Kim Possible (film)
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| Based on | Kim Possible by Bob Schooley & Mark McCorkle |
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| Composer | Jim Dooley |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Production companies | Middleton Productions (Omnifilm Entertainment)[1] |
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| Network | Disney Channel |
| Release | February 15, 2019 |
Kim Possible is an upcoming American action comedy television film based on the Disney Channel animated series of the same name, created by Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle. Directed and produced by Adam B. Stein and Zach Lipovsky (Disney XD's Mech-X4), the film is written by Schooley, McCorkle, and Josh Cagan (The DUFF) and executive produced by Schooley, McCorkle, and Zanne Devine. It is the third Disney Channel Original Movie based on the series, following A Sitch in Time (2003) and So the Drama (2005). Starring Sadie Stanley and Sean Giambrone in the lead roles, it is set to premiere February 15, 2019, on Disney Channel.[2]
Cast
- Sadie Stanley as Kim Possible.
- Sean Giambrone as Ron Stoppable, Kim's sidekick and best friend.
- Alyson Hannigan as Dr. Ann Possible, Kim's brain surgeon mother.[3]
- Connie Ray as Nana Possible, Kim's grandmother.[3]
- Todd Stashwick as Dr. Drakken, a mad scientist and Kim's archenemy.[3]
- Taylor Ortega as Shego, Drakken's flame-fisted henchwoman.[3]
- Issac Ryan Brown as Wade, a teen computer genius and ace inventor.[4]
- Erika Tham as Bonnie Rockwaller, Kim's frenemy since childhood.[3]
- Ciara Wilson as Athena, a new student at Kim's school.[3]
- Patton Oswalt as Professor Dementor, a mad scientist who speaks with an over-the-top German accent. Oswalt previously voiced Professor Dementor in the animated series.[5]
- Nancy Cartwright as the voice of Rufus, Ron's pet naked mole rat. Cartwright reprises her role from the animated series.[6]
Additionally, Christy Carlson Romano, who voiced Kim in the animated series, is set to cameo in the film.[5]
Production
The film was announced on February 7, 2018, alongside the involvement of the original series creators, and the beginning of casting with Blyth Nailling serving as casting director.[7] Stanley and Giambrone's casting as the leads was announced on April 25, 2018, in a promotional video featuring Romano and Will Friedle, the original voice actors for the respective characters.[8] Hannigan, Ray, Stashwick, Ortega, Tham, and Wilson joined the cast on May 25, 2018.[3] Principal photography began on June 4, 2018, in Vancouver under the working title Possibility and concluded on July 24.[9][10]
Release
The film is set to premiere on Disney Channel on February 15, 2019.[2][11]
Music
- "Call Me, Beep Me!" performed by Sadie Stanley[12][13]
References
- ^ Trumbore, Dave (July 22, 2018). "Collider Kids: Live-Action 'Kim Possible' Star Sadie Stanley Suits Up as the Super Spy". Collider. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ a b Prudom, Laura (2018-12-07). "Disney Channel's Kim Possible Live-Action Movie Gets New Trailer and Premiere Date". IGN. Retrieved 2018-12-08.
- ^ a b c d e f g Swift, Andy (May 25, 2018). "Kim Possible Movie: Alyson Hannigan Playing Mom, 5 Other Key Roles Cast". TVLine. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (June 22, 2018). "'Kim Possible': 'Raven's Home' Star Issac Ryan Brown Joins Cast Of Disney Channel Movie". Deadline. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
- ^ a b Drum, Nicole (August 11, 2018). "'Kim Possible' Live-Action Film Adds Original Stars Christy Carlson Romano, Patton Oswalt". TV Shows. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- ^ Disney Channel (January 14, 2019). "Nancy Cartwright Reprises Rufus Role". YouTube.
- ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (February 7, 2018). "Live-Action 'Kim Possible' Movie in the Works at Disney Channel". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (April 25, 2018). "Disney Channel's Live-Action 'Kim Possible' Movie Finds Its Stars". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "Kim Possible: Live-Action Movie Based on Disney's Popular Animated Series Filming in Vancouver". What's Filming. April 10, 2018. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ Prasad, R.A. Karthik (March 29, 2018). "Disney Channel's Kim Possible Live-Action Movie Gets Filming Start Date". Pursue News. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ Deitchman, Beth (April 25, 2018). "Booyah! The Live-Action Kim Possible Finds its Stars". D23. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "'Kim Possible' Theme Song Updated for Disney Channel Live-Action Movie: Exclusive Audio". Billboard. 2019-01-10. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- ^ "Disney Remixed Kim Possible 's Theme Song With Vocals From Reboot Star Sadie Stanley". Teen Vogue. 2019-01-11. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
External links
- Kim Possible at IMDb
