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. [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. [115] On that same day, a special Kim Possible-themed episode of Romano and Friedle's podcast I Hear Voices was released. [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. [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. "[53] Tor.com's Sarah Gailey observed that while Shego proudly spends much of her time lounging poolside and deciding what she does and does not want to do, Kim is forced "to leap into action regardless of whether she's tired or sad or sick or, heaven forbid, too busy". [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". It's done so that kids and adults can enjoy it; families can share an amazing experience together. [5] Ron's personal fears, insecurities, and clumsiness tend to jeopardize the success of their own missions. [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. [40] One particularly strong influence is found in Dr. Drakken and James Possible's former friendship, whose relationship closely mirrors that of the Fantastic Four's Victor von Doom/Doctor Doom and Reed Richards/Mr. She is unusual in this field in that she has no secret identity. [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. Created by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle, the character debuted in the pilot "Crush", which premiered on June 7, 2002. Kim is a high school student and freelance troubleshooter. 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. 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. ", 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. [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. [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. [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] 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. [73] Dubbed an "extended episode",[86] the film also explores the character's origin, revealing how both she and Ron became crime fighters, and features an all-star cast. [21] Mike McDaniel of the Houston Chronicle joked that "Nothing's impossible with Kim Possible -- except maybe landing a date. [10] Kim Possible's showrunners were heavily influenced by Marvel Comics, particularly the Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, and X-Men comic book series. Kim Possible is an animation series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation and created by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle in 2002. [28] Kim was animated by Rough Draft Korea. [9] As such, Kim's work rarely receives attention from her immediate family and peers,[59] although her clients remain grateful. [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. [24] According to McCorkle, Kim has much more in common with James Bond than comic book superheroes. "[29] For example, when the character is dressed in all-black, Kim was drawn without a white outline so that she virtually disappears when she moves in front of a black background, yet her "simple design" and flesh allows audiences to "fill in where her body is" naturally. Kimberly Ann "Kim" Possible, Ron Stoppable, Rufus, Wade Load Villains Click to Expand. [28][73] According to The Artifice, the show's unique brand of humor distinguishes it from the slapstick style associated with most Disney Channel sitcoms, namely Phil of the Future and That's so Raven,[13] although Ron can be considered a slapstick character. [80], According to MTV's Monique Steele, Kim Possible is "all about how girls kick butt";[34] Kim constantly rescues Ron, saving him from peril on numerous occasions throughout the series. [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. [33] Schooley explained that "What makes Kim effective in the action world is gymnastics, cheerleading, physical activity, something that any kid, any girl, in the world could do. [60] Meanwhile, David Horiuchi of Amazon.com described the character as "tough, witty, and refreshingly free of any saucy teen attitude". [63] The song's success ultimately benefited Milian's career as a performer; she explained, "I never realized that show would give me so much exposure. [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. ", "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? [99] UGO ranked Kim 59th on the website's list of the 75 "hottest" animated characters, crowning her the "Disney Channel queen". [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. The crossword clue possible answer is available in 3 letters. The creators mused, "Drakken is as funny as he is because of how funny John is. [26] In terms of character development, the show's main titles were finally adjusted to reflect the grade in which Kim is currently enrolled, changing it from high school sophomore to high school senior. [5] Kim Possible also explores the highs and lows of Kim's life as a high school student attempting to navigate dating, captaining her high school's cheerleading squad, academics, sports, homework, exams and eventually learning to drive,[13][14][15] all the while striving to maintain a healthy worklife balance;[16] fighting crime typically comes to Kim more naturally than the more standard components of adolescence. In total, three half-hour episodes premiered back-to-back. [6] Kim and Ron are aided remotely by Wade, a 10-year-old computer genius who seldom leaves his bedroom and communicates with the duo via a device he invented himself known as a Kimmunicator. Kimberly Anne Kate "Kim" Possible is the titular character from Disney's 2002-07 animated television series Kim Possible. [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. Creator Chibasin Creation Date 2013 Filename Unknown Last Known Appearance 2014 Status Lost Chibasin is a Japanese MUGEN author who, back in 2013, released a Perry the Platypus using its own fluid custom sprites, surpassing Zobbes' version by popularity. The title character is a teenage girl tasked with fighting crime on a regular basis while coping with everyday issues commonly associated with adolescence. Inspired by their own daughters, Schooley and McCorkle conceived Kim as a teenage girl capable of doing anything, basing the character on their own childhood hero James Bond. [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. [17] Kim's father James "views women as equals", and thus has a good relationship with Kim although he struggles to come to terms with the reality that she is growing up and dating. 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. "[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". [12] Lacking a secret identity, Kim is world famous and her profession is constantly acknowledged by both her classmates and teachers. "[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. Community Contributor. [30][14][15], Long-time collaborators and veteran Disney writers, Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle had already been writing for Disney Channel for several years, contributing to the network's male-led animated series Aladdin, Hercules and Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, each one spin-offs of their respective feature-length animated films. [96] Upon Apple's release of the Apple Watch, several critics drew similarities between the real-life device and the Kimmunicator. [88][98][99] The first season currently holds a perfect 100% score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. And she is a heroine who little girls look up to. [10] Despite being a "strong female role model", Schooley maintained that heroism "doesn't help [Kim] a bit when she comes face-to-face with her latest school crush. [17] Ron helps remove negative qualities from Kim that would otherwise cause others to perceive the character in a negative way. [17] Following its premiere, Disney Channel aired one new episode of the series Friday nights at 6:30 pm. [9] Kim's entire family is very intelligent, therefore the character is spared "the burden of being the only brain on the show". "[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. [14] As news of Kim's heroism spreads and requests for her help increase, the character finally decides to pursue it as a career. [10] During the show's inaugural season, the actors generally recorded separate from each other, but Friedle, DiMaggio and Sullivan experienced opportunities to record together during the second season. [69] The character's relationship with her parents is atypically healthy for a teenager. 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[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. [49] The series ends with Kim and Ron graduating. [32] The creators were also influenced by their own childhood heroes James Bond and Captain Kirk from Star Trek, and wanted Kim to resemble a character their daughters could idolise similarly. [85] The Sunday Mail's Shuhaidah Saharani touted Kim Possible "Disney Channel's favourite femme fatale". Her confidence and her sincerity really shine through. [65] Calling her a "cartoon idol", Kadeen Griffiths of Bustle lauded Kim as an "amazingly feminist" character who "taught girls that it was okay to overachieve" and "worrying about boys didn't make you any less of a hero". [128], This article is about the TV series. The Superhero Database Classification number, or SHDB Class, is a number that represents the overall 'power' of a character. It features a redheaded Action Girl, her blond male sidekick, and a Voice with an Internet Connection they fight crime, mostly a sleek and sexy woman with long black hair who turned to crime For the Evulz because she was bored being a hero. It's as though we get to play James Bond's 'Q' for each episode -- the more imaginative the toy, the better. [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". When the series returned to Disney XD in February 2014, fans flocked to Twitter to voice their approval. [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. [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. [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. ", which Romano recorded tearfully due to the series ending. [25] According to McCorkle, Romano "nailed" her audition, which he described as "just fantastic. Choose the perfect skirt or pair of pants from the Bottoms tab, then move on to the Accessories menu to complete your look. [13] The title sequence was almost entirely updated with the premiere of the fourth season, though "Call Me, Beep Me" remained unchanged. [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". The "Kimmunicator" is able to trigger specific events within the pavilion grounds that provide clues to completing the adventure. [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. [28] Elaborating on her role in the pilot, Schooley believes that "Kim's mix of tenacity, intelligence and heart makes for a very strong female role model for kids," however, "Sure she can save the world, but that doesn't help her a bit when she comes face-to-face with her latest school crush. 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[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. : 10 Ways 'Kim Possible Proved That Breaking Stereotypes Was Possible After All", "Kim Possible: 8 Things About The Disney Channel Show That I Still Think About", "Reasons Why Kim Possible is the Feminist Hero We All Need", "50 Disney Channel Original Movies, Ranked By Feminism", "Power feminism, mediated: Girl power and the commercial politics of change", "Disneytoon-cember Part 27: Kim Possible", "Watch Kim Possible Online - Full Episodes", "Dr. Toon: Steal and Steel Phineas, Ferb and Marvel Unite", "Kim Possible: See the first photo of Disney's live-action movie", "Disney's Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure", "On the Tube: Animated 'Kim Possible' new brand of action hero", "Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama (The Top-Secret Extended Edition)", "13 Reasons Kim Possible is the Only Role Model You Need", "6 Things Old Disney Channel Shows Taught Me About Being A Strong Young Woman", "How Disney Channel's Live-Action Kim Possible Updates a Beloved Character for a New Generation", "9 Cartoon Feminists Who Remind Us of Real-Life Badass Women", "Remember Kim Possible? Besides the troubles of life as a teen, Kim has to fight some of the world's most dangerous villains. [48], Kim Possible is considered to be one of Disney Channel's most beloved programs. Answers for Kim Possible character ___ Stoppable crossword clue, 3 letters. Quizzes Created-Created Quiz Play Count-More From This Creator. (The Kim Possible Song)" or simply "The Kim Possible Song")[55] is performed by American recording artist Christina Milian. 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. Brown believes that "Kim may be the epitome of a Girl Power-derived heroine". [74] The villains are also depicted as clever, yet comical. It's great because people have grown with me, even with that damn song. 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. [67] In addition to action, comedy and adventure, Kim Possible's storylines also explore elements of romance and drama. Merchandising based on the series, such as home media releases, toys, and video games were also made. Originally designed as a bombshell based on video game character Lara Croft, Kim's appearance was ultimately altered to resemble a teenage girl instead. [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". We still have the villains, and we have the comedy with the villains and their bizarre schemes and how they get foiled. "[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. trope often used in television shows, keeping them as a couple for the remainder of the series. [67] However, the success of So the Drama bolstered the show's popularity overseas and ultimately encouraged Disney Channel executives to renew the series for a fourth and final season. [7][35] Kirsten Storms voiced Kim's high school rival Bonnie while portraying Belle on the soap opera Days of Our Lives. Kim also made an appearance in the Lilo & Stitch: The Series crossover episode "Rufus".[79]. [42] Much of the series is based on both Schooley and McCorkle's own experiences growing up as teenagers in high school. [31] Few anticipated Kim Possible would become as successful as it ultimately did,[28] proving popular among both male and female audiences. Face vile foes with the Kim Possible games! It also became the first Disney Channel animated series to be produced in high-definition. [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. [27] Some viewers noted that Kim's face appeared to be "rounder" than it had been drawn in previous seasons. Plausible it may not be, but popular it surely is. They can talk to somebody anywhere". "[23] McCorkle was quick in deciding very early on that Kim does not belong to a spy organization, nor does she possess any superpowers. All you need to do is drag them towards your newly-created character. 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[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. Well, It's Possible", "411 Movies Interview: Christy Carlson Romano of Even Stevens and The Cutting Edge 3", "This Woman Was Behind Your First Childhood Feminist Hero", "15 Disney Channel Series We Wish We Could Watch Again", "12 Life Lessons 'Kim Possible' Taught Us That Are Still Pretty Relevant", "7 Times 'Kim Possible' Taught Us Style Lessons We'd Remember Forever & Always", "17 Characters From Your Childhood That Were More Feminist Than You Remember", "What's The Sitch? [25] At one point, fans of the character had sent her over one million e-mails via her website. "[71], Kim was among several fictional characters who debuted towards the end of the girl power and third-wave feminism eras. [21] One of Disney Channel's earliest forays into developing an entirely original animated series "from scratch",[31] Kim Possible was born out of the creators' realization that there were few animated series starring strong female characters at the time and created Kim as "a character that girls can look up to", inspired by their own young daughters. He has twice been targeted by Dr. Drakken, both for his automated technology and for his knowledge. [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. Kim has liked and known Ron Stoppable, her sidekick for most missions, since preschool. [92] Paste's Alexis Gunderson crowned Kim the year 2000's "favorite red-headed teen action heroine". 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. [23], Romano described Kim as a "very ambitious, very skilled, very smart" character, and attempted to make her as much of a role model as possible. [29] Kim is also given her own car while her brothers, having skipped several grades due to their intelligence, join her in high school despite being only 12 years-old,[48] much to Kim's chagrin. Her twin brother Gemini wears one too. [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". [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. [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. 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. [61] Romano also recorded a new song entitled "Say the Word" for the album. [19] A ratings success,[84] Kim Possible's premiere became the most-watched of any Disney Channel Original Series.
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