

BEN 10 REBOOT BEN 10000 SERIES
Likewise, some PBS stations continue to offer the landmark series “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” in some format, even though the famous host passed away in 2003. Viacom in March, for example, launched its Noggin subscription-video-on-demand service that largely depends on old series like “Blue’s Clues” and “Little Bear” to lure audiences to its $5.99 per month offering. The audiences for such fare often “age out” of it within a few years’ time, but new generations of the industry’s youngest viewers can easily catch on. Content aimed at kids can live on well after its original air date and its time in syndication. The effort provides a map, of sorts, to buried treasure lying deep within many media companies. So we are creating this iteration for an entirely new generation of kids.” “This demand from audiences around the world is the driving spark behind the relaunch. There hasn’t been an original production since 2012, but the overall popularity of the character has continued on,” said Rob Sorcher, Cartoon Network’s chief content officer, in an emailed response to questions about the project. “’Ben 10’ is a worldwide phenomenon for 10 years running, with more than 230 TV episodes produced.
