Cartoon Network, one of the leading kids' channels in theMONDAY |SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 | PHILIPPINES, is bringing its first and widely successful live-action made-for-TV movie, "BEN 10: Race Against Time" to Filipino cable TV viewers on September 26 at 8 p.m.

An exclusive VIP premiere of "BEN 10: Race Against Time" was held last September 13 at SM Mall of Asia's Premier Cinema. Gracing the event was TV legend Lee Majors, who plays the key role of Grandpa Max in the movie.

Best known worldwide for his starring roles in "The Six Million Dollar Man" and "The Fall Guy," Lee stars as Grandpa Max in "BEN 10: Race Against Time," using his past experiences with the paranormal to guide and protect his grandchildren, Ben and Gwen, through their many adventures in fighting evil.

"BEN 10: Race Against Time" is Cartoon Network's first live-action made-for-TV movie based on the very popular adventure series, "BEN 10."

"It has proven to be a huge success for us, as the movie was the most-watched telecast in history of Cartoon Network in the US, as well as the No. 1 show of the day on all television among boys," said Dulce Lim-Chen, vice-president of Cartoon Network Enterprises, Asia Pacific.

"We are very excited to bring 'BEN 10: Race Against Time' to our Filipino audience, as it encompasses everything a 'BEN 10' fan would expect - non-stop action, suspense and aliens! And we are anticipating that the movie will set similar records in theMONDAY |SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 | PHILIPPINES, where 'BEN 10' is one of our highest rating shows."

A Cartoon Network mega-hit, "BEN 10" follows the story of a young boy who, with the flick of a powerful alien wristwatch (The Omnitrix), can turn into 10 different aliens with amazing superpowers. "BEN 10: Race Against Time" is directed by Alex Winter ("Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure"), and stars Graham Phillips ("Evan Almighty") in the coveted role of Ben Tennyson, Haley Ramm ("X-Men 3") as Gwen, Lee Majors ("The Six Million Dollar Man") as Grandpa Max and Christien Anholt ("Relic Hunter") plays Eon.

"BEN 10: Race Against Time" begins as Ben returns to his hometown after an exciting summer traveling across the country fighting evil with his cousin Gwen and Grandpa Max. Any hope of a quiet routine of family, friends and school is shattered as Ben's nemesis, Eon arrives from another galaxy to claim the Omnitrix and destroy the Earth. Now, Ben, Gwen and Grandpa Max are on a mission to stop Eon and save the world from total destruction!

"Coming up, kids in theMONDAY |SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 | PHILIPPINES will be able to enjoy more of 'BEN 10' on different platforms," said Lim-Chen.

The launch of the official "BEN 10" website (www.ben10.net) will enable fans to get interactive and enjoy a myriad of "BEN 10" fun in a safe environment. Cartoon Network will also launch soon the next "BEN 10" series, "Alien Force," which also enjoyed great success in the US.