30th September 2009

TOM DALEY DIVES IN TO LAUNCH CARTOON NETWORK’S INAUGURAL BEN’S 10 AWARDS

Diving World Champion, Tom Daley is joining forces with super alien fighter Ben 10 to launch the Ben’s 10 Awards.  Ben 10 is on the hunt for 10 new friends in a nationwide search for kids that can perform cool “OmniTRICKS” to help him battle the evil alien forces. To launch the search 15 year old Tom will demonstrate his very own OmniTRICK by performing a unique dive.

Breaking out his new OmniTRICK move at The Pavilion, his training pool in Plymouth, Tom said, “I love the Ben 10 cartoon and have always wanted to be part of his team.  I am really excited to be launching the Ben’s 10 Awards and can’t wait to see what cool OmniTRICKS the kids come up with.  It’s just a shame that I can’t enter!”

The adventure starts on 2nd October and it couldn’t be easier to enter!  Ben’s alien fighting checklist is simple; kids will need to prove that they can protect Earth against alien invasions with an awesome OmniTRICK.  The lucky 10 will receive exclusive Ben 10 merchandise and get to feature their trick on Cartoon Network. The nominees will be invited to attend the world premiere of Ben 10: Alien Swarm on 15th November where the winners will be announced.

It could be anything, from paralysing the evil Highbreeds with your funny jokes, or challenging Jet Ray to a skateboarding race.  Just remember to upload proof of your alien busting skill to Ben at www.cartoonnetwork.co.uk/ben10awards by 31st October to be in with a chance of winning exclusive VIP tickets to the Ben’s 10 Awards and Ben 10: Alien Swarm world premiere. 

Ben wants you!

ENDS

Notes to editor:

Ben 10: Alien Swarm will premiere on Cartoon Network at 10am and 4.30pm on 28th November.

Ben 10: Alien Force can be seen every day at 5pm on Cartoon Network, new episodes can be seen from 2nd November.

ABOUT CARTOON NETWORK

Cartoon Network is a leading commercial kids’ TV network in the UK, which broadcasts a range of popular comedy and action-adventure animation. Hit shows include Ben 10: Alien Force, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Bakugan Battle Brawlers, Batman The Brave and the Bold, Chowder, Johnny Test, Ed, Edd and Eddy and The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy.  Cartoon Network can also be experienced through its award-winning website www.cartoonnetwork.co.uk, via games, VOD, mobiles and through an array of licensing and merchandising.  Since launching as a pan-European channel in 1993, Cartoon Network now has localised services throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa where it is available in 14 languages and in over 57 million homes.  Cartoon Network is operated by Turner Broadcasting System Europe, a Time Warner Company.

In the UK Cartoon Network is available 24 hours a day on SKY 601; Tiscali TV 312; Virgin TV 704.  It is also available on: Top Up TV Anytime; BT Vision; Sky Anytime; Virgin Central; Tiscali TV on-demand 310. www.cartoonnetwork.co.uk