TheBen 10 filmsare a series of Americananimatedandlive-action,fictionalsuperhero filmsproduced byCartoon Network Studiosset in thefictionalfranchise,Ben 10conceived byMan of Action,produced byCartoon Network Studios,and owned byWarner Bros. Entertainment.
As of 2020, there has been three animated films –Secret of the Omnitrix(2007),Destroy All Aliens(2012),Versus the Universe(2020) and two live-action films –Race Against Time(2007),Alien Swarm(2009) released in the franchise.
Animated films
edit| Occupation | Animated films | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret of the Omnitrix(2007) | Destroy All Aliens(2012) | Versus the Universe(2020) | |
| Directors | Sebastian O. Montes III and Scooter Tidwell | Victor Cook | Arthur Henrique Nazareth and John McIntyre |
| Writers | Thomas Pugsley and Greg Klein | Marty Isenberg | Benjamin Lane, Chelsea McAlarney, Johnny Vu, André LaMilza, John Martinez, Josh Kim, Sarah Visel, Benjamin P. Carow, and Kelly Turnbull |
| Executive Producers | Sam RegisterandBrian A. Miller | Mark Eyers, Rick Fernandes, Silas Hickey and Vishnu Athreya | John Fang, Brian A. Miller, Jennifer Pelphrey, Rob Sorcher, and Tramm Wigzell along with the Man Of Action |
| Producers | Donna Smith, Alex Soto & Jennifer Pelphrey(supervising) | Kurt Weldon(line)and Victor Cook(supervising) | Shareena Carlson and Will Patrick |
| Editors | Mark T. Collins | Aaron Seelman | — |
| Composers | Andy Sturmer | Kristopher Carter,Michael McCuistion andLolita Ritmanis | Kevin Manthei |
| Production companies | Cartoon Network Studios | Tiny Island Productions,Cartoon Network Asiaand Cartoon Network Studios | Cartoon Network Studios |
| Distributor | Cartoon Network | Cartoon Network | Warner Bros. Home Entertainment |
| Runtime | 67 minutes | 69 minutes | 72 minutes |
| Released | August 10, 2007 | March 23, 2012 | October 10, 2020 |
Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix
editThe first animated film titledBen 10:Secret of the Omnitrixis considered as a three-part episode in its fourth season. During a fight withDr. Animo,Ben'sOmnitrixaccidentally sets off its self-destruct mode and Ben has to find theOmnitrix's creatorto shut it down and stop the evilVilgax.
Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens
editThe second film is aCGImovie titledBen 10: Destroy All Aliensannounced in mid-2011,[1]and released on March 11, 2012 (Asia/Philippines)[2]and on March 23, 2012 (US).[3]This film had previously been under the working titleBen 10: Alien Dimensions.[4]The film was based on the original series and featured the original voice cast. The CGI was animation was handled byTiny Island Productions.
Ben 10 Versus the Universe: The Movie
editThe third animated film titledBen 10 Versus the Universe: The Moviewas announced by Cartoon Network on February 19, 2020, and released on October 10, 2020. This film is based on thereboot of the show.[5]
Live-action films
edit| Occupation | Live-action films | |
|---|---|---|
| Race Against Time(2007) | Alien Swarm(2009) | |
| Directors | Alex Winter | |
| Writers | Thomas Pugsley and Greg Klein | John Turman and James Krieg |
| Executive Producers | Alex Winter, Ramsey Ann Naito, Sam Register and Tramm Wigzell | Alex Winter |
| Producers | Evan W. Adler and Victor Ho(line) | Gideon Amir |
| Cinematographers | Morgan Pierre Susser | Anghel Decca |
| Editors | Suzanne Hines | Scott Richter |
| Composers | Andy Sturmer | Michael Wandmacher |
| Production companies | Trouper Productionswith Cartoon Network Studios | |
| Distributor | Warner Bros.and Cartoon Network | Cartoon Network |
| Runtime | 67 minutes | 69 minutes |
| Released | November 21, 2007 | November 25, 2009 |
Ben 10: Race Against Time
editThe first live-action film titledBen 10: Race Against Time,[6]was aired November 21, 2007. It revolves around Ben, Gwen, and Grandpa Max (in another dimension) returning to their hometown of Bellwood and attempting to adjust to being "normal" again. Unfortunately, their lives are once again disrupted by a mysterious alien known as Eon. It premiered onCartoon Networkon November 21, 2007. The film was directed byAlex Winter.[7]The film was nominated for two Visual Effects Society Awards: Outstanding Visual Effects in a Broadcast Miniseries, Movie or Special – Dina Benadon,Evan Jacobs,Brent Young, Chris Christman; and Outstanding Animated Character in a Live Action Broadcast Program or Commercial – Brent Young, Michael Smith.[8]
Ben 10: Alien Swarm
editThe second live-action film titledBen 10: Alien Swarmwas aired November 25, 2009. In the movie, the group stumbles upon a hive of aliennanobotswho are controlled by a single consciousness and are using humans as host bodies to take over the world. Ben and his friends work together to stop them. This movie is also when Ben unlocksNanomech.
Theatrical live-action film
editOn June 14, 2011, producerJoel Silverannounced that he, along withWarner Bros.andDark Castle Entertainment,would be working on a film version ofBen 10.[9]In January 2012, Albert Torres was announced as screenwriter.[10]In February 2013, Ryan Engle was announced to work on Torres' script.Andrew Rona,Steve Richards,andJoel Silverwere producers. Alex Heineman and Sarah Meyer were executive producers.[11]On September 16, 2024, it was announced that the film was cancelled due to the rights having expired.[12]
See also
editReferences
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- ^"Albert Torres to Draft Live Action Ben 10 - ComingSoon.net".31 January 2012.Archivedfrom the original on 3 February 2012.Retrieved31 January2012.
- ^Kit, Borys (February 20, 2013)."'Rampage' Writer Hired to Work on 'Ben 10' Film (Exclusive) ".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on February 24, 2013.RetrievedFebruary 21,2013.
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