[98], Since her debut, Kim has been a popular character among both female and male fans of the show. "[29][42] The villains also work together against Kim in different combinations. [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. [19] A ratings success,[84] Kim Possible's premiere became the most-watched of any Disney Channel Original Series. [42] Director Steve Loter declared that Season 4 was the "most international season" because Kim and Ron travel to more exotic countries. [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. [42] Ratings remained strong into the final season. [42] Originally, the episodes were not aired in chronological order, a decision Loter detested. [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. 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. 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. [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. [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. [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. [15] MTV's Deepa Lakshmin predicted that Kim "will live on in our hearts forever". Like any of the great voiceover guys, he can do multiple voices. [53], The character's name "Kim Possible" alludes to the word "impossible". When we tested it, the kids were like: 'Oh, Ron's stupid funny' and that became sort of a buzz phrase. "[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. "[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. [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. During its run, a pair of made-for-TV films were made: A Sitch in Time (2003) and So the Drama (2005). From left to right: Wade (on monitor screen), Dr. James Timothy Possible, Mrs. Dr. Ann Possible, Ron, Rufus, Kim Possible, Shego, Dr. Drakken, Monkey Fist, Seor Senior Sr., Adrena Lynn, and Seor Senior Jr. [48] However, when the series was surprisingly renewed for a fourth season, Schooley and McCorkle were forced to confronted the challenge of writing for Kim and Ron as a couple for the first time but eventually grew to appreciate their "new dynamic", which provided the show with "new life" while allowing the writers to explore previously uncharted comedic territory. [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. All traits of a character are used for calculating the Classification. [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. Call me, beep me, if ya wanna reach me. [31] At the same time, the writers learned that Disney Channel had become interested in developing a show featuring ordinary children in extraordinary circumstances. [122] A trailer was released on December 7, and the film itself premiered on February 15, 2019.[123]. [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. [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. "[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. A live-action television film of the same name was released in 2019. "[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". [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], With its main duo finally established, Kim Possible became the easiest show Schooley and McCorkle had ever developed. It's as though we get to play James Bond's 'Q' for each episode -- the more imaginative the toy, the better. [19] By 2005, the show's time slot had been changed to Friday evenings at 5:30 pm. [81] Writing for Wewomen.com, Carla Cain Walther observed that the series "scoffed at the 'damsel in distress' trope used in action films" by having Kim save Ron "using her ingenuity and strength", reinforcing the idea that girls are capable of helping themselves. She is unusual in this field in that she has no secret identity - for the most part . [111] The series maintains "legions" of devoted fans. [9] As such, Kim's work rarely receives attention from her immediate family and peers,[59] although her clients remain grateful. [29] Ron's home life is also explored as he welcomes a younger sibling. [7] Together, the foursome is known as Team Possible. [36][37] Her first voice acting role,[25] Romano immediately identified with her character because both were "dealing with teenage issues" at the same time, comparing Kim's challenge of battling both her personal life and villains to herself balancing schoolwork with her budding acting career;[21][25] the actress was forced to forfeit her own senior prom due to Kim Possible commitments. This is a list of characters appearing in the animated . 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. Kim is a high school student and freelance secret agent. [61] Romano also recorded a new song entitled "Say the Word" for the album. [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. [21] Actor Neil Patrick Harris had auditioned for the role, as did actor John Cena before he decided to pursue a professional wrestling career. [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. [23], Aware of what does and does not work in television animation, Schooley and McCorkle knew that Kim needed to be a appealing character. [90], Kim Possible aired weekdays on Disney XD in the United States. [5] Several Season 4 episodes were edited and shortened for time because they would run up to five minutes too long, forcing Loter to eliminate some sub plots and characters. 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 [33] During the show's first season, Romano and the rest of the Kim Possible cast recorded at different locations. 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. Quiz Creator Spotlight. [29][31] Romano had already been well known to Disney Channel audiences for her portrayal of Ren Stevens on the series Even Stevens, and began voicing Kim while completing her stint on the show. [59] After meeting with the songwriters, who then proceeded to write the song, for the first time, Milian returned to the studio to record "Call Me, Beep Me" one week later. "[43] Much of the character's dialogue consists of "not-so-typical teen slang" including "So not the drama" and "No big", as well as her signature catchphrase "What's the sitch?". What makes this genre so exciting is the fact that it's action-packed! Amazingly Embarrassing Parents: "Downhill" shows that she enjoys a number of family traditions that embarrass Kim. [7], A crossover episode of Lilo & Stitch: The Series and Kim Possible aired on August 26, 2005 as part of the former show's second season. That's Kim Possible! [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. [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. Kim Possible is a Disney animated series that aired from 2002 to 2007. [60] Despite their bitter rivalry, Kim and Shego have mutual respect for each other to the point of which they occasionally work together when the situation demands it. 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[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. Kim is a high school student and a secret agent undercover. [21] Mike McDaniel of the Houston Chronicle joked that "Nothing's impossible with Kim Possible -- except maybe landing a date. We still have the villains, and we have the comedy with the villains and their bizarre schemes and how they get foiled. The "Kimmunicator" is able to trigger specific events within the pavilion grounds that provide clues to completing the adventure. Quizzes Created-Created Quiz Play Count-More From This Creator. [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. [10] Thus, the network commissioned Schooley and McCorkle to create an animated series geared towards the 9- to 14-year-old demographic that was also capable of entertaining older audiences at the same time. A fashion trendsetter, the character's wardrobe is also believed to have helped popularize the wearing of crop tops and cargo pants during the early 2000s. [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. Set in the fictional town of Middleton, the show's setting and locations exhibit a retro-influenced aesthetic. [17] Following its premiere, Disney Channel aired one new episode of the series Friday nights at 6:30 pm. Upon arrival, visitors were allowed to partake in an alternate reality game (ARG) inspired by the television series in which they entered into the world of Kim Possible and ventured on a "high-tech scavenger hunt" in a simulated country of their choice. This is a list of characters appearing in the animated series Kim Possible . [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. 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." [57] Kadeen Griffiths of Bustle observed that, instead of a secret identify, Kim maintains "her own website where people could book her for jobs with a tagline that promised that she could do anything", a claim corroborated by the fact that she fights crime while performing well in class and remaining her school's cheerleading captain. [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. "[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. Plays. Because it is such a beloved childhood show, the nostalgia value is high. Kim Possible Wiki. 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. [61] According to Telebisyon, "The show is fairly action-oriented, but also has a strong, light-hearted comedic atmosphere". [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. [62] Kim is also regarded as a fashion trendsetter,[63][68] with Charmaine Simmons of Bustle crediting the character with popularizing crop tops, cargo pants and bodysuits. [121] In August 2018, it was announced Christy Carlson Romano had joined the cast of the film, with Patton Oswalt reprising his role as Professor Dementor. [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. [16] Although hardly a normal teenager,[17][18] Kim insists that she is just a "basic average girl"[18] and must nonetheless cope with usual adolescent affairs,[19] such as maintaining good grades in school, pleasing her parents, learning how to drive, dating and relationships, and attending cheerleading practice. [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. [18][26] Additionally, Kim finally gets her own car,[26] which she inherits from her father, while her younger brothers Jim and Tim begin enrollment at Middleton High School, having skipped several grades due to their genius-level intellect, much to Kim's chagrin. 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