Tennyson, a seemingly normal 10-year-old boy who, with a flick of his wrist, can transform into any one of 10 alien beings with amazing superpowers, like the powerful Four Arms or the slime-spitting Stinkfly. Cartoon Network Studios in Burbank, California, is producing 26 half-hour episodes of the series, created by Man Of Action (Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau, Steve Seagle).
When Ben discovers a strange device, the Omnitrix, it locks itself onto his wrist. With the watch, Ben may morph into bizarre aliens like Heatblast, Upgrade, Grey Matter, Stinkfly, Ghostfreak, Razorjaws, Wildmutt and Diamondhead -- each with its own set of special abilities -- while still maintaining his 10-year-old personality. He can play the part of a superhero, saving the world, as well as get into kid-style predicaments. Intergalactic bad guy named Vilgax who will stop at nothing to get the Omnitrix from Ben.
When not tangling with villains, Ben is traveling the country in his Grandpa Maxs RV. Grandpa Max is a good-humored, open-minded and unsuspecting mentor who wants enrich his grandsons life by taking him on a cross-country summer vacation. Joining their road trip is Bens cousin Gwen, who is smart, level-headed and not exactly thrilled to be along for the ride. Her practicality and sense of reason makes her invaluable in times of chaos, which is pretty much all the time.
Ben must find the best way to harness his power and make good decisions about when to summon his inner superheroes. His worldly and wise grandfather and shrewd cousin Gwen are there to keep him in check -- and bail him out of trouble when he needs it.
What kid doesnt want to be a superhero? And wouldnt being 10 superheroes be 10 times as cool? said Sam Register, Cartoon Network svp of development. BEN 10 will continue in the tradition that Cartoon Network has established of creating a new generation of superhero shows, like TEEN TITANS and JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED, for a new generation of kids. Its an undeniably original premise with amazing alien heroes and incredible villains.
Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in 88.2 million U.S. homes and 160 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System Inc.s ad-supported cable service offering original, acquired and classic animated entertainment for kids and families. Overnight from 11:00 pm-6:00 am, Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animation for young adults 18-34. Turner Broadcasting is a Time Warner company.
