LPWire: Disney Channel Announces Films to Featuring Kim Possible, Proud Family and More
Disney Channel Announces Four New Original Films
Disney Channel has ordered four new original movies including the first animated Disney Channel Original Movies (DCOM), "Kim Possible: So the Drama" and "The Proud Family Movie" both based on the hit series; the live action "Go Figure", a story about a 14-year-old whose life ambition is to become a world class championship ice skater; and "Life is Ruff," a heart-warming comedy about a popular 13-year-old slacker who must make over a slobbering mutt in order to win a prestigious dog show. The movies are scheduled to premiere in 2005. The announcement was made January 12th by Gary Marsh, Executive Vice President, Original Programming and Production, Disney Channel, during the semi-annual meeting of Television Critics Association.
The adventure/comedy "Kim Possible": So the Drama" finds Kim and Ron Stoppable's friendship put to the ultimate test when a new kid, Erik, arrives at school and steals Kim's heart causing Ron to suddenly realize he too has feelings for Kim. Starring are Christy Carlson Romano (Disney Channel's "Even Stevens") as Kim Possible; Will Friedle ("Boy Meets World") as Ron Stoppable; Ricky Ullman (Disney Channel's "Phil of the Future) as Erik; Tahj Mowry ("Smart Guy") as Wade and Kirsten Storms (Disney Channel's "Zenon") as Bonnie Rockwaller. The teleplay was written by creators/executive producers Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle. The director is Steve Loter. It is a production of Walt Disney Television Animation in association with Disney Channel and premieres in April 2005.
"Go Figure" (working title) follows 14-year-old Katelin in her quest to become a world class championship ice skater. When renowned coach Natasha Goberman offers to train her, Katelin will do almost anything to take advantage of the opportunity – even join the girl's hockey team. Sarah Kawahara, the Emmy award-winning choreographer of the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics, will serve as the ice choreographer. The teleplay was written by Patrick J. Clifton and Beth Rigazio. The director is Francine McDougall. The executive producer is Sheri Singer. It is a production of Salty Pictures, Inc. and premieres in June 2005.
"Life is Ruff" (working title) is a tale about Calvin, a popular 13-year-old slacker who has a passion for rare comic books. When a mint Metro Man #1 – a coveted comic book - goes on sale, he's determined to find a way to buy it. Calvin learns of a prestigious dog show with a cash prize so he adopts Tyco – a huge slobbering butgoodhearted beast – from the pound. After some hilarious ordeals, the dog teaches Calvin to appreciate the values of true friendship, responsibility and hard work. Starring are Kyle Massey (Disney Channel's "That's So Raven") as Calvin; and Jed, a 135-pound Labrador/Saint Bernard mix as Tyco. The teleplay was written by Eddie Guzelian (Disney Channel's "American Dragon: Jake Long"). The executive producers are Jordan Davis and John Davis. It is a production of Davis Entertainment and premieres in July 2005.
In "The Proud Family Movie" (working title), Penny and her family are lured on an all expenses paid vacation to Legoom Island where Dr. Carver, a mad scientist, holds them captive after Oscar Proud refuses to reveal his secret Proud Snacks formula for Kicking Donkey Dipping Sauce. Dr. Carver then unleashes his creation, evil peanut-like creatures called G-Nomes who can morph into clones of Penny, Oscar, Trudy and the entire Proud family, to wreak havoc back home. Starring are Kyla Pratt ("One on One") as Penny Proud; Tommy Davidson ("In Living Color") as Oscar Proud; Jo Marie Payton ("Family Matters") as Suga Mama; Paula Jai Parker ("Friday") as Trudy Proud and Arsenio Hall ("Coming to America") as Dr. Carver. The teleplay was written by Ralph R. Farquhar, Calvin Brown Jr., John Patrick White and Stiles White. The director is series creator Bruce Smith. The executive producers are Farquhar, Tom Wilhite, Bruce Smith and Willard Carroll. It is a production of Jambalaya Studio in association with Disney Channel and premieres in August 2005.
--Posted January 14, 2005
Source: Disney Channel