The title character is a teenage girl tasked with fighting crime on a regular basis while coping with everyday issues commonly associated with adolescence. 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. Based on "Kim Possible" Characters Creator Also Music and Lyrics for "I Want It My Way . [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. [15] MTV's Deepa Lakshmin predicted that Kim "will live on in our hearts forever". (1989). Kim Possible is the protagonist of Disney's 2002-2007 animated television program of the same name. [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. Plays. Same rules as all my builders, respect them. The title character is a teenage girl tasked with fighting crime on a regular basis while coping with everyday issues commonly associated with adolescence. Berry was also responsible for creating music for the first three seasons of Comedy Central's South Park. [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. [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. [85] The Sunday Mail's Shuhaidah Saharani touted Kim Possible "Disney Channel's favourite femme fatale". Her confidence and her sincerity really shine through. [60] Described by Tracey McLoone of PopMatters as "clever, as well as graceful and physically fit", the character also disproves the belief that brawn is superior to brains in battle. 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. [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. [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. [9][10][11], Kim becomes a crime-fighter unintentionally. [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". [37][38] Romano's performance as Kim was nominated for an Emmy Award. 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. 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[31][48] In December 2005, Disney Channel ordered 22 new episodes of Kim Possible in response to the series' success and popular demand from fans,[67][49] who had been heavily petitioning for the show's renewal online and via e-mail. "[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. The new attraction, now called Disney's Phineas and Ferb's Agent P World Showcase Adventure, opened in June 2012. [61], UGO described Kim as a "cheery and upbeat" character who "settles for nothing less than excellence". After starring in each of the show's 87 episodes, Kim made her final appearance in the hour-long series finale "Graduation", which originally aired on September 7, 2007. [6] In comparison to Buffy, Kim also approaches her complicated lifestyle more joyfully. [127], The attraction was closed on May 18, 2012, to make way for a similar attraction themed around the character of "Agent P" from Disney Channel animated television show Phineas and Ferb. [48], Kim Possible is considered to be one of Disney Channel's most beloved programs. 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. [59] In his book Dangerous Curves: Action Heroines, Gender, Fetishism, and Popular Culture, author Jeffrey A. "[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. Kimberly Ann "Kim" Possible is the titular character from Disney's 2002-07 animated television series Kim Possible. [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. [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. "[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. [31] At the same time, the writers learned that Disney Channel had become interested in developing a show featuring ordinary children in extraordinary circumstances. (interview with series creator Mark McCorkle and Bob Schooley)(Interview)", "TV Weekend; A Superhero As Retro As She's Cool", "It's Kim Possible; Disney Channel's Teen Hero Is on a Roll", "Christina Milian Reveals The Real Story Behind The 'Kim Possible' Theme", "Christina Milian Celebrates Kim Possible's 15th Anniversary With The Cutest Disney Throwback", "Pick Me! [59] "Call Me, Beep Me" was the first song Lerios and Gabriel wrote together, and the songwriting duo has since gone on to collaborate on both scoring and writing songs for several other major television networks and programs. [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. Set in the fictional town of Middleton, the show's setting and locations exhibit a retro-influenced aesthetic. [7] Friedle's Boy Meets World co-star Rider Strong voices Brick Flag, Bonnie's boyfriend. [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. Unlike many other action comedies at the time, Kim Possible centered around a capable heroine, and many boys and girls alike watched the show. [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. 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. Kimberly Anne Kate "Kim" Possible is the titular character from Disney's 2002-07 animated television series Kim Possible. [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. The high school student and crime fighter is the protagonist of the Disney animated series Kim Possible, which ran from 2002 to 2007. We still have the villains, and we have the comedy with the villains and their bizarre schemes and how they get foiled. [75] The Artifice observed that Kim and Shego are strikingly similar in appearance. [5] Ron's personal fears, insecurities, and clumsiness tend to jeopardize the success of their own missions. [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. [74] The villains are also depicted as clever, yet comical. [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. [42] Originally, the episodes were not aired in chronological order, a decision Loter detested. "So the Finale" maintained an open comment system allowing fans to express their views on the franchise and its closure. [99] UGO ranked Kim 59th on the website's list of the 75 "hottest" animated characters, crowning her the "Disney Channel queen". [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. [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. Community Contributor. [43] Prior to Kim Possible, Storms had starred in Disney Channel's Zenon film series. [66] The third season introduced several character-specific songs. 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. 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. What it DOESN'T mean. She is voiced by Rachael MacFarlane in the episode. Kim Possible Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. [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. Approved and edited by BuzzFeed Community Team. [61] According to Telebisyon, "The show is fairly action-oriented, but also has a strong, light-hearted comedic atmosphere". [59] Romano also contributed vocals to the song. [128], This article is about the TV series. But nobody in or watching the series will ever be offended or over-stimulated, or even surprised. [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. [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. "So the Finale" maintained an open comment system allowing fans to express their views on the franchise and its closure. [24] Kim's use of advanced technology represents her ability to "effortlessly hop around the world and get back in time for dinner. 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. [51] By the end of the series, Romano was 21 years old and attending Columbia University for political science. [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. [14] Self-referential in its humor that avoids talking down to viewers,[74][76] the series additionally parodies the teen sitcom genre,[54] teenage fads and trends in general, and sometimes makes fun of its own plot holes and oversights,[13] while occasionally adopting common cartoon and sitcom tropes. When the series returned to Disney XD in February 2014, fans flocked to Twitter to voice their approval. [29] Wade ventures outside his bedroom more often,[29] occasionally assisting Kim and Ron in person. [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. After starring in each of the show's 87 episodes, Kim made her final appearance in the hour-long series . [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. "[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". 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