Unlike many other action comedies at the time, Kim Possible centered around a capable heroine, and many boys and girls alike watched the show. [15] With a tendency not to take itself seriously,[21] Kim Possible both parodies and pays homage to the spy, action and superhero genres,[67][75] its comedy benefiting from the show's emphasis on "over-the-top plots" and circumstances. [23] However, they accredit the majority of the series' aesthetics to season one director Chris Baily[35] and artistic director Alan Bodner. Explore. Sadie Stanley portrayed Kim Possible in Disney Channel's live action adaptation television film of the animated series,[80] aired on February 15, 2019. Kimberly Ann Possible is a fictional character and the title protagonist of the animated Disney television series Kim Possible, voiced by actress Christy Carlson Romano. "[25] The sounds of mobile devices and modern-day technology are incorporated throughout the song. [36] Cartoonist Stephen Silver served as a character animator on the show. High school student Kim Possible (Christy Carlson Romano) fights crime alongside her best friend and eventual boyfriend and sidekick Ron Stoppable (Will Friedle), aided by his pet naked mole-rat Rufus (Nancy Cartwright) and computer genius Wade (Tahj Mowry). [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. [49] Although she excels at fighting, she struggles with real-world issues such as school. Kimberly Ann "Kim" Possible, Ron Stoppable, Rufus, Wade Load Villains Click to Expand. [91] The series began airing on Disney XD in 2018, though only including random episodes from Seasons 1 and 4. Disney Dreamlight Valley players have shown off their. [42] With characters drawn with large heads and eyes,[6] the show's colorful, "hip and retro" style is reminiscent of "campy" spy films released during the 1960s and 1970s. [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. [74] The villains are also depicted as clever, yet comical. [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. She sacrifices her own time and comfort to keep the other people in her hometown safe. [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. [59] Romano also contributed vocals to the song. The Superhero Database Classification number, or SHDB Class, is a number that represents the overall 'power' of a character. [66] The third season introduced several character-specific songs. [120] On June 22, 2018, it was announced that Issac Ryan Brown will portray Wade. 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? The attraction is an electronic scavenger hunt that has guests using special "Kimmunicators" (in actuality, modified cell phones) to help Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable solve a "crime" or disrupt an evil-doer's "plans for global domination." [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. The reason she is so likable is that she is beyond heroic. [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. [10], Much of Kim Possible's cast consists of Disney Channel and ABC alumnae,[21][34] as well as actors known for their roles on other popular animated and comedy series. [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". [14] The actress also described the character as "a really confident, sweet girl who everybody loves. 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. 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"[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. '"[60] The character is infamous for her puppy dog pout, which she often uses to get her way. [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". [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". [24] According to Metacritic, Kim is stubborn and strong-willed with "a fuse shorter than a grenade", but remains "extremely humble, refusing to take credit for her truly amazing actions". [31] Few anticipated Kim Possible would become as successful as it ultimately did,[28] proving popular among both male and female audiences. [69] Reminiscent of the romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally (1989),[69] their relationship heavily explores the idea of the friend zone,[70] as Kim and Ron remain platonic friends for the majority of the series, although their romantic interests in each other is hinted at throughout, more-so Ron's feelings for Kim. [24] Kim's appearance evolved dramatically over the course of three months. [1] After running five years,[89] four seasons and 81 episodes (87 including the films),[26] the hour-long series finale, "Graduation", aired on September 7, 2007, ending Kim Possible. Which is pretty unrealistic, but it's what kids can do on the internet now. [96] Courtney Thompson of Body+Soul claimed Kim was "many womens first feminist role model before we even recognised ourselves, or her, as feminist". [23], Both Schooley's and McCorkle's own daughters inspired them to conceive Kim as "a character that our daughters and other girls can look up to",[22] all-the-while aware of the "ancient truism" that while girls seldom hesitate to watch a show about a male lead, boys are usually less willing to do the opposite. "[77] Freymiller also believes Ron might have been conceived because "the creators sensed that television would only be able to accept a strong female character if she had a male counterpart," eliminating fears Kim might be perceived as too bitchy, complementing her actions as opposed to dominating. "[71], Kim was among several fictional characters who debuted towards the end of the girl power and third-wave feminism eras. "[7] One episode in particular, "Blush", was inspired by Romano's modesty and tendency to blush at the slightest compliment. 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. It's great because people have grown with me, even with that damn song. [18] As news of the character's heroism spreads, her website is soon flooded with e-mails from around the globe requesting her assistance,[19] and Kim ultimately decides to use her talents to help the world, becoming a superhero, even without superpowers. [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. Of average height, curvy build and short brown hairDr. "[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. Based on "Kim Possible" Characters Creator Also Music and Lyrics for "I Want It My Way . [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. [40] Before being cast as Kim, Romano had already been well known for starring as Ren Stevens in the Disney Channel sitcom Even Stevens. Bookmark Quiz Bookmark Quiz -/5- . [19] A ratings success,[84] Kim Possible's premiere became the most-watched of any Disney Channel Original Series. [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. trope often used in television shows, keeping them as a couple for the remainder of the series. [27], Tahj Mowry, who plays T.J. Henderson on the sitcom Smart Guy, voices Wade. [29] Seor Senior, Sr. and Seor Senior, Jr. are voiced by Ricardo Montalban and Nestor Carbonell, respectively. Fantastic, respectively. [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. [31] The writing staff consisted of both Disney Channel employees and freelance writers. [40], Loter typically visualized whatever script he was provided with after they had been written. [86] Reviewing Kim Possible: So the Drama, the film originally intended to end the series, Amazon.com's David Horiuchi cited the character among the main reasons why the show will be missed. [32] Citing Ron as his favorite character, McCorkle admitted that he reminds him of his high school self. Kim is a high school student and freelance secret agent. During its run, a pair of made-for-TV films were made: A Sitch in Time (2003) and So the Drama (2005). [62] A music video was released for "Call Me, Beep Me", which features Milian and Romano recording the song in the recording studio interspersed with short scenes from the series. [40], Schooley and McCorkle approached the challenge of portraying dating in a way that would appeal to both younger and older children by having the villains, particularly Shego,[42] react to news of Kim and Ron's relationship with disbelief since "Ron is painfully aware that he is the luckiest man in the world for landing Kim", according to Schooley. [34], Kim Possible was very successful, running for a total of five years from June 7, 2002, to September 7, 2007, and spanning four seasons, becoming the longest-running Disney Channel Original Series[77] until eventually being surpassed by Phineas and Ferb. [61] Romano also recorded a new song entitled "Say the Word" for the album. Quiz Creator Spotlight. 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. When we tested it, the kids were like: 'Oh, Ron's stupid funny' and that became sort of a buzz phrase. [42][73] The second, Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama, was released in 2005 and was originally going to be the series finale, but due to popular demand the series was renewed for the fourth season. [17], The creators wanted to make Kim as believable as possible. [12] In need of a job, the character creates her own website, on which she promotes her own babysitting and lawn mowing services,[13] using the slogan "I can do anything. "[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. [79] Similar to the animated shows Totally Spies, Atomic Betty, and The Life and Times of Juniper Lee, Kim Possible revolves around an attractive, intelligent, and strong female character whose public identity is meant to indicate that she should be received as a positive role models for young girls. [106] The first, Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time, is science fiction-themed and premiered on Disney Channel on November 28, 2003, following Kim as she travels both back in time and into the future to save the world. "[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. You can even layer certain items to create a unique and stylish look. [21] Actor Neil Patrick Harris had auditioned for the role, as did actor John Cena before he decided to pursue a professional wrestling career. "[24] Director Chris Baily wanted Kim to be designed with "graphic sensibilities" similar to those of the show's backgrounds, creating a 3D character "whose feet can be planted on the ground and communicate a sense of space. When the series returned to Disney XD in February 2014, fans flocked to Twitter to voice their approval. [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". [31] Additionally, the show heavily parodies the popular James Bond films. [76] According to Metacritic, Kim's "fiery" red hair symbolizes "her attitude that is best summed up by the phrase, 'I can do anything. [60] Described as a Motown-influenced R&B and teen pop track,[56][61] "Call Me, Beep Me" is heard during the show's opening title sequence, encouraging viewers and listeners to contact Kim for assistance should they ever find themselves in difficult situations,[56] featuring the lyrics "Danger or trouble, I'm there on the double. Brown believes that "Kim may be the epitome of a Girl Power-derived heroine". [74], Hosting a diverse cast of strong female characters while confronting gender norms and barriers,[5][24][77] Kim Possible explores feminist themes,[22] specifically third-wave feminism. 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,. [67], An official Kim Possible soundtrack was released by Walt Disney Records on July 1, 2003, featuring "Call Me, Beep Me" and "Could it Be",[68] in addition to other musical contributions from the cast of Kim Possible in addition to various Disney recording artists, including Aaron Carter. Face vile foes with the Kim Possible games! [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. [69] A combination of teen pop, pop rock, power pop and R&B music,[69][70][71] the soundtrack also features appearances by musical groups A-Teens, Jump5 (performing a cover of Kool & the Gang's "Celebration"), LMNT and Smash Mouth, and Will Friedle and Nancy Cartwright's "Naked Mole Rap",[70] a rapped tribute to Ron's pet Rufus,[72] ultimately concluding with a "work-you-up remix" of the theme song by Tony Phillip. [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. "[17] Particularly desirable to younger viewers,[6] technology enables Kim to travel around the world effortlessly and, to some extent, mirrors children's ability to speak to anyone in the world via the Internet. [85] The Sunday Mail's Shuhaidah Saharani touted Kim Possible "Disney Channel's favourite femme fatale". 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. [53] Using a limited animation style,[54] the characters wear a wide variety of costumes and hairstyles. [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. [27] However, Kim eventually relents and insists that her brothers continue attending the same school as her, threatening to leave if they do. [14] The Huffington Post's Carly Steyer credited Kim with teaching the importance of maintaining a healthy worklife balance, writing, "She paid an appropriate amount of attention to her schoolwork, and worked hard, but didn't slave over it to the extent that she didn't have any time left to save the world". [24][37][38], Kim is voiced by American actress Christy Carlson Romano, who was only 16 years old when she was first cast as the character. Kim has also earned the respect of feminist critics, who appreciated the character for both defying gender roles and challenging negative stereotypes associated with cheerleaders. The character lives in fictional Middleton, USA with her parents James (Gary Cole) and Ann (Jean Smart), a rocket scientist and neurosurgeon respectively,[4][5] and her younger brothers, identical twins Jim and Tim. [81] The attraction closed down in 2012 and was replaced by Agent P's World Showcase Adventure, another scavenger hunt-like attraction inspired by the Phineas and Ferb series. [50], Creating the Kim Possible universe and environment was very much a collaborative process between Schooley and McCorkle, Disney Channel, the character designers, and the cast, who were also encouraged to contribute their own ideas. [53] Meanwhile, Nicole Rogers of the Wisconsin State Journal believes that Kim resembles what Sydney Bristow of Alias would be like had she been depicted as an animated high school student. 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. By Jocaay. [75] Entertainment Weekly ranked Kim Possible the fourth on greatest Disney Channel Original Series, calling it an "animated gem". Pages describing characters. [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. The scene begins with Kim and Ron hanging at Bueno Nacho before entering Drakken's lair and tricked into being guests on Drakken and Shego's podcast. She has also completed missions with Wade, Monique, her brothers, and even her mother. Approved and edited by BuzzFeed Community Team. Kimberly Ann "Kim" Possible is the titular character from Disney's 2002-07 animated television series Kim Possible. [40] Schooley attributes much of the show's success to Romano and Friedle's chemistry, explaining, "they add something to this that makes it more than a typical gag-oriented cartoon. [82] Identifying Kim as a postfeminist heroine because she is intelligent in addition to being "shaped like Barbie" and having a male assistant similar to female executives, The New York Times' Julie Salamon joked that "Kim's job seems to be making the world safe for cheerleaders again, following the path forged by Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde on behalf of sorority girls. [24] Although primarily writers, Schooley and McCorkle remained thoroughly involved in determining the overall appearance of the series, as well as the design of its characters. Character Builder-Kim Possible Published: Feb 16, 2019 By Kphoria 79 Favourites 12 Comments 9K Views agent builder character cheerleader disney girl kim secret teen euvoria kphoria possible Requested and comissioned by , here's the part time cheerleader and crime fighter from Disney, Kim Possible. [100] The series continued to garner critical acclaim throughout its run,[26][40][101][102] earning particular praise for its dialogue, humor and animation,[67][98] as well as appeal towards both younger and older viewers. Kimberly Ann "Kim" Possible is a high school student and freelance hero/vigilante. [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. For the . Her confidence and her sincerity really shine through. Berry was also responsible for creating music for the first three seasons of Comedy Central's South Park. But nobody in or watching the series will ever be offended or over-stimulated, or even surprised. But the cheerful presence of Rufus in this new animated series from Disney signals that the show's executive producer and director, Chris Bailey, doesn't mind getting cute in obvious ways. Kim Possible is an animation series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation and created by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle in 2002. [17][18] In a series of events prior to the beginning of the series, a pre-adolescent Kim, in search of a job, creates her own website, kimpossible.com,[18] to promote her burgeoning babysitting and lawn mowing services,[17] promoting it using the slogan "I can do anything". [24] At one point, Kim's design was based on that of video game character Lara Croft from Tomb Raider. "[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. [21] Mike McDaniel of the Houston Chronicle joked that "Nothing's impossible with Kim Possible -- except maybe landing a date. Kim Possible is the protagonist of Disney's 2002-2007 animated television program of the same name.