Production Begins on Disney XD’s "Kid Knieval"

Production has already begun on Disney XD’s new 2-D animated series “Kid Knieval”. The show will premiere in the fall of 2009 and is about a 12 year old boy who dreams of becoming the world’s greatest daredevil. Daredevil “Kaptain” Robbie Knievel will serve as a stunt consultant on the series. Cool!

“As our first animated show for the new Disney XD platform, KID KNIEVEL sets the tone for the animated series to come.  It has break-out characters, fresh designs, big laughs and great action” said Eric Coleman, Senior Vice President, Original Series, Walt Disney Television Animation.

Here’s a little more information about this very interesting sounding show:

“Kid Knievel” is the story of a boy – short in stature but big in heart – who overcomes incredible obstacles in his quest to become the world’s greatest and most extreme daredevil. Inspired by the will and determination of daredevil icon “Kaptain” Robbie Knievel, the series’ main character, Kid (whose real name is Francis Littel) pursues his daily dose of danger and, as he says, “a whole lot of awesome!” 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.

Source: Disney Channel Press Release