Ben 10: Omniverse

Ben 10: Omniverse is an American animated television series and the fourth installment of the Ben 10 franchise, which aired on Cartoon Network from September 22, 2012, to November 14, 2014, in the United States.[3] Man of Action Studios, consisting of Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, and Steven T. Seagle, created the franchise.

For the video game, see Ben 10: Omniverse (video game).

Ben 10: Omniverse
Genre
Created byMan of Action
Voices of
Theme music composerParry Gripp
Opening theme"Ben 10"
Ending theme"Ben 10" (Instrumental)
Composer(s)Sebastian Evans II
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
No. of episodes80 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
Producer(s)
  • Donna Smith
  • Vincent Aniceto (Season 1–6)
  • Matt Youngberg (supervising producer)
Running time22–23 minutes
Production company(s)Cartoon Network Studios
DistributorWarner Bros. Television Distribution
Release
Original networkCartoon Network
First shown inUnited States
Original releaseAugust 1, 2012 (2012-08-01) –
November 14, 2014 (2014-11-14)
Chronology
Preceded byBen 10: Ultimate Alien
Followed byBen 10 (2016 TV series)[1][2]
External links
Website

The series was announced at Cartoon Network's Upfront in 2011.[4] Concept art, described as a homage to the original Ben 10 series,[5] designed by Derrick J. Wyatt[6] (Transformers: Animated and Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated) was first unveiled at the 2012 UK Toy Fair.[7]

The series premiered on September 22, 2012, with a "sneak peek episode" that aired on August 1, 2012.[8][9][10] A "sneak peek" of the series aired after "Ben 10 Week" (March 19, 2012 – March 24, 2012).[11]

Plot

The series follows the adventures of sixteen-year-old Ben Tennyson, wielder of the Omnitrix, an extremely powerful watch-style device that allows Ben to change into a multitude of various aliens; each with their own special abilities and skills. 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.[5][10][12]

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 arcEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
110September 22, 2012 (2012-09-22)November 17, 2012 (2012-11-17)
210November 24, 2012 (2012-11-24)February 2, 2013 (2013-02-02)
310February 9, 2013 (2013-02-09)April 6, 2013 (2013-04-06)
410October 5, 2013 (2013-10-05)December 7, 2013 (2013-12-07)
510February 15, 2014 (2014-02-15)April 19, 2014 (2014-04-19)
610October 6, 2014 (2014-10-06)October 17, 2014 (2014-10-17)
710October 20, 2014 (2014-10-20)October 31, 2014 (2014-10-31)
810November 3, 2014 (2014-11-03)November 14, 2014 (2014-11-14)

Voice cast

Principal voice actors
  • Yuri Lowenthal[13] – Ben Tennyson (16-years-old), Feedback, XLR8, Albedo (Human form), AmpFibian, Kickin Hawk, The Worst, Walkatrout, Molestache, Pesky Dust (1st Time), Hervé, Upgrade, Lt. Steel, Sumo Slammer, N-8, Alien Kid
  • Bumper Robinson[13] – Rook Blonko, Bloxx,[14] Terraspin, Jury Rigg,[14] Corvo, Ball Weevil, Doc Saturday, Punchinello, Crujo, Alan Albright, Parallelogram Vreedle
  • Paul Eiding – Max Tennyson, Liam, Eye Guy, Blukic, Zed,[15] Hoodlum, Ultimate Spidermonkey
  • Dee Bradley Baker[16] – Lodestar,[14] Spidermonkey, Water Hazard,[17] NRG,[14] Clockwork, Chromastone, Nanomech, Swampfire, Big Chill,[14] Crashhopper,[18] Astrodactyl,[19] Psyphon, Echo Echo,[20] Wildvine,[21] Caitliff, Hulex Colonel, Thirteen, Ultimate Echo Echo, the Worst, Wildmutt, Stinkfly, Acid Breath, Kraab, Slix Vigma
  • Eric Bauza – Diamondhead,[14] Eatle,[14] Grey Matter,[22] Upchuck,[23] Driba, Dr. Psychobos,[24] 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, Plumber Jerry, Cooper Daniels
  • Corey Burton – Malware, Mr. Baumann,[25] Brainstorm, Seebik, Fiskerton, V.V. Argost, Albedo Brainstorm, Kane North/Kangaroo Kommando
  • John DiMaggio[13][16] – Armodrillo,[26] Zombozo, Bubble Helmet, Four Arms,[27] Rath, Humungousaur, Octagon Vreedle, Vulkanus, Bullfrag, Will Harangue, Ultimate Humungousaur, Tentacle Vendor, Atomix, Whampire, Judge Domstol, Centur Squarr
  • David Kaye[16][28] – Khyber, Cannonbolt, Shocksquatch, Gravattack, Heatblast, Sunder, Frankenstrike,[29] Mallice, Warlord Gar, Ultimate Gravattack, Thumbskull, Forever King Joseph Chadwick (2nd Time), Lord Transyl, Deefus Veeblepister, Unitaur, Slapstrike, Exo-Skull, Skurd
  • Rob Paulsen – Magister Patelliday, Rhomboid Vreedle, Ditto, Captain Kork, Tummy Head, Gorvan, Phil, Gutrot
  • Kevin Michael Richardson – Snare-oh, Blitzwolfer, Emperor Milleous,[30] Cookmeister,[31] Sir Morton, Plumber Dispatcher
  • 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), ML-E (1st Time), ML-E's Mother, Duffy, Swift, Diamondhead Gwen

Additional voices

Crew
  • Susan Blu – Casting and Voice Director
  • Sebastian Evans II – Composer
  • Charlotte Fullerton – Story Editor
  • Carlos Sanches – Re-Recording Mixer
  • Matt Wayne – Story Editor
  • Derrick J. Wyatt[6] – Art Director and Lead Character Designer
  • Matt Youngberg – Supervising 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 the website of department store Kmart. Figures that were revealed at Toy Fairs such as Bloxx,[38] Shocksquatch,[39] 16-year-old Ben Tennyson,[40] an 11-year-old version of Ben,[41] and Ben's sidekick Rook[42] 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.[43] 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.[44] The action beat 'em up 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.[44] The game follows Ben and Rook in a battle to defeat a fierce villain, named Malware, who has evil plans of destroying the world.[44]

Omniverse also spawned a second video game, which was developed by High Voltage Software for the Wii U, Wii, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 and by 1st Playable Productions for the Nintendo 3DS.[45] This game takes place during the events of Frogs of War, where Ben must fight the Incurseans to get back to Earth and stop Emperor Milleous, Attea, Dr. Psychobos, and the Way Bads.

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