[49] Although she excels at fighting, she struggles with real-world issues such as school. [29] In Season 4, some episodes were intentionally filmed in multiplane to achieve a more cinematic image. At the beginning, Romano and Friedle interview creators Mark McCorkle and Bob Schooley, as well as voice actors Nicole Sullivan (Shego) and John DiMaggio (Drakken). At the end, the four actors performed a brand new Kim Possible scene written by McCorkle and Schooley and directed by original Kim voice director Lisa Schaffer. [22] Both McCorkle and Schooley had worked as writers on the male-led animated series Aladdin and Hercules for several years but longed to write "something original",[23] and had just recently learned that young people were beginning to yearn for shows that depicted "ordinary kids in extraordinary circumstances. [32] Citing Ron as his favorite character, McCorkle admitted that he reminds him of his high school self. [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. Created by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle, the character debuted in the pilot "Crush", which premiered on June 7, 2002. 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. [76] According to Metacritic, Kim's "fiery" red hair symbolizes "her attitude that is best summed up by the phrase, 'I can do anything. Rufus is a fictional character in the American animated television series Kim Possible (2002-2007) and its 2019 live-action film adaptation.Voiced by actress Nancy Cartwright, Rufus is a pet naked mole-rat owned by Ron Stoppable - Kim Possible's best friend and sidekick - and first appears in the show's pilot episode "Crush", which premiered on June 7, 2002. [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. [53], The character's name "Kim Possible" alludes to the word "impossible". [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. [92] Paste's Alexis Gunderson crowned Kim the year 2000's "favorite red-headed teen action heroine". She is a typical role model, perfect in every way. "[26] To prevent Kim and Ron's relationship from becoming "soap-opera-ish", the writers strove to maintain the basics of their friendship, with Kim continuing to save the world with Ron as her sidekick. Meanwhile, Jumba mistakes Rufus for one of his missing experiments. [48] Throughout the first three seasons, the idea of Ron having feelings for Kim is alluded to, but he never pursues them for various reasons. "[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. [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. [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. [52] Agreeing that the series adopted the then-new "crime-fighting female" formula, Tracey McLoone of PopMatters admitted that Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Alias and The Powerpuff Girls comparisons are inevitable, but at the same time observed that Kim is more confident than her predecessors, incorporating cheerleading and acrobatics into her fights against enemies, while using traditionally "girly" accessories such as lip gloss and makeup to her advantage in battle. 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[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. [40], Some of the show's plots and ideas are drawn from the lives of both creators' daughters; the decision to have Ron eventually join his school's football team was inspired by Schooley's daughter being involved in her high school band, which resulted in them attending several school football matches. Sadie Stanley portrayed Kim Possible in Disney Channel's live action adaptation television film of the animated series,[80] aired on February 15, 2019. [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 sounds of mobile devices and modern-day technology are incorporated throughout the song. Call me, beep me, if ya wanna reach me. [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. (UPDATE: 1/12/23 AT 8:55 P.M. 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. Kim Possible is a Disney animated series that aired from 2002 to 2007. 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. She has also completed missions with Wade, Monique, her brothers, and even her mother. Because it is such a beloved childhood show, the nostalgia value is high. Kim, Ron and Rufus have had non-speaking cameos in the Chibiverse cartoon series in 2022. 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. 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. This is a list of characters appearing in the animated series Kim Possible . 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. [19] By 2005, the show's time slot had been changed to Friday evenings at 5:30 pm. [29] Seor Senior, Sr. and Seor Senior, Jr. are voiced by Ricardo Montalban and Nestor Carbonell, respectively. [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. [95][21] Writing for the feminist website Refinery29, Claire Fahey described Kim as "a feminist icon for the millennial generation". [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. [29] Ron's home life is also explored as he welcomes a younger sibling. [61] According to Telebisyon, "The show is fairly action-oriented, but also has a strong, light-hearted comedic atmosphere". [27] Having been attending high school in New York at the time, Romano would mostly work remotely and usually be "phone patched in" whenever necessary; there is only one occasion during which the entire main cast recorded together. All you need to do is drag them towards your newly-created character. "[24] Thus, Schooley and McCorkle conceived Kim as a "girl who can do anything"; Kim Possible offered the writers a first-time opportunity to create an entirely new character "from scratch", which Schooley described as a "refreshing" experience in comparison to writing for characters who had already been long established. [50] Romano identified the season one episode "Mind Games" in which Kim and Ron switch bodies as her favorite. [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. [125] In June 2004, McDonald's customers received Kim Possible memorabilia ranging from action figures to spy gear and accessories with their purchase of a Happy Meal. "It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my . [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. [42] Much of the series is based on both Schooley and McCorkle's own experiences growing up as teenagers in high school. Contents 1 Physicality 1.1 Appearance 2 Personality 3 Abilities 4 Biography 5 Relationships 5.1 Friends 5.2 Enemies 6 Paraphernalia 6.1 Clothes She sacrifices her own time and comfort to keep the other people in her hometown safe. [43] Prior to Kim Possible, Storms had starred in Disney Channel's Zenon film series. Besides the troubles of life as a teen, Kim has to fight some of the world's most dangerous villains. [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. [24] Kim's appearance evolved dramatically over the course of three months. [64], Composer Adam Berry was responsible for scoring the entire series. [23], Aware of what does and does not work in television animation, Schooley and McCorkle knew that Kim needed to be a appealing character. [7][35] Kirsten Storms voiced Kim's high school rival Bonnie while portraying Belle on the soap opera Days of Our Lives. 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. 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. [62] 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. [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. By Jocaay. [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. How could you not like Kim? [75] The Artifice observed that Kim and Shego are strikingly similar in appearance. We still have the villains, and we have the comedy with the villains and their bizarre schemes and how they get foiled. [citation needed] Cartwright cites Rufus among her two most difficult characters to voice due to the constant use of her diaphragm required to produce 18 mole rat sound effects. "[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. [21] Ashley Tisdale of Disney Channel's High School Musical film series and sitcom The Suite Life of Zack & Cody was offered the role of Season 4 villain Camille Leon. Can you match the 'Kim Possible' character to photo of a character voiced by the same actor from a different show/movie? Kim, Ron and Rufus spring into action when alerted by Wade, a comrade of comparable age who somehow manipulates a computer surveillance system the Pentagon might envy. [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. Merchandising based on the series, such as home media releases, toys, and video games were also made. [44] Like her character, Romano also balanced her acting profession with schoolwork, and agreed that they are both confident in their endeavors. Launched in January 2009 and presented by Verizon Wireless, the Adventure is included in park admission. [14] Occasionally, the actress herself would serve as creative inspiration for the writers;[45] one episode in particular, "Blush", was based on the fact that Romano is a shy and easily embarrassed person who tends to "blush at even the slightest compliment/awkward situation. Based on "Kim Possible" Characters Creator Also Music and Lyrics for "I Want It My Way . She is voiced by Rachael MacFarlane in the episode. [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. 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. The first episode, "Crush", premiered on Disney Channel on June 7, 2002,[19] followed by the airing of two back-to-back episodes, occupying the 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm time slot. Kim is a high school student and freelance secret agent. [75] Entertainment Weekly ranked Kim Possible the fourth on greatest Disney Channel Original Series, calling it an "animated gem". 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. Community Contributor. [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. Pick out some cool fishnet stocking or knee socks, or even some cool jewelry! [98], Since her debut, Kim has been a popular character among both female and male fans of the show. Same rules as all my builders, respect them. [48], Kim Possible is considered to be one of Disney Channel's most beloved programs. [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". [19] A ratings success,[84] Kim Possible's premiere became the most-watched of any Disney Channel Original Series. [9] Kim's entire family is very intelligent, therefore the character is spared "the burden of being the only brain on the show". Kim Possible Shego got an unusual enemy for Kim. [78] The series comprised 84 episodes, with Kim starring in each one. [10] Admitting that Kim would have been their dream girl in high school, the creators joked, "She would have been way out of our class though. [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. [30] In the fourth season, the character's signature midriff baring crop top and cargo pants are replaced by a T-shirt and pants because the former outfit was damaged during a fight with Shego. Comments. [13] Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell made a guest appearance in the Season 2 episode "Queen BeBe" in December 2003. [10] By the fourth and final season, the writers had taken into consideration male fans' requests to see Ron succeed more often than he had in earlier seasons,[10] developing him into a more confident character as he gradually "come[s] into his own" and becomes more of a partner than a sidekick. [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. Bookmark Quiz Bookmark Quiz -/5- . 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? [34] According to a 2019 article by Screen Rant, Kim Possible is the sixth highest-ranked Disney Channel Original Series on IMDb, with a score of 7.2 at the time of publishing, praising its combination of "a strong female lead, a dude instead of a damsel in distress, and a slew of colorful villains to fight". There have been two full length animated Kim Possible films, and one live action feature length film: The success of Kim Possible spawned two animatedas well as a live actiontelevision films based on the series, becoming the first animated series to be adapted into a Disney Channel Original Movie. Originally designed as a bombshell based on video game character Lara Croft, Kim's appearance was ultimately altered to resemble a teenage girl instead. [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. [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. [26] Season 1 included a total of 21 episodes[4] and was initially scheduled to premiere in January 2002. [83] Bustle's Sarah Freymiller wrote that "Kim offers a model for femininity that both bolsters and works against the typical 'high school cheerleader' stereotype", citing cheerleading as an outlet the character chooses willingly. [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. [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. However, Disney Channel eventually determined that Lara was "not a very real character". [10] Kim Possible's showrunners were heavily influenced by Marvel Comics, particularly the Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, and X-Men comic book 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. [41][42] The actress was finally introduced to the show's creators by Disney Channel executives after Schooley and McCorkle had already auditioned several people for the role. That's Kim Possible! ET): Lisa Marie Presley has died hours after suffering cardiac arrest. The character has since been very positively received by critics, who hailed her as a positive role model for young women, while heavily comparing her to similar crime-fighting television heroines Buffy Summers from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Sydney Bristow from Alias, both of whom preceded her. 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. "[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. ", "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? "[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. [59] Nonetheless, Kim exhibits personality traits and interests typically associated with teenage girls, such as shopping, boy bands, fangirling over popular trends,[9] describing herself as "basic average girl". trope often used in television shows, keeping them as a couple for the remainder of the series. "[32] Kim Possible was greeted with a level of enthusiasm that had not been experienced since the Disney Afternoon Lineup,[110] becoming Disney Channel's most successful post-1990s show. [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. "[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.