Generator Rex facts for kids
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| Created by | Man of Action |
| Developed by | Rob Hoegee |
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| Theme music composer | Kevin Manthei |
| Opening theme | "Revolution" by Orange |
| Composer(s) | Kevin Manthei |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 60 (2 unaired) (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Ryan Slater |
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| Production company(s) | Cartoon Network Studios |
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| Original network | Cartoon Network |
| Original release | April 23, 2010 – January 3, 2013 |
Generator Rex is an exciting American animated TV show. It was created by Man of Action for Cartoon Network. The show is based on a comic book called M. Rex. This comic was made by Aaron Sowd, Joe Kelly, and Duncan Rouleau.
The series first aired in the United States on April 23, 2010. It finished on January 3, 2013, with a total of 60 episodes. Two episodes were never shown on TV. Generator Rex also had special crossover episodes with another popular show, Ben 10: Ultimate Alien. One special was called Ben 10/Generator Rex: Heroes United. Another special, Ben Gen 10, aired in 2021. It showed younger versions of the Generator Rex characters in the Ben 10 world.
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Story of Generator Rex
The Nanite Event
Five years before the show starts, a huge explosion happened on Earth. This explosion released tiny machines called "nanites." These nanites went into the bodies of all living things. When nanites become active, they change the bodies of their hosts. Living beings with active nanites are called E.V.O.s (Exponentially Variegated Organisms). Most E.V.O.s turn into monsters.
Rex is a fifteen-year-old boy who has lost his memory. He is a permanent E.V.O., but he doesn't look like a monster. Instead, he can control his nanites. This lets him create amazing bio-mechanical weapons and tools from his body. Rex also has a special power: he can cure other E.V.O.s. He does this by deactivating the nanites inside them, turning them back to normal.
Rex works for an organization called Providence. He works with Agent Six and White Knight. His job is to stop dangerous E.V.O.s and cure them.
Rex's Main Enemy
Rex's biggest enemy is Van Kleiss. He is a scientist who became an E.V.O. with powers over the earth. Van Kleiss hates Providence. He was also involved in the original nanite explosion, known as "the Nanite Event." He wants to become super powerful by using other E.V.O.s. Van Kleiss often tries to get Rex to join him. He promises to tell Rex about his past if Rex helps him.
Van Kleiss eventually gets some of Rex's nanites. This gives him the power to create E.V.O.s just by touching people. Meanwhile, Rex gets his full powers back. He also gains access to new and stronger machines from his special Omega-1 Nanite.
New Challenges and Discoveries
Things get more complicated when Rex's older brother, Dr. Cesar Salazar, shows up. Cesar joins Providence. At one point, Rex and Van Kleiss even have to work together. They escape from a smart computer program named Zag-RS. It turns out Zag-RS was created by Cesar.
Later, Rex's ninja-like partner, Agent Six, loses his memory. This happens because of a machine Cesar invented. Six chooses not to get his memories back. Van Kleiss tries to become a "god." He uses Breach's power to create portals that can travel through time. Because of this, Rex is sent six months into the future. Van Kleiss is sent far into the past.
The Black Knight and the God Code
In the future, Rex finds that everything has changed. Providence is now run by a woman called the Black Knight. She tries to trick Rex into helping her. Her plan is to restart the Nanite Project. She wants to create five special nanites called Meta Nanites. These nanites hold something called the "God Code."
The first four Meta Nanites were spread across the planet during the Nanite Event. The fifth and most powerful one was hidden inside Rex himself. Rex's parents, Rafael and Violetta Salazar, were scientists. They secretly programmed these nanites to work only for Rex.
When Rex combines with the God Code, he gains incredible power. He uses this power to successfully cure all E.V.O.s on Earth. After this, he reunites with his friends, Tuck, Cricket, and Skwydd, who are now normal. He also forgives Cesar for his past actions. It is revealed that Van Kleiss caused Rex's parents' deaths. He trapped them inside the nanite reactor when it exploded. Van Kleiss is then taken to a special pocket dimension by Breach.
Main Characters
- Daryl Sabara as Rex Salazar, the main hero.
- Wally Kurth as Agent Six, Rex's serious partner.
- John DiMaggio as Bobo Haha, Rex's monkey sidekick.
- Grey DeLisle as Rebecca Holiday, a scientist at Providence.
- J.K. Simmons as White Knight, the leader of Providence.
- Fred Savage as Noah Nixon, Rex's human friend.
- Troy Baker as Van Kleiss, Rex's main enemy.
Episodes of the Show
Generator Rex is no longer airing on Cartoon Network. The last few episodes (56 to 60) were available to buy on iTunes before they were shown on TV. The show finished after its third season. List of Generator Rex episodes
Special Crossover Episodes
On July 11, 2011, it was announced that Generator Rex would have a special crossover episode. This episode would be with the show Ben 10: Ultimate Alien. The special was called Ben 10/Generator Rex: Heroes United. It aired on November 25, 2011. In this extended episode, Ben and Rex team up to fight a villain. This villain was created by Rex's older brother, Cesar.
Rex also made a quick appearance in the OK K.O.! Let's Heroes episode called Crossover Nexus. On February 17, 2021, a new 44-minute crossover special was announced. This special was with the Ben 10 show. It aired on April 11, 2021.
Other Cool Stuff
Home Video
You could buy the first nine episodes of Generator Rex on DVD. It was a two-disc set called "Volume 1 DVD." It came out on October 19, 2010.
Video Game
A video game called Generator Rex: Agent of Providence was released. You could play it on Wii, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, and Xbox 360. The game came out on November 1, 2011. In the game, Van Kleiss tries to find plans to build a powerful Omega-One Nanite. All the voice actors from the show also voiced their characters in the game.
Toy Line
Mattel made a line of toys based on the series. The main action figures were about 4 inches tall. Each figure came with a small E.V.O. toy. There were also bigger deluxe figures and other toy sets.
Comic Books
Generator Rex and Ben 10 were featured in Cartoon Network and DC Comics' Cartoon Network: Action Pack comic books. Two 3D picture books were also released. One was called "EVOs and Heroes," which explained the characters and their powers. The other was "The Swarm," based on an episode where Rex fights insect E.V.O.s. For younger readers, a story called "Leader of the Pack" was also released.
In February 2013, IDW Publishing announced they would make comic books based on Cartoon Network shows. Generator Rex was one of the shows chosen for new comic books.
Awards Won
| Year | Award | Category | Winners | Result |
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| 2010 | 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Individual in Animation | Chu-Hui Song and Nora Murphy-Breden for the episode "The Day That Changed Everything" |
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See also
In Spanish: Generator Rex para niños
