Ready for Animation Day at Università Cattolica in Milan
30 apr 2025On May 9, Animation Day at Università Cattolica in Milan will bring together students and key players in Italian animation, fostering dialogue between academia and the industry.
With the theme "Cartoons Across Borders", the event will emphasize the global nature of animation. Organized by Università Cattolica in collaboration with Cartoon Italia and Bergamo Animation Days, the conference will feature top Italian production companies, including Maga Animation Studio.
Among the speakers, Maga’s CEO Max Carrier Ragazzi will present "Maga Animation Studio and the co-productions with Japanese and US markets", sharing insights on international collaborations and case studies. His talk will highlight the studio’s work in cross-cultural productions, showcasing successful projects that demonstrate Maga’s role in the global animation landscape.
The event will give students a unique opportunity to explore the animation industry, connect with top professionals and gain insight into Maga’s international collaborations.
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We are back from GDC San Francisco!
24 mar 2025From March 17 to 21, Maga Animation Studio participated in the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, as we do every year. Our studio was part of the Italian video game developers delegation, thanks to IIDEA (Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association), under the aegis of the Italian Trade Agency of Los Angeles.
It was an incredible opportunity for Maga Animation for Games, our dedicated department, to connect with game industry leaders and explore future collaborations. During the conference, we had the pleasure of meeting various key players, publishers and talented developers, showcasing the quality of Made in Italy games to the global audience. We also discussed our ongoing and future projects and shared insights on the latest trends and technologies.
We can't wait to reveal our upcoming creations and bring endless fun for gamers around the world!
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Maga Animation Studio with Luca Gervasi at K-Marketing Forum
20 mar 2025We're back from the K-Marketing Forum, which took place on March 18 in Milan. The event, organized by BVA Doxa and MLD Entertainment, focused on family marketing and new generations.
In the morning session, Maga Animation Studio teamed up for a workshop with content creator Luca Gervasi, famous for his social media content featuring his cat Belen. The session, titled "Luca Gervasi, you and Belen: when social networks and quality animation create a powerful IP," looked at the growth of the "I'm Belen" animated series, created by Maga, and its digital marketing strategies. The workshop also featured Raffaella Calvino Prina (brand specialist) and Lucia Vismara (business development) from our studio.
In the workshop we showed how combining social media and top-notch animation can really engage and captivate different audiences.
We had a lot of fun sharing our insights and are looking forward to seeing what interesting projects will come out of it!
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"On Your Tail" now available on Nintendo Switch!
13 mar 2025We are excited to announce that On Your Tail is now available on Nintendo Switch! Following its successful release on PC, this captivating game, developed by the skilled team at Memorable Games and published by Humble Games, is now ready to charm Switch players.
On Your Tail is an open-world narrative game that masterfully combines detective work with life simulation elements. Maga Animation for Games, our studio's dedicated department for supporting creators, publishers, and developers in the video game industry, has played a pivotal role in this all-Italian project. Our contributions include character modeling, rigging, texturing, as well as gameplay animation, trailers, and cut-scenes, all of which bring the vibrant world of Borgo Marina to life.
Set in a picturesque seaside village inspired by Italy’s stunning Cinque Terre, the game follows the delightful adventures of Diana, an amateur detective with a curious spirit.
Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey. Start your adventure in On Your Tail on Nintendo Switch today!
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