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Bright Lights, Black Hearts is the twenty-first episode of the first season of Ben 10, and the twenty-first episode overall.

Plot[]

Max, Gwen, and Ben are in Miami, at a movie set. Ben is clearly upset about that they aren't at the beach, but Gwen reminds him that they're at a movie set. Gwen gasps and notices Michael Morningstar, while Ben remarks that he doesn't "worship" celebrities. Gwen reminds him of his encounter with Mr. Munch, and a flashback is shown. The flashback ends, and Max asks one of the employees about the location of the film canisters. The employee mentions that they've switched to digital, and he speaks to someone on his earpiece, mentioning how he thinks that Max will work for free. Max walks away with the employee, leaving Ben and Gwen to their antics. Ben and Gwen briefly argue about Morningstar, and that leads to Gwen mentioning one of Morningstar's well-known roles, "The Un-Alivers", in which he played Sebastian Belmontez, a high school student that falls in love with a character named Jenna. In the film, Sebastian is eventually revealed to be "un-alive" and Jenna is revealed to be a werewolf. Their arguing gets them both kicked off the set. Gwen is upset at being kicked out, stating that it's unfair that they always do what Ben wants to do, and never what she wants to do. Ben agrees to help her meet Mornignstar. Ben transforms into Wildvine and walks over the gate. They both make it back to the set, and Gwen is excited to witness their acting. Ben times out as he gets tired of this. Michael absorbs the life energy out of Jenna, and the director ends the scene. Michael walks towards Ben and Gwen, and throws Ben to the side. Michael begins absorbing Gwen's energy as he talks to Gwen. He is then interrupted by the director. She informs him that the stunt he requested is too dangerous. Michael responds in rage, and demands they do the stunt anyway.

During the next scene they film, the stunt is preformed. The stunt car begins falling off the tracks. Ben transforms into Diamondhead and saves the guy behind the wheels. Gwen runs over to Michael, who is injured. She is thrown aside by two fan girls who helps Michael get up. He offers Gwen to join him for lunch to talk. Meanwhile, Diamondhead is being interviewed.

Micheal is talking to the girls, telling them one of his stories. Gwen asks a fan question, and Michael laughs at the fact that she likes this stuff. Gwen walks away, disappointed. Michael, however, follows her. Gwen then notices the two girls on the floor, and Michael absorbing their life energy. He proceeds to absorb Gwen's life energy as she asks him questions about what she likes about him. Ben then arrives, demanding Michael to leave his cousin alone. Ben transforms into Heatblast to fight him. Michael soon absorbs enough life energy to the point where he's unstoppable. Gwen informs Ben that he won't beat him unless he steals the spotlight. Heatblast then begins showing off to get everyone's attention. They soon draw their attention away from Michael, and onto Heatblast. Heatblast delivers the final blow to Michael, leaving him in a hideous form. An agent that use to represent Michael offers for Heatblast to join him, Heatblast, however, declines. Max and Gwen congratulates Ben on saving everyone. They then leave to the beach.

Meanwhile, a girl walks up to Michael, and helps him up as he process to absorb a bit of her life energy.

Major Events[]

Character Debut[]

Characters[]

Villains[]

Aliens Used[]

Quotes[]

Quotes


Agent: What's your favorite food?
Diamondhead: Burgers and Pizza.
Agent: What's your favorite color?
Diamondhead: Pizza.
Agent: Do you have a personal hero?
Diamondhead: I'd have to say... me.


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Naming and Translations[]

Language Name Origin
Albanian Ylli i kinemasë Movie Star
German Mehr Schein als Sein More Illusion Than Reality
Portuguese (Br) Luzes Claras, Corações Negros Clear Lights, Black Hearts
Spanish (HA) Luces Brillantes, Corazones Oscuros Bright Lights, Dark Hearts

Cast[]

Voice Actor Role(s)
Tara Strong Ben Tennyson
Jenna
Director
Montserrat Hernandez Gwen Tennyson
Fan Girl
David Kaye Max Tennyson
Reporter
Drake Bell Michael Morningstar
Daryl Sabara Heatblast
Assistant Director
Roger Craig Smith Diamondhead
Agent
Stuntman
David Hornsby Wildvine


Allusions[]

  • This episode's title is a reference to Bright Lights, Big City.
  • The Un-Alivers is a parody of The Twilight Saga film series, a series of five fantasy romance films based on the novel series of the same name.
    • They were originally a novel series before being adapted into a hugely popular film franchise.
    • Jenna being a werewolf is a reference to the character Jacob Black being a werewolf. However, her being the female lead makes reference to the female lead of the series, Isabella "Bella" Swan.
    • Sebastian Belmontez being "un-alive" is a clear reference to the male lead of the series Edward Cullen, who is a vampire. Michael glittering while absorbing energy is also a reference to the fact that vampires in the Twilight series glitter in sunlight instead of burning in it as they do in most media.
  • The last name of Sebastian Belmontez is a reference to the Belmont Clan from the Konami video game franchise Castlevania. More specifically, his name references Simon Belmont, the main protagonist of the very first game in the series.
    • This is ironic as the Belmont Clan are hunters of vampires and other creatures of the night (such as werewolves, like Jenna), while Sebastian is "un-alive", with vampires usually being classified as undead creatures.
  • The slate seen during the recording of scene 10A credits "M. Beck" as the cameraperson. This may be in reference to Deena Beck, who is credited for storyboarding and additional writing on this episode.

Errors[]

  • In the scene where Michael is talking to his fans, the sweater is not properly colored.
  • In one scene, the sky above Michael had black writing on it. The first word is illegible, but the second word is "sky."
  • For one frame, Michael did not have a mouth.

Trivia[]

References[]

Maribel Pozos[]

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Season 1 WaterfilterThe FilthClown CollegeThe Ring LeaderTake 10Ben 24hrsFreaky Gwen BenRustbucket RIPThe ClocktopusGrowing PainsVillain TimeSomething I AteDon't Let the Bass DropCutting CornersAnimo FarmRiding the Storm OutNeed for SpeedBrief Career of Lucky GirlForgetiShhh!Bright Lights, Black HeartsAdventures in BabysittingSteam is the WordRecipe for DisasterAll WetStory, BoredXingoDrive You CrazyScared SillyHole in 10The Beast InsideTomorrow TodayBad PennyMax to the MaxZombozo-LandDon't Laze Me, BroOmni-Tricked: Part 1Omni-Tricked: Part 2Omni-Tricked: Part 3Omni-Tricked: Part 4
Season 2 Out to LaunchCan I Keep It?Battle at Biggie BoxBon VoyageThe 11th Alien: Part 1The 11th Alien: Part 2Mayhem in MascotScreamcatcherVote ZombozoAnimorphosisHigh Stress ExpressCreature FeatureDrone OnSafari Sa'BadThe Nature of ThingsAssault on Pancake PalaceBomzobo LivesThe Sound and the FurryKing KoilReststop RoustaboutThat's The StuffHalf-SiesXingo's BackBounty BallFear The FoggThe Charm OffensiveSuper-Villain Team-UpThe FeelsChicken Nuggets of WisdomPast Aliens PresentDouble HexYe Olde Laser DuelBen Again and AgainAll Koiled UpDreamtimeInnervasion Part 1: Message in a BoxcarInnervasion Part 2: Call the Dream PoliceInnervasion Part 3: Strange BedfellowsInnervasion Part 4: Mind Over Alien MatterInnervasion Part 5: High Override
Season 3 Omni-CoppedThis One Goes to 11Moor FoggRath of ConKing of the CastleSpeechless on the SeinePoles ApartShow Don't TellDon't TouchBig in JapanWelcome to Zombozo-Zone!Bridge OutCyber SlammersBig Ben 10Beach HeadsLaGrange MurailleCharm School's OutBilly BajillionsFranken-FightBuggin' the BuggsWhich WatchBaby BuktuThem's Fightin' Words!Lickety SplitMutiny for the BountyThe Chupaca-broBuggy OutIntroducing Kevin 11Four by FourCirque-UsForever RoadThe BentathlonBeware the Scare-CrowThe Night Ben Tennyson Came to TownThe Claws of the CatPrey or PlayAnd Xingo Was His Name-OFear in the FamilyRoundabout: Part 1Roundabout: Part 2
Season 3 Extra Xingo NationHeads of the FamilyMy BodyguardWheels of FortuneHeat of the MomentVin DiagramA Sticky SituationWhat Rhymes with Omnitrix?You Remind Me of SomeoneAdrenaland Jr.Steam Fight at the OK CorralI Don't Like You
Season 4 Gentle BenFunhouseSummer BreakersThe Monsters in Your HeadTokyo Fun, Part 1: Big Bugg BashTokyo Fun, Part 2: Slamming It UpQueen of BeesFalls, Falls, FallsThe Greatest LakeMud on the RunChicken In Chichen Itza, Part 1: Pyramid SchemeChicken In Chichen Itza, Part 2: The Wages of FearIt's Story TimeCosplay DayBottomless BenTales from the OmnitrixBen in Rome, Part 1: A Slice of LifeBen in Rome, Part 2: The Bee's KneesParty PoopersWind Some, Lose SomeDigital QualityTim Buk-TVGrowing Up Is Hard to DoThe Hex FactorSweet ToothMedieval UpheavalSpeed of SoundXingo's WorldTummy AchePlayers of the Lost ParkDe-Fanged!Mock 10RekoilBuktu The Future
Season 4 Movie Ben 10 Versus the Universe: The Movie
Season 5 Specials Ben 10,010Ben Gen 10Alien X-Tinction
Specials Crossover Nexus

Season 1 The FilthWaterfilterThe Ring LeaderRiding the Storm OutThe ClocktopusTake 10Growing PainsShhh!Brief Career of Lucky GirlAnimo FarmClown CollegeAdventures in BabysittingSomething I AteSteam is the WordThe Beast InsideAll WetVillain TimeDrive You CrazyTomorrow TodayStory, BoredHole in 10Recipe for DisasterRustbucket RIPFreaky Gwen BenBen 24hrsBright Lights, Black HeartsDon't Laze Me, BroDon't Let the Bass DropBad PennyZombozo-LandForgetiMax to the MaxCutting CornersNeed for SpeedXingoScared SillyOmni-Tricked: Part 1Omni-Tricked: Part 2Omni-Tricked: Part 3Omni-Tricked: Part 4
Season 2 Out to LaunchBattle at Biggie BoxBon VoyageMayhem in MascotScreamcatcherCreature FeatureBomzobo LivesAnimorphosisAssault on Pancake PalaceHigh Stress ExpressThe 11th Alien: Part 1The 11th Alien: Part 2Half-SiesXingo's BackBounty BallFear The FoggSuper-Villain Team-UpCan I Keep It?Chicken Nuggets of WisdomAll Koiled UpKing KoilThe Charm OffensiveDouble HexYe Olde Laser DuelBen Again and AgainVote ZombozoDrone OnSafari Sa'BadThe Nature of ThingsThe Sound and the FurryReststop RoustaboutThat's The StuffThe FeelsPast Aliens PresentDreamtimeInnervasion Part 1: Message in a BoxcarInnervasion Part 2: Call the Dream PoliceInnervasion Part 3: Strange BedfellowsInnervasion Part 4: Mind Over Alien MatterInnervasion Part 5: High Override
Season 3 Omni-CoppedThis One Goes to 11Rath of ConPoles ApartShow Don't TellWelcome to Zombozo-Zone!Bridge OutBeach HeadsCharm School's OutBilly BajillionsFranken-FightBuggin' the BuggsWhich WatchBaby BuktuThem's Fightin' Words!Mutiny for the BountyThe Chupaca-broBuggy OutIntroducing Kevin 11Four by FourMoor FoggKing of the CastleSpeechless on the SeineDon't TouchBig in JapanCyber SlammersBig Ben 10LaGrange MurailleLickety SplitThe Claws of the CatRoundabout: Part 1Roundabout: Part 2Cirque-UsForever RoadThe BentathlonPrey or PlayBeware the Scare-CrowThe Night Ben Tennyson Came to TownAnd Xingo Was His Name-OFear in the Family
Season 3 Extra Xingo NationHeads of the FamilyMy BodyguardWheels of FortuneHeat of the MomentVin DiagramA Sticky SituationWhat Rhymes with Omnitrix?You Remind Me of SomeoneAdrenaland Jr.Steam Fight at the OK CorralI Don't Like You
Season 4 Chicken In Chichen Itza, Part 1: Pyramid SchemeChicken In Chichen Itza, Part 2: The Wages of FearBen in Rome, Part 1: A Slice of LifeBen in Rome, Part 2: The Bee's KneesGentle BenFunhouseSummer BreakersThe Monsters in Your HeadQueen of BeesFalls, Falls, FallsThe Greatest LakeMud on the RunIt's Story TimeCosplay DayBottomless BenTales from the OmnitrixParty PoopersWind Some, Lose SomeDigital QualityTim Buk-TVTokyo Fun, Part 1: Big Bugg BashTokyo Fun, Part 2: Slamming It UpGrowing Up Is Hard to DoThe Hex FactorSweet ToothMedieval UpheavalSpeed of SoundXingo's WorldTummy AchePlayers of the Lost ParkDe-Fanged!Mock 10RekoilBuktu The Future
Season 4 Movie Ben 10 Versus the Universe: The Movie
Season 5 Specials Ben 10,010Ben Gen 10Alien X-Tinction
Specials Crossover Nexus

Season 1 WaterfilterThe Ring LeaderThe FilthFreaky Gwen BenTake 10Animo FarmClown CollegeSomething I AteRustbucket RIPBen 24hrsRiding the Storm OutThe ClocktopusGrowing PainsShhh!Brief Career of Lucky GirlAdventures in BabysittingSteam is the WordNeed for SpeedCutting CornersDon't Let the Bass DropVillain TimeBright Lights, Black HeartsRecipe for DisasterAll WetStory, BoredXingoDrive You CrazyHole in 10The Beast InsideTomorrow TodayForgetiScared SillyBad PennyMax to the MaxZombozo-LandDon't Laze Me, BroOmni-Tricked: Part 1Omni-Tricked: Part 2Omni-Tricked: Part 3Omni-Tricked: Part 4
Season 2 Out to LaunchCan I Keep It?Battle at Biggie BoxBon VoyageMayhem in MascotScreamcatcherVote ZombozoAnimorphosisThe 11th Alien: Part 1The 11th Alien: Part 2High Stress ExpressCreature FeatureDrone OnSafari Sa'BadThe Nature of ThingsAssault on Pancake PalaceBomzobo LivesThe Sound and the FurryKing KoilReststop RoustaboutThat's The StuffHalf-SiesXingo's BackBounty BallFear The FoggThe Charm OffensiveSuper-Villain Team-UpThe FeelsChicken Nuggets of WisdomPast Aliens PresentDouble HexYe Olde Laser DuelAll Koiled UpBen Again and AgainDreamtimeInnervasion Part 1: Message in a BoxcarInnervasion Part 2: Call the Dream PoliceInnervasion Part 3: Strange BedfellowsInnervasion Part 4: Mind Over Alien MatterInnervasion Part 5: High Override
Season 3 Omni-CoppedThis One Goes to 11Moor FoggRath of ConKing of the CastleSpeechless on the SeinePoles ApartShow Don't TellDon't TouchBig in JapanWelcome to Zombozo-Zone!Bridge OutCyber SlammersBig Ben 10Beach HeadsLaGrange MurailleCharm School's OutBilly BajillionsFranken-FightBuggin' the BuggsWhich WatchBaby BuktuThem's Fightin' Words!Lickety SplitMutiny for the BountyThe Chupaca-broBuggy OutIntroducing Kevin 11Four by FourCirque-UsForever RoadThe BentathlonBeware the Scare-CrowAnd Xingo Was His Name-OThe Night Ben Tennyson Came to TownThe Claws of the CatPrey or PlayFear in the FamilyRoundabout: Part 1Roundabout: Part 2
Season 3 Extra Xingo NationHeads of the FamilyMy BodyguardWheels of FortuneHeat of the MomentVin DiagramA Sticky SituationWhat Rhymes with Omnitrix?You Remind Me of SomeoneAdrenaland Jr.Steam Fight at the OK CorralI Don't Like You
Season 4 Summer BreakersGentle BenFunhouseThe Monsters in Your HeadTokyo Fun, Part 1: Big Bugg BashTokyo Fun, Part 2: Slamming It UpQueen of BeesFalls, Falls, FallsThe Greatest LakeMud on the RunChicken In Chichen Itza, Part 1: Pyramid SchemeChicken In Chichen Itza, Part 2: The Wages of FearIt's Story TimeCosplay DayTales from the OmnitrixBottomless BenBen in Rome, Part 1: A Slice of LifeBen in Rome, Part 2: The Bee's KneesParty PoopersWind Some, Lose SomeDigital QualityTim Buk-TVGrowing Up Is Hard to DoThe Hex FactorSweet ToothMedieval UpheavalSpeed of SoundXingo's WorldTummy AchePlayers of the Lost ParkDe-Fanged!Mock 10RekoilBuktu The Future
Season 4 Movie Ben 10 Versus the Universe: The Movie
Season 5 Specials Ben 10,010Ben Gen 10Alien X-Tinction
Specials Crossover Nexus

Bentuition Bentuition: Upgrade 01Bentuition: Wildvine 01Bentuition: Diamondhead 01Bentuition: Cannonbolt 01Bentuition: Four Arms 01Bentuition: Heatblast 01Bentuition: XLR8 01Bentuition: Overflow 01Bentuition: Grey Matter 01Bentuition: Stinkfly 01Bentuition: Wildvine 02Bentuition: Overflow 02Bentuition: Upgrade 02Bentuition: Four Arms 02Bentuition: XLR8 02Bentuition: Diamondhead 02Bentuition: Cannonbolt 02Bentuition: Heatblast 02Bentuition: Stinkfly 02Bentuition: Grey Matter 02
Alien Worlds Four Arms AW1: The Overlordess GamesDiamondhead AW1: Great Petropian Civil War, Part IHeatblast AW1: Extreme SeasonXLR8 AW1: Gauntlet of GlidersGrey Matter AW1: The ArchivistsUpgrade AW1: Crisis on Galvan BCannonbolt AW1: Beach BallersWildvine AW1: Wild SidersOverflow AW1: The Pirates of CascareauStinkfly AW1: The Silent Circle
Alien Worlds 2 Diamondhead AW2: Great Petropian Civil War, Part IIFour Arms AW2: The WarspearHeatblast AW2: Cold SnapXLR8 AW2: Speed RoundGrey Matter AW2: Lights Out!Overflow AW2: Sentries of CascareauShock Rock AW2: Fulmanian ConquestWildvine AW2: The WorldtreeStinkfly AW2: The Sweet Smell of SurvivalCannonbolt AW2: When Mega-Shark Attack!
Alien Worlds 3 Four Arms AW3: The Stenching ComethDiamondhead AW3: Enemies UniteHumungousaur AW3: Planetary PinHeatblast AW3: The Fast and the FieryRath AW3: Endless Party PlanetXLR8 AW3: The Slow AgeSlapback AW3: Population OverrideShock Rock AW3: Spaceships in the NightCannonbolt AW3: Beach Bro BrouhahaStinkfly AW3: Strange Snow

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