Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 02/06-09/09

Save Jake Long Day – 02/13/09

Save KP Weekend – 02/20/09

Save W.I.T.CH. Day – 02/21/09

It’s important to remember that paper letters are the key to our efforts, and events are spaced out so you have at least a week to prepare as many as you can. Please refer to our how to help section for addresses: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

Then on the day of the event, you can also send faxes, make phone calls, and use our email program at http://sdsmail.org

From the Orlando Sentinel

Kim Possible on the case

Walt Disney World formally opened its latest attraction last week: Disney’s Kim Possible World Show Case Adventure at Epcot.

The attraction is a treasure hunt in which guests are given Verizon cell phones — or “Kimmunicators” in Disney parlance — that guide them through one of seven Epcot countries on missions to catch villains based on the popular cartoon show.

Guests search for clues based on hints from the phones and activate hidden surprises in each country, such as yodeling beer steins in Germany.

It’s not a typical ride or show; guests can take as long as they like to complete a given mission, and the technology is designed to spread out crowds by sending them on different missions or giving them different clues.

But Disney says Kim Possible is the latest example of its push to develop more interactive attractions in which guests help control the outcome rather than simply experience it, much like Toy Story Mania!, which opened last year in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

I hope to hear more about the experiance as more people have the oportunity to give it a try.

“kidcot” Kim Possible Corner Photos & Video have been uploaded the the Media section of savekp.com! Credit to John Lentz.

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As you all should know, creators of Kim Possible, Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle, have a new show that’s coming to Nick this year.

I’ve added screencaps from last November’s promo of the new show.

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Save Lilo & Stitch Weekend Bash – 01/02-05/09

Save W.I.T.CH. Day – 01/16/09

Save KP Weekend – 01/23-25/09

Save Jake Long Day – 01/30/09

It’s important to remember that paper letters are the key to our efforts, and events are spaced out so you have at least a week to prepare as many as you can. Please refer to our how to help section for addresses: http://help.savedisneyshows.org

Then on the day of the event, you can also send faxes, make phone calls, and use our email program at http://sdsmail.org

Source: Animation Magazine

Walt Disney Television Animation has begun production on Kid Knievel, a 2D-animated comedy series about a 12-year-old boy who aspires to become the world’s greatest daredevil. Famed thrill seeker “Kaptain” Robbie Knievel will serve as a stunt consultant on the series, which is slated to premiere in the fall of 2009 on the soon-to-launch Disney XD channel. Kids will be able to catch a sneak peek when five 55-second original animated shorts debut on DisneyXD.com in advance of the television premiere.

Created by Sandro Corsaro, Kid Knievel centers on Francis Little, a boy who overcomes incredible obstacles in his quest to become famous for his death-defying acts. Inspired by the will and determination of daredevil Robbie Knievel, son of the legendary Evel Knievel, Francis pursues his daily dose of danger with his loyal friends Gunther and Sam by his side. His imaginative journey takes him speeding down a river in a rocket-powered kayak, jumping Dead Man’s Drop on a skateboard and riding a unicycle while blindfolded atop a herd of white rhinos.

Animation producer Chris Savino (Johnny Test, The Powerpuff Girls), who has twice been nominated for an Emmy Award, serves as exec producer and director on the series. The voice cast includes Chris Edgerly (Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law) as Francis Little, Matt Jones (Greek) as quirky best friend Gunther, and Danny Cooksey (Xiaolin Showdown, Pepper Ann) as obnoxious older brother Brad.

“As our first animated show for the new Disney XD platform, Kid Knievel sets the tone for the animated series to come,” says Eric Coleman, senior VP of original series at Walt Disney Television Animation. “It has break-out characters, fresh designs, big laughs and great action.”

Disney XD is a re-branding of Toon Disney. The basic cable channel will debut in February with a multi-platform setup that will showcase a mix of live-action and animated programming for kids 6-14, especially boys into discovery, sports, adventure and humor. Offerings will include sports-themed programming developed with ESPN. In the U.S., Disney XD will be a 24-hour, advertiser-supported network reaching 72 million households.

I’m still not sure what I think of this whole Disney XD venture. If it takes off the way they’re hoping it will, then I’ll get behind it, but I have a feeling it’s gonna crash and burn. Especially if this new project is the best they have to offer.

Our American Dragon Jake Long Gallery is one step closer to being complete!

The season one episode “The Halloween Bash” has been added to the website.

Featuring the huntsman,

the infamous Kim Possible cheerleader costume,

the dragon council,

and the best Halloween costume, ever.

All that’s left now is the ADJL Xmas special “Hairy Christmas” and the season one episode “Body Guard Duty.”

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Make note of the part about KP (in bold).

Nov 12, 2008 (Tampa Tribune – McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) — Visitors to the Disney parks and resorts early next year will be to able connect with the equivalent of a personal tour guide through their wireless phones in a partnership between Disney and Verizon Wireless, the companies announced today.

Certain items such as dining locations, show times and location information will be available to all Disney visitors, regardless of their wireless company.

However, guests with Verizon Wireless service will get certain exclusive information including real-time attraction availability and messages from the theme park characters. The service will be available before and after guests arrive.

Ninety percent of families take a mobile phone into the parks, Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, said in a statement.

“Imagine receiving up-to-the-minute tips on special Park activities with just the touch of a button or receiving a call from Buzz Lightyear welcoming you to the Magic Kingdom,” Rasulo said.

Guests visiting Epcot in early 2009 also will be able experience Disney’s interactive Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure through a Verizon Wireless handheld device to maneuver through the mission of saving the world from various comical villains.

Reporter Ted Jackovics can be reached at (813) 259-7817.

Now, does that mean that you have to have a Verizon phone to do the KP thing, or that Disney will provide a Verizon branded device?

Bob Schooley just told me about an upcoming sneak peak of Mark and his new show on Nick, The Penguins of Madagascar.

Programming dates are always tentative and change at the drop of a hat, but at the moment, the sneak peak of “Gone in a Flash” (a single 11 minute episode) premieres:
Friday, 11/28, at 8:30PM
And repeats:
Saturday, 11/29, at 10AM and 9:45PM
Sunday, 11/30, at 12:45AM and 7:45PM

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Halloween is by far the best recruiting day of the year. All year long we spend a lot of time encouraging everyone to get out there and find more people who don’t yet know about our movements. This might be by posting flyers around town, wearing SDS merchandise, and/or by posting about us online. But on Halloween, kids and their parents come right to your door. What could be easier?

But we need you all to help!

Download and print out the new flyer and post one one your front door, gate, where ever people can read it. If you’re trick-or-treating leave a few flyers with you parents and take a few with you. Give them to anyone who seems interested. If you’re too old for trick-or-treating, you can still give flyers to anyone interested who comes begging for candy.

Download the new flyer here

You can also find many more flyers and handouts here. Or feel free to make your own!

And if you happen to dress up like a DC star or chracter this year, we’d love to see it! And we’d love to see how you make use of our flyers. Send us any photos you’d like to share at webmaster@savedisneyshows.org.