A magical night at the 98th Academy Awards live screening
16 mar 2026On the night of March 15, at Notorious Cinemas in Milan, we experienced the 98th Academy Awards on the big screen, a reminder of cinema’s unique ability to create shared emotions. A packed theater watching the ceremony together - reacting, discussing and living every announcement - brought back the collective thrill that only the big screen can offer.
Representing Maga Animation Studio’s communications team, Alice Carrier‑Ragazzi (social media manager) and Davide Uggetti (cinema and media culture writer) attended the live screening to follow the event firsthand and observe how the audience responded to this year’s animated stories.
The awards for animation captured particular attention in the room. KPop Demon Hunters won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature; meanwhile, The Girl Who Cried Pearls earned Best Animated Short.
These recognitions fuel the ongoing conversation about the evolution of the medium, confirming animation as a space where new voices and artistic directions continue to emerge with remarkable strength!
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Amplifying women’s voices: our support for Equaly
8 mar 2026We believe that International Women’s Day should be more than symbolic gestures. The gender gap remains a structural issue across many industries, and ours is no exception.
Within the field of music as well, where our in‑house division Maga Animation Music operates, representation strongly influences which voices shape the stories we tell. Yet data shows how limited this representation still is: Equaly, the first Italian organization focused on gender equality in music, reports that women make up only 12% of artists to Italy’s top‑selling albums. Globally, the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative highlights that women hold just 5.9% of producing credits.
This year, we chose to support Equaly by signing their Manifesto and endorsing their mission toward systemic change. Their latest report confirms how the Italian music industry remains predominantly male, with significant barriers for women in technical and production roles, and with informal work environments that make discrimination harder to address.
Beyond signing, we are committing to a more intentional search for diverse music and audio collaborators across our productions. Our stories can only grow richer when more voices are invited to shape them!
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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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