Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil
Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil (often referred to as simply Kick Buttowski) is an American animated television series created by animator Sandro Corsaro, about a young boy named Clarence "Kick" Buttowski (Charlie Schlatter), who aspires to become the world's greatest daredevil. It became the fourth Disney XD original series and the first animated series. The show premiered on February 13, 2010, with two episodes airing the first day. Also the series premiered on Disney Channel Asia on May 28, 2010[1] There are two 11 minute segments per show. The show uses Toon Boom Animation software to achieve a Flash-style look. There are also some 3D-animated elements. The series is executive-produced and directed by Chris Savino.[1] Many of the characters and situations were based on the creator's childhood growing up in Stoneham, Massachusetts.[1]
Production
Development
Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil was in production up on December 19, 2008. The original name was Kid Knievel at the time.[2] The title was changed to Kick Buttowski as of April 4, 2009.[3] In early December 2009, it was announced that the series would premiere on February 13, 2010,[1] exactly one year after the launch of Disney XD, and the premiere of its first original series, Aaron Stone. It should be noted that Kick's stunt coordinator as listed in the credits, is none other than Robbie Knievel, the son of Evel Knievel.
Creation
The idea for the show came from a character in one of the creator's sketchbooks. In it, Kick was originally named Kid Knievel, and was slightly different from the original vision of himself. He was much smaller.[4] He had blue stars on his helmet and blue stripes on his clothing in an apparent homage to Evel Knievel.
Series pilot
The pilot was written and developed by Devin Bunje and Nick Stanton, who eventually left the project to work on another Disney XD series, Zeke and Luther. The pilot was later split into the first two episodes of the series, "Dead Man's Drop" and "Stumped".
Airing
Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil was originally set to air on fall of 2009, but Disney announced it would air in February 2010. The show debuted on Disney XD on February 13, 2010[1] at 8:30 a.m. ET. Sneak peeks and promos were shown on Disney XD, DisneyXD.com, and Disney Channel.[5] The series is to air every Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. ET according to Disney XD.
On April 2, 2010, The series first aired on Disney Channel as a special presentation with the episode, "Obsession: For Kick/Flush and Release" as part of the "Get Animated" marathon. Another presentation was shown on Disney Channel on May 22, 2010 featuring three episodes. The brand new two episodes of Kick Buttowski K-Nein and Kendall's Goldfish Charlie Schlatter as Emily Osment Saturday December 3, 2011, and the new episode of Kendall's Goldfish Coming in 2012 on Disney XD. at TV.com
On June 18, 2011, Kick Buttowski was moved to a permanent spot on Disney Channel with its incorporation into Toonin' Saturdays, Disney Channel's new Saturday morning cartoon block.
Voice cast
Main cast
Recurring cast
Reception
The series currently receives a 7 on TV.com.[6] The pilot episode "Dead Man's Drop/Stumped", was watched by 842,000 viewers, the second highest rated series premiere in Disney XD's history.[7] The second episode, "If Books Could Kill/There Will Be Nachos" was watched by 972,000 viewers.[8]
Characters
"Our big challenge was finding a voice for the character that can sustain a lot of stories, through numerous episodes,” explains Coleman. “We want to look at the characters far beyond a TV show, as a new character in the canon of Disney characters and find the right balance between comedy and action. One of the things that we are excited about is the fact that it’s a total brand fit for us. It’s a great companion piece for our hit show Phineas and Ferb—and has some of the same underlying themes of friendship and determination."
Main characters
- Clarence Francis "Kick" Buttowski: The main character, an amateur, thrill-seeking often reckless daredevil. He is 12 years old. His main goal out of life, is to embrace each day as if it were his own personal "action movie." He is rather short and wears a signature daredevil outfit; a white jumpsuit with red stripes down the sleeves, a white helmet with a red stripe, and yellow boots and gloves. Some of his more notable catchphrases are "Show time," and "Aw, biscuits,". He is the middle child in his family. His middle name was announced in "Rank of Awesome", a reference to his original name, Francis Little. He is picked on by his older brother, Brad Buttowski, who often refers to him as "dillweed". He has 2 arch rivals, Kendall & Ronaldo, but it is shown in certian episodes that Kick may actually like Kendall, such as in "Dancing With the Enemy" when he complimented her as "elegant" and in "Hand in Hand" when he flirted with her, and later blushed. Also In "Detained", At the end, Kendall wrote with her pink pen: "I <3 K.B" (K.B = Kick Buttowski). His birthday is in February 22.
- Gunther Magnuson: Kick's best friend and stunt coordinator who is overweight, worries a lot, and easily distracted by shiny objects. Gunther, unlike Kick, does not enjoy living on the edge. He is 11 years old, and of Nordic descent. He wears blue shorts and shirt with a red cap and what appear to be orange Crocs (sandals). In the episode For The Love of Gunther, he had a crush on Wacky Jackie. He is shown to love a puppet named Lady La La in the episode Kyle be Back. In the episode Garage Baned He is shown to be a rapper (he only raps when he gets upset).
- Bradley "Brad" Buttowski: Kick's elder brother and the main antagonist of the series. He bullies Kick, and is in charge when their parents are away. Brad also has very poor personal hygiene and thinks he is popular . He's very similar to Terrance from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. He is 16 years old after he took his drivers test. His favorite phrase is "Dillweed", which he uses to refer to Kick. His birthday is in May 14.
Recurring characters
- Brianna Buttowski: Kick's spoiled little sister. She is 8 years old. She's mainly known for being a "pageant girl." Being the youngest, she usually gets her way by saying "I want...". When not participating in pageants, she likes to annoy her brother Kick, holding on to anything that's valuable to him, like his favorite cereal and tricycle. However, unlike their eldest brother Brad, she seems to have a mutual respect of Kick and may have a disliking to Brad. Her favorite show is Teena Sometimes, which is why she is always dressed like her.
- Honey Buttowski: Kick's Mom. She's infrequently at home, as she and her husband take their daughter Brianna to compete in beauty pageants. She is very caring and protective of Kick but although she's often worried of him, she acknowledges his daredevil nature, sometimes even helping him with his stunts. In "Kickin Genes" it is revealed that she was once a famous daredevil and speedboat racer, called "Honey Splash". It is also shown that she was the one who gave Kick his trademark white jumpsuit as a present, to show him how much she supports him.
- Harold Buttowski: Kick's overcautious and neurotic Dad. He is usually cheery and easygoing but is also very anal about possible sources of danger. He also has an unhealthy love for his blue 1979 AMC Pacer Wagen, calling it "Monique" and his wife does the same by calling her car "Antonio". In "Father From the Truth" Kick was embarrassed about his Dad, considering him too lame for the "Bring your father to school day". Kick then tried to make him cooler, failing miserably, resulting in Kick secretly replacing his father with Wade at school. He seems to enjoy opening letters. Harold and his wife are in their late 30s.
- Secret spy Buttowski:Kick's grandfather who was a spy of miltary general to beat and stop the evil general's plan in the episode "Truth or Dardevil". The evil general was like Brad.
- Wade: A gas station worker that is friends with Kick. In the episode "Stumped", Wade supplies Kick with energy drinks, in hopes of finding a key. The key was a free ticket for Kick to see his favorite monster truck star, Billy Stumps. He is in his early 20s.
- Billy Stumps: An extreme daredevil that is very famous, and Kick's idol. He is missing an arm (which is why he is called "Stumps"), and it is unknown why, presumably from one of his stunts. He can appear as a cameo in a poster by Kick's door. It is possible that he was born without an arm, as in a flashback(dated 1982) he still had only one arm.
- Magnus and Helga Magnuson: Gunther's parents. They own a local restaurant called "BattleSnax" (previously called "FØÖD"). They are Vikings and lived in the Nordic country.
- Bjørgen: Gunther's uncle. He works at Battlesnax and he often says words that rhyme with his name. He is a Viking and lived in the Nordic country.
- Teena Sometimes: She is the star of her self-titled show, which was first mentioned in "Stumped!". She is a part-time spy and a part-time princess. She is also a singer. Her catchphrases were "I'll sparkle you until next week," and "Consider yourself sometimes!"
- Scarlet Rosetti: She is the stunt double for Teena on "Teena Sometimes." Kick helped her become recognized by her likeliness of doing stunts, which made the show become jealous. After Kick was replaced as stunt double, she still appears as a separate character named, "The Scarlet Letter," who is now Teena's archnemesis.
- Principal Henry: He is the Principal of the Mellowbrook Elementary School. He is voiced by legendary actor, Henry Winkler, who learned the principal's lines by remembering his time when he was in the principal's office during his childhood.
- Walter: He works at the Food N Fix when Wade is in promotion. He also works at a Flower Shop in Mellowbrook in "A Very Buttowski Mother's Day." He also cameoed in "Abandon Friendship" as an Ambulance Worker and in "...And Action!" as a Boom Operator, but he was seen in different hair colors.
- Kendall Perkins: Kick's classmate and rival. She loves learning and many times annoys Kick. In addition, she is the class president. She and Kick seem to hate each other, although at times they seem to show a romantic liking for each other. Kendall has also been kissed by Kick, in Box Office Blitz, probably hers and Kick's first kiss. Although, Kick did rinse out his mouth quickly after with Kendall's drink. Their second kiss was in the episode 'Hand in Hand', by Kendall, to hide from Ronaldo. She is very bossy and high-strung and is shown to have not many friends. She has shown on separate occasions that she may in fact have a crush on Kick, such as being flattered by Kick's kiss in Box Office Blitz, or seeking Kick out after he complimented Kendall's top when he lost his helmet in 'Exposed!'. Kendall's crush on Kick has been made official in the episode "Detained", where Kendall writes "I <3 K.B." on a locker with her pink marker. Additionally, she refers to Kick as Clarence, his first name. However, she's also been known to call Clarence (Kick) by his preferred nickname: "Kick" in the heat of the moment and "Dancing with the enemy".
- Mr. Perkins: Kendall's father who is an actuary and appeared in the episode Father from the Truth. He also had a cameo in others episodes.
- Mr. Vickle: Kick's next door neighbor. A heavyset middle-aged bachelor with an effeminate personality. He's one of the few adults that isn't ruffled by Kick's behavior.
- "Wacky" Jackie Wackerman: A new resident of Mellowbrook of 12 years old. She became obsessed with Kick in her debut episode Obsession: For Kick, later stalking him due to being "his number one fan", as well as president of his fan club, etc., Gunther falls in love with her late, although his love for her isn't shown in any other episodes.
- Glenn: A grocery store worker. Whenever Kick shows up in the Mellowmart grocery store, he is sure Kick will wreck "his store", leading to trouble for Glenn.
- Pantsy: One of Brad's friends. He is also the assistant manager of the Mellowbrook Megaplex, and has a very strict policy, when it comes to patrons. He usually wears 3D Glasses. His little brother is Mouth.
- Horace: Brad's other friend. He has green hair that covers his face.
- Mouth: His real name is Christopher. He is the son of the 2nd assistant security guard at Mellowbrook Mall. He schemes a lot and he loves playing shuffleboard.
- Coach sternbeck: Kick's personal trainer in "Gym Dandy."
- Ms. Fitzpatrick: Kick's teacher that stays in his face. Her catchphrase is "Mmmm-Hmmm" which is also on her license plate.
- Ms. Chicarelli: She is Kick's next door neighbor who always tattles on Kick and the other kids on the cul-de-sac for causing any kind of disruption.
- Oskar: Mrs. Chicarelli's dog that enjoys biting Kick's butt and chasing him. Kick and Oskar have a mutual hate for each other, although in "Dog Gone" they do show a respect and liking for each other.
- Ronaldo: A physics-obsessed bully who was cheating in the Tri-County Cartacular by following the laws of physics. His jacket is somewhat similar to Kick's jumpsuit, only with opposite colors; maroon with yellow stripes down the sleeves and a small cape in the back (Similar to Dr. Eggman from Sonic series). He hangs around a small posse of other nerds and goes to Kick's school. Although he only appears in two episodes in Season 1, "Mellowbrook Drift" and "Frame Story", he is one of Kick's major enemies. He also had a relationship with Kendall Perkins in "Frame Story" and a few other episodes. He is also shown that he is a little jealous of Kick. In episode "Faceplant" Kendall wishes for Ronaldo to be more awsome & exciting like Kick.
- Kyle: Kick Buttowski's Cousin who is a chatterbox and is also extremely dim-witted. In "Kyle Be Back," he gets in Kick's way from doing a record-breaking stunt. In "Kyle 2.0" it is shown he can create radio static just by being near it, however it is shown that Kyle is also a huge fan of Kicks.
- Papercut Peterson: A professional wrestler who helped Kick Buttowski defeat his older brother. He is formerly Pile-Driver Peterson. He also won the Battle of the Bands by Auto-Tune. He appears in many episodes, although never displayed as a wrestler, but as an unhygenic, lonely man.
- Shogun Sanchez: Papercut's stepbrother. He helped Brad face off with his little brother. Shogun is half Mexican.
- Boom McCondor: One of the best stunt legends in the world. He had a first contest where Kick and Brad won on the episode, "Things That Make You Go Boom!" He usually has a catchphrase which is similar to a bird call.
- Emo Kid: Emo Kid is a classmate of Kick's in Mellow Brook Middle School. He dresses in black and purple and his hair is partly dyed purple. He is shown in "A Tatters Tale" when he returns everyone's confiscated items at the end of the episode. He is known to have a strong disliking for dodgeball.
- Janitor Roberson: He is a Janitor at Mellowbrook Middle School. Not to be confused by the other one from "Frame Story."
- Hush and Razz: Owners of Skidzeez Ride Shop in Mellowbrook. They are set to appear in Season 2 in the Episode, "Switching Gears."
- Mr. Skidzee: Founder of Skidzeez Ride Shop.
- Irwin and Mack: Police officers of Mellowbrook.
- Kelly: Brad's former girlfriend, but she actually doesn't like Brad, she was planning to get Brad out of her way, but Kick stops her plan.
- Gordon Gibble: A (former) BMX Legend who broke records after Kick won the BMX Rodeo. After his loss, he went into Kart Racing and other sports. He is from West Mellowbrook. He is voiced by Will Forte.
- The DiPazzi Twins: They first appeared on "Clothes Call," and again along with Gordon on "Switching Gears." Their Names are Michael Anthony and Anthony Michael. They look very identical, but one has different eyes and the other has different voice.
- Brick Bristol:Was the founder of Faceplant program who blocks Kick to win the cash price $50,000.
- Rowdy Randmikon:A movie producer bussinessman who allows kick to be tall in the episode "Kickosauraus rex" but the truth is to wear a shrimp suit in the rugby half time show. He also gives money for kick by cleaning his garden to beat the gunther to sit near the Rock callahan in the episode "Mow money".
- Dr. Awesome: a Kick Buttowski's soulmate and temporaly pet, its a chimpanzze that escapes from the Mellowbrook Zoo, loves chocolate bananas like kick and Gunther, he goes sometimes in fury, much like kick makes pose and his head is Shaving similar to the helmet form.
- Rodney Rock Callahan: Another one of Kick Buttowski's Idols and for Gunther and Mouth. He is shown in the Mellowbrook movie "Rock Callahan". His catchphrase, which Kick and Gunther often repeat, is "let's rock" which he always says after tilting his neck forward, making a cracking sound. He stars in movies such as "Perseus In Pittsburgh"
- One-Eyed Jackson: An old man who helps Kick and Gunther to win in a race against Ronaldo. He was formerly a professional cart driver until an unfortunate accident on turn 6, a deadly turn in the Mellowbrook cart race. It is unknown if he is dead or alive, as he has disappeared in front of Kick and Gunther before.
- Dead Man Dave: A legendary boarder who had disappeared until Kick found out that he was still alive, but that was the secret Dave doesn't want to reveals to the public.
Episodes
International release
RAI - Radiotelevisione italiana S.P.A.December, 2010
| Season |
Episodes |
First Airdate |
Last Airdate |
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1 |
20 |
February 13, 2010 |
November 25, 2010 |
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2 |
26 |
April 30, 2011 |
2012 |
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3 |
26 |
2012 |
2013 |
| Country / Region Channel Series premiere |
| Canada |
Disney XD (Canada) |
June 1, 2011 |
| Canada |
Family (TV Channel) |
May 22, 2011 |
| United States |
Disney XD |
February 13, 2010 |
| United Kingdom |
Disney XD (UK & Ireland)
CITV
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| Ireland |
| France |
Disney XD (France) |
| Spain |
Disney XD (Spain) |
February 20, 2010 |
| Disney Channel Spain |
December 2010 |
| Bulgaria |
Disney Channel Bulgaria |
November 13, 2010 |
| Italy |
Disney XD (Italy) |
| Germany |
Disney XD Germany |
Super RTL< |
April,30,2011 |
| Poland |
Disney XD Poland |
April 17, 2010 |
| The Netherlands |
Disney XD (Netherlands) |
April 18, 2010 |
| Australia |
rowspan="2 Disney Channel Australia) April 19, 2010 |
| New Zealand Disney Channel Australia) April 19, 2010 |
| Brazil |
Disney XD (Latin America) |
April 21, 2010 |
| Rede Globo |
| Chile |
Disney XD (Latin America) |
April 24, 2010 |
| Canal 13 |
| Venezuela |
Disney XD (Latin America) |
| Colombia |
| Ecuador |
| Mexico |
| Argentina |
| Peru |
| Costa Rica |
| Guatemala |
| United States |
Disney Channel (United States) |
May 22, 2010 |
| Malaysia |
Disney Channel Asia |
May 28, 2010 |
| Singapore |
| Indonesia |
| Thailand |
| Vietnam |
| Hong Kong |
| South Korea |
Disney Channel Korea |
| India |
[[Disney XD (India) rowspan="2" May 8, 2010 (India) |
| Japan |
Disney XD (Japan) |
| Turkey |
Disney XD (Turkey) |
April 17, 2010 |
| Israel |
Disney Channel Israel |
October 3, 2010 |
| Russia |
Disney Channel (Russia) |
November 1, 2010 |
| Philippines |
Disney Channel Asia |
May 28, 2010 |
| TV5 Kids Presents Disney Club |
December 13, 2010 |
| Ukraine |
Disney Channel (Ukraine) |
2011 |
| South Africa |
Disney XD (South Africa) |
May 12, 2011 |
| Serbia |
Disney XD (Serbia) |
May 12, 2011 |
| Taiwan |
Disney Channel (Taiwan) |
2011 |
| Greece |
[ [Disney XD (Greece)]] |
2 010 (Season 1)
September 10,
2011(Season 2)
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References
- ^ a b c d e Mclean, Thomas (January 20, 2010). "Disney XD Unveils Kick Buttowski Premiere Schedule". Animation Magazine. http://animationmagazine.net/article/11067. Retrieved January 31, 2010.
- ^ "Disney Revs Up Kid Knievel". Animation Magazine. December 19, 2008. http://www.animationmagazine.net/article/9377. Retrieved February 19, 2010.
- ^ "Cartoon Network, XD add more live-action to draw older boys". USA Today. April 9, 2009. http://www.animationmagazine.net/article/9377. Retrieved February 19, 2010.
- ^ http://www.disneyxdmedianet.com/showcontent/disneyxd/programming/kidkneivel/kidkneivel_i/lead.jpg
- ^ "TV Forum: Animation - Disney XD Adding "Kick Buttowski" February 2010". Tv.com. http://www.tv.com/animation/disney-xd-adding-andquotkick-buttowskiandquot-february-2010/topic/106-1446648/msgs.html. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
- ^ "Kick Buttowski - Suburban Daredevil Show Reviews on". Tv.com. February 13, 2010. http://www.tv.com/kick-buttowski--suburban-daredevil/show/78568/reviews.html?tag=page_nav;reviews. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (March 2, 2010). "Led by "Kick Buttowski" Disney XD Delivers February Highs and Leads All Kid Networks in Growth". TV by the Numbers. http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/03/02/led-by-kick-buttowski-disney-xd-delivers-february-highs-and-leads-all-kid-networks-in-growth/43612. Retrieved March 11, 2010.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (February 17, 2010). "Disney XD Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Record Viewing Levels". TV by the Numbers. http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/02/17/disney-xd-celebrates-1st-anniversary-with-record-viewing-levels/42260. Retrieved March 11, 2010.
- ^ http://www.animationmagazine.net/article/11110
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