Winx Club is an animated television series that first aired in 2004. It follows a group of fairies who attend a magical boarding school called Alfea. One of the main characters in the series is Bloom, who is the leader of the Winx Club. Bloom discovers that she is a fairy with incredible powers, including the power of the Dragon Flame. In the original version of the show, which aired in 2004, Bloom's backstory was slightly different. She was not originally from the magical world of Alfea but instead grew up on Earth.
Merlin the wizard had a premonition (while smoking his pipe) that he would meet a young boy whose path he must help guide. He soon meets a young orphan boy who says his name is Arthur, but everyone calls him “Wart.” Merlin maintains the boy’s nickname as he has seen bits and pieces of the future. Merlin accompanies Wart to the castle where he lives with surrogate “father” figure Sir Ector and his son Kay.
But a miracle appeared in Excalibur, a mighty sword mounted in a stone and anvil outside of a church with an inscription deeming whosoever pulls it free is rightful king. But a miracle appeared in Excalibur, a mighty sword mounted in a stone and anvil outside of a church with an inscription deeming whosoever pulls it free is rightful king.
She was not originally from the magical world of Alfea but instead grew up on Earth. In this version, Bloom discovers her powers on her 16th birthday and goes on a journey to find her birth parents, who are from the planet Domino. Along the way, she forms the Winx Club with four other fairies: Stella, Flora, Musa, and Tecna.
The Sword in the Stone (1963)
The movie starts by explaining how the King of England had died and no one know who was rightful heir to the throne. But a miracle appeared in Excalibur, a mighty sword mounted in a stone and anvil outside of a church with an inscription deeming whosoever pulls it free is rightful king. After many attempts failed, the legend was eventually forgotten.
Merlin the wizard had a premonition (while smoking his pipe) that he would meet a young boy whose path he must help guide. He soon meets a young orphan boy who says his name is Arthur, but everyone calls him “Wart.” Merlin maintains the boy’s nickname as he has seen bits and pieces of the future. Merlin accompanies Wart to the castle where he lives with surrogate “father” figure Sir Ector and his son Kay.
News from London tells of a knight’s tournament to decide the future ruler of England. Sir Ector, agrees to let Wart go to the tournament as Kay’s squire. He later renegs after Wart mouths off on him for not giving Merlin a fair shake.
Throughout the movie, Merlin and his owl Archimedes encourage Wart to educate himself, even though all Wart wants to do is be a squire to his adopted brother Kay.
Wart expresses interest in animal behavior, and so Merlin turns him into a fish, a squirrel, and finally a bird to show him how animal instincts differ from human desires (such as the instinct to eat and seek a mate versus the human desires of choice). As a bird, Wart falls into the house of the witch Mad Madame Mim, a nemesis of Merlin’s. Merlin arrives and engages in a wizard’s duel with Mim, ultimately infecting her as a rare disease.
Back on the homefront, Kay’s squire comes down with the mumps, and Wart is given the privilege by default. Merlin is so enraged that Wart is putting aside the education he had offered to be a “stooge for that brute” that he shoots himself off to Bermuda in the 20th century, leaving Wart alone with Archimedes.
At the tournament, Wart realizes that he forgot to bring Kay’s sword, and runs to find a replacement with Archimedes. They come to a sword in a stone and anvil in a churchyard. Because Wart wants the sword for someone else, and not for his own glory, Excalibur is effortlessly removed, and shines in the divine light of Heaven. The tournament is stopped when it is learned that the sword has been pulled from the stone. Although doubtful at first, Sir Pellinore and another knight encourage Wart to pull the sword again, and he does.
All kneel to their rightful king, although Wart has no idea what being king will mean. When asked his name, Sir Ector rightfully says “Arthur,” which leads the crowd to hail him as King Arthur!
In the final scene, Arthur is so worried about what to do that he calls on the only person who always steered him in the right direction, and Merlin appears dressed as a 20th century tropical vacationer. But Merlin assures Arthur that this was what was supposed to happen all along, and that he may eventually have a motion picture written about him.
- Actor: Junius Matthews, Karl Swenson, Rickie Sorensen, Sebastian Cabot
- Director: Clyde Geronimi, David Hand, Wolfgang Reitherman
- Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
The movie starts by explaining how the King of England had died and no one know who was rightful heir to the throne. But a miracle appeared in Excalibur, a mighty sword mounted in a stone and anvil outside of a church with an inscription deeming whosoever pulls it free is rightful king. After many attempts failed, the legend was eventually forgotten.
Bloom's journey takes her to the magical realm of Magix, where she attends Alfea and learns to control her powers. She also meets the Specialists, a group of boys from the nearby school Red Fountain, including Sky, who becomes her love interest. Together, the Winx Club and the Specialists team up to fight against the forces of evil, including the Trix, a group of witches who are constantly trying to steal Bloom's powers. The original version of the show was created by Italian animator Iginio Straffi and quickly became popular around the world. It was praised for its positive messages about friendship, empowerment, and the importance of believing in oneself. The show spawned several spin-offs, including movies, merchandise, and even a live-action adaptation. While the show has gone through several changes and updates over the years, the character of Bloom and her storyline remains a central part of the Winx Club universe. The character has become a popular icon and role model for young girls, inspiring them to embrace their own inner power and believe in the magic within themselves. Overall, Winx Club Magic Bloom 1999 is a captivating animated series that tells the story of Bloom and her journey to discover her true identity and powers. The show continues to inspire and entertain audiences around the world with its messages of friendship, empowerment, and the magic that can be found within each of us..
Reviews for "Magic Bloom's Journey: From Concept to Creation in Winx Club (1999)"
1. Jessica - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with "Winx club magic bloom 1999". The storyline was confusing and lacked depth. The characters were one-dimensional and their development was hardly noticeable. The animation felt outdated and the overall graphics were quite poor. I expected more from a show that claims to be about magic and adventure. It just didn't live up to my expectations.
2. David - 1/5 - I couldn't even get through the first episode of "Winx club magic bloom 1999". The dialogue was cringeworthy and the voice acting was terrible. The plot was predictable and didn't offer anything new or exciting. The animation looked cheap and the character designs were unimpressive. Overall, it felt like a waste of time and I would not recommend it to anyone.
3. Emily - 3/5 - While "Winx club magic bloom 1999" had its moments, I found it to be quite mediocre. The storylines lacked originality and felt repetitive. The animation was decent but nothing exceptional. The characters were forgettable and their relationships were underdeveloped. It had potential, but it just didn't deliver anything special. I don't regret watching it, but I wouldn't watch it again.
4. Alex - 2/5 - "Winx club magic bloom 1999" seemed promising, but it fell flat for me. The plot was sluggish and it took a long time for anything interesting to happen. The animation was average and the character designs lacked creativity. The voice acting was mediocre and didn't bring the characters to life. Overall, it felt like a generic cartoon that didn't bring anything new or exciting to the table.
5. Sarah - 2/5 - "Winx club magic bloom 1999" had potential, but it failed to captivate me. The storylines were predictable and lacked depth. The animation was mediocre and the character designs were unimpressive. The dialogue was corny and the voice acting was subpar. I expected more from a show that was supposed to be about magic and fantasy. Unfortunately, it just didn't deliver what I was hoping for.