Disney XD new series Kid Knevel

Walt Disney Animation has begun production on Kid Knievel, created by Sandro Corsaro is a new 2D animated series set to debut in fall 2009 on Disney XD channel. Kid Knievel is about a 12-year-old boy Francis Little, a boy who overcomes incredible obstacles in his quest to become famous. Inspired by the will and determination of daredevil Robbie Knievel who wants to be the world's greatest daredevil. To build to promote the new series, Disney XD.com (currently the Toon Disney channel) will offer 5, 55-second original animated shorts. The Channel is more boy driven then girl but there are girl inclusive to look forward. Animation producer Chris Savino (Johnny Test, The Powerpuff Girls)serves as exec producer and director on the series. The voice cast also includes Chris Edgerly (Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law) as Francis Little. 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. Sports-themed programming is in development with ESPN. Via: DisneyXD.com