Tiger Aspect & Movimenti Team for Super Happy Magic Forest

Banijay Kids & Family’s companies Tiger Aspect Kids & Family and Movimenti Production have partnered for the new animated series Super Happy Magic Forest.

Based on the adventure books by Matty Long, the series centers on five heroes who love questing, picnics and frolicking. BBC and Rai Kids co-commissioned the adaptation, which has also presold to Canal+.

Tom Beattie, managing director of Tiger Aspect Kids & Family, said: “I have been on my own long quest to bring this project to screen, and I’m super happy that we can now frolic into the magic forest and bring Matty’s beautiful, funny world to life.”

Giorgio Scorza, CEO of Movimenti Production, added: “We all love the Super Happy Magic Forest books, and I’m thrilled to start this production alongside Tiger Aspect Kids & Family. I really can’t wait to bring all the fun of these adventures to their audience.”

Benoît Di Sabatino, Banijay Kids & Family’s CEO, said: “Tiger Aspect Kids & Family and Movimenti Production are a powerful duo of producers and a brilliant example of the combined creative talents within our team. We are very proud that the BBC and Rai Kids have chosen Super Happy Magic Forest as a bridge between the international kids’ content community.”

Sarah Muller, head of BBC Children’s commissioning for 7-plus, commented: “Super Happy Magic Forest is full of joy, and I loved it from the first moment I saw it. I just know our audience will feel the same too.”

Luca Milano, managing director of Rai Kids, added: “Super Happy Magic Forest is going to bring fun and fantasy. We look forward to welcoming this new co-production with BBC, Movimenti Production and Tiger Aspect Kids & Family on Rai Yoyo TV.”

Long said: “I am beyond excited that the five heroes of the Super Happy Magic Forest books are making the journey from page to screen. What started as me doodling in a sketchbook will become a whole series of animated adventures, and I cannot wait to share them with everyone.”