09/01/2025

Starbright Licensing licensing agency in Italy for Miniheroes of the Forest

Starbright Licensing announces a new acquisition in its licensing portfolio in Italy: Miniheroes of the Forest, the preschool TV series based on the popular book series published in France by Auzou and in Italy by Gribaudo, and distributed in over 15 countries worldwide.

 

Miniheroes of the Forest is a 3D animated comedy-adventure series produced by the Italian companies Movimenti Production and Mobo, and co-produced by Zodiak Kids & Family France, in collaboration with Rai Kids and France Télévisions, and directed by Massimo Montigiani. The international distribution is managed by Banijay Kids & Family.

Successfully presented as special event at the 54th Giffoni Film Festival, the series consist of 52 episodes, each approximately 7 minutes long. Following its preview broadcast last October, it will be available starting from February on Rai Yoyo and RaiPlay

Miniheroes of the Forest follows the playtime adventures of four woodland creatures who have mini mega powers. Gabin’s Bunny Hug makes everything better, Gaston’s Beary Bounce and Roll cheers everyone up, Jade’s Foxy Ear helps her communicate with everyone, and Juliette’s Owly Eye helps her watch over her friends. When school is over, they put on their secret costumes and discover what excitement the woods have in store for them.

The Miniheroes characters have distinct personalities, allowing every child in the audience to connect with their favorite. Their "powers" are simply the traits of their personalities and the abilities they use creatively to solve everyday problems, transforming them thanks to imagination into exciting adventures.

Giada Paterlini and Isabella Barone of Starbright Licensing stated: “Miniheroes of the Forest is a promising property for licensing, and we are excited to start releasing merchandise this year. We have been considering investing in a preschool property for some time, and Miniheroes of the Forest seemed to be the most promising title/ exciting storylines, with all the features we were looking for to build a rich and long-term licensing program!”.

Miniheroes of the Forest - Synopsis

Miniheroes of the Forest follows the playtime adventures of four woodland creatures who have mini mega powers. Gabin’s Bunny Hug makes everything better, Gaston’s Beary Bounce and Roll cheers everyone up, Jade’s Foxy Ear helps her communicate with everyone, and Juliette’s Owly Eye helps her watch over her friends. When school is over, they put on their secret costumes and discover what excitement the woods have in store for them. 

The Miniheroes characters have distinct personalities, allowing every child in the audience to connect with their favorite. Their "powers" are simply the traits of their personalities and the abilities they use creatively to solve everyday problems, transforming them thanks to imagination into exciting adventures.