
Reboots and spinoffs continue to be in high demand as both broadcast and cable networks look for proven commodities to cut through the clutter amid increased competition. The series is about a 10 year old boy named Ben Tennyson who gets a watch-like alien device called the 'Omnitrix'.

The franchise has become a global brand with toys, video games and more generating an estimated $4.5 billion in global retail sales to date. Ben 10 is an American animated series created by Man of Action. “ Ben 10 has been an overwhelming success story across all media platforms, and we know kids around the world will be eager to see the reinvention of this beloved character.”īen 10 originally premiered in January 2006 and went on to spawn three animated series ( Ben 10 Alien Force, Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, Ben 10: Omniverse), one animated movie ( Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix), and two live-action movies ( Ben 10: Race Against Time, Ben 10: Alien Swarm). “We decided it was time to introduce Ben to a new generation of kids,” Cartoon Network chief content officer Rob Sorcher said Monday in a release announcing the series pickup. When Ben finds the mysterious Omnitrix, a world of alien superpowers opens up to him.

The show kicks off with the adventures of Ben, his cousin Gwen and Grandpa Max as they travel the country during summer vacation. The new show will re-introduce 10-year-old Ben Tennyson and feature new and fan-favorite aliens from the initial series.
