Ben 10, the ever-popular cartoon character, is back in Dubai for a Middle East premiere of the latest production titled Power of the Omnitrix. The show is one of the highlights organized during the 15th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival that runs till Feb 28.
The show will open at The Palladium – Dubai Media City on 19th February 2010 and go on till 26th February (no show on Feb 22) with two shows per day, at 4pm and 8pm. The show will then go on a tour across the Middle East throughout the summer of 2010.
Ben 10: Alien Force is currently the number one show on Cartoon Network in the Middle East and is due to launch on terrestrial channel NBC3 in April 2010.
Cartoon Network Live on Stage – Power of the Omnitrix combines the best of Ben 10 and Ben 10 Alien Force in an adrenaline pumping 90-minute theatrical extravaganza. Avid fans and young, action enthusiasts will be catapulted into the electrifying world of Ben 10 as cool skateboarding stunts, thrilling acrobatics, jaw-dropping action scenes, combined with dazzling multimedia effects take the audience on an incredible adventure.
Power of the Omnitrix features a cast of 14 dynamic characters (live actors and costumed) including Ben and his cousin Gwen Tennyson, Kevin Levin and Grandpa Max. Making their global debut live on stage are Rocks and Squidstrictor, brand-new alien superheroes from Ben 10 Alien Force! They will join popular superheroes Four Arms, Wildmutt and Heatblast, and menacing villains Vilgax and HighBreed Commander; while stunt performers will entertain the audience with incredible stunts and slick moves.
Mohammed Ali Al Kamali, Head of Events Planning and Sponsorship of the Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment that organizes DSF said, “Bringing the latest production of Ben 10 to Dubai for its Middle East premiere is part of our commitment in offering quality international entertainment to DSF visitors. Previous productions of Ben 10 have witnessed sell-out crowds and we are confident that this production will attract children and adults alike.”
Turner CN Enterprises has signed a deal with Millennium Entertainment International which also sees the all-new live action stage show Cartoon Network Live on Stage – Power of the Omnitrix tour in the Middle East.
Jason Rice, Turner CN Enterprises Territory Manager for Russia, Middle East, and Africa said, “The opening of the show marks a further development in our strategy to grow our licensed Live Events business and is another positive step forward for the Ben 10 brand in the Middle East region. Live events such as this give young fans a unique ‘real life’ experience of engaging with their favourite characters, their impact on brand awareness and brand loyalty cannot be underestimated.”
Tickets are priced at AED 50, 75 and 100, and are now available at Toys R Us, Virgin Megastore, and through www.timeouttickets.com or by calling 800 4669.
