Ben 10 is very popular right now. Kids love it. Did you know who is behind this popular episode ? His name is Tramm Wigzell who is one of the Creative Executives behind the phenomenally popular series.This is interview with him.

Have you been shocked by the success?

It’s been incredible especially the worldwide reaction. When former PM Gordon Brown was quoted as saying he couldn’t get the theme song out of his head, it blew our minds.

How did the idea original come about?

A team of writers and artists called Man of Action came up with the original concept. The basic idea was of a kid being able to turn into ten different things. We developed that over two years and it became the show everyone knows.

Are there any plans to introduce more characters – as mum’s we get fed up with always being Grandpa Max!

First off, it’s so incredibly cool to hear that mums are playing Ben 10 with their children. Second, we are constantly creating new characters almost on a daily basis. That’s one of the best parts of the job. So, yes, never fear – I promise you won’t get stuck in a Grandpa Max rut!

What does the future hold for Ben?

One of the coolest things about Ben 10 is that it has a very deep mythology and the “Ben 10 Universe” has expanded immensely over the years. It opens up a wide door to keep exploring Ben and the world he lives in. We have a lot of ideas for what happens next but I don’t want to give away any surprises.

I imagine it’s a time consuming process to create each episode. How long does it take to craft each one?

On average, from the time there’s a story idea to when we deliver a fully completed episode it’s close to a year-long process. We usually have at least six episodes in some form of completion happening simultaneously. It’s a tremendous amount of work and, thankfully, we have incredibly talented and skilled artists working on the series.

It must be great fun to work on – is it? Is it a case of reliving boyhood?

In all honesty, the majority of us who work on the show never really stopped being boys. It’s the greatest job in the world.

What would you say to any critics who might say it is too frightening or aggressive for children?

Since children so closely associate themselves with Ben when watching the show and they see him standing up to scary situations and not being afraid, I think it really empowers them to overcome their own fears.

That certainly was the case for me when I was a kid and I watched my heroes – it made things a lot less frightening and was a very positive influence on me while growing up. There’s also a very big difference between fun action-adventure with clear morals and aggressive anti-hero violence for violence’s sake. I’m very proud to say we never cross that line.

Do you think these kinds of programmes are good for boys to watch?

I think this show is very clear about the difference between right and wrong and what it means to be a hero. It’s not about fights; it’s about doing the right thing. Also, anything that can stir up the imaginations of boys – get them thinking, creating, coming up with their own stories and artwork – I believe is a positive thing. We get so many amazing letters from our fans with story ideas and alien designs. It’s really fantastic to see boys so energized in terms of being creative.

Is Ben 10 as popular in America as it is in the UK?

We have a lot of fans in the US but I think it’s safe to say that the UK rivals America quite closely in terms of popularity.
Taken from : The Sun