Cartoon Network Arabic’s Super Hero, Ben Tennyson, Goes Solo in Ben 10 Omniverse

Children all over the Middle East can discover various codes to interact with new aliens
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 23 September 2012 – Cartoon Network Arabic announces today that the popular alien-morphing boy hero is set to launch a new TV series: Ben 10: Omniverse. The new series is set to air on October 3rd on the free-to-air channel Cartoon Network Arabic. With Gwen and Kevin out of the picture and a new OMNITRIX, the hit series returns to screens with a host of new aliens and a brand new lease on life, with 16-year-old Ben Tennyson off on exciting adventures on his own.
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Children around the Middle East can take part in these adventures through the Alien Mission Game, which allows them to play as the different characters in the new series. Ben 10 fans can find codes to unlock through the Cartoon Network Arabic channel, CNA website, and social media pages. Unlocking a character gives them access to a variety of entertaining “alien reveal” videos and other digital downloads.�
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“The long lasting popularity of Ben 10 with children around the globe contributes to the continuing, substantial success of the franchise,” said Alan Musa, vice president and general manager, Middle East and Africa, “Cartoon Network Arabic is excited with the launch of the hit series and our on-going goals to entertain children in the region”.
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Children in the Middle East have been embracing the experience of the digital platform, with more than 1 million monthly unique users from across the region on CartoonNetworkArabic.com, and more than 50 million monthly page views. In addition, with more than 1.4 billion games played and 7.2 million games created, Ben 10 Game Creator has been one of CartoonNetwork.com’s top ten games since launching in 2008.
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This announcement follows the United States debut premiering in 178 countries across the globe. In the new series, fans will enjoy several never-seen-before adventures of young Ben that leads up to the 16-year old’s ongoing battle to save the universe. Viewers can enjoy all current transformations, villains, sidekicks, vehicles and weapons as well as take part in the fun online game.
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Coinciding with the global premiere of this new-look series, the top-selling Ben 10 consumer products franchise will also make its worldwide debut this fall. There will be new Ben 10: Omniverse toys from master toy partner Bandai and an interactive game from D3 Publisher. Additional licensing partners for the brand will follow with new products in 2013, all adding to the more than $3 billion generated at retail worldwide to date since its launch in 2006.

About Cartoon Network Arabic
Launched in October 2010 and broadcasting free-to-air 100% Arabic content across the entire MENA region, Cartoon Network Arabic delivers a wide range of international and locally-produced kid’s entertainment with hit shows including: Ben 10, Powerpuff Girls, Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Ben and Izzy, Freej and Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends.
Cartoon Network Arabic broadcasts via NILESAT 104 (Transponder E37 – Frequency 12417 MHz horizontal – 27.500MSym\s -¾) and BADR 6 (Transponder 1 – Frequency 11727 horizontal – 27500bps – ¾).
For more information please visit http://www.cartoonnetworkarabic.com/

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