trope often used in television shows, keeping them as a couple for the remainder of the series. "[29][42] The villains also work together against Kim in different combinations. [29][31] Romano had already been well known to Disney Channel audiences for her portrayal of Ren Stevens on the series Even Stevens, and began voicing Kim while completing her stint on the show. [70] However, Girlfighting: Betrayal and Rejection author Lyn Mikel Brown dismissed Kim as both a feminist and role model because of her perceived reliance on Ron's intelligence, as well as the observation that "Her biggest threat is not evil, in fact, but the head cheerleader". [92] Paste's Alexis Gunderson crowned Kim the year 2000's "favorite red-headed teen action heroine". [78] The series comprised 84 episodes, with Kim starring in each one. [44] That's So Raven's Raven-Symon voices Kim's female best friend Monique,[45] cast based on her reputation as a comedic actress and ability to deliver a punchline. [42] Much of the series is based on both Schooley and McCorkle's own experiences growing up as teenagers in high school. Kimberly Ann "Kim" Possible, Ron Stoppable, Rufus, Wade Load Villains Click to Expand. [59] Romano also contributed vocals to the song. While the music in Kim Possible is mostly guitar-driven, Berry's scoring experience prior to the show had been exclusively orchestral, composing scores using only a keyboard. Originally designed as a bombshell based on video game character Lara Croft, Kim's appearance was ultimately altered to resemble a teenage girl instead. "[43] Much of the character's dialogue consists of "not-so-typical teen slang" including "So not the drama" and "No big", as well as her signature catchphrase "What's the sitch?". [29] Ron's home life is also explored as he welcomes a younger sibling. On May 2, 2016, the series began airing on Disney's Freeform network as part of the late-night That's So Throwback block. [61], UGO described Kim as a "cheery and upbeat" character who "settles for nothing less than excellence". [40] Before being cast as Kim, Romano had already been well known for starring as Ren Stevens in the Disney Channel sitcom Even Stevens. Kim Possible is the protagonist of Disney's 2002-2007 animated television program of the same name. [55][58] Writing for Women Write About Comics, Jamie Kingston observed that Middleton High School "ignores her as a heroine unless something happens on school grounds where she has to do her thing". [53] According to Odyssey contributor Veronica Faison, Kim "planted my early feminist roots, and perhaps even set my social justice path". Known collectively as Team Possible, Kim and Ron's missions primarily require them to thwart the evil plans of the mad scientistsupervillain duo Dr. Drakken and his sidekick Shego, as well as other foes. 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[48] However, when the series was surprisingly renewed for a fourth season, Schooley and McCorkle were forced to confronted the challenge of writing for Kim and Ron as a couple for the first time but eventually grew to appreciate their "new dynamic", which provided the show with "new life" while allowing the writers to explore previously uncharted comedic territory. [17], As revealed in Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time, Kim became involved in crime-fighting rather unintentionally. Note: Groups of characters are described under the Teams Category. [24] Kim's use of advanced technology represents her ability to "effortlessly hop around the world and get back in time for dinner. [40], Loter typically visualized whatever script he was provided with after they had been written. [10][31] Although they had enjoyed working on those projects, Schooley and McCorkle were becoming interested in contributing to "something original". [29] Wade ventures outside his bedroom more often,[29] occasionally assisting Kim and Ron in person. A stop-motion version of Kim appeared in an episode of Robot Chicken where she is trapped by Kim Jong-un while trying to stop North Korean nuclear launch codes, and they both mock their names by making puns out of them. [16] Although hardly a normal teenager,[17][18] Kim insists that she is just a "basic average girl"[18] and must nonetheless cope with usual adolescent affairs,[19] such as maintaining good grades in school, pleasing her parents, learning how to drive, dating and relationships, and attending cheerleading practice. [42] However, her original mission outfit consisting of a crop top and cargo pants is permanently replaced by a T-shirt and pants. [25] According to McCorkle, Romano "nailed" her audition, which he described as "just fantastic. [9] While Kim has been jealous of Ron's girlfriends at times,[9] Ron values their friendship too much to jeopardize it by confessing his true feelings for her until the third season, at the end of which they finally start dating. . Quiz Creator Spotlight. [10] Working completely independently from government spy organizations,[33] Kim's crime-fighting abilities are drawn from real-life activities such as cheerleading and gymnastics, "something that any kidin the world could do", according to the creators. Productions listed here had Disney Television Animation's involvement go uncredited. [16], Kim is raised in a nuclear family. [32] Although essentially a comedy series, Schooley and McCorkle also combined elements of adventure, relationships, and humor in order to appeal to both boys, who are primarily interested in action, and girls, who are more-so attracted to relationships and character development, aware of "ancient truisms" surrounding the belief that boys are generally less likely to watch a series starring a female lead,[10] while girls seldom exhibit such reservations when the casting situation is reversed. [74] Alongside several other female-led animated series that premiered throughout the decade, which had been experiencing a steady influx in media starring "Teenage Action Chicks with special powers",[78] Kim Possible is considered to be an example of both girl power and power feminism. On February 7, 2018, Disney announced on Twitter that they were moving forward in making a live action Kim Possible Disney Channel Original Movie and were beginning casting. Her twin brother Gemini wears one too. 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Pick Me! [9] Many of the character's typically feminine belongings double as powerful weapons and tools, namely her lip gloss and compact mirror. [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. Created by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle, the character debuted in the pilot "Crush", which premiered on June 7, 2002. [50], Produced by Walt Disney Television Animation, Kim Possible's episodes are typically 22 minutes in length and occupy half-hour time slots. 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. [21] Ashley Tisdale of Disney Channel's High School Musical film series and sitcom The Suite Life of Zack & Cody was offered the role of Season 4 villain Camille Leon. 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. Community Contributor. The success of the show inspired the release of two television films, Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time (2003) and Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama (2005), as well as a video game series, in all of which Kim stars. [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. : Zenon Trends And Star Signs On For More 'General Hospital', "The 'Kim Possible' Dream Can Cartoons Be Judged Not by Their Sex, but by the Content of Their Characters", "Toon Zone Interviews Bob Schooley & Mark McCorkle on Kim Possible Season 4", "Superagent Kim Possible is back by popular demand. 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. "[10] A super suit designed for the character was introduced in early Season 4 but quickly abandoned once the writers realized that the costume would detract from the character's established "she can do anything" reputation. Amazingly Embarrassing Parents: "Downhill" shows that she enjoys a number of family traditions that embarrass Kim. [85] Internationally, Kim Possible aired on the Family Channel in Canada, while broadcasting on CCTV 12 in China, Dubai TV in Dubai in their respective local languages, Mandarin and Arabic and on ABS-CBN in the Philippines in Filipino language. [77] According to Feminist Fairytales, "Ron has a very relaxed attitude towards life which often provides a balance to Kim's assertive nature and perfectionism, while Kim helps Ron become much more independent and self-reliant. [59] Likening Kim to comic book superheroine Wonder Woman, Kathryn Shattuck of The New York Times wrote that Kim is prepared to defend humankind "without sacrificing her interest in boys and clothes", observing that she does not rely on costumes "or a jolt of testosterone to get the job done". ", Kim's main goal in the series is simply to help those in need regardless of money or rewards,[13] which Schooley and McCorkle deliberately instilled in the character's personality. [48] Production on new episodes of Kim Possible had virtually ceased by the end of Season 3 when Kim and Ron finally become a couple, which McCorkle felt had ended the series perfectly in the film Kim Possible: So the Drama, thus initially eliminating any need to determine how they were to proceed with them as a new couple. Explore. She is unusual in this field in that she has no secret identity - for the most part . [60] Meanwhile, David Horiuchi of Amazon.com described the character as "tough, witty, and refreshingly free of any saucy teen attitude". [33][59][82][87][88][89] Horiuchi described Kim as "An Alias-type heroine for the tween-age set" whose "school-girl awkwardness can prove appealing to grown-up kids as well",[90] whereas McLoone appreciated that Kim is seemingly more confident than her contemporaries. 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[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". [42] Additionally, Disney Channel's animated series American Dragon: Jake Long inspired the animators and artists to approach Kim Possible's final season with an "edgier" design. [2] While traveling in an elevator on their way back to their office from their lunch break,[21] McCorkle said to Schooley, "Kim Possible. [111] The series maintains "legions" of devoted fans. [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. "[32] Kim Possible was greeted with a level of enthusiasm that had not been experienced since the Disney Afternoon Lineup,[110] becoming Disney Channel's most successful post-1990s show. We've started daydreaming about shopping at Club Banana and shouting "what's the sitch?" at our best friends. Because it is such a beloved childhood show, the nostalgia value is high. However, Disney Channel eventually determined that Lara was "not a very real character". Kim Possible is Disney Channel's second animated series, as well as the first one to be produced exclusively by Walt Disney Television Animation. 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. [61] Romano also recorded a new song entitled "Say the Word" for the album. [99][101][102][103], Kim Possible, as depicted by the series' character designer, "15 Things You Didn't Know About Kim Possible", "Kim Possible Video | Movie Clips & Character Interview", "Tweeb Trouble (Kim Possible Chapter Books Series)", "Disney's Kim Possible: What's the Switch? This doesn't mean that a higher class would always beat a lower class character. Upon arrival, visitors were allowed to partake in an alternate reality game (ARG) inspired by the television series in which they entered into the world of Kim Possible and ventured on a "high-tech scavenger hunt" in a simulated country of their choice. "It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my . It's done so that kids and adults can enjoy it; families can share an amazing experience together. [82] Tracey McLoone of PopMatters believes the show's "merit lies primarily in [its] heroine",[59] while Levi Buchanan of IGN found the character to be "well-fleshed out". "[17] Unlike traditional superheroes, Kim is entirely devoid of both superpowers and a secret identity; the creators avoided making the character "impervious" like most comic book superheroes tend to be because they wanted both her and Ron to remain relatable to younger viewers. [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. [47][66][82][83][84] Jacqueline Cutler of the Sun-Sentinel hailed the character as "as close to a role model as an animated cheerleader trying to save the world can be". Season 1. [28] Although primarily an action comedy TV series,[45] Music in Television: Channels of Listening author James Deaville observed that Kim Possible adheres to the long-standing tradition of combining adventure with comedy in animated television. [18][26] Additionally, Kim finally gets her own car,[26] which she inherits from her father, while her younger brothers Jim and Tim begin enrollment at Middleton High School, having skipped several grades due to their genius-level intellect, much to Kim's chagrin. [21] Mike McDaniel of the Houston Chronicle joked that "Nothing's impossible with Kim Possible -- except maybe landing a date. She can do anything", to which Schooley responded, "Ron Stoppable, he can't", and nearly the entire premise of Kim Possible naturally unfolded thereafter. 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. "[61] While themes of electronic music are heard during the scene's fight sequences, guitar riffs of "Call Me, Beep Me" are reprised throughout episodes. The title character is a teenage girl tasked with fighting crime on a regular basis while coping with everyday issues commonly associated with adolescence. [citation needed] Her performance earned her a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program. [23][32] One of only a handful of television series revived by cult following,[87] Kim Possible was the first Disney Channel Original Series to air more than 65 episodes;[88] its order to produce 22 new episodes as opposed to the usual 13 to 18 was also unprecedented for a revived program. [43] Upon being cast as Kim, Romano immediately identified with the character because they were "both dealing with teenage issues" at the time. [62] Despite her high school popularity, Kim is neither stuck-up nor superficial,[9][63] and remains fiercely devoted to her schoolwork. A live-action television film of the same name was released in 2019. [61] Although discussing whether or not popular music featured in the series should be stylistically similar to the score, Disney decided to avoid limiting the show to then-current musical trends because, according to Berry, "trying to be current is one of the best ways to sound dated. Fully aware of their daughter's occupation, Kim's parents remain completely supportive of her crime-fighting endeavors so long as she continues to obey curfew, but tend to be more-so concerned about the character's performance in school, as well as her love life. [13] Opting for a "simplicity that was the hallmark of" the 1960s, some of the architecture in Kim Possible is reminiscent of lairs owned by James Bond villains, while Bodner was inspired by the graphic design of posters Disney used during the same decade, as well a Chuck Jones and Maurice Noble. She debuted in the pilot opening episode in June 2001, then the actual series in June 2002, and starred in all the episodes of Season 1-4. [52] Agreeing that the series adopted the then-new "crime-fighting female" formula, Tracey McLoone of PopMatters admitted that Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Alias and The Powerpuff Girls comparisons are inevitable, but at the same time observed that Kim is more confident than her predecessors, incorporating cheerleading and acrobatics into her fights against enemies, while using traditionally "girly" accessories such as lip gloss and makeup to her advantage in battle.
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