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Basilíade
''W.I.T.C.H.'' (stylised as ''W.i.t.c.h.'') is an Italian fantasy Disney comics series created by Elisabetta Gnone, Alessandro Barbucci, and Barbara Canepa. The series features a group of five teenage girls who become the guardians of the classical elements of energy, water, fire, earth, and air, and protectors of the mythical Kandrakar, the center of the universe. The story follows them as they handle their new magical powers and responsibilities, as well as their lives as adolescents. The comics art style draws heavy inspiration from manga and its drawing conventions. The series was first published by Disney Italy in April 2001. By January 2005, ''W.I.T.C.H.'' had been released in over 65 countries. The final issue of ''W.I.T.C.H.'' was released in October 2012, concluding the series' 139 issue run. The comics spawned a franchise with a variety of printed media, including both reprinted and original content, as well as audiovisual media. The first two arcs (''The Twelve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hay Lin
The following is a list of characters in the ''W.I.T.C.H.'' comics. The series revolves around five teenage girls who possess magical powers over the first five elements of nature and are revealed to be the second generation of Guardians of the ethereal, mystical planet Kandrakar (Candracar). Main characters The main characters all serve as Guardians of Kandrakar. * Wilhelmina "Will" Vandom – 12 years old( from episode 5 13 years old) leader of W.I.T.C.H. and the keeper of the Heart of Kandrakar. She moves to Heatherfield with her newly divorced mother after leaving her hometown of Fadden Hills. Will has power over absolute energy, allowing her to project electricity and call down lightning. She can bring electrical appliances to life, granting them distinct personalities and the ability to speak. She also develops animal empathy, in contrast to Irma's limited mind control and Taranee's ever developing telepathic abilities. In issue 80 (''Emotions'') Will's half-brother Will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elyon Brown
The following is a list of characters in the ''W.I.T.C.H.'' comics. The series revolves around five teenage girls who possess magical powers over the first five elements of nature and are revealed to be the second generation of Guardians of the ethereal, mystical planet Kandrakar (Candracar). Main characters The main characters all serve as Guardians of Kandrakar. * Wilhelmina "Will" Vandom – 12 years old( from episode 5 13 years old) leader of W.I.T.C.H. and the keeper of the Heart of Kandrakar. She moves to Heatherfield with her newly divorced mother after leaving her hometown of Fadden Hills. Will has power over absolute energy, allowing her to project electricity and call down lightning. She can bring electrical appliances to life, granting them distinct personalities and the ability to speak. She also develops animal empathy, in contrast to Irma's limited mind control and Taranee's ever developing telepathic abilities. In issue 80 (''Emotions'') Will's half-brother Will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Vandom
The following is a list of characters in the ''W.I.T.C.H.'' comics. The series revolves around five teenage girls who possess magical powers over the first five elements of nature and are revealed to be the second generation of Guardians of the ethereal, mystical planet Kandrakar (Candracar). Main characters The main characters all serve as Guardians of Kandrakar. * Wilhelmina "Will" Vandom – 12 years old( from episode 5 13 years old) leader of W.I.T.C.H. and the keeper of the Heart of Kandrakar. She moves to Heatherfield with her newly divorced mother after leaving her hometown of Fadden Hills. Will has power over absolute energy, allowing her to project electricity and call down lightning. She can bring electrical appliances to life, granting them distinct personalities and the ability to speak. She also develops animal empathy, in contrast to Irma's limited mind control and Taranee's ever developing telepathic abilities. In issue 80 (''Emotions'') Will's half-brother Will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irma Lair
The following is a list of characters in the '' W.I.T.C.H.'' comics. The series revolves around five teenage girls who possess magical powers over the first five elements of nature and are revealed to be the second generation of Guardians of the ethereal, mystical planet Kandrakar (Candracar). Main characters The main characters all serve as Guardians of Kandrakar. * Wilhelmina "Will" Vandom – 12 years old( from episode 5 13 years old) leader of W.I.T.C.H. and the keeper of the Heart of Kandrakar. She moves to Heatherfield with her newly divorced mother after leaving her hometown of Fadden Hills. Will has power over absolute energy, allowing her to project electricity and call down lightning. She can bring electrical appliances to life, granting them distinct personalities and the ability to speak. She also develops animal empathy, in contrast to Irma's limited mind control and Taranee's ever developing telepathic abilities. In issue 80 (''Emotions'') Will's half-brother Wil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taranee Cook
The following is a list of characters in the ''W.I.T.C.H.'' comics. The series revolves around five teenage girls who possess magical powers over the first five elements of nature and are revealed to be the second generation of Guardians of the ethereal, mystical planet Kandrakar (Candracar). Main characters The main characters all serve as Guardians of Kandrakar. * Wilhelmina "Will" Vandom – 12 years old( from episode 5 13 years old) leader of W.I.T.C.H. and the keeper of the Heart of Kandrakar. She moves to Heatherfield with her newly divorced mother after leaving her hometown of Fadden Hills. Will has power over absolute energy, allowing her to project electricity and call down lightning. She can bring electrical appliances to life, granting them distinct personalities and the ability to speak. She also develops animal empathy, in contrast to Irma's limited mind control and Taranee's ever developing telepathic abilities. In issue 80 (''Emotions'') Will's half-brother Will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cornelia Hale
The following is a list of characters in the ''W.I.T.C.H.'' comics. The series revolves around five teenage girls who possess magical powers over the first five elements of nature and are revealed to be the second generation of Guardians of the ethereal, mystical planet Kandrakar (Candracar). Main characters The main characters all serve as Guardians of Kandrakar. * Wilhelmina "Will" Vandom – 12 years old( from episode 5 13 years old) leader of W.I.T.C.H. and the keeper of the Heart of Kandrakar. She moves to Heatherfield with her newly divorced mother after leaving her hometown of Fadden Hills. Will has power over absolute energy, allowing her to project electricity and call down lightning. She can bring electrical appliances to life, granting them distinct personalities and the ability to speak. She also develops animal empathy, in contrast to Irma's limited mind control and Taranee's ever developing telepathic abilities. In issue 80 (''Emotions'') Will's half-brother Will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rainbow SpA
Rainbow S.p.A. is an Italian studio founded by Iginio Straffi. Viacom (now known as Paramount Global) became a co-owner of the studio in 2011. Rainbow has collaborated with Viacom/Paramount's other company, Nickelodeon, on multiple shows, including ''Winx Club'' and '' Club 57''. The studio is based in Loreto, Marche and was founded by Straffi in 1995. Rainbow began as an animation studio, providing creative services for larger companies until it secured enough funds for original productions. In February 2011, Viacom purchased 30% of the company for 62 million euros (US$83 million), leaving the remaining 70% to Iginio Straffi. Viacom's Nickelodeon networks broadcast Rainbow's shows worldwide and Rainbow acts as the licensing agent for Nickelodeon's shows in Italy. Nickelodeon's American studios have also collaborated with Rainbow on several productions, including ''Winx Club'' from 2011 to 2015 and ''Club 57'' in 2019. In 2015, Rainbow purchased fellow animation studio Bardel Ent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anime-influenced Animation
Anime-influenced animation refers to non-Japanese works of animation that are similar to or inspired by anime. Generally, the term ''anime'' refers to a style of animation originating from Japan. As Japanese anime became increasingly popular, Western animation studios began implementing some visual stylizations typical in anime—such as exaggerated facial expressions and " super deformed" versions of characters. Although outside Japan, ''anime'' is specifically used to mean animation from Japan or as a Japanese-disseminated animation style often characterized by colorful graphics, vibrant characters and fantastical themes, there is a debate over whether the culturally abstract approach to the word's meaning may open up the possibility of anime produced in countries other than Japan. Americas United States Television One of the first noted attempts from American companies on making a series visually inspired by anime was ''The King Kong Show'' in the late 1960s and early 1970s. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |