Ben 10: Omniverse
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Created by | Man of Action (Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, and Steven T. Seagle) |
Starring | Yuri Lowenthal Ashley Johnson Greg Cipes David Kaye Vyvan Pham Tara Strong Bumper Robinson |
No. of seasons | 6(1 aired) |
No. of episodes | 60(1 aired){List of Ben 10: Omniverse episodes} |
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Production company | Cartoon Network Studios |
Original release | |
Release | Sneak Peek: August 1, 2012[1] Premiere: September 22, 2012 (Series Premiere) |
Ben 10: Omniverse is an American cartoon series set to air on Cartoon Network, in the United States. The series is the fourth installment in the Ben 10 franchise.[2] Man of Action (group consisting of Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, and Steven T. Seagle) created the franchise, all four confirmed series, including Ben 10: Omniverse. The series was announced at Cartoon Network's Upfront in 2011.[3] Concept art, described as an homage to the original Ben 10 series,[4] designed by Derrick J. Wyatt[5] (Transformers: Animated and Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated) was first unveiled at the 2012 UK Toy Fair.[6] The series is set to premiere on September 22, 2012, with a "sneak episode" that aired on August 1, 2012.[7][8][9] The sneak peek of the series aired after "Ben 10 Week" (March 19, 2012 – March 24, 2012).[10]
Plot
The series follows the adventures of a sixteen-year-old[11][12] Ben Tennyson, bearer of the Omnitrix, a watch-like device that allows Ben to change into aliens, who teams 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.[4] All the while, Ben becomes targeted by a mysterious hunter, known as Khyber.[9][13]
Episodes
Principal cast
- Dee Bradley Baker [14] – Lodestar [15], Spidermonkey, Water Hazard [16], NRG [15], Clockwork, Nanomech, Big Chill [15], Crashhopper[17],Way Big
- Eric Bauza - Diamondhead [15], Eatle [15], Grey Matter [18], Upchuck[19], Driba, Sr. Psychobos [20]
- Corey Burton - Malware, Mr. Baumann[15], Brainstorm
- Greg Cipes[21] - Kevin Levin
- John DiMaggio[21][14] - Armodrillo [15], Zombozo, Bubble Helmet, Four Arms [15], Rath, Humungousaur, Octagon Vreedle
- Paul Eiding – Max Tennyson, Liam, Eye Guy, Blukic, Kickin Hawk
- Ashley Johnson[21] - Gwen Tennyson
- David Kaye[22] [14] - Khyber, Cannonbolt, Shocksquatch, Gravattack, Heatblast[23]
- Morgan Lofting - Fistina
- Yuri Lowenthal[21] - Ben Tennyson, Feedback, XLR8, Albedo
- Vyvan Pham[21] - Julie Yamamoto
- Bumper Robinson[21] - Rook, Bloxx [15], Terraspin, Jury Rigg [15]
- Tara Strong[24] - Ben Tennyson (11-years-old), Pakmar [25]
Additional voices
- Rob Paulsen - Magister Patelliday
- Kevin Michael Richardson - Benmummy, Emperor Milleous [26]
Crew
- Susan Blu - Casting and Voice Director
- Charlotte Fullerton - Story Editor
- Derrick J. Wyatt[5] - Art Director
- Matt Wayne - Story Editor
- Matt Youngberg - Producer
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,[27] Shocksquatch,[28] title character Ben Tennyson,[29] a 11-year old version of Ben,[30] and Ben's sidekick Rook[31] 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.[32]
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.[33] The action-brawler will feature 15 playable characters on DS and 3DS and 16 playable characters on the other systems. It also features a two-player co-op play.[33] The game follows Ben and Rook in a battle to defeat a fierce villain, named Malware, who has evil plans of destroying the world.[33]
References
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4eMSqrcc_8
- ^ Sands, Rich (March 29, 2012). "Cartoon Network Nabs Nick Cannon, Adds More LEGO, Ben 10 and Batman". TV Guide. Retrieved April 14, 2012.
- ^ Bynum, Aaron H. (March 25, 2011). "Cartoon Network Upfront 2011". Animation Insider. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
- ^ a b Zahed, Ramin (March 28, 2012). "Cartoon Networks Reveals Dynamic New 2012-13 Slate". Animation Magazine. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
- ^ a b "Ben 10: Omniverse revealed at UK Toy Fair!". Riders, Rangers and Rambles. January 26, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2012.
- ^ "Toy Fair 2012: Ben 10". Kidz Cool It. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
- ^ Smith, Saralyn (February 1, 2012). "Live Action Ben 10 Movie Moving Along". Giant Freakin Robot. Retrieved February 6, 2012.
- ^ "Ben 10 'Omniverse' to Launch at Nuremburg". Global License. January 6, 2012. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
- ^ a b Dickson, Jeremy (May 3, 2012). "Bandai to launch new Ben 10 toy line". Kidscreen. Retrieved May 16, 2012.
- ^ Toonbarn (March 5, 2012). "Ben 10: Omniverse and Destroy All Aliens hit Ben 10 Week". Toonbarn. Retrieved March 25, 2012.
- ^ Hooper, Bags (March 9, 2012). "23 Photos of Bandai's Upcoming 'Ben 10: Omniverse' Series". Buzz Focus. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- ^ Ito, Robert (March 15, 2012). "'Ben 10': The Jeremy Lin of the superhero world?". Los Angeles Times Hero Complex. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- ^ "Coming Soon – Your first look at what's next from Cartoon Network". Cartoon Network.com. Retrieved March 25, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Will Humungousaur, Cannonbolt, Spidermonkey be voiced by Dee Bradley Baker in Omniverse, or will it be by someone else?". Formspring.
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- ^ a b c d e f "Dwayne McDuffie Forums". Dwayne McDuffie.com. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- ^ "What other aliens will David Kaye be voicing of aliens that we know of?". Formspring.
- ^ "WHO WILL VOICE HEATBLAST IN OMNIVERSE?". July 10, 2012. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
- ^ Derrick Wyatt and Beczam19 (April 3, 2012). "Is Tara Stong voicing 11 year old Ben and is Vyvan Pham voicing Julie". Formspring. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
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- ^ "Ben 10 Alien Collection – Blox". Kmart. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
- ^ "Ben 10 Alien Collection – Shocksquash". Kmart. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
- ^ "Ben 10 Alien Collection – Ben With Skateboard". Kmart. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
- ^ "Ben 10 Alien Collection – Ben". Kmart. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
- ^ "Ben 10 Alien Collection – Rook". Kmart. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
- ^ "Best New Toys Awards announced". Key 4 Communations. January 25, 2012. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
- ^ a b c Campton, Andrea (May 15, 2012). "Ben 10: Omniverse Announced For Wii U". Nintendo Gal. Retrieved May 16, 2012.