Ben 10: Omniverse

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Ben 10: Omniverse
Genre Science fiction
Thriller
Action
Adventure
Comedy-drama
Format Animated series
Created by Man of Action Studios (Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, and Steven T. Seagle)
Voices of Yuri Lowenthal
Tara Strong
Corey Burton
Bumper Robinson
Theme music composer Parry Gripp
Composer(s) Sebastian Evans II
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of episodes 40 (List of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Brian A. Miller and Jennifer Pelphrey (for Cartoon Network Studios)
Tramm Wigzell and Rob Sorcher (for Cartoon Network)
Producer(s) Donna Smith
Vincent Aniceto
Running time 22 minutes
Production company(s) Cartoon Network Studios
Distributor Cartoon Network
Broadcast
Original channel Cartoon Network
Boomerang
Cartoon Network Too
First shown in August 1, 2012 (2012-08-01) (Preview On Cartoon Network)[1]
Original run September 22, 2012 (2012-09-22) – present
External links
Website

Ben 10: Omniverse is an American animated television series currently airing 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.

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 premiered on September 22, 2012, with a "sneak peek episode" that aired on August 1, 2012.[7][8][9] A "sneak peek" of the series aired after "Ben 10 Week" (March 19, 2012 – March 24, 2012).[10]

Plot

The series follows the adventures of Ben Tennyson, wielder of the Omnitrix, a watch-like device that allows Ben to change into aliens. The storylines alternate between that of eleven-year old Ben (one year after the original series) and sixteen-year old Ben (a few months after Ben 10: Ultimate Alien). After Gwen leaves for college and Kevin leaves to be closer to her, sixteen-year old Ben gets a new partner, a rookie by-the-book alien plumber named Rook Blonko (surname first). On a mission to explore a secret underground alien city named Undertown, 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 who is working for Malware (a psychotic mutant Galvanic Mechamorph) and Dr. Psychobos (a Cerebrocrustacean mad scientist).[9][11]

Keeping with the change in art, Omniverse focuses mostly on comedy; the story arcs are also looser, not being threaded through each episode.

In "T.G.I.S.," it is revealed that the Ben 10 universe shares the same universe with The Secret Saturdays.

Episodes

Main article: List of Ben 10: Omniverse episodes
Story Arc Episodes Originally aired (U.S. dates) Main Antagonist DVD release date
Arc start Arc finish
1 A New Beginning 10 August 1, 2012 (Sneak peek)
September 22, 2012 (Premiere)		 November 17, 2012 Khyber February 5, 2013
2 Malware's Revenge 10 November 24, 2012 February 2, 2013 Malware July 9, 2013
3 Incursean Invaders 10 February 9, 2013 April 6, 2013 The Incurseans November 5, 2013
4 Ultimate Albedo 10 October 3, 2013 (2013-10-03) (Sneak peek)
October 5, 2013 (Premiere)		 December 7, 2013 Albedo April 8, 2014 (Part 1)[12]
5 Vilgax and Eon United 10 February 15, 2014 April 19, 2014 Vilgax and Eon TBA

Voice cast

Principal voices

  • Dee Bradley Baker[13] – Lodestar,[14] Spidermonkey, Water Hazard,[15] NRG,[14] Clockwork,Chromastone, Nanomech, Swampfire, Big Chill,[14] Crashhopper,[16] Astrodactyl,[17] Psyphon, Echo Echo,[18] Wildvine,[19] Caitliff, Hulex Colonel, Thirteen, acid breath, Ultimate Echo Echo, the Worst, Wildmutt and Stinkfly
  • Eric Bauza - Diamondhead,[14] Eatle,[14] Grey Matter,[20] Upchuck,[21] Driba, Dr. Psychobos,[22] Fistrick, Megawhatt, Articguana, Way Big, Albedo (Galvan form), Bellicus (of Alien X), Pax, Solid Plugg, Ripjaws, Lackno, Mechaneer, Trombipulor, Computrons, Rook Da, Thunderpig, Commander Raff, Cast Iron, Poltroon, Ultimate Albedo, Buzzshock, Ultimate Articguana, Acid Breath
  • Corey Burton – Malware, Mr. Baumann,[23] Brainstorm, Seebik, Fiskerton, V.V. Argost, Albedo Brainstorm
  • John DiMaggio[13][24] – Armodrillo,[25] Zombozo, Bubble Helmet, Four Arms,[26] Rath, Humungousaur, Octagon Vreedle, Vulkanus, Bullfrag, Will Harangue, Ultimate Humungousaur, Tentacle Vendor, Atomix
  • Paul Eiding – Max Tennyson, Liam, Eye Guy, Blukic, Zed,[27] Hoodlum, Ultimate Spidermonkey
  • David Kaye[13][28] - Khyber, Cannonbolt, Shocksquatch, Gravattack, Heatblast, Sunder, Frankenstrike,[29] Mallice, Warlord Gar, Ultimate Gravattack
  • Yuri Lowenthal[24] - Ben Tennyson (16-years-old), Feedback, XLR8, Albedo (Human form), AmpFibian, Kickin Hawk, The Worst, Walkatrout, Molestache, Pesky Dust (1st Time), Hervé, Upgrade
  • Rob Paulsen - Magister Patelliday, Rhomboid Vreedle, Ditto, Captain Kork, Tummy Head, Gorvan, Phil
  • Kevin Michael Richardson - Snare-oh, Blitzwolfer, Emperor Milleous,[30] Cookmeister,[31] Sir Morton
  • Bumper Robinson[24] - Rook Blonko, Bloxx,[14] Terraspin, Jury Rigg,[14] Corvo, Ball Weevil, Doc Saturday
  • Tara Strong[32] - Ben Tennyson (11-years-old), Pakmar,[33] Mazuma, Natalie Alvarez, Ben Tennyson of Dimension 23, Y-It, Molly Gunther, Brown Bag, Princess Attea, Lucy Mann, Pesky Dust (2nd Time), Albedo (11-year-old Ben form)

Additional voices

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 the website of department store Kmart. Figures that were revealed at Toy Fairs such as Bloxx,[37] Shocksquatch,[38] 16-year-old Ben Tennyson,[39] a 11-year old version of Ben,[40] and Ben's sidekick Rook[41] 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.[42] The Omnitrix Touch has a gray color instead of the white it features in the show.

Video games

A video game of the same name is developed by Vicious Cycle Studios for the Wii U, Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and by 1st Playable Productions for the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS.[43] The action -brawler features 15 playable characters on DS and 3DS and 16 playable characters on the other systems. It also features a two-player co-op play.[43] The game follows Ben and Rook in a battle to defeat a fierce villain, named Malware, who has evil plans of destroying the world.[43]

Omniverse also spawned a second video game, which was developed by High Voltage Studios for the Wii U, Wii, Playstation 3, and Xbox 360 and by 1st Playable Productions for the Nintendo 3DS.[44] This game takes place during the events of Frogs of War, where Ben must fight the Incursions to get back to Earth and stop Emperor Milleous, Attea, Dr. Psychobos, and the Way Bads.

External links

References

  1. ↑ http://www.toonbarn.com/ben-10/ben-10-omniverse-sneak-episode-change/
  2. ↑ Sands, Rich (March 29, 2012). "Cartoon Network Nabs Nick Cannon, Adds More LEGO, Ben 10 and Batman". TV Guide. Retrieved April 14, 2012. 
  3. ↑ Bynum, Aaron H. (March 25, 2011). "Cartoon Network Upfront 2011". Animation Insider. Retrieved February 5, 2012. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Zahed, Ramin (March 28, 2012). /cartoon-network-reveals-dynamic-new-2012-13-slate/ "Cartoon Networks Reveals Dynamic New 2012-13 Slate". Animation Magazine. Retrieved March 31, 2012. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Ben 10: Omniverse revealed at UK Toy Fair!". Riders, Rangers and Rambles. January 26, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2012. 
  6. ↑ "Toy Fair 2012: Ben 10". Kidz Cool It. Retrieved February 5, 2012. 
  7. ↑ Smith, Saralyn (February 1, 2012). "Live Action Ben 10 Movie Moving Along". Giant Freakin Robot. Retrieved February 6, 2012. 
  8. ↑ "Ben 10 'Omniverse' to Launch at Nuremburg". Global License. January 6, 2012. Retrieved February 20, 2012. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Dickson, Jeremy (May 3, 2012). "Bandai to launch new Ben 10 toy line". Kidscreen. Retrieved May 16, 2012. 
  10. ↑ Toonbarn (March 5, 2012). "Ben 10: Omniverse and Destroy All Aliens hit Ben 10 Week". Toonbarn. Retrieved March 25, 2012. 
  11. ↑ "Coming Soon – Your first look at what's next from Cartoon Network". Cartoon Network.com. Retrieved March 25, 2012. 
  12. ↑ http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Ben-10-Omniverse-Volume-4/19355
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 "Will Humungousaur, Cannonbolt, Spidermonkey be voiced by Dee Bradley Baker in Omniverse, or will it be by someone else?". Formspring. Archived from the original on 2013-04-12. 
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 14.6 "Would rather Diamondhead have his original deep voice or is UAF voice in Omniverse? Also, who voices him in Omniverse? Formspring". Archived from the original on 2013-02-19. 
  15. ↑ "Who voices Water Hazard?". Archived from the original on 2013-04-12. 
  16. ↑ "What made everyone decide to have a variety of voice actors voicing the Ben 10 aliens? (Dee Bradley Baker voicing every alien besides Rath was the dumbest idea in the universe...". Archived from the original on 2013-04-12. 
  17. ↑ "Is Dee Baker annoyed for recast his roles from UAF ? Formspring". Archived from the original on 2013-04-12. 
  18. ↑ "I like Swampfire, Echo Echo and Bug Chill's new designs who are they voiced by I'm quite curious. Formspring". Archived from the original on 2013-02-21. 
  19. ↑ "http://www.formspring.me/DerrickJWyatt/q/394566476402554099". Archived from the original on 2013-02-21. 
  20. ↑ "Will Gray Matter return at Omniverse or not? Formspring". Archived from the original on 2013-04-12. 
  21. ↑ "who voice upchuck Formspring". Archived from the original on 2013-02-19. 
  22. ↑ "Who is your favorite Eric Bauza character role in Ben 10? Formspring". Archived from the original on 2013-02-19. 
  23. ↑ "who will Corey Burton voice Formspring". Archived from the original on 2013-02-19. 
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 24.4 24.5 "Dwayne McDuffie Forums". Dwayne McDuffie.com. Retrieved March 15, 2012. 
  25. ↑ "Artist Peon, Who Are the Voices of Armodrillo, Gravattack, NRG, Terraspin znd Lodestar In Omniverse?". Archived from the original on 2013-04-12. 
  26. ↑ "Who will voice Jury Rigg, Eatle and Four Arms in Omniverse?". July 10, 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-02-21. Retrieved July 17, 2012. 
  27. ↑ "Paul Eiding only voiced Grandpa Max. How did you decide to make him do new roles in Omniverse (Liam, Blukic, Eye Guy) ? Formspring". Archived from the original on 2013-02-19. 
  28. ↑ "What other aliens will David Kaye be voicing of aliens that we know of?". Formspring. Archived from the original on 2012-08-01. 
  29. ↑ "Who Will Voice Heatblast in Omniverse?". July 10, 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-02-21. Retrieved July 17, 2012. 
  30. ↑ "Who else will Mr. Richardson (Ben Mummy's voice actor; hope I got his name right) voice in Omniverse? Formspring". Archived from the original on 2013-04-12. 
  31. ↑ "http://www.formspring.me/DerrickJWyatt/q/430464608780698551". Archived from the original on 2013-04-12. 
  32. ↑ Derrick Wyatt and Beczam19 (April 3, 2012). "Is Tara Stong voicing 11 year old Ben and is Vyvan Pham voicing Julie". Formspring. Archived from the original on 2013-02-21. Retrieved April 4, 2012. 
  33. ↑ "Who voiced Zombozo and Pakmar ? Was that John DiMaggio and Eric Bauza ? Formspring". Archived from the original on 2013-02-21. 
  34. ↑
  35. ↑ "I really like Azmuth's new design ! Who's his designer and voice actor ??? Formspring". Archived from the original on 2013-04-12. 
  36. ↑ "http://www.formspring.me/DerrickJWyatt/q/421752955973163760". Archived from the original on 2013-04-12. 
  37. ↑ "Ben 10 Alien Collection – Blox". Kmart. Retrieved February 5, 2012. 
  38. ↑ "Ben 10 Alien Collection – Shocksquash". Kmart. Retrieved February 5, 2012. 
  39. ↑ "Ben 10 Alien Collection – Ben With Skateboard". Kmart. Retrieved February 5, 2012. 
  40. ↑ "Ben 10 Alien Collection – Ben". Kmart. Retrieved February 5, 2012. 
  41. ↑ "Ben 10 Alien Collection – Rook". Kmart. Retrieved February 5, 2012. 
  42. ↑ "Best New Toys Awards announced". Key 4 Communations. January 25, 2012. Retrieved April 11, 2012. 
  43. ↑ 43.0 43.1 43.2 Campton, Andrea (May 15, 2012). "Ben 10: Omniverse Announced For Wii U". Nintendo Gal. Retrieved May 16, 2012. 
  44. ↑ http://www.amazon.com/Ben-10-Omniverse-2-Xbox-360/dp/B00CMD79IO/ref=sr_1_1_title_0?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1372095509&sr=1-1&keywords=ben+10+omniverse+2
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