Devoid of both superpowers and a secret identity unlike traditional superheroes, the character's crime-fighting abilities are instead drawn from her cheerleading experience, thus making her more relatable to young viewers. [31] Few anticipated Kim Possible would become as successful as it ultimately did,[28] proving popular among both male and female audiences. Kim Possible is obviously the most likable character from the show - the show is named after her after all! He also just has a terrific comedic sense",[29] while director and animator Steve Loter described both Friedle and DiMaggio as "experts in ad-libbing. [95][21] Writing for the feminist website Refinery29, Claire Fahey described Kim as "a feminist icon for the millennial generation". Pages describing characters. ", "OMG: 10 Celebrities Who Turned Down Roles in Your Favorite TV Shows and Movies", "BWW Interviews: WHITE'S LIES' Christy Carlson Romano", "When Kim Possible battles evil, Romano speaks up", "Time-traveling Cartoon Teen Heroes? [22][35] After auditioning several actresses to voice the title character,[29] then-16 year-old Christy Carlson Romano was finally cast as Kim after first being introduced to Schooley and McCorkle by Disney Channel executives. [55] Although "Call Me, Beep Me" begins "I'm your basic, average girl" in reference to Kim, these lyrics are paradoxical because there is little basic or average about its protagonist. [48], Kim Possible is considered to be one of Disney Channel's most beloved programs. [10] Although Schooley and McCorkle participated in designing Kim, the majority of that particular task was the combined efforts of Loter, inaugural season director Chris Bailey, art director Alan Bodner and character designer Stephen Silver,[10] each of whom had worked together on previous animated projects. [31][48] In December 2005, Disney Channel ordered 22 new episodes of Kim Possible in response to the series' success and popular demand from fans,[67][49] who had been heavily petitioning for the show's renewal online and via e-mail. ; Awesomeness by Analysis: Figures out that the synthoplasma slime from "Mother's Day" reacted to current the same way as a brain's electrical impulses after a single jolt of electricity from the Kimmunicator zaps it and with that knowledge was able to "talk to it" and calm it down . She is unusual in this field in that she has no secret identity - for the most part . Kimberly Anne Kate "Kim" Possible is the titular character from Disney's 2002-07 animated television series Kim Possible. [25] Unlike popular animated sitcoms such as The Simpsons and Family Guy, both of Kim's parents are intelligent, accomplished and attractive;[74] Kim's own intelligence is often attributed to the fact that she is born to a rocket scientist father and neurosurgeon mother. Also, the title name in the skit is called "Mission Kim Possible", a parody and allusion of Kim Possible and Mission: Impossible, a successful action spy movie franchise that served as a follow up to the 1966 and 1988 TV shows. [28] Kim was animated by Rough Draft Korea. [24] The character was originally designed to look like "a pretty standard-looking athletic blonde", which was gradually changed in favor of a more distinctive appearance. Entitled "Rufus", Season 2, episode 20 features Lilo contacting Kim and Ron to help her rescue Stitch, who has been captured by Drakken and Shego in a partnership with Dr. Hamsterviel to clone Stitch for an army of obedient monsters. [115] On that same day, a special Kim Possible-themed episode of Romano and Friedle's podcast I Hear Voices was released. [127], The attraction was closed on May 18, 2012, to make way for a similar attraction themed around the character of "Agent P" from Disney Channel animated television show Phineas and Ferb. [6] Kim and Ron are aided remotely by Wade, a 10-year-old computer genius who seldom leaves his bedroom and communicates with the duo via a device he invented himself known as a Kimmunicator. [40] Loter had always been interested in working with the cast of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer but this idea never came to fruition; one particularly famous actor refused a villainous guest role in Season 4 because he was insulted to have been asked to voice an animated character on a television series. [12] Lacking a secret identity, Kim is world famous and her profession is constantly acknowledged by both her classmates and teachers. [59] "Call Me, Beep Me" was the first song Lerios and Gabriel wrote together, and the songwriting duo has since gone on to collaborate on both scoring and writing songs for several other major television networks and programs. Kim, Ron and Rufus spring into action when alerted by Wade, a comrade of comparable age who somehow manipulates a computer surveillance system the Pentagon might envy. [23] The titular role was originally offered to actress Anneliese van der Pol,[39] who turned it down in favor of co-starring as Chelsea Daniels in the Disney Channel Original Series That's so Raven. "[7] One episode in particular, "Blush", was inspired by Romano's modesty and tendency to blush at the slightest compliment. ", "Four TV Shows You Should Watch With Your Kids", "Kim Possible Review: The Best Disney Cartoon of the Last Decade? [42] Originally, the episodes were not aired in chronological order, a decision Loter detested. [61] A guitarist since the age of six, Berry himself provided all the guitar and bass musical cues in Kim Possible. [61], UGO described Kim as a "cheery and upbeat" character who "settles for nothing less than excellence". This is a list of characters appearing in the animated series Kim Possible . [73] Stephanie Janssen of The Spectator recalled that "Seeing on the TV that Kim can do anything made me feel like I could do anything, too". [10] Kim's ability to travel virtually anywhere around the world within a short period of time is left largely unexplained;[22] BuzzFeed referred to Wade as an "example that sitting in front of your computer all day is actually the most powerful position to be in. [74] Kim is not a tomboy;[77] Julia Pugachevsky of BuzzFeed credits the series with "show[ing] that you could be traditionally feminine and strong at the same time. The live action film was followed by the miniseries Kim Hushable, released on Disney Channels YouTube account[124] with five 4-minutes episodes between June 5 and 24, 2019. (interview with series creator Mark McCorkle and Bob Schooley)(Interview)", "TV Weekend; A Superhero As Retro As She's Cool", "It's Kim Possible; Disney Channel's Teen Hero Is on a Roll", "Christina Milian Reveals The Real Story Behind The 'Kim Possible' Theme", "Christina Milian Celebrates Kim Possible's 15th Anniversary With The Cutest Disney Throwback", "Pick Me! "[24] Thus, Schooley and McCorkle conceived Kim as a "girl who can do anything"; Kim Possible offered the writers a first-time opportunity to create an entirely new character "from scratch", which Schooley described as a "refreshing" experience in comparison to writing for characters who had already been long established. [42] Due to their extensive animation experience, Schooley and McCorkle were aware that "Kim had to be an appealing character", while Ron would be more-so "goofy-appealing". Like any of the great voiceover guys, he can do multiple voices. Choose the perfect skirt or pair of pants from the Bottoms tab, then move on to the Accessories menu to complete your look. The success of Kim Possible spawned its own video game series; a total of six video games were released, supported by various gaming consoles and platforms: In 2003, Disney began using the popularity of both Disney Channel's Kim Possible and Lizzie McGuire in an attempt to revive the company's struggling merchandising division, which had been suffering from a declining interest in movie and television tie-ins. [42] Steve Loter documented the production of the final episode of season four, and thus the completion of the Kim Possible franchise, in a blog titled "So the Finale" hosted on Blogger. "[13] Furthermore, the writers envisioned the character having her own website and hand-held communicator named the "Kimmunicator" after the character [13] with video chat, both of which were considered revolutionary back in 2000, a time when few young people owned cellphones. [51] By the end of the series, Romano was 21 years old and attending Columbia University for political science. During its run, a pair of made-for-TV films were made: A Sitch in Time (2003) and So the Drama (2005). You can even layer certain items to create a unique and stylish look. 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Kim Possible is an American animated action comedy-adventure[1][2][3][4] television series created by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle for Disney Channel. [80], According to MTV's Monique Steele, Kim Possible is "all about how girls kick butt";[34] Kim constantly rescues Ron, saving him from peril on numerous occasions throughout the series. hide this ad. [40] After a year-long hiatus,[51] Season 4 initially premiered exclusively on Disney Channel's website before finally returning to the network on February 10, 2007,[18] prior to which an image of a watch-sized rendition of the Kimmunicator had been leaked online. "[24] Conversely, Geek Chic: Smart Women in Popular Culture author S. Inness argued that Kim Possible reinforces that "girls can do anything they choose" but must look a certain way in order to do so since its female character participate in consumerism and normative femininity that its male characters do not, such as shopping and spending much time on their appearance. [60] Meanwhile, David Horiuchi of Amazon.com described the character as "tough, witty, and refreshingly free of any saucy teen attitude". This is a list of characters appearing in the animated . She's Getting Her Own Live-Action Movie Now", "13 Cartoon Characters Who Defied Gender Stereotypes", "6 Ways the Apple Watch Makes You Feel Exactly Like Kim Possible", "An Emblem of Feminism by Waihuini Njoroge Kenya", "Should Journalists Bite the Apple and Get the Watch? [40] Schooley and McCorkle returned from other projects they had begun working on to complete the series. [126], Based on the series, the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure was an interactive attraction that took place in several of Epcot's World Showcase pavilions in Walt Disney World. [88][98][99] The first season currently holds a perfect 100% score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. After starring in each of the show's 87 episodes, Kim made her final appearance in the hour-long series . Kimberly Ann Possible[2][3] is a fictional character and the title protagonist of the animated Disney television series Kim Possible, voiced by actress Christy Carlson Romano. Amazingly Embarrassing Parents: "Downhill" shows that she enjoys a number of family traditions that embarrass Kim. "[24] The creators admitted that Kim would have been their "dream girl" in high school, joking, "She would have been way out of our class though. [48] To avoid alienating younger audiences, Schooley and McCorkle only slightly acknowledged the relationship, maintaining that Kim "still saves the world. trope often used in television shows, keeping them as a couple for the remainder of the series. Sonic X and Kim Possible: So the Speedster Drama - Original Movie (2005 - WBFE, WB Animation, Walt Disney Pictures, DisneyToon Studios, Hollywood Gang Pro., Anarchos Pro., Silver Pictures, DDLC, American Zoetrope, Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Amblin Ent.) "[77] The series avoids the popular "Will they or won't they?" "[29][42] The villains also work together against Kim in different combinations. "[21] Tracy McLoone of PopMatters reviewed, "Kim Possible includes adult-friendly humor, in the event that parents feel the need to watch tv (sic) with their kids. The title character is a teenage girl tasked with fighting crime on a regular basis while coping with everyday issues commonly associated with adolescence. Approved and edited by BuzzFeed Community Team Pick a character from Team Possible Kim Ron Rufus Wade Via Disney Advertisement Pick your favorite enemy Dr. Drakken Shego Seor Senior,. [27] Having been attending high school in New York at the time, Romano would mostly work remotely and usually be "phone patched in" whenever necessary; there is only one occasion during which the entire main cast recorded together. [6] Kim goes on extraordinary missions to save the world from danger at the hands of various supervillains and evil geniuses. [33] During the show's first season, Romano and the rest of the Kim Possible cast recorded at different locations. [42], Serving as executive producers in addition to writers throughout the entire series, Schooley and McCorkle oversaw the show for its entire duration to maintain consistency. "[70], Episodes typically adhere to a simple, similar format, featuring a power-hungry villain who Kim and Ron must somehow prevent from taking over the world. [39] Recognized for his ability to play "over-the-top characters",[27] Will Friedle, best remembered for his performance as Eric Matthews on the sitcom Boy Meets World, was cast as Ron. [10] By the fourth and final season, the writers had taken into consideration male fans' requests to see Ron succeed more often than he had in earlier seasons,[10] developing him into a more confident character as he gradually "come[s] into his own" and becomes more of a partner than a sidekick. [24] Kim's use of advanced technology represents her ability to "effortlessly hop around the world and get back in time for dinner. [42] Director Steve Loter declared that Season 4 was the "most international season" because Kim and Ron travel to more exotic countries. It's as though we get to play James Bond's 'Q' for each episode -- the more imaginative the toy, the better. Get updates here. Search for crossword clues found in the Daily Celebrity, NY Times, Daily Mirror, Telegraph and major publications. [128], This article is about the TV series. [69][72] As an animated series, Kim Possible employed a diverse cast of strong female characters,[9][55][73][66][74] namely Kim and Shego. By Jocaay. [10] During the show's inaugural season, the actors generally recorded separate from each other, but Friedle, DiMaggio and Sullivan experienced opportunities to record together during the second season. Doctor Betty Director, more commonly known as Dr. Director, is the head of the worldwide espionage organization known as The Global Justice Network, or GJ. [9] As such, Kim's work rarely receives attention from her immediate family and peers,[59] although her clients remain grateful. [14] Self-referential in its humor that avoids talking down to viewers,[74][76] the series additionally parodies the teen sitcom genre,[54] teenage fads and trends in general, and sometimes makes fun of its own plot holes and oversights,[13] while occasionally adopting common cartoon and sitcom tropes. [48] Approaching their romantic relationship much like they did their friendship, the writers refused to treat the storyline like a soap opera in which the couple constantly breaks up and reunites, keeping their romance realistic by quickly abandoning "the lovey-dovey phase". [citation needed] Cartwright cites Rufus among her two most difficult characters to voice due to the constant use of her diaphragm required to produce 18 mole rat sound effects. [34] At one point an indestructible supersuit complete with special abilities was created for Kim, but the outfit was ultimately abandoned to avoid contradicting with the character's "she can do anything" motto. [66] Her best female friend Monique represents "Kim's bridge between the world of super-spy, superhero action, and the world of high school, and stuff teen girls care about". [10] As executive producers, Schooley and McCorkle were mostly involved in the writing process, focusing mainly on plot and dialogue, while storyboarding was chiefly handled by Loter. [64], Composer Adam Berry was responsible for scoring the entire series. [7] Describing her character as "very ambitious, very skilled, very smart," Romano told The New York Times "I've tried to make her a good role model. [26] Season 1 included a total of 21 episodes[4] and was initially scheduled to premiere in January 2002. [44] Like her character, Romano also balanced her acting profession with schoolwork, and agreed that they are both confident in their endeavors. The character has since been very positively received by critics, who hailed her as a positive role model for young women, while heavily comparing her to similar crime-fighting television heroines Buffy Summers from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Sydney Bristow from Alias, both of whom preceded her. Of average height, curvy build and short brown hairDr. Kimberly Ann "Kim" Possible, Ron Stoppable, Rufus, Wade Load Villains Click to Expand. [85] The Sunday Mail's Shuhaidah Saharani touted Kim Possible "Disney Channel's favourite femme fatale". "[102] One of Disney Channel's most popular and successful original shows,[26][40][101] Kim Possible remains the project for which Schooley and McCorkle are best known. [117][118] On April 25, 2018, Disney Channel announced on its Public Relations Twitter account that the movie was set to premiere sometime in 2019 and that Sadie Stanley and Sean Giambrone would portray Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable respectively. [74] The series also airs on Disney-affiliated channels around the world in countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, India, South Africa, and several Eastern European countries. 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