I saw this trailer of Generation Rex in our Cartoon Network during the Christmas season and I'm very into it and didn't expected that this new cartoon series is from the creators of Ben 10. I like the character design of Generation Rex and his style in fighting some monsters with his arms and limbs are extending and turned into some kind of machine, he's like that because he was infected by a microscopic nanites (nano tech organisms) that pumps through his body. The good part here is that he is in the good sides and will save people who were also infected and defeat evil people like E.V.O. Van Kleiss. Btw, E.V.O. means Exponentially Variegated Organisms. The new series will premeire this January 9, 2011 at 9am in Cartoon Network.
and check out below an interview with the creators - Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau and Steven Seagle from Man of Acton Studios.
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What, or who is Generator Rex?
Generator Rex is a teenage boy named Rex who woke up one day with no memory of his past and has the ability to grow amazing machines from the microscopic nanite machines living in his body. For as long as he can remember (which isn’t that long!) he’s been working as a hero for the government agency Providence to combat the out-of-control nanites in other people.
How did the concept behind Generator Rex come about?
Generator Rex was created by MAN OF ACTION Studios, a four-man creative group made up of Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau, and Steven T. Seagle – who were also the creators of BEN 10. A different version of Rex originally appeared in a comic book written by Kelly and drawn by Rouleau called M-REX. When the four guys turned the comic into a cartoon, they kept some of the basic ideas (Rex’s machines, nanites, Six & Bobo, Providence) but reinvented almost all the ideas to make Generator Rex the show that’s currently tearing up American TV!
What are nanites, and why are they so important to the show?
Right now all anyone knows about nanites is that they are incredibly small and powerful machines. They were invented by man, but in a catastrophic moment known only as
“The Event” billions of nanites were released before they were ready and fused into every living organism on earth. While most nanites remain dormant in their hosts, some go active, turning their host into a hulking monster known as an “E.V.O.” Only Rex has the ability to tell the nanites in his body (and others) what to do – and that’s how he’s able to use them to build machines that seem to grow from his limbs. So nanites are important to the show because they are both the thing that Rex fights and the thing he fights them with! Nanites are good and evil – depending on whose hands they’re in.
How does an episode of Generator Rex come about, from start to finish?
Each episode starts with an idea – usually from MAN OF ACTION or our ace story editor, Rob Hoegee. From there the writer of the episode writes an outline which everyone at Cartoon Network has to approve. Once that’s done the script is written – usually 2 or three drafts and clocking in at about 34 pages. The amazing voice talent – anchored by former movie Spy Kid Daryl Sabara – records the script with the help of our incredible voice director and recording engineer. The artists then take over – an episode director leads a team of artists as they storyboard the entire episode as well as design and paint the props and backgrounds. Once that’s all approved the show goes international – where our Korean partners complete the full animation. From there it comes back to producer John Fang who rough cuts an episode. Then it’s off to music, and a final sound mix and edit and there you have it! A full episode…about a year after that first idea!
Will we see Generator Rex evolve over time like Ben 10: Alien Force has, or will each episode be standalone?
Well, we just started! So right now we’re just thinking of the next cool story we can tell. But if the world loves Rex half as much as they’ve loved Ben, then anything is possible!
Why do you think kids should watch Generator Rex?
The main reason kids (and adults!) should watch Generator Rex is because it’s an epic adventure on a global canvas that still boils down to one kid having to journey through the fight of his life in order to save the world and find his true identity. There hasn’t been a broadcast cartoon with this kind of scope in a long time. Another great reason to watch it is because the creative staff – writers and artists and actors alike – is doing awesome work! The show looks great, sounds great, moves great – it’s one-of-a-kind when it comes to quality.
Check out www.CartoonNetwork.com.ph for more information and the latest intelligence on Generator Rex.
