Ben 10 (2005 TV series) facts for kids
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| Created by | Man of Action |
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| Theme music composer | Andy Sturmer |
| Opening theme | "Ben 10", performed by Moxy |
| Ending theme | "Ben 10" (Instrumental) |
| Composer(s) | Andy Sturmer |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 52 (list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Cartoon Network Studios |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Television Distribution |
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| Original network | Cartoon Network |
| Picture format | 480p (4:3 SDTV) 1080p ( HDTV) |
| Original release | December 27, 2005 – April 15, 2008 |
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| Followed by | Ben 10: Alien Force |
| Related shows | Ben 10 (2016) |
Ben 10 (also known as Ben 10 Classic) is an American animated TV show. It was created by a group called Man of Action and made by Cartoon Network Studios. The story is about a 10-year-old boy named Ben Tennyson. He finds a special alien watch called the "Omnitrix."
This watch attaches to his wrist and lets him change into many different alien creatures. Each alien has its own unique powers. Ben uses these powers to fight bad guys from Earth and outer space. He does this with his cousin Gwen and his Grandpa Max.
The show first aired on Cartoon Network on December 27, 2005. It became very popular and even won an Emmy Award. Ben 10 led to a whole series of shows and movies. These include Ben 10: Alien Force, Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, and Ben 10: Omniverse. A new version of the show started in 2016.
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About the Story
The series follows Ben Tennyson (voiced by Tara Strong) during his summer vacation. He is traveling across the country with his cousin Gwen (voiced by Meagan Smith) and their Grandpa Max (voiced by Paul Eiding). They travel in their RV, which they call the "Rustbucket."
One night, Ben finds a strange alien pod. Inside is a mysterious watch-like device called the Omnitrix. The device sticks to his wrist and gives him the power to change into various alien forms. Each alien has special skills and powers. With these new abilities, Ben has to learn what it means to be a hero. During their trip, the Tennysons face many enemies, from aliens to magical creatures.
Meet the Characters
Ben Tennyson
Benjamin Kirby "Ben" Tennyson is a confident and sometimes silly boy. He loves being the center of attention and often makes jokes, even during fights. Even though he can be immature, Ben is kind, brave, and very loyal. He always wants to help and save others, whether they are human or alien. Ben is also clever and quick-thinking, which helps him get out of tough spots. He can even remember things perfectly, like a photographic memory.
Gwen Tennyson
Gwendolyn Catherine "Gwen" Tennyson is a smart and kind girl. She is very good with computers and knows some martial arts. Gwen is independent and likes things to be organized. Her most special skill is her hidden talent for magic. She got her powers from her alien grandmother, Verdona Tennyson. Gwen is very skilled at magic, even before she fully learns about it.
Grandpa Max Tennyson
Grandpa Maxwell "Max" Tennyson is Ben and Gwen's grandfather. He is a retired "Plumber," which is a secret organization that deals with alien threats. Max is very experienced and often helps Ben and Gwen understand the alien world. He is brave and always looks out for his grandkids. Max has many interesting stories from his past adventures.
Main Villains
Vilgax
Vilgax is a powerful alien warlord, known as one of the most feared beings in the galaxy. He wants the Omnitrix so he can create a super army of shapeshifting aliens. Vilgax was an old enemy of Grandpa Max. After being badly hurt, he became even stronger with robot parts. This made him a huge and powerful enemy for Ben. Vilgax is Ben's main enemy in the first season and appears often in later seasons.
Kevin Ethan Levin
Kevin is an 11-year-old boy who can absorb energy. He uses his power to cause trouble and doesn't care if he hurts others. At first, he wanted to team up with Ben, but Ben refused. Kevin then absorbed power from the Omnitrix, which made his DNA unstable. He turned into a monster made of all ten alien forms. He blames Ben for this and becomes his enemy, known as "Kevin 11."
Zs'Skayr
Zs'Skayr is an alien ghost-like being who wanted to take over the galaxy. He accidentally got his own DNA sampled into the Omnitrix, becoming the alien known as Ghostfreak. His powers include turning invisible, passing through objects, possessing people, and shooting energy beams. He is a major villain in the series.
The Forever Knights
The Forever Knights are a secret group that started in the Middle Ages. They are now a worldwide organization that collects alien technology.
- Driscoll / Forever King: He was once a "Plumber" like Max, but he was kicked out for stealing alien tech. He became the leader of the Forever Knights and wanted to take over the world. He gathered a team of Ben's human enemies, called the Negative 10, to help him.
Dr. Aloysius James Animo
Dr. Animo was a brilliant scientist who did strange experiments on animals, trying to mutate them. When he lost an award because of his weird research, he went a little crazy. He became Ben's personal enemy, always trying to defeat him and rule the world. He can control, bring back to life, and create mutant animals.
Hex
Hex is a powerful magician and sorcerer from another dimension.
- Charmcaster: She is Hex's talented 15-year-old niece. At first, she seemed loyal to her uncle, but she was really using him to get power for herself. She often tries to get revenge on the Tennysons, especially Gwen. Charmcaster can control magic energy and cast spells.
Voice Actors
Main Voices
- Tara Strong voices Ben Tennyson, Upgrade, Benwolf, and future Gwen Tennyson.
- Meagan Smith voices Gwen Tennyson.
- Paul Eiding voices Max "Grandpa Max" Tennyson.
- Steve Blum voices Vilgax, Heatblast, Ghostfreak, and Zs'Skayr.
- Dee Bradley Baker voices Wildmutt, Stinkfly, Eye Guy, and SixSix.
- Jim Ward voices Diamondhead, XLR8, and Wildvine.
- Richard Steven Horvitz voices Grey Matter and Sublimino.
- Richard McGonagle voices Four Arms and Dr. Kelly.
- Fred Tatasciore voices Ripjaws, Cannonbolt, and Way Big.
Episodes
List of Ben 10 (2005 TV series) episodes
Movies and Other Shows
TV Movies
Two Ben 10 TV movies were released.
- Secret of the Omnitrix: In this animated movie, the Omnitrix accidentally starts to self-destruct. Ben has to find its creator to stop it. This movie was meant to be the end of the original Ben 10 story.
- Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens: This movie was made using computer graphics (CGI). It shows 10-year-old Ben returning to school after his summer vacation. It first came out in 2012.
Live-Action Movies
- Ben 10: Race Against Time: This was the first live-action movie in the series. Ben (Graham Phillips), Gwen (Haley Ramm), and Grandpa Max (Lee Majors) return home. But their lives are interrupted by a mysterious alien named Eon (Christien Anholt), who has a connection to the Omnitrix.
- Ben 10: Alien Swarm: This is the second live-action movie. Ben (Ryan Kelley), Gwen (Galadriel Stineman), Kevin (Nathan Keyes), and Grandpa Max (Barry Corbin) find alien nanobots. These tiny robots are using humans to try and take over the world. Ben and his friends must work together to stop them.
Sequel Series
- Ben 10: Alien Force: This show is a sequel set five years after the original series. It has a more serious tone. It first aired on Cartoon Network in 2008.
- Ben 10: Ultimate Alien: This is another sequel series that started in 2010. It takes place a few weeks after Alien Force.
Video Games
- Ben 10: Protector of Earth: This was the first Ben 10 video game, released in 2007.
- FusionFall: Ben 10 also appears in Cartoon Network's online game FusionFall. In the game, Ben helps players by giving them missions and special items.
Images for kids
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Original ideas for Ben 10, showing Ben as a red-haired boy who changes into human superheroes.
See also
In Spanish: Ben 10 para niños
