A friendly visit from the Italian voice of Mr. Cat!
23 feb 2026The world of The GoGoPig continues to gather momentum after the excitement of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games. Adding to this lively atmosphere, Maga Animation Studio recently welcomed a very special guest: Gianluca Iacono, the Italian voice of Mr. Cat and long‑time friend of the studio, who stopped by for a warm and friendly visit.
The encounter offered a delightful moment to reconnect with a professional whose voice has become a defining element of the character in the Italian edition of the series. His visit brought an uplifting sense of familiarity and creative continuity, reinforcing a relationship built over years of collaboration.
With the first 13 winter-themed episodes now available on the official The GoGoPig YouTube channel, the next chapter is already on the horizon. A new set of football‑themed episodes is complete and scheduled for release in the coming months, perfectly timed to accompany the build‑up to the FIFA World Cup 2026, kicking off this June.
More updates and surprises from the GoGoPig universe are on their way!
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Celebrating NORA’s win for Best Music Video
2 feb 2026On January 30th, our team attended the screening and award ceremony at Anteo Palazzo del Cinema in Milan, celebrating NORA’s win for Best Music Video at the Milan Independent Awards Film Festival (MIAFF)!
Representing Maga were CEO Massimo Carrier‑Ragazzi, director Serena Tripepi and social media manager Alice Carrier‑Ragazzi.
Seeing “Beat of a Romance / Cha Cha Cha” on the big screen, surrounded by filmmakers and independent creators, made this recognition particularly special. The award highlights the work behind NORA, the first Italian non‑AI-generated digital popstar, and the creative effort that shaped her debut music video through animation, design, music and world‑building.
The evening had an energetic atmosphere, the kind that encourages new ideas and celebrates projects born from research, experimentation and a strong narrative vision. For us, it was an important milestone and a meaningful confirmation of the path we are building around NORA’s universe.
We’re grateful for the warm welcome from MIAFF and for everyone following this journey. There is much more to come!
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Maga at MonzaCon: bringing NORA to the stage
29 gen 2026On January 24th we jumped into the lively world of MonzaCon, surrounded by comics, cosplay, games and music. The perfect place for us to talk about stories, characters and how new worlds are built.
Our CEO Massimo Carrier-Ragazzi presented “NORA ノラ – How a Virtual Idol is born (without AI).” The audience got a fun, behind‑the‑scenes tour of how NORA came to life: a project crafted entirely by human hands, illustrators, musicians, animators and the real singer who gives NORA her voice, her emotions and her personality. The presentation highlighted all the elements shaping her identity: J‑pop, K‑pop, anime vibes, 80s Italian music, choreography, 3D style and Unreal Engine experiments. A mix of cultures and inspirations that makes NORA truly unique. She’s also a reminder of something we care deeply about: technology can support creativity without replacing the artists behind it. And her adventure is just getting started!
A huge thanks to MonzaCon for having us and to our host Masta for the great interview.
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NORA wins Best Music Video at MIAFF!
26 gen 2026NORA just reached an exciting milestone! After receiving two nominations in the U.S., she has now won her first official award at the Milan Independent Awards Film Festival (MIAFF), taking home Best Music Video for “Beat of a Romance / Cha Cha Cha".
The award celebrates a project we’ve poured a lot of passion into: NORA’s first official music video, the result of our team’s work in animation, design, music and world‑building, all combined to shape her identity and bring her universe to life. Every detail, from the visual style to the rhythm of storytelling, was crafted to express who NORA is and what she represents as a digital pop star.
MIAFF is known for spotlighting independent creativity and works that can move audiences in unexpected ways. Seeing our video recognized in this context is a meaningful step for the project and for the vision behind NORA.
We’re happy to see this journey growing and grateful to everyone who has supported the work so far!
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