Straffi has confirmed in http://www.thepocketmama.com/2015/09/da-grandi-vogliamo-fare-le-winx.html that season 8 is being developed, and the interview also hints that the Netflix spinoff "Winx Club: WOW" may be pushed back to 2017. (Meanwhile, Season 7 has already finished in Italy, while the US is still waiting for Nick Jr. to get around to finishing Season 6 )
In other news, Rainbow http://www.unadinoi-winx.com/rainbow-buys-bardel-entertainment/ the Canadian animation studio Bardel Entertainment, and Rainbow is currently trying to promote their new show Regal Academy, with a new website and promo clips.
Well that is interesting news if not giving very much away
I wonder what the Season's 'theme' will be. Ever since Season 5, there's distinct theming. (Ocean in 5, Fairy Tales and Stories in 6, Animals in 7).
There appears to be a new image for Season 8. (See attached picture below.) It does not show a whole lot of detail, but it proves to be sparkly, lol. There is a lot of concern from fans due to the art styling, but I'm not sure this is a true representation of the show animation. This could just be fancy cover art at the moment to draw people in. If it is accurate to the animation style for season 8, then it looks like the girls will be younger... Not in favor of a reboot, i.e. Monster High reboot?
On a fun note, it is getting ridiculously hard to determine what is fanart and what is canon. Fan art has become so amazing! A testament to awesome artists everywhere:
http://winxclubfairiies.blogspot.com/2016/09/winx-club-candix.html?m=1
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I don't want to bring up this topic again, but that girl with the brown hair better not be Flora. Or at least not how she will appear in the actual show.
I am not convinced I think it is closer to the games design than the TV/movie programmes
I got a good laugh at this. Probably because I've become extremely skeptical of the direction in which Winx Club has been traveling...
New closeup picture of Season 8, courtesy of Winxclubrus. (And on a side note, why do Russians seem to be more informed about Winx updates than Italian sources? 😁)
It is strange that Russia gets more info but until I see more I am sceptical like you Zhan.
Chickenix did give me a laugh thanks for sharing
Glad you got a laugh too.
After looking at these outfits much closer now I see many stars in the general theme. They also have a gauze-like texture, like a starsfield. I wonder if season 8's theme will have something to do with space? Intergalactic fairies! If so, I'm calling it Galactix!
I kinda like the outfits. Kinda like if Winx was from the 80s or something.
Well, can't find it officially confirmed anywhere, but there are a few on Instagram who say the new transformation will definitely be called "Starlix". Sounds a little generic, but no more than Butterflix or Bloomix I suppose. I wish I could find some confirmation of this online though.
Ugh. Well, this is the closest I can find to the season 8 transformation being confirmed. Still doesn't seem confirmed yet. See first picture. (From IG @winxclubeventi)
The second picture has a bit of info regarding inspiration for the Season 8 transformation. Apparently it is inspired by Bloom's original transformation from season 1? (Also from IG @winxclubeventi)
Actually.....
'Magical Bloom' was the original title they wanted to give the show. And now that I think about it.... Remember those Season 1 Concept Arts for the pilot that didn't get used? With, like, Green-haired Musa and Glasses-wearing Flora?
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Google's failing me right now, but if anyone else knows what I'm talking about.... Please help?
not too well. I have found some images about what you are talking about but I am not sure they are official http://winx.wikia.com/wiki/Concepts
I do hope they keep closer to the original style to give WOW and season 8 more differentiation.
I don't mind starlix as a name as long as it makes sence
Thank you!
Still, that look and the original title being referenced.... I don't think that's a coincidence.
Oh, I think I remember those P-girl! Like this art below? The outfits in the top left and bottom right do look a little similar to the season 8 concept. Good memory on your part! 👍😊
Okay, this hits it on the head! I see the parallels Winxclubeventi and P-girl are talking about! Leggings, collar, even a rounded full-length dress. I like it! This is the most I've been excited about anything "Winx" in maybe 5 years? Heh.
Yeah!
Whether or not that means we're in 'Reboot' territory or just a change in artstyle, I dunno. That said, I do feel that this season will skew younger in terms of demographic. Not something I mind myself, but it has been a complaint about the newer seasons with others.
Hey there peoples! I think this new development is exciting, certainly from my point of view. I was keen on the first three seasons. The simpler, and I think "funner" outfits. The differentiation of the cast. Specialists who could fight magical creatures. Stella's Staff of Solaria!
This new season 8 take, if it is for real might be a fresh boost to the franchise which, IMO, has spiraled down into couture and an ever narrowing audience. A space adventure with the girls and hopefully the specialists would be different and interesting. I recall that unusual iceberg-looking spaceship from season 4. It was different, and I liked it.
Imagine a mature wise space fairy and her ship. She takes the Winx girls on a season long adventure to fight some big baddie from planet to planet. She has some sort of oracle chamber in the heart of the ship to keep tabs on the bad guy's plans, which is why it has to go with them as opposed to just dimensionally traveling there. With the hearkening back to a simpler style, and shades of "Magical Bloom" era designs, I would love to see the Staff of Solaria make its triumphant return!
Well the name certainly indicate space themed and given the time frame a reboot is possible. However I cannot see it. I think the live action if it comes true will be a reboot but not the main series.
I do miss the specialists being useful and Stella's staff. It was nice to see some more magical items.
In any case, I'd really like a Space Theme. It's one we haven't done yet and with the right amount of imagination, it can get completely bonkers in terms of visuals, kind of like the mini-worlds from Season 7. (Which I loved, BTW. The animation department went nuts and it was amazing.)
I too am so ready for intergalactic space fairies! Or something similar. I'll take what I can get, heh.
I believe it was reported that the live action will be some sort of early years of the Winx girls, so a reboot would be appropriate. Something about the girls learning to use their powers I believe.
Ahhh, the Specialists. Please bring them back and give them (and the main girls) more development. That's why I feel it's been lacking, especially is world of Winx. The character arcs haven't really been moving, the specialist weren't even existent, and I really didn't feel that the story had anything to do with the girls themselves. Also, the generic "let's go Winx!" is getting old to me. As if the girls only exist in a conglomerate identity. I liked it better when each girl had her own uniqueness and her own name. Haha. Maybe Season 8 will restore that somewhat.
I really did appreciate when the creators made a special trip to Tecna's planet to see her parents. The same with Flora's family too. That was a great step forward on their part.
I might be in the minority, but one of Winx's problems is trying to juggle too many characters. So.... Less Specialists? I'm good with that. Give their time to, say, Tecna or Flora or one of the girls that hasn't had much attention.
It's Winx Club after all. Not Specialist Club.
But that's me. And I never really was a Specialist fan to begin with.
P-girl I understand where you are coming from but I feel they added to the Winx rather than being a distraction. There seems to be a toy line character added each year then disappears. Only the pixies have had some staying power and even there it was limited
I could see the specialists being more involved remember they used to fly the Winx places and if its in space they will need a space ship and they should not just make one of the Winx become an expert.
Even though I like the Specialists, I can also see your point P-girl. There has been way too much time taken from the main 6 over the recent Winx seasons. I understand the creators bring in new creatures for kids to ooh and ahh over every season (pixies, pixie pets, selkies, fairy animals...), but it has not been balanced time-wise. Too much time has been diverted to creatures or characters who do nothing to advance the main 6 and their arcs.
I really think Season 1-3 hit an awesome balance with introducing other characters but also giving story arc time to the girls. After the Nickelodeon reboot the whole tenor of the show changed. It's no longer about the girls's stories, but rather about whoever comes into their paths. Their personal journeys have been halted. World of Winx could have done so much more, showing the challenges of being an adult fairy...but the arcs went virtually no where. I could really use some character development.
This may not be a popular idea, but I'd even settle for the girls growing up and having a second generation reboot the show. (Not an ideal situation, but if the main characters no longer grow I'd take it?)
And Marty, I agree, I've always liked the Specialists for many reasons. :) As stories go, it does make for good character development for the main 6. In real life, these girls would contend with boyfriends, marriage, relationship conflict, family members, and friendships. Basically all the people a normal teenager or young adult would have in their life. And seeing these people in their lives gives a much greater depth to each of the main 6-- they are no longer a one-dimensional person. The ones I disagree with are the fleeting seasonal characters that are only there for a small segment of the show, and then are gone by next season and never mentioned again. Those characters do almost nothing to enhance the main six stories. The Specialists, like family and friends, enhance the girls's growth (and I just think the Specialists are cool and offer a lot to the show).
Now if it's too hard to have 6 main characters and their boyfriends every episode, then do what My Little Pony FIM does, and make episodes that showcase a B plot with one or two Specialists at a time. The writers don't have to put everyone in every single episode. Spread it out over the season.
Okay, that was long. Thanks for reading whoever did.
And on a season 8 note, apparently somebody got a little too trigger-happy online with the confirmation of the new transformation. So far there is no name as of yet for the transformation. And we probably won't know it until many months later, since we still have about a year before season 8 is released anyway.
I bet you guys have already seen this, but Winx Club RUS has some nice images on their Deviant Art page. Not sure if these have been edited, but they do look nice. ( I don't have time to figure out the new image linking rules, so here are the full links, heh.)
Bloom:
https://winxclubrus.deviantart.com/art/New-Power-735799101
Flora:
https://winxclubrus.deviantart.com/art/New-Power-736127570
I have a feeling since these previews are coming out so far in advance of the actual release date of season 8 that these outfits are going to go through a lot of changes before we see them in the cartoon. I remember the preview of Believix from years ago, and how much that had changed from the preview versions to the final Believix renditions.
Thanks for the links personally I do hope that if they do reboot of another generation they have them completely unrelated to the Winx or if it is the Winx they keep them recognisable personality and looks wise.
If they do a complete restart I would like they to use Charmix and Enchantix as they worked so well and for continuity with the Winx world
I see a lot of synergy in the first three seasons between the Winx girls and the supporting cast. It was not too much of a revolving door. Teachers and other side characters returned and didn't need new, time-using introductions.
This girl pretty much had no development. Ha.
The whole underground kingdom arc (in season two) featured limited sets of Winx girls and specialists, and it was an entertaining, character illuminating few episodes.
The girls are going to need supporting cast to bounce off of. I agree regarding WoW. There was no shortage of side characters, yet there was no character growth for the stars.
I'm not saying, like, ditch them completely, but I AM saying that Musa ditching Riven and be single again was a big step in the right direction. We don't need to pair every girl of with a boy. Maybe have some of them be single and stay that way. Or who knows? I still think Aisha and Musa had more chemistry with each other then their respective boyfriends. Just sayin'.
Riven and Musa's relationship never should of lasted as long as it did. At the moment 2 are single but the question will always be for how long
Personally I think they should stay single especially if the last few season showed so little of the boyfriends guys. If the new season continues that theme then it just won't really work that well
I agree that doing everything the same for each girl gets old and diminishes individualism. The repetition of every fairy bonding with a selkie, etc. And perhaps the same too with boyfriends. Flora did not have one in season one and that was okay. I like the earlier differences between the girls, even down to Stella having her staff. Their abilities used to be very different.
As for Musa and Riven, I feel like they set it up for him to have an arc, and perhaps find himself and maybe Musa grow a little in the process as well. But they never paid it off, and now they have pretty much dropped the boyfriend threads completely. I will be curious how they try to pick that up again, if they even do. As for Layla, in WoW she seemed to be getting angry and impatient a lot. I did not necessarily see her being too nice with anybody.
[ Ha ha. I couln't resist adding this picture for this conversation. ]
Wow? Wait, Aisha's somewhere being angry in Azeroth? Now there's a crossover I wanna see. Go kick that War Chief's butt, Aisha!
All joking aside, I don't think World of Winx is in continuity with the rest of the series so I don't think character behavior in there should count for it either. (Which is fine by me.)
I disagree I think personality wise they should stay the same or start again with new characters. I don't think they should change them.
However Aisha has always had an impatient fiery side. Its just got toned down over the years. They have a habit of taking it to an extreme. Remember Flora in the infinite ocean. Were getting attacked but don't hurt them
http://www.michaelsfavorites2.com/winxclub2018/newspage.html from Michael: Season 8 will see the return of the most popular fairy transformations: Butterflix, Sirenix and Enchantix +
(Technically, Butterflix is being carried over, but still, first time I've heard of Butterflix as being popular )
... Wait, Sirenix is spelled with a 'Y'?
I just hope this is done without throwing the other ones under the bus. Like, I've seen this idea being brought up by fans, and it's usually with a heaping help of 'Those others were BAD and shouldn't have existed!' (Because it's always the new ones that get flak) that really isn't needed.
That said, bringing old transformations back is a neat idea. Personally wished for some of my favorites but, eh. That's personal taste.
Edit: It does seem to confirm they're going for another artstyle. Again, neat but I hope they don't take too many pointers from WoW.
Seems a bit random to just throw the 2 old transformations given they have not done that before since season 3, where Charmix disappeared. I think Butterflix was always like to be seen again if only shortly as Winx and WOW timelines don't seem to really interact. I just hope that with the new art style they stay faithful to the old transformation designs. I wonder if that means as Sirenix was 3D that there will be 3D in the new season.
To be fair, Sirenix did get used in 2D animation unlike Mythix. Even with new animation/graphical style, this might be more easy to pull off then going from 3D to 2D without reference.(Now that I think about it, did we ever see Daphne's Sirenix in 3D?)
Well, there has been an update to the Sirenix Power app that features Daphne, but that's probably not what you had in mind
WinxClubAll has just posted https://www.winxcluball.com/2018/09/new-official-image-winx-club-season-8.html showing what Stella will looks like in S8
And we got a date, too!
Sorta. At least we know it will come out early 2019!
And maaaaybe we will found out more during/after Brand Licensing Europe thing in October? It looks more like something from the business end, but you'll never know!
So its progressing it certainly looks like we are getting that animation style change, which will take some getting used to. I am guessing it will be spring that seems most logical
After seeing that 8 second teaser...
I'm sorry. Just like with World of Winx, I can't bring myself to like something that so blatantly pales up their non-white characters. I'm out.
That said, I'm not going to throw a tantrum over it. I'm not going to yell 'Ruined forever' or any of that. If people like this, that's their perogative. I ain't gonna judge or rain on your parade. As someone who liked the later seasons, I know how that feels and I don't wish that feeling on anyone.
I'm just gonna.... bow out gracefully. (Not leaving. Just not discussing this newer season.)
Sorry about the sour tone. But I've seen some of the fan reaction and I'm just.... I'm really glad no one on here has that amount of vitriol. That means a lot in this day and age. You people rule.
I know what you mean P-girl.
I know michael is saying it is not fan made but the quality is extremely poor. Hopefully there is something better quality but I don't even see why they had to change the animation style that dramaticlly. I mean ever the 3D was mixed with the traditional 2D
I'll be fair and say that if it wasn't for the coloring, I'd be totally fine with the animation style. Winx was never a powerhouse in that regard, going more for style then raw quality.
Okay, let's get caught up on what's been revealed since the last post:
- The first episode of season 8 will be screened at the Roma Film Festival this weekend
- A few new HQ pictures of https://www.winxcluball.com/2018/10/new-winx-season-8-poster.html in the new transformation have been posted... (and a lesser quality one of https://anneofwinxclub.com/2018/10/15/frankfurter-buchmesse-2018/)
- ...and a video clip from the new season can briefly be glimpsed in https://twitter.com/WinxClubBrasiI/status/1049708597591121921 of the Rainbow Booth at the Brand Licensing Expo
- We now have a 100% official name for the new transformation, and it's a pretty clever one Cosmix
- There's a new kid-friendly star-shaped character named Twinkly (briefly seen in the above video)
- It's been revealed via a leaked storyboard that Riven will return in at least one episode this season
Ok, that is a major face palm for me or rainbow (I am going me). I did not clock on that was Aisha at all
https://sirenix-winx.000webhostapp.com/2018/12/winx-club-seizoen-8-exclusieve-nieuwe-afbeeldingen-seizoen-8-nieuwe-artwork-riven-butterflix-en-eerste-kijk-op-bloom-cosmix-pop/ has posted a brief video clip of the new style, plus our first good glimpses at a doll for the season's new transformation, and a certain returning character
We seem to be starting the build up to the new season now, I expect a few drops of info/clips build up to the big date.
Thanks to spiderbraids for the linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDGlBwCagqo
Well looks like B(V)altors back I am hoping for a decent explanation.........not expecting one though. I have a feeling the little guy with the moustache is either going to be annoying or a good edition with no in between
Same here.
Like, Valtor was all caps DEAD.
I admit I like Valtor, but that just took away all goodwill I had for the season.
Like, the only way I can see this work if it's like a 'The only way to truly kill me is to take out the Dragon Flame and kill Bloom' sort of deal. Like, even if they cheat their way out of it, I'd at least give them props for going there.
It just feels desperate.
Or go all the way with it. Valtor. Darkar. Trix. Black Circle. Tritannus. Archeron. Kalshara. Give us an evil league of villains.
Quick take on the trailer: It's going to take a while for me to get used to the new art style, especially with the Specialists' new look OTOH, plot does seem interesting enough
Not a bad idea, I like the black circle to come back. Always seemed a little under developed
Not to mention that's actually set up. Well, for three of them, anyway. And them having an arc where they get Duman back would add some nice depth. Those four always felt like they actually cared about each other.
Another thing that bothers me about Valtor is that he makes the new art style look inconsistent. So.... the Winx girls and Specialists look totally different from before but Valtor (And Faragonda) looks almost exactly the same? How does that work?
I have no clue though given they do its a shame that has not happened for the Winx especially Aisha who seems a complete redesign
http://silverwinx.com/wcs8-extended-trailer/ just posted an extended version of the Italian trailer, as aired in Italy on the anniversary date
Okay, had some time to really sit down and take in the 4 minute teaser. A lot to unpack now that the redesign is fully animated and on display.
So there is definitely some controversy on the new character designs. I was in the "no thanks" camp for a while, but even though I still love the older unique Winx character style, I'm willing to give this new season a chance. At this point it is what it is, and I'm either going to try it or leave it. And thankfully, after watching the teaser, the designs are growing on me more. The animation is well done.
I did notice that the girls and the Specialists have round "young" eyes, and the teachers have the "almond" older eyes. I did hear that this may an attempt to mimic the design of some animes. Probably in an attempt to globalize their franchise better. But overall, they all have a similar new design. (Especially Griselda, who seems to have had a face lift and then some... She's so, uh, pretty now, lol.)
However, I think like you mentioned P-girl, Valtor has a very different face design. Very "Season 3" still. I mean, I'm glad he has strong features and all, but the eyes are very different as well. They don't fit the new design mold. But eh, oh well. I guess I'm just happy he's back. I never liked his ending much. I thought he deserved a more dramatic ending (other than turning into a big beast).
Some things I'm interested in:
~Who is the mysterious space captain? That looks like a fun plot.
~Apparently Musa is not at all happy to see Riven again? I thought they had left on amicable terms. I did not think she would be upset. =/
~I know we don't know how Valtor survived, but I would like to see if we learn more about his role in the magic realm. I'd love to hear more background regarding him and the Company of Light. It's been so long and I'm not sure I'm remembering correctly... but wasn't he involved in a battle against them? (That, and the Ancestral Witches.)
~I love the space theme. The Cosmix transformation alone is renewing my interest in the franchise. I think it is well done.
~At least the Lumens are not Selkies. Hopefully no bonding! xD
~It's nice to see a little more exposition of one of the known planets. In this case, Solaria.
~Is it my imagination, or are they softening Aisha/Layla's character a bit? In WoW she was uh...temperamental, to put it lightly. I'm not complaining though. I personally like to see her softened. At least when it comes to being upset. She can still have passion, but I'd rather not see her irritated at her friends so often.
Okay, it's 1am in the morning. That's all my brain can do at the moment. I'm sure I'm missing quite a bit. But overall, I'm very interested in seeing what this next season has in store.
Sirenix-Winx has posted https://sirenix-winx.000webhostapp.com/2019/03/winx-club-seizoen-8-officiele-afleveringen-titels-knut-komt-terug-in-seizoen-8-nieuwe-seizoen-8-storyboards-is-seizoen-8-echt-het-officiele-laatste-winx-seizoen/ on season 8 on her blog...
Interesting does not give too much away, it does seem weird to bring Knut back after so long and spending so much time at Alfea. I hope he has a real purpose to the season, though I cannot see it.
From https://winxclubmagix.000webhostapp.com/lots-of-season-8-stufffanworld-update/, we finally have a date and time for the (Italian) premiere of S8: 15 April, 20.25... and from https://sirenix-winx.000webhostapp.com/2019/04/nieuwe-afbeeldingen-specialisten-stella-en-bloom-cosmix-nieuw-seizoen-8-lied-onthuld-nieuwe-video-musa-kiko-de-trix-komen-officieel-terug-in-seizoen-8-officiele-seizoen-8-opening/, we have several new little glimpses, including the opening title sequence (there's even a little bit in it that recalls the very first opening )
Sirenix-Winx reports some REALLY big news: In addition to the opening, we now also have https://youtu.be/DC054Q9UiAI, but even more importantly, RAI has uploaded the first three episodes of the new season to https://www.raiplay.it/programmi/winxclub/episodi/anteprimastagioneviii (without the typical region-locking )
Has anyone heard about when an English version will come? Hopefully they will do the same with english
It's bizarre, but I haven't heard anything about an English release, or any other language release for that matter. Not even an estimated date. Not sure why Rainbow is so quiet about this right now.
I have found a reliable source who is subbing episodes in English if that helps? I will link the site below. So far episodes 1-5 have been subbed. The person is also on Instagram. I'm very grateful for their subbing! If you can, give them some nice feedback. (Normally I would wait for the dub, but there are way too many spoilers on the internet right now. If I don't watch it now, nothing will be a surprise when the dub comes out...)
https://m.vk.com/videos497736156 by Raffa Hargensen (thank you!)
IG account: winxdaily
Thanks for the link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrsaUGmBJw0 of the English version of the opening titles, and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnuuU0KyRSs from WinxClubRus
Love the backing tune to the opening theme.
Thanks for sharing here
The https://twitter.com/Rai_Yoyo/status/1152242467321864192 has tweeted that the 2nd half of season 8 will start this Monday (29 July) in Italy
And the Winx Club Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B0A_TvsIpXH/ that Emojix from S8 will be available soon
Thanks for keeping us informed
So there was a soft release of the Winx Club Season 8 English episides (along with other language translations)? I have been out of the loop since I have no source to update the releases. But I checked Dailymotion, and there are two accounts with the first half of Season 8 dubbed in English, along with Episode 17 randomly.
https://www.dailymotion.com/WinxClubSeason8
https://www.dailymotion.com/worldofwinx
Looks like they came out about a month ago, so I wonder if the second half of the English dub will be released by November or so.
It would be nice to have the subbed episodes in the mean time, but I cannot find anyone subbing at this time.
Hopefully it will be soon, the problem is a lot of people take holidays around now so it can be harder for people to have time to do it
Some good news (for the 2 or 3 people who read this post, ha). Dailymotion.com has a few more English dubbed episodes for Season 8. As of the time of this post, they have episodes 1-18 in English. And it looks like the official Winx Club channel on Youtube is starting to put up official English episodes (though they are only on episode 3...). They are taking their time, for what reason I don't know at this point...
So I guess look for episodes 19-26 to drop in the coming weeks?