W.I.T.C.H. facts for kids
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Quick facts for kids W.I.T.C.H. |
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| Genre | Contemporary fantasy, Magical girl, Children, Teen |
| Created by | Gary Tomlin Elisabetta Gnone |
| Developed by | Andrew Nicholls and Darrell Vickers Greg Weisman |
| Voices of | (The five main characters: Will, Irma, Taranee, Cornelia and Hay Lin. See the list of characters and antagonists for other voices.) English: Karine Pinoteau Célia Charpentier Colette "Coco" Noël Sybille Tureau Laura Pelerins |
| Opening theme | "We Are W.I.T.C.H" by Marion Raven (US) "W.I.T.C.H." by Sabrina (UK) |
| Country of origin | Italy France Germany |
| Original language(s) | English Italian French |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 52 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | SIP Animation |
| Distributor | Buena Vista International Television |
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| Original network | Televisa, Jetix, France 3, Super RTL |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Original release | 18 December 2004 – 23 December 2006 |
W.I.T.C.H. is an exciting animated TV show from Europe. It's based on a popular Italian comic book series created by Gary Tomlin and Elisabetta Gnone. This fantasy series tells the story of five ordinary girls who discover they have amazing magical powers! They become guardians of the universe, protecting it from evil forces.
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What is W.I.T.C.H.?
The name W.I.T.C.H. is actually an acronym. It stands for the first letter of each main character's name:
- Will Vandom
- Irma Lair
- Taranee Cook
- Cornelia Hale
- Hay Lin
These five girls live in the fictional city of Heatherfield. They are chosen to be the new Guardians of the Veil. The Veil is a magical barrier that separates Earth from other worlds. Their job is to keep evil creatures from crossing over.
The Girls and Their Powers
Each girl in W.I.T.C.H. has a unique magical power linked to a natural element. When they transform into their guardian forms, their powers become stronger.
- Will Vandom is the leader. She controls Quintessence, which is like pure energy. She also holds the Heart of Candracar, a powerful magical item.
- Irma Lair has power over water. She can create and control water, and even make illusions.
- Taranee Cook controls fire. She can shoot fireballs and create heat.
- Cornelia Hale has power over Earth. She can make plants grow, move rocks, and even heal.
- Hay Lin controls air. She can fly, create wind, and hear thoughts from the wind.
The Heart of Candracar
The Heart of Candracar is a very important magical jewel. Will, as the leader, is the one who carries it. This jewel helps the girls combine their powers. It also lets them transform into their guardian outfits. The Heart is key to protecting the universe.
Story and Adventures
The series follows the girls as they learn to use their powers. They face many challenges and villains. Their main goal is to protect the world of Meridian and Earth from evil. They also deal with normal teenage problems like school, friends, and family.
Seasons and Episodes
The W.I.T.C.H. animated series has two seasons. In total, there are 52 exciting episodes. Each episode is about 30 minutes long. The show first aired in December 2004 and finished in December 2006.
Where it was Made
The show was made by a company called SIP Animation. It was a team effort from Italy, France, and Germany. This is why it's called a European animated series.
From Comics to TV
The TV show is based on a very popular Italian comic book series. The comics were first published in 2001. The animated series brought the beloved characters and their adventures to life on screen. Many fans enjoyed seeing the stories in motion.
