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Ben & Izzy is a children's computer-generated animated program currently in production in Jordan. The show will follow the adventures of two children, one from America and one from Jordan, who meet when their grandfathers work together on an archeological expedition. The two find a long-lost genie named Yasmine, who takes them on adventures through history.

The two boys are meant to be representative of their home countries—Ben, the American, is supposed to be "big and energetic," but also "a bit xenophobic, self-centered, needs-to-win competitive." Izzy, the Jordanian, is "slight of build, sinewy and studious" but "can be a little too serious, self-righteous, superior, even devious."

The show is currently being pitched to various networks, including PBS, Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon. The show has the creative and financial support of King Abdullah II.

Contents 1 Overview 2 Cast 3 In-Depth 4 Seasons 5 DVD Releases 6 External Links

[edit] Overview

[edit] Cast

Actor	Character
Annie Mumolo	Ben
Kath Soucie	Izzy
Lucy Liu	Yasmine
Mark Hamill	Professor John 'Jake' Martin
Brian Cummings	Professor Omar Aziz
Clancy Brown	Clutchford Wells

[edit] In-Depth

• At a Glance: Further information about the series

[edit] Seasons

Season	Premiere	Finale	#
Season One	2007

[edit] DVD Releases

[edit] External Links

• Official Site
• Layalina Productions
• NY Times article