Kim Possible takes place primarily within the town of Middleton, USA and focuses on the life and adventures of Kim Possible, an accomplished high school student who fights crime on a regular basis, assisted by her best friend and sidekick Ron Stoppable and Rufus, his pet naked mole rat. [24] One of her trademark gags involves her thanking people for providing her with transportation, to which they respond "No, thank you, for saving us". Veteran Disney Channel writers Schooley and McCorkle were recruited by the network to develop an animated series that could attract both older and younger audiences, and conceived Kim Possible as a show about a talented action heroine and her less competent sidekick. [53], The character's name "Kim Possible" alludes to the word "impossible". [40], In terms of ratings, Kim Possible continued to perform consistently well into its second and third seasons. She can do anything", to which Schooley responded, "Ron Stoppable, he can't", and nearly the entire premise of Kim Possible naturally unfolded thereafter. Brown believes that "Kim may be the epitome of a Girl Power-derived heroine". [50] Romano identified the season one episode "Mind Games" in which Kim and Ron switch bodies as her favorite. "[25], Kim was Romano's first voice-acting role. Quiz Creator Spotlight. [20] Because Kim is too young to legally drive for most of the series, she relies on favors from friends typically people she has rescued for transportation. [27], Tahj Mowry, who plays T.J. Henderson on the sitcom Smart Guy, voices Wade. [29][42] That's So Raven's Anneliese van der Pol voiced a guest role in the episode "And The Mole Rat Will Be CGI" as Heather, an actress hired to play Kim in a film adaptation of her life, serving as her first voice-acting role. [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". [40] Schooley and McCorkle returned from other projects they had begun working on to complete the series. [24] Thus, the writers decided to reverse traditional gender roles by making Kim the show's competent action hero and Ron her "fumbling" sidekick, longing to provide young girls with "a character that they can pretend to be" similar to their own childhood heroes, fictional spy James Bond and Captain Kirk from Star Trek. [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. [10] At one point, the character's appearance was based on that of video game character Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider franchise until Disney Channel abandoned this concept in favor of one more akin to that of a 14 year-old girl as opposed to a bombshell. "[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. It included behind-the-scenes and production information from the perspective of the crew as well as production sketches from one of several alternative endings that had been scripted. "[69] Meanwhile, Priya Krishna of BuzzFeed News observed, " At the end of the day, Kim needs Ron, and Ron is always there for her and never feels emasculated by the fact his friend/girlfriend is clearly better than him at everything. According to Brown, "Being the kind of girl who's accepted or befriended by boys underscores a girl's power and sets her against other girls. [14] As news of Kim's heroism spreads and requests for her help increase, the character finally decides to pursue it as a career. It's incredibly important that you find out which Kim . Plays. Kim Possible is a Disney animated series that aired from 2002 to 2007. Her confidence and her sincerity really shine through. [106] Customers were given a choice of eight different interactive toys to choose from, including a magnetic drawing tablet designed to resemble the Kimminucator and action figures of Kim, Ron, Rufus, Shego, and Monkey Fist. "So the Finale" maintained an open comment system allowing fans to express their views on the franchise and its closure. (The Kim Possible Song)" or simply "The Kim Possible Song")[55] is performed by American recording artist Christina Milian. [96] Courtney Thompson of Body+Soul claimed Kim was "many womens first feminist role model before we even recognised ourselves, or her, as feminist". 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[15] MTV's Deepa Lakshmin predicted that Kim "will live on in our hearts forever". "[24] McCorkle described Kim as "incredibly competent in the action world but challenged in the real world by all the things we all have trouble with", including embarrassment, school work and family. [61] A guitarist since the age of six, Berry himself provided all the guitar and bass musical cues in Kim Possible. Kim has liked and known Ron Stoppable, her sidekick for most missions, since preschool. Call me, beep me, if ya wanna reach me. [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. [8][10], Attending Middleton High School alongside Ron, her best female friend Monique and rival classmate Bonnie Rockwaller, Kim lives with her family: father James, a rocket scientist, and Ann, a brain surgeon,[11] as well as her younger brothers, identical twins Jim and Tim, both of whom possess genius-level intellect. Character; Main Character: Male Best Friend: Naked Mole Rat: Kim's Brothers: Computer whiz: Main Villain: Main Villain's 'Sidekick' Shego's Blue Brother: Red Brothers: Purple Brother: Kims High School Rival: Kims Female Best Friend: A retired multi-billionare villain: Multi billionares son: A Mad Villainous German Scientist [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. "[6] While accepting Kim as a positive role model and admitting that the series teaches "good lessons" at times, Besty Wallace of Common Sense Media expressed concern over the show's violent action sequences, explaining, "lessons may get muddled and nearly lost as the heroes shimmy up rope ladders dangling from helicopters and dodge spinning tops of doom. [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". "[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. [10] According to Schooley and McCorkle, both lead characters' names indicate that Kim Possible "is going to be an arched show that is a little bit over the top, but also that the girl is going to be the action lead and the guy is going to be funny. With her fashion and pop culture expertise, Monique bridges the worlds between Kim's high school and crime-fighting lives,[8] also serving as something of a guidance counselor. [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. [75] Like Kim herself, her grandmother Nana Possible also fought crime when she was young, from whom Kim is believed to have inherited her abilities. Kim Possible is obviously the most likable character from the show - the show is named after her after all! [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. Approved and edited by BuzzFeed Community Team. For the title character, see. Kim Possible received critical acclaim, becoming one of Disney's top-rated and most popular series. [21] While avoiding adult references, Schooley and McCorkle opted for a fast-paced sitcom-style dialogue and rhythm that attracted adult viewers instead, ultimately resulting in teleplays that were typically five pages longer than traditional Disney Channel scripts. [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. [40] Before being cast as Kim, Romano had already been well known for starring as Ren Stevens in the Disney Channel sitcom Even Stevens. We love all things Kim Possibl e. Since we've seen the show so many times, it has worked its way into our everyday lives. [29][42] Drakken and Shego's relationship "weirdly" mirrors Kim and Ron's to some extent, with the female character remaining smarter and more competent than her fumbling male teammate. Response towards Kim has been very positive, with critics commonly praising her as a positive role model to whom young viewers can relate. It's great because people have grown with me, even with that damn song. [62] Inness also felt that show's feminist potential is compromised by the fact that Kim mostly surrounds herself with male companions as opposed to female, "contradict[ing] the messages of female solidarity". [90], Kim Possible aired weekdays on Disney XD in the United States. 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. [13] Other significant recurring characters include Kim's parents, Drs. Pick out some cool fishnet stocking or knee socks, or even some cool jewelry! Kim is a high school student and a secret agent undercover. James and Ann Possible (Gary Cole and Jean Smart, respectively), and her younger brothers, twin geniuses Jim and Tim (Shaun Fleming, 200206; Spencer Fox, 2007), to whom she refers as "Tweebs" (a portmanteau of "twin" and "dweebs"); the twins speak their own made up language known as "Twinnish". [18] Describing Kim as "a mostly graphic heroine", Animation: A World History: Volume III: Contemporary Times author Giannalberto Bendazzi agreed that the character's "limited animation" was intentional. [62] According to Betsy Wallace of Common Sense Media, Kim Possible "capitalizes on the female villain-fighting craze that sparked with Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Alias", albeit simplifying the genre for a younger generation. [8] The majority of Kim's missions involve her traveling to various destinations around the world to rescue citizens from harm and fight a variety of villains,[5] the most frequent of whom are Dr. Drakken, a mad scientist constantly plotting world domination, and his superpowered sidekick Shego, who possesses the ability to generate powerful energy blasts and emit them from her hands, making her the heroine's most dangerous opponent. "[48] Additionally, Romano's character greatly influenced her own career,[49] and considers Kim to be a positive role model for young girls. [27] However, Kim eventually relents and insists that her brothers continue attending the same school as her, threatening to leave if they do. ", "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? [5] Ron's personal fears, insecurities, and clumsiness tend to jeopardize the success of their own missions. [50], Produced by Walt Disney Television Animation, Kim Possible's episodes are typically 22 minutes in length and occupy half-hour time slots. The title character is a teenage girl tasked with fighting crime on a regular basis while coping with everyday issues commonly associated with adolescence. 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. A high school cheerleader moonlighting as a teenage crime-fighter, the majority of Kim's missions involve her thwarting the plans of her archenemy Dr. Drakken, a mad scientist, all-the-while coping with everyday challenges commonly associated with adolescence. (UPDATE: 1/12/23 AT 8:55 P.M. [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. [5] Shego's own family of superheroes, Team Go, is a deliberate parody of the Marvel superhero team the Fantastic Four;[29] the series also references the Tomb Raider and Mission: Impossible film franchises. Because it is such a beloved childhood show, the nostalgia value is high. [75] The Artifice observed that Kim and Shego are strikingly similar in appearance. Comments. [56] Having already been working for Disney Channel at the time, appearing as a correspondent on the network's miniseries Movie Surfers after declining an offer to appear on their variety show The Mickey Mouse Club,[57][58] Milian learned about Kim Possible from Disney when the studio called her in recruitment of an artist to record the new show's theme song. [29][48] In fact, fans' interest in the new power couple's relationship was one of the main reasons the show was renewed. [112] A poll conducted by Disney Channel revealed that Kim Possible viewers voted for Season 3's "Emotion Sickness" as their favorite episode of the series. Based on "Kim Possible" Characters Creator Also Music and Lyrics for "I Want It My Way . Community Contributor. 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. [53] Believing there to have been few female-lead action cartoons prior to Kim Possible, Thompson credited the character with "introduc[ing] a new form of girl power we hadnt seen before". [10] Initially envisioned as a "standard sidekick", Sullivan's sarcastic interpretation of Shego ultimately inspired Schooley and McCorkle to expand upon the humor revolving around the fact that Shego is barely able to tolerate Drakken. 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. [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. [32] Citing Ron as his favorite character, McCorkle admitted that he reminds him of his high school self. "[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. [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". This doesn't mean that a higher class would always beat a lower class character. [7] Friedle's Boy Meets World co-star Rider Strong voices Brick Flag, Bonnie's boyfriend. [46] Without alienating younger viewers, to whom the show refuses to "talk down",[47] the writing in Kim Possible is "a little older than" that of traditional Disney animated series. [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. [54][55] Although she is referred to by several nicknames throughout the series,[56] Kim forgoes a secret identity entirely, and is known as simply "Kim Possible" to "everyone who knows her [and] knows what she does". [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. hide this ad. Eventually, the reruns shifted to include episodes from all four seasons, still out of order, beginning with reruns aired beginning and after July 30, 2018 until August 2018. [43] Because the actress was enrolled in high school in New York City at the time, she was often required to participate in cast meetings and table reads via telephone;[44] Romano was actually unable to attend her own senior prom because she was working on Kim Possible. 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. A fashion trendsetter, the character's wardrobe is also believed to have helped popularize the wearing of crop tops and cargo pants during the early 2000s. [citation needed] John DiMaggio was cast as Drakken based on his vocal performance as Bender on the animated sitcom Futurama. Kimberly Ann "Kim" Possible is the titular character from Disney's 2002-07 animated television series Kim Possible. [48], Describing the show as "infectious", Rob Owen of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette wrote, "Blessed with a modern sense of humor and hip -- but not too hip -- vocabulary, Kim Possible should appeal to the tweens it clearly targets", believing that its animation, "speed with which stories unfold and especially the dialogue makes Kim Possible an early summer TV treat. [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". [65] "Call Me, Beep Me" became so popular among fans of both the show that several of them proceeded to download it as their own cell phone ringtones, including Milian herself. [97] Rebecca C. Hains of Salem State College cited Kim among several "strong powerful girl [television] heroes" responsible for "breaking the mold" during the early 2000s. Find clues for Kim Possible character ___ Stoppable or most any crossword answer or clues for crossword answers. ", "Girl-next-door turned superhero foils global archenemies in "Disney's Kim Possible," premiering in August on Family Channel", "For Young Viewers; Kim Possible: Saving the Day in Her Spare Time", "A Saturday Morning Cartoon that Parents Will Enjoy? The reason she is so likable is that she is beyond heroic. ; 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 . [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. [75], On June 7, 2022, Romano and Friedle appeared on Good Morning America to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Kim Possible and discuss its impact. "[23], Scott D. Pierce of the Deseret News praised Kim Possible for being "an entertaining show that should indeed appeal to tweens, younger kids and even their parents" that "plays with the superhero format in a way that doesn't take itself too seriously but doesn't play down to the viewers. Her twin brother Gemini wears one too. Meanwhile, Jumba mistakes Rufus for one of his missing experiments. Same rules as all my builders, respect them. "[74] Kim and Ron are solely platonic friends for the show's first three seasons and remain best friends even after they start dating in Season 4, defying the popular belief that "being romantically involved is worth more than being in a friendship. [25] The recurring character Monique was created because Schooley and McCorkle felt that it would be more realistic if Kim had a female best friend in addition to Ron. [69] The character's relationship with her parents is atypically healthy for a teenager. 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. Note: Groups of characters are described under the Teams Category. She is unusual in this field in that she has no secret identity - for the most part .
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Kim Possible takes place primarily within the town of Middleton, USA and focuses on the life and adventures of Kim Possible, an accomplished high school student who fights crime on a regular basis, assisted by her best friend and sidekick Ron Stoppable and Rufus, his pet naked mole rat. [24] One of her trademark gags involves her thanking people for providing her with transportation, to which they respond "No, thank you, for saving us". Veteran Disney Channel writers Schooley and McCorkle were recruited by the network to develop an animated series that could attract both older and younger audiences, and conceived Kim Possible as a show about a talented action heroine and her less competent sidekick. [53], The character's name "Kim Possible" alludes to the word "impossible". [40], In terms of ratings, Kim Possible continued to perform consistently well into its second and third seasons. She can do anything", to which Schooley responded, "Ron Stoppable, he can't", and nearly the entire premise of Kim Possible naturally unfolded thereafter. Brown believes that "Kim may be the epitome of a Girl Power-derived heroine". [50] Romano identified the season one episode "Mind Games" in which Kim and Ron switch bodies as her favorite. "[25], Kim was Romano's first voice-acting role. Quiz Creator Spotlight. [20] Because Kim is too young to legally drive for most of the series, she relies on favors from friends typically people she has rescued for transportation. [27], Tahj Mowry, who plays T.J. Henderson on the sitcom Smart Guy, voices Wade. [29][42] That's So Raven's Anneliese van der Pol voiced a guest role in the episode "And The Mole Rat Will Be CGI" as Heather, an actress hired to play Kim in a film adaptation of her life, serving as her first voice-acting role. [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". [40] Schooley and McCorkle returned from other projects they had begun working on to complete the series. [24] Thus, the writers decided to reverse traditional gender roles by making Kim the show's competent action hero and Ron her "fumbling" sidekick, longing to provide young girls with "a character that they can pretend to be" similar to their own childhood heroes, fictional spy James Bond and Captain Kirk from Star Trek. [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. [10] At one point, the character's appearance was based on that of video game character Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider franchise until Disney Channel abandoned this concept in favor of one more akin to that of a 14 year-old girl as opposed to a bombshell. "[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. It included behind-the-scenes and production information from the perspective of the crew as well as production sketches from one of several alternative endings that had been scripted. "[69] Meanwhile, Priya Krishna of BuzzFeed News observed, " At the end of the day, Kim needs Ron, and Ron is always there for her and never feels emasculated by the fact his friend/girlfriend is clearly better than him at everything. According to Brown, "Being the kind of girl who's accepted or befriended by boys underscores a girl's power and sets her against other girls. [14] As news of Kim's heroism spreads and requests for her help increase, the character finally decides to pursue it as a career. It's incredibly important that you find out which Kim . Plays. Kim Possible is a Disney animated series that aired from 2002 to 2007. Her confidence and her sincerity really shine through. [106] Customers were given a choice of eight different interactive toys to choose from, including a magnetic drawing tablet designed to resemble the Kimminucator and action figures of Kim, Ron, Rufus, Shego, and Monkey Fist. "So the Finale" maintained an open comment system allowing fans to express their views on the franchise and its closure. (The Kim Possible Song)" or simply "The Kim Possible Song")[55] is performed by American recording artist Christina Milian. [96] Courtney Thompson of Body+Soul claimed Kim was "many womens first feminist role model before we even recognised ourselves, or her, as feminist". 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[15] MTV's Deepa Lakshmin predicted that Kim "will live on in our hearts forever". "[24] McCorkle described Kim as "incredibly competent in the action world but challenged in the real world by all the things we all have trouble with", including embarrassment, school work and family. [61] A guitarist since the age of six, Berry himself provided all the guitar and bass musical cues in Kim Possible. Kim has liked and known Ron Stoppable, her sidekick for most missions, since preschool. Call me, beep me, if ya wanna reach me. [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. [8][10], Attending Middleton High School alongside Ron, her best female friend Monique and rival classmate Bonnie Rockwaller, Kim lives with her family: father James, a rocket scientist, and Ann, a brain surgeon,[11] as well as her younger brothers, identical twins Jim and Tim, both of whom possess genius-level intellect. Character; Main Character: Male Best Friend: Naked Mole Rat: Kim's Brothers: Computer whiz: Main Villain: Main Villain's 'Sidekick' Shego's Blue Brother: Red Brothers: Purple Brother: Kims High School Rival: Kims Female Best Friend: A retired multi-billionare villain: Multi billionares son: A Mad Villainous German Scientist [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. "[6] While accepting Kim as a positive role model and admitting that the series teaches "good lessons" at times, Besty Wallace of Common Sense Media expressed concern over the show's violent action sequences, explaining, "lessons may get muddled and nearly lost as the heroes shimmy up rope ladders dangling from helicopters and dodge spinning tops of doom. [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". "[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. [10] According to Schooley and McCorkle, both lead characters' names indicate that Kim Possible "is going to be an arched show that is a little bit over the top, but also that the girl is going to be the action lead and the guy is going to be funny. With her fashion and pop culture expertise, Monique bridges the worlds between Kim's high school and crime-fighting lives,[8] also serving as something of a guidance counselor. [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. [75] Like Kim herself, her grandmother Nana Possible also fought crime when she was young, from whom Kim is believed to have inherited her abilities. Kim Possible is obviously the most likable character from the show - the show is named after her after all! [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. Approved and edited by BuzzFeed Community Team. For the title character, see. Kim Possible received critical acclaim, becoming one of Disney's top-rated and most popular series. [21] While avoiding adult references, Schooley and McCorkle opted for a fast-paced sitcom-style dialogue and rhythm that attracted adult viewers instead, ultimately resulting in teleplays that were typically five pages longer than traditional Disney Channel scripts. [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. [40] Before being cast as Kim, Romano had already been well known for starring as Ren Stevens in the Disney Channel sitcom Even Stevens. We love all things Kim Possibl e. Since we've seen the show so many times, it has worked its way into our everyday lives. [29][42] Drakken and Shego's relationship "weirdly" mirrors Kim and Ron's to some extent, with the female character remaining smarter and more competent than her fumbling male teammate. Response towards Kim has been very positive, with critics commonly praising her as a positive role model to whom young viewers can relate. It's great because people have grown with me, even with that damn song. [62] Inness also felt that show's feminist potential is compromised by the fact that Kim mostly surrounds herself with male companions as opposed to female, "contradict[ing] the messages of female solidarity". [90], Kim Possible aired weekdays on Disney XD in the United States. 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. [13] Other significant recurring characters include Kim's parents, Drs. Pick out some cool fishnet stocking or knee socks, or even some cool jewelry! Kim is a high school student and a secret agent undercover. James and Ann Possible (Gary Cole and Jean Smart, respectively), and her younger brothers, twin geniuses Jim and Tim (Shaun Fleming, 200206; Spencer Fox, 2007), to whom she refers as "Tweebs" (a portmanteau of "twin" and "dweebs"); the twins speak their own made up language known as "Twinnish". [18] Describing Kim as "a mostly graphic heroine", Animation: A World History: Volume III: Contemporary Times author Giannalberto Bendazzi agreed that the character's "limited animation" was intentional. [62] According to Betsy Wallace of Common Sense Media, Kim Possible "capitalizes on the female villain-fighting craze that sparked with Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Alias", albeit simplifying the genre for a younger generation. [8] The majority of Kim's missions involve her traveling to various destinations around the world to rescue citizens from harm and fight a variety of villains,[5] the most frequent of whom are Dr. Drakken, a mad scientist constantly plotting world domination, and his superpowered sidekick Shego, who possesses the ability to generate powerful energy blasts and emit them from her hands, making her the heroine's most dangerous opponent. "[48] Additionally, Romano's character greatly influenced her own career,[49] and considers Kim to be a positive role model for young girls. [27] However, Kim eventually relents and insists that her brothers continue attending the same school as her, threatening to leave if they do. ", "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? [5] Ron's personal fears, insecurities, and clumsiness tend to jeopardize the success of their own missions. [50], Produced by Walt Disney Television Animation, Kim Possible's episodes are typically 22 minutes in length and occupy half-hour time slots. The title character is a teenage girl tasked with fighting crime on a regular basis while coping with everyday issues commonly associated with adolescence. 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. A high school cheerleader moonlighting as a teenage crime-fighter, the majority of Kim's missions involve her thwarting the plans of her archenemy Dr. Drakken, a mad scientist, all-the-while coping with everyday challenges commonly associated with adolescence. (UPDATE: 1/12/23 AT 8:55 P.M. [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. [5] Shego's own family of superheroes, Team Go, is a deliberate parody of the Marvel superhero team the Fantastic Four;[29] the series also references the Tomb Raider and Mission: Impossible film franchises. Because it is such a beloved childhood show, the nostalgia value is high. [75] The Artifice observed that Kim and Shego are strikingly similar in appearance. Comments. [56] Having already been working for Disney Channel at the time, appearing as a correspondent on the network's miniseries Movie Surfers after declining an offer to appear on their variety show The Mickey Mouse Club,[57][58] Milian learned about Kim Possible from Disney when the studio called her in recruitment of an artist to record the new show's theme song. [29][48] In fact, fans' interest in the new power couple's relationship was one of the main reasons the show was renewed. [112] A poll conducted by Disney Channel revealed that Kim Possible viewers voted for Season 3's "Emotion Sickness" as their favorite episode of the series. Based on "Kim Possible" Characters Creator Also Music and Lyrics for "I Want It My Way . Community Contributor. 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. [53] Believing there to have been few female-lead action cartoons prior to Kim Possible, Thompson credited the character with "introduc[ing] a new form of girl power we hadnt seen before". [10] Initially envisioned as a "standard sidekick", Sullivan's sarcastic interpretation of Shego ultimately inspired Schooley and McCorkle to expand upon the humor revolving around the fact that Shego is barely able to tolerate Drakken. 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. [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. [32] Citing Ron as his favorite character, McCorkle admitted that he reminds him of his high school self. "[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. [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". This doesn't mean that a higher class would always beat a lower class character. [7] Friedle's Boy Meets World co-star Rider Strong voices Brick Flag, Bonnie's boyfriend. [46] Without alienating younger viewers, to whom the show refuses to "talk down",[47] the writing in Kim Possible is "a little older than" that of traditional Disney animated series. [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. [54][55] Although she is referred to by several nicknames throughout the series,[56] Kim forgoes a secret identity entirely, and is known as simply "Kim Possible" to "everyone who knows her [and] knows what she does". [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. hide this ad. Eventually, the reruns shifted to include episodes from all four seasons, still out of order, beginning with reruns aired beginning and after July 30, 2018 until August 2018. [43] Because the actress was enrolled in high school in New York City at the time, she was often required to participate in cast meetings and table reads via telephone;[44] Romano was actually unable to attend her own senior prom because she was working on Kim Possible. 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. A fashion trendsetter, the character's wardrobe is also believed to have helped popularize the wearing of crop tops and cargo pants during the early 2000s. [citation needed] John DiMaggio was cast as Drakken based on his vocal performance as Bender on the animated sitcom Futurama. Kimberly Ann "Kim" Possible is the titular character from Disney's 2002-07 animated television series Kim Possible. [48], Describing the show as "infectious", Rob Owen of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette wrote, "Blessed with a modern sense of humor and hip -- but not too hip -- vocabulary, Kim Possible should appeal to the tweens it clearly targets", believing that its animation, "speed with which stories unfold and especially the dialogue makes Kim Possible an early summer TV treat. [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". [65] "Call Me, Beep Me" became so popular among fans of both the show that several of them proceeded to download it as their own cell phone ringtones, including Milian herself. [97] Rebecca C. Hains of Salem State College cited Kim among several "strong powerful girl [television] heroes" responsible for "breaking the mold" during the early 2000s. Find clues for Kim Possible character ___ Stoppable or most any crossword answer or clues for crossword answers. ", "Girl-next-door turned superhero foils global archenemies in "Disney's Kim Possible," premiering in August on Family Channel", "For Young Viewers; Kim Possible: Saving the Day in Her Spare Time", "A Saturday Morning Cartoon that Parents Will Enjoy? The reason she is so likable is that she is beyond heroic. ; 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 . [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. [75], On June 7, 2022, Romano and Friedle appeared on Good Morning America to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Kim Possible and discuss its impact. "[23], Scott D. Pierce of the Deseret News praised Kim Possible for being "an entertaining show that should indeed appeal to tweens, younger kids and even their parents" that "plays with the superhero format in a way that doesn't take itself too seriously but doesn't play down to the viewers. Her twin brother Gemini wears one too. Meanwhile, Jumba mistakes Rufus for one of his missing experiments. Same rules as all my builders, respect them. "[74] Kim and Ron are solely platonic friends for the show's first three seasons and remain best friends even after they start dating in Season 4, defying the popular belief that "being romantically involved is worth more than being in a friendship. [25] The recurring character Monique was created because Schooley and McCorkle felt that it would be more realistic if Kim had a female best friend in addition to Ron. [69] The character's relationship with her parents is atypically healthy for a teenager. 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. Note: Groups of characters are described under the Teams Category. She is unusual in this field in that she has no secret identity - for the most part .
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