[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. [91] The series began airing on Disney XD in 2018, though only including random episodes from Seasons 1 and 4. [12] Lacking a secret identity, Kim is world famous and her profession is constantly acknowledged by both her classmates and teachers. [74] According to Sarah Freymiller of Bustle, the protagonists friendship evokes that of Batman and the Joker, "Kim holds the functional and social power, while Ron exerts more of a calming, occasionally slapstick influence on the show he is the intelligent, kind chaos in her highly-organized life. All traits of a character are used for calculating the Classification. Same rules as all my builders, respect them. 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." "[53] Similarly, USA Today's Alex Kane wrote that the show "is ultimately made memorable by its charming cast of characters, including a naked mole rat named Rufus". [92] Paste's Alexis Gunderson crowned Kim the year 2000's "favorite red-headed teen action heroine". [31] Few anticipated Kim Possible would become as successful as it ultimately did,[28] proving popular among both male and female audiences. [10] The creators had always intended for Kim and Ron to eventually become romantically involved but avoided this storyline in fear of "paint[ing] ourselves in a corner", citing Sam and Diane's ill-fated relationship in the sitcom Cheers as an example. [10] Evolving dramatically over the course of three months, Kim, who had originally been designed to resemble a "standard" athletic-looking blonde heroine, underwent several changes. 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.Created by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle, the character debuted in the pilot "Crush", which premiered on June 7, 2002.After starring in each of the show's 87 episodes, Kim made her final appearance in the hour-long series . "[64] Milian has yet to perform the song live in concert but has expressed interest in recording a remix for fans. 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. The new attraction, now called Disney's Phineas and Ferb's Agent P World Showcase Adventure, opened in June 2012. [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. [50] Romano identified the season one episode "Mind Games" in which Kim and Ron switch bodies as her favorite. In the movie So The Drama and in season four, Kim and Ron end up developing romantic feelings for each other and begin dating during their senior year. That's Kim Possible! [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. 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 high school student and crime fighter is the protagonist of the Disney animated series Kim Possible, which ran from 2002 to 2007. [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. [47] Rob Owen of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joked that, despite dressing like singer Britney Spears, Kim shares "the same insecurities as all adolescents". [49] The recurring character Monique, who was created because Schooley and McCorkle felt that Kim would be more realistic if she were to have a female best friend in addition to Ron,[29] is expanded from that of simply an observer of Kim and Ron's lives to a more involved member of Team Possible, broadening the ensemble. [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". [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. [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. [26] When the show was surprisingly renewed for a fourth season by popular demand,[27] Schooley and McCorkle realized that pursuing Kim and Ron's relationship provided the series with "new story ideas" and "opportunities for comedy",[25] and ultimately learned to appreciate the characters' "new dynamic. [8][9] Not yet of age to drive herself to most of her missions, Kim often relies on favors from various people she has assisted in the past for transportation. Because of that song, it actually inspired me to do my own musical animated artist because a lot of people thought I was Kim Possible. Merchandising based on the series, such as home media releases, toys, and video games were also made. Sadie Stanley portrayed Kim Possible in Disney Channel's live action adaptation television film of the animated series,[80] aired on February 15, 2019. [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. Her twin brother Gemini wears one too. Amazingly Embarrassing Parents: "Downhill" shows that she enjoys a number of family traditions that embarrass Kim. [10] Kim Possible's showrunners were heavily influenced by Marvel Comics, particularly the Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, and X-Men comic book series. [24] At one point, Kim's design was based on that of video game character Lara Croft from Tomb Raider. 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. "[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. "[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. The list of Characters for the cartoon series Kim Possible.Main Continuity: Team Possible Click to Expand. 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. Kim Possible Shego got an unusual enemy for Kim. [63][100] Also writing for Bustle, Sarah Freymiller called it "refreshing to see a girl decked out in functional black and army green attire" for much of the series. 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. [48] To avoid alienating younger audiences, Schooley and McCorkle only slightly acknowledged the relationship, maintaining that Kim "still saves the world. [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. 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". And she is a heroine who little girls look up to. 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. [76] According to Metacritic, Kim's "fiery" red hair symbolizes "her attitude that is best summed up by the phrase, 'I can do anything. "[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. [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. [53], The character's name "Kim Possible" alludes to the word "impossible". 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[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. [9][10][11], Kim becomes a crime-fighter unintentionally. "[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. [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". [17], As revealed in Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time, Kim became involved in crime-fighting rather unintentionally. "[48] The fourth season introduces new villains such as Camille Lon, a shapeshifting celebrity heiress, and Warmonga, a more serious villain who possesses "No funny clownish behavior, just evil. This answers first letter of which starts with R and can be found at the end of N. We think RON is the possible answer on this clue. [58] Both BuzzFeed's Ellie Bate and Bustle's Sarah Freymiller applauded Kim for combating outdated, sexist stereotypes about cheerleaders,[64][69] while Pride ranked her among "13 Cartoon Characters Who Defied Gender Stereotypes". The creators mused, "Drakken is as funny as he is because of how funny John is. "[31], To prepare herself for the role of Rufus, Nancy Cartwright, best known for her long-running voice work as Bart Simpson on The Simpsons,[41] researched naked mole rats extensively to the point of which she became "a font of useless trivia" and knowledge. [40], Loter typically visualized whatever script he was provided with after they had been written. She is unusual in this in that she not only lacks a secret . [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. [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. [53] Using a limited animation style,[54] the characters wear a wide variety of costumes and hairstyles. [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. [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. "[10] Conceiving all main characters themselves,[4] Rufus and Wade were eventually created and added to the roster, but the series essentially remains about Kim "who is incredibly competent in the action world but challenged in the real world" while "Ron would be challenged everywhere. [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? 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. [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. 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. Go to Creator's Profile. But nobody in or watching the series will ever be offended or over-stimulated, or even surprised. [6] In comparison to Buffy, Kim also approaches her complicated lifestyle more joyfully. "[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. [96] Courtney Thompson of Body+Soul claimed Kim was "many womens first feminist role model before we even recognised ourselves, or her, as feminist". Kimberly Ann "Kim" Possible, Ron Stoppable, Rufus, Wade Load Villains Click to Expand. "[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. "[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. [88][98][99] The first season currently holds a perfect 100% score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. [9] The character's intellect counters negative stereotypes associated with cheerleading,[64] often incorporating cheerleading routines into battle,[58][59] whereas her rival and "polar opposite" Bonnie Rockwaller is depicted as "a typical cheerleader". [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. 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,. In total, three half-hour episodes premiered back-to-back. [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. [66] The third season introduced several character-specific songs. [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. Get updates here. After starring in each of the show's 87 episodes, Kim made her final appearance in the hour-long series . For the . [32] Citing Ron as his favorite character, McCorkle admitted that he reminds him of his high school self. 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. [64], Composer Adam Berry was responsible for scoring the entire series. Kim is aided by her clumsy best friend and eventual love interest, Ron Stoppable, his pet naked mole rat Rufus, and ten year-old computer genius Wade. Disney Dreamlight Valley players have shown off their. 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 [26] Season 1 included a total of 21 episodes[4] and was initially scheduled to premiere in January 2002. [20] Metacritc believes that Shego is essentially "Kim's dark reflection"; both characters are smart, athletic and attractive with green eyes, but Shego chooses to use her powers for evil instead. [25] According to McCorkle, Romano "nailed" her audition, which he described as "just fantastic. [91] In a 2019 retrospective, Variety's Mekeisha Madden Toby wrote that the series "connected with its audience because it portrayed a strong but fashion-forward young woman who fought crime and got good grades". [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. "[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. 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. [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. [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. [16] Although Drakken and Shego are Kim and Ron's most frequent opponents, the characters also battle a diverse cast of other villains, namely Monkey Fist (Tom Kane), a British nobleman with surgically implanted monkey hands and feet who seeks mystical power, and becomes Ron's nemesis due to his fear of monkeys;[22] Scottish golfer Duff Killigan (Brian George); father-son billionaires Seor Senior, Sr. and Seor Senior, Jr. (Ricardo Montalbn/Earl Boen; Nstor Carbonell), who take up villainy as a hobby out of boredom;[22] and Professor Dementor (Patton Oswalt), a German mad scientist and Drakken's more successful rival. [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. [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. [13] Other significant recurring characters include Kim's parents, Drs. [23] However, they accredit the majority of the series' aesthetics to season one director Chris Baily[35] and artistic director Alan Bodner. [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. (The Kim Possible Song)" or simply "The Kim Possible Song")[55] is performed by American recording artist Christina Milian. [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. Distinct from other Disney Channel shows in its use of self-referential humor, Schooley and McCorkle developed fast-paced sitcom-style dialogue in order to cater to adult viewers. [33] During the show's first season, Romano and the rest of the Kim Possible cast recorded at different locations. This is a list of characters appearing in the animated . [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. She sacrifices her own time and comfort to keep the other people in her hometown safe. Pick out some cool fishnet stocking or knee socks, or even some cool jewelry! [40] Schooley and McCorkle returned from other projects they had begun working on to complete the series. [27], Tahj Mowry, who plays T.J. Henderson on the sitcom Smart Guy, voices Wade. [67] In addition to action, comedy and adventure, Kim Possible's storylines also explore elements of romance and drama. 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. [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. [67] The show proved particularly popular in Germany and Japan. Director is instantly recognizable by her eye-patch, reminiscent of and allusion to the Marvel Comics character, Nick Fury. [7][8] Her most consistent adversaries are mad scientist Dr. Drakken and his sidekick Shego,[9] the latter of whom is a former superheroine and skilled martial artist who has the ability to generate powerful energy blasts from her hands, and thus poses as her main combatant and threat. Face vile foes with the Kim Possible games! [119] On May 25, 2018, TVLine revealed casting for six key roles in the movie including Alyson Hannigan as Dr. Ann Possible, Connie Ray as Nana Possible, Todd Stashwick as Drakken, Taylor Ortega as Shego, Ciara Wilson as Athena and Erika Tham as Bonnie. Find clues for Kim Possible character ___ Stoppable or most any crossword answer or clues for crossword answers. Which is pretty unrealistic, but it's what kids can do on the internet now. Main Page; All Pages; Community; Interactive Maps; Recent Blog Posts; Episodes. [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". trope often used in television shows, keeping them as a couple for the remainder of the series. [49] Episodes were also broadcast in syndication on several Disney-affiliated television networks including Toon Disney, weekdays at 7:30 am and weekends at 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm, and ABC's ABC Kids Saturday mornings at 11:00 am,[49] ultimately becoming the "lynchpin" of that particular segment. [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. [40], In terms of ratings, Kim Possible continued to perform consistently well into its second and third seasons.
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