'BEN 10' ACTION FIGURE WILL BE CAPTURED ON HEADWEAR BY CARTOON NETWORK ENTERPRISES

The Cartoon Network animated TV series Ben 10 is looking to sell its fans consumer products. The program follows a ten-year-old boy as he tries to understand the aliens hidden in his midst.

Cartoon Network Enterprises, the product management and global merchandising arm of the entertainment group has inked a deal with Jay Franco and Sons, Inc., Accessory Innovations and American Marketing Enterprises, Inc. (AME) for a line of bed and bath, beach items, accessories and sleepwear.

"Ben 10 is gaining momentum in the marketplace," Christina Miller, U.S. Vice President of Consumer Products, Cartoon Network, commented. "We look forward to bringing the appeal of the show to market in more key categories through these new partnerships with Jay Franco, Accessory Innovations and AME."

Accessory Innovations manufactures licensed and private label accessories. They will work with Cartoon Network Enterprises to develop a line of Ben 10 headwear that will include: baseball caps, hats and rainwear.

About Cartoon Network Enterprises: Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE), is the global branding and merchandising arm of Cartoon Network.

The division currently offers consumer product programs for My Gym Partner's a Monkey, Ben 10, The Powerpuff Girls, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends", Ed, Edd 'n Eddy, Billy and Mandy, Camp Lazlo.