American animated television series
Ben 10: Omniverse is an American animated television series which serves as the sequel toBen 10: Ultimate Alien (2010–2012) and the fourth series in theBen 10 franchise , as well as the final series to be set in the Classic Continuity. The series aired onCartoon Network from September 22, 2012, to November 14, 2014, in the United States, acrosseight 10-episode serialised "story arcs" instead of a season-based episode release structure.[ 1] Man of Action Studios , consisting ofDuncan Rouleau ,Joe Casey ,Joe Kelly , andSteven T. Seagle , created the franchise.
Ben 10: Omniverse was announced at Cartoon Network's Upfront in 2011.[ 2] Concept art, described as a homage to the originalBen 10 (2005–2008) series,[ 3] designed by Derrick J. Wyatt[ 4] (Transformers: Animated andScooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated ) was first unveiled at the 2012 UK Toy Fair.[ 5]
The series premiered on September 22, 2012, with a "sneak peek episode" that aired on August 1, 2012.[ 6] [ 7] [ 8] A "sneak peek" of the series aired after "Ben 10 Week" (March 19 – March 24, 2012).[ 9] Areboot series of the franchise premiered in 2016.
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 afterthe original series ) and sixteen-year-old Ben (a few months afterBen 10: Ultimate Alien ). After Gwen leaves for college and Kevin leaves to be closer to her, 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.[ 3] [ 8] [ 10]
In "T.G.I.S.", it is revealed that theBen 10 universe shares the same universe withThe Secret Saturdays .
Episodes Story arc Name Episodes Originally released First released Last released Arc 1 A New Beginning 10 August 1, 2012 (2012-08-01 ) November 17, 2012 (2012-11-17 ) Arc 2 Malware's Revenge 10 November 24, 2012 (2012-11-24 ) February 2, 2013 (2013-02-02 ) Arc 3 Incursean Invasion 10 February 9, 2013 (2013-02-09 ) April 6, 2013 (2013-04-06 ) Arc 4 Duel of the Duplicates 10 October 5, 2013 (2013-10-05 ) December 7, 2013 (2013-12-07 ) Arc 5 Galactic Monsters 10 February 15, 2014 (2014-02-15 ) April 19, 2014 (2014-04-19 ) Arc 6 The Evil Rooters 10 October 6, 2014 (2014-10-06 ) October 17, 2014 (2014-10-17 ) Arc 7 The Mad Nightmare 10 October 20, 2014 (2014-10-20 ) October 31, 2014 (2014-10-31 ) Arc 8 The Time War 10 November 3, 2014 (2014-11-03 ) November 14, 2014 (2014-11-14 )
Voice cast
Principal voice actors Yuri Lowenthal [ 11] – 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 KidBumper Robinson [ 11] – Rook Blonko, Bloxx,[ 12] Terraspin, Jury Rigg,[ 12] Corvo, Ball Weevil, Doc Saturday, Punchinello, Crujo, Alan Albright, Parallelogram VreedlePaul Eiding – Max Tennyson, Liam, Eye Guy, Blukic, Zed,[ 13] [non-primary source needed ] Hoodlum, Ultimate SpidermonkeyDee Bradley Baker [ 14] – Lodestar,[ 12] Spidermonkey, Water Hazard,[ 15] [non-primary source needed ] NRG,[ 12] Clockwork, Nanomech, Swampfire, Big Chill,[ 12] Crashhopper,[ 16] [non-primary source needed ] Astrodactyl,[ 17] [non-primary source needed ] Psyphon, Echo Echo,[ 18] [non-primary source needed ] Wildvine,[ 19] [non-primary source needed ] Caitliff, Hulex Colonel, Thirteen, The Worst, Wildmutt, Stinkfly, Acid Breath, Kraab, Slix VigmaEric Bauza – Diamondhead,[ 12] [non-primary source needed ] Eatle,[ 12] Grey Matter,[ 20] [non-primary source needed ] Upchuck,[ 21] [non-primary source needed ] Chromastone, Driba, Dr. Psychobos,[ 22] [non-primary source needed ] 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 DanielsCorey Burton – Malware, Mr. Baumann,[ 23] [non-primary source needed ] Brainstorm, Seebik, Fiskerton, V.V. Argost, Albedo Brainstorm, Kane North/Kangaroo KommandoJohn DiMaggio [ 11] [ 14] – Armodrillo,[ 24] [non-primary source needed ] Zombozo, Bubble Helmet, Four Arms,[ 25] [non-primary source needed ] Rath, Humungousaur, Octagon Vreedle, Vulkanus, Bullfrag, Will Harangue, Ultimate Humungousaur, TentacleVendor , Atomix, Whampire, Judge Domstol, Centur SquarrDavid Kaye [ 14] [non-primary source needed ] [ 26] [non-primary source needed ] – Khyber, Cannonbolt, Shocksquatch, Gravattack, Heatblast, Sunder, Frankenstrike,[ 27] [non-primary source needed ] Mallice, Warlord Gar, Ultimate Gravattack, Thumbskull, Forever King Joseph Chadwick (2nd Time), Lord Transyl, Deefus Veeblepister, Unitaur, Slapstrike, Exo-Skull, SkurdRob Paulsen – Magister Patelliday, Rhomboid Vreedle, Ditto, Captain Kork, Tummy Head, Gorvan, Phil, GutrotKevin Michael Richardson – Snare-oh, Blitzwolfer, Emperor Milleous,[ 28] [non-primary source needed ] Cookmeister,[ 29] [non-primary source needed ] Sir Morton, Plumber DispatcherTara Strong [ 30] [non-primary source needed ] – Ben Tennyson (5, 10, and 11-years-old), Pakmar,[ 31] [non-primary source needed ] 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 Charlie Adler – Professor Blarney T. Hokestar,Cow Alien ,Chicken Alien , Collectimus, Proctor ServantisCarlos Alazraqui – Rad Dudesman, Scout, PyxiAziz Ansari – Billy Billions[ 32] René Auberjonois – Azmuth,[ 33] [non-primary source needed ] Azmuth of Dimension 23, IntellectuaryDiedrich Bader – SimianOgie Banks – Zak SaturdayJeff Bennett – KundoSteven Jay Blum – Vilgax, Hobble, Zs'Skayr, Ghostfreak, Professor Helena Xagliv, Bill Gacks, Adwaita, Pa Vreedle, Thaddeus J. CollinsKimberly Brooks – Princess Looma, Serena (of Alien X), Madison, Rayona, Rook BrallaBettina Bush – Kai GreenGreg Cipes [ 11] – Kevin Levin (12, 17 and 43 years old)Jeffrey Combs – KuphuluJim Cummings [ 34] [non-primary source needed ] – Vexx, Hulex ColonelTim Curry – Forever King Joseph Chadwick (1st Time)Diane Delano – Ma VreedleMichael Dorn – Dr. ViktorDave Fennoy – Tetrax Shard of Dimension 23Michael Goldstrom – Benevelon Jennifer Hale – Rojo, SuemongousaurMark Hamill [ 35] [non-primary source needed ] – MaltruantJon Heder – Clyde FifeAshley Johnson – Gwen Tennyson (11, 16 and 42 years old), Margie, Wildvine Gwen, Cannonbolt Gwen, XLR8 GwenTom Kenny – BezelPhil LaMarr – JonesyJuliet Landau – Helen Wheels, MagistrataBeth Littleford – Sandra Tennyson, Isosceles Right Triangle VreedleMorgan Lofting – Fistina, YettaVanessa Marshall – Drew SaturdayDavid McCallum – ParadoxEdie McClurg – Vera TennysonChristopher McDonald – Carl Nesmith/Captain NemesisScott Menville – Jimmy Jones, Chrono Spanner/Kenny TennysonKate Micucci – LuhleyMiguel Nájera – Wes Green Judd Nelson – Ben 10,000, EonKhary Payton – Manny Armstrong, HexVyvan Pham [ 11] – Julie Yamamoto, ShipCharles Phoenix – Charles ZenithTara Platt – Ester, ML-E (2nd Time), J-NE, Subdora, Jennifer NocturneAlexander Polinsky – ArgitKevin Schon – OTTODwight Schultz – Dr. AnimoCree Summer – FrightwigTia Texada – Elena ValidusAlanna Ubach – Rook Shar, Rook BenKari Wahlgren – Charmcaster, ViktoriaWil Wheaton – Darkstar, DanteApril Winchell – Queen Voratia RumbletumGwendoline Yeo – Nyancy Chan, Sheelane
Crew Susan Blu – Casting and Voice DirectorSebastian Evans II – Composer Charlotte Fullerton – Story EditorCarlos Sanches – Re-Recording Mixer Matt Wayne – Story EditorDerrick J. Wyatt[ 4] – Art Director and Lead Character Designer Matt Youngberg – Supervising Producer
Merchandise and other media
Toy line A toy line manufactured byBandai 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 storeKmart . Figures that were revealed at Toy Fairs such as Bloxx,[ 36] Shocksquatch,[ 37] 16-year-old Ben Tennyson,[ 38] an 11-year-old version of Ben,[ 39] and Ben's sidekick Rook[ 40] 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.[ 41] The Omnitrix Touch has a gray color instead of the white it features in the show.
Video games Avideo game of the same name is developed byVicious Cycle Studios for theWii U ,Wii ,PlayStation 3 ,Xbox 360 and by1st Playable Productions for theNintendo 3DS andNintendo DS .[ 42] Theaction 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.[ 42] The game follows Ben and Rook in a battle to defeat a fierce villain, named Malware, who has evil plans of destroying the world.[ 42]
Omniverse also spawned asecond video game , which was developed byHigh Voltage Software for theWii U ,Wii ,PlayStation 3 , andXbox 360 and by1st Playable Productions for theNintendo 3DS .[ 43] 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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