King Arthur (film)

King Arthur (film) A reluctant leader, Arthur wishes only to leave Britain and return to the peace and stability of Rome. Before he can, one final mission leads him and his Knights of the Round Table—Lancelot, Galahad, Bors, Tristan, and Gawain—to the conclusion that when Rome is gone, Britain will need a leader to fill …

Kimball, Ward

Kimball, Ward (1914-2002) Animator; began his Disney career in 1934, known as one of Walt’s “Nine Old Men.” He animated on such Disney classics as Pinocchio (on which he was noted for his creation of Jiminy Cricket), Dumbo, The Three Caballeros, and directed the Academy Award-winning shorts, Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom and It’s Tough …

Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure

Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure Interactive attraction at Epcot, opening January 28, 2009 and ending May 17, 2012, where guests transformed into secret agents, joined Team Possible, and helped save the world from super-villains with the help of a high-tech “Kimmunicator.” Seven pavilions were utilized, and each hosted a different mission, which could take 45-60 …

Disney Animator Jack King holding Mickey Mouse

King, Jack

King, Jack (1895-1958) Animator/director; worked at Disney from 1929 to 1933 and from 1936 to 1946. He directed the early Donald Duck cartoons before Jack Hannah took over. He was a sequence director on such features as Pinocchio, Saludos Amigos, Dumbo, The Three Caballeros, Make Mine Music, Melody Time, and The Adventures of Ichabod and …

Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time (television)

Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time (television) Animated special premiering on Disney Channel on November 28, 2003. The fate of the future, humanity, and planet earth rests in Kim’s hands when notorious supervillains exploit time travel to tamper with the past and the future. Kim goes back in time to thwart them, only to have …

Kim Possible: The Secret Files (film)

Kim Possible: The Secret Files (film) Direct-to-video movie released on September 2, 2003, consisting of episodes from the television series (including one never-aired episode). A computer-generated Rufus (the naked molerat) serves as host. Directed by Chris Bailey and David Block. Voices include Christy Carlson Romano (Kim), Will Friedle (Ron), Nancy Cartwright (Rufus), Tahj Mowry (Wade). …

Kim Possible (television)

Kim Possible (television) Animated series on Disney Channel; debuting on June 7, 2002. Teenager Kim Possible balances her personal life (including school, boys, and shopping) with her duties going on missions to save the world from evil villains. Voices include Christy Carlson Romano (Kim), Will Friedle (Ron Stoppable), Nancy Cartwright (Rufus), Kirsten Storms (Bon-Bon Rockweiler), …

Kim Possible Movie, Disney’s: So the Drama (television)

Kim Possible Movie, Disney’s: So the Drama (television) A Disney Channel Original Movie debuting on April 8, 2005. Kim is swept off her feet by the new guy at school, Erik, who asks her to go to the junior prom, an invitation that makes Kim’s best friend, Ron Stoppable, jealous. The omnipresent evil villain, Dr. …

Kilroy (television)

Kilroy (television) Four-part television show; aired on March 14, 21, 28, and April 4, 1965. Directed by Robert Butler. Oscar Kilroy, discharged from the Marines, visits a small town and decides to stay; his ability to involve himself in other people’s problems leads to some unusual results. Stars Warren Berlinger, Celeste Holm, Allyn Joslyn, Bryan …

Killers of the High Country (television)

Killers of the High Country (television) Television show; aired on October 16, 1959. Mountain lions and their struggle to live alongside humans in the Rocky Mountains. Directed by Tom McGowan.