Hong Kong – Cartoon Network reached a monthly average of 97 million fans in 2009 with content including Ben 10 and Ben 10 Alien Force, Chowder and The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, according to a written statement. Cartoon Network was the number one channel for total individuals, kids and mothers among all regional broadcasters enjoying a 7% lead from the next regional channel for individuals, a 44% difference among kids and 56% with mothers. 2010 will carry on the trend of upping the fun quotient on the Channel with a brand new version of Ben 10, Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Rise of the Bounty Hunters; Hero Up featuring the classic characters Iron Man and Batman and even Friday night movie madness in Cartoon Network Popcorn. For Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE), the retail and merchandising arm of the Channel, the Ben 10 franchise continues to strengthen, experiencing three years of consecutive growth in Asia Pacific and securing its position as the number one boys’ action figure brand in Australia and Southeast Asia. Global Ben 10 toy partner Bandai has sold over four million Ben 10 toys in Asia Pacific alone. Over 138 million Cartoon Network enthusiasts have had the chance to experience the brand through a vast selection of licensed products and on various platforms including Xbox, Nintendo and PlayStation. Fans can now enjoy the Channel at their convenience with six new home entertainment partners confirmed in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, China, the Philippines and India covering VCD, DVD and Blu-Ray formats. This year, kids and families can experience the Channel in fabulous new ways including Cartoon Network Live on Stage! Power of the Omnitrix, dedicated Ben 10 and Ben 10 Alien Force Magazines in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. Online, Cartoon Network welcomed an average of 3.5 million unique visitors to the website each month and hosting over 300 million game plays throughout 2009. A new Cartoon Network friend registered on the site, on average, every 31 seconds during the day. Coming up, Cartoon Network is getting set for the World Cup with its latest online gaming experience Toon Football and the world’s first Asia Toon Cup tournament.