Ben 10
Release date: June 23rd, 2023.
Plot: Based on the Beloved Cartoon series, a struggling Middle School student comes upon an extraterrestrial watch with the ability to turn into 10 different powerful aliens and uses it to defend the Earth along with the entire universe from a Galactic War Lord who seeks its ultimate power.
Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts
Producer: Dylan Clark, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashini, Roy Lee
Executive Producer: Colin Wilson, Bruce Berman
Writers: Michael Arndt, Joe Cornish, Ehren Kruger, Man of Action, Steven T. Seagle, Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey.
Casting by: Sarah Finn
Film Editors: John Gilroy, Joel Negron
Composer: Henry Jackman
Production Design: Oliver Scholl
Studio: Legendary Pictures, RatPac-Dune Entertainment, LLC
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: USA
Language: English
Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comedy
Runtime: 2hr 34min
Rated PG-13 for mild violence, some sexual stuff, and some language
Budget:$200 million
VFX: Weta, ILM, and Double Negative. Oscar people nominees for VFX: Stephen Rosenbaum, Scott Benza, Jeff White, and Erik Nash
Makeup: Richard Alonzo, Christopher Allen Nelson, Shelia Cyphers-Leake(Oscar-Nominees)
Sound Editors: Erik Aadahl and Tom Myers(Oscar-Nominees)
Critic Consensus: Ben 10 gratefully sets a new standard for cartoon adaption movies and giving audiences something unfamiliar to be entertained with. Even if it's running time is unusual, It still manages to entertain audiences throughout with it's funny and action-packed visuals. Surprisingly, this is a more eye candy visual, unique, and source respected material of the original cartoon.
Movie Review scores: Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92%
Audience score: 91%
Metascore: 74%
IMDB: 8/10, votes after 5 years 807,323
Roger Ebert: 3/4
Common Sense Media: 4/5
IGN: 9.2
Flickchart: 468
Letterboxd: 3.9/5
Will be nominated for Best Visual Effects, Best Makeup, and Sound Editing at the Oscars
Box office domestic: 363,554,756
Box office worldwide: 845,453,645
Domestic Opening: 134,345,543
Worldwide Opening: 234,534,545
This movie will be released in 2D, Digital 3D, REALD-3D, Dolby Atmos, and IMAX 3D 70mm wide release. Smaller IMAX screens will screen this in 1.90:1 aspect ratio.
The first movie shot entirely with the 3D 70mm IMAX cameras. The movie opened up to IMAX 3D 70mm for the entire film. The pre-show includes a special version of the IMAX countdown.
There will be a Comic Con Hall H panel for this movie apart of the Warner Bros. Panel. It'll include a sneak preview of the movie.
DVD release date: November 21, 2023
There will be sequels released in 2025 and 2027. Titles Ben 10: Rise of the Celestials and Ben 10: The Omnitrix Evolution
3D Cinemablend ratings:
3D fit: 5/5
Planning: 5/5
Before the Window: 4/5
Beyond the Window: 5/5
Brightness: 5/5
Glasses off: 5/5
Audience Health: 3/5
32/35
Taglines:
Takes an alien to fight an alien
He's just not one hero but over 10
All in one.
it's hero time
Transform in IMAX
Cast:
Motion Capture alien,character, or villains performances:
Clive Owen(Mo-Cap and voice): Vilgax, the main antagonist who plans to rule the entire universe.
Adria Arjona(Makeup): Z'uri, Vilgax's right hand ally who helps him with his plans
Richard E. Grant(Voice): Azmuth, the inventor of the Omnitrix
Jennifer Lawrence(voice): Upgrade, A liquid metal alien that can merge into technology.
Tom Holland(voice): XLR8, An alien velociraptor with super speed.
Charlie Hunman(voice): Heatblast, an alien form made of fire
Maisie Williams(voice): Big Chill, A butterfly like alien with ice and ghost powers.
Ross Marquand(voice): Swampfire, an alien form that can control plants and shoot fire.
Jason Mantzoukas(voice): Feedback, A cyclops alien plug with electric powers
O-T Fagbenle(voice): Four Arms, A four armed alien form with super strength
Jack Quaid(voice): Diamondhead, A crystal like alien that shoots out diamonds.
Omid Abtahi(voice): Humungosaur, A giant dinosaur like alien with super strength.
Alden Ehrenreich(voice): Jetray, a flying Manta Ray/Bat alien that flies at lightspeed and shoots lasers.
Live Action performances:
Kit Connor: Ben Tennyson
TJ McGibbon: Gwen Tennyson
Bradley Whitford: Grandpa Max Tennyson
Emjay Anthony: Kevin Levin
Characters List
Heroes:
Ben
Gwen
Kevin(Formerly Bad)
Grandpa Max Tennyson
Villains:
Vilgax
Z'uri
Aliens:
Upgrade-Jennifer Lawrence
XLR8-Tom Holland
Heatblast-Charlie Hunman
Big Chill-Maisie Williams
Swampfire-Ross Marquand
Four Arms-O-T Fagbenle
Diamondhead-Jack Quaid
Humungosaur-Omid Abtahi
Feedback-Jason Mantzoukas
Jetray-Alden Ehrenreich
Rest of cast to be announced later
Trivia:
This film will mark the 100th year of Warner Bros Entertainment
The Sequel will have a 3 hr runtime
Ben was originally in this film gonna go on summer vacation with his Grandpa and Cousin like in the original series, but it was changed so it can take place in mostly just one location.
Unlike the cartoon, some of the aliens have female voices
This film will secretly poke fun at Marvel and DC superhero films.
Wildmutt, Cannonbolt, Echo Echo, Spidermonkey, Lodestar, Rath, AmpFibian, Crashopper, Kickin Hawk, Astrodactyl, and Atomix were considered to be apart of the lineup for this film, but got cut because the movie should start with only 10 and stay faithful to the title.
Alien X will make a cameo in the Post-Credits scene teasing the sequel
EDM will be a component in the original score
There will be a scene in the movie which may give viewers epilepsy. Movie theatres will add warning signs
The Face of the Magic Mirror from Snow White and Shrek is used as inspiration to designing Heatblast's face.
Most aliens will be voiced by real life actors, if not mo-capping the aliens.
Thanos, Megatron, and Captain Davy Jones were the inspiration for designing Vilgax.
This movie is influenced by Star Trek, Doctor Who, Comic Book Movies, and Pacific Rim.
Casting Trivia:
Tara Strong, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Scarlet Johansson, and Sofia Boutella were considered to voice Upgrade before Jennifer Lawrence was cast.
Dee Bradley Baker, Charlie Adler, Steve Blum, Cate Blanchett, Nathalie Emmanuel, Margot Robbie, Ana De Armas, Sophie Turner, Felicity Jones, Alicia Vikander, Emma Watson, Priyanka Chopra, Emilia Clarke, Hayley Atwell, Daniel Craig, Tom Hiddleston, and Kit Harrington were all considered to voice Big Chill before Maisie Williams was cast.
Dee Bradley Baker, Yuri Lowenthal, Drake Bell, James Arnold Taylor, Josh Keaton, Billy West, Tom Kenny, Chris Pratt, John Mulaney, Letitia Wright, Aubrey Plaza, Sarah Silverman, and Bill Hader were considered to voice XLR8 before Tom Holland was cast.
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100th Warner Bros and Legendary studios logo but with green glow and sci-fi like sounds in background
INT. Space Battle for the Omnitrix
A Spaceship chase suddenly happens. Azmuthis in a smaller ship with the Omnitrix while being chased by Vilgax who was in the bigger ship named Chimerian Hammer trying to get it from him.
INT. INSIDE THE Chimerian Hammer
Vilgax’s henchman Corona
“Lord Vilgax, our Hull damage is at 20% but the ship is still operating”
VILGAX
“Splendid, prepare to board this Unruly vermin’s ship and collect the Omnitrix. I must have it now!”
The Chimerian Hammer closes in on Azmuth’sship and shoots at it.
INT. Azmuth’s ship
Azmuth’s Subordinate:
“Master Azmuth, we are being shot at, but mercifully we found a planet not far where we could stow away. I’m equanimous there is sanctuary.”
Azmuth:
“Well, what is the name of this unprecedented realm we are coming upon.”
Azmuth’s Subordinate:
“It is called Earth, sire.”
Azmuth:
“Indeed. Computer set coordinates for Earth, third planet from the sun.”
Computer A.I.
“Course set for Earth imminent.”
The ship tries to fly as far away from Vilgax as possible to make it to Earth. Theirpropulsion systems got shot.
Vilgax’s henchman Psyphon
“Sire, Propulsion systems destroyed!”
Vilgax:
“Ascending now, The Omnitrix is mine!”
Azmuth’s Subordinate:
“Azmuth, we got hit. We won’t make it to Earth.”
Azmuth:
“Alright that’s fine.”
Azmuth’s Subordinate:
“But Sir!”
Azmuth:
“Hey it’s fine, we send the Omnitrix to Earth. Vilgax isn’t after me, he’s after my greatest invention, and with the Omnitrix hidden on Earth, it could be impossible for Vilgax to find it.”
Azmuth activates and puts the Omnitrix in the escape pod
Azmuth’s Subordinate:
“You sure this will work?”
Azmuth:
“Affirmative, It will be sent to the most secure but secret spot possible onEarth, and whoever may happen to find it will make sure my invention is kept in one piece. Hopefully it isn’t in the possession of a dimwit, definitely not Vilgax.”
Azmuth:
“Computer, send Omnimatrix any secret and secure location on Earth. Whoever may find it shall be worthy and holds the key to the entire universe.”
Computer A.I:
“Omnimatrix, setting course to Earth."
The Bay pod carrying the Omnitrix exits the ship and flies to Earth. Vilgax watches the pod fly away and gets angry.
Vilgax:
“NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Vilgax angrily fires another shot at Azmuth’s ship.
[Flash]
Int. Bellwood Middle School
It is the end of a school day and Ben is in his class waiting for the day to end.
Int. Ben’s teacher Mr. Hoffman’s classroom