THE MAGIC BIRDS
CONCEPT
/SERIES
Pandora, age 430 years old and Plato, 380, are the
last two Magic Birds on Earth. Two birds that are able
to speak the human language and who have been in
love with each other for 300 years.
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It could be the ultimate love story but wicked Marilyn
and her sons, Charlie and Louis, have discovered a
secret not even Pandora and Plato know. Magic Birds’
tears are magical!
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A tear of sorrow can be used to cast any spell and a
tear of happiness to break it instantly that is why the
three bad guys want to keep them apart! But thanks to
the vultures Carmen & little Paco, Pandora and Plato
will always find the way into each other’s arms.
OPENING TITLES
CHARACTER DESIGN
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The last female Magic Bird on Earth.
She is 430 years old and madly in love with Plato.
She loves to squeeze his nose and tickle his belly-button, something all Magic Birds who are in love do. Extremely innocent, smart and tender, one of the most
adorable creatures known to man.
Hobbies: reading, trying new sports and dancing
She loves animals and her best friend Carmen.
The last male Magic Bird on Earth.
He is only 380 years old and uncontrollably in love
with his beloved Pandora. Just the idea that he might
lose her, brings him in a state of panic. A faithful and
caring companion who doesn’t hesitate to express his emotions with honesty.
Hobbies: geography, history, sports, playing guitar
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He loves animals and his best friend Paco.
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The Amusement Park’s photographer
who hates children because she was being
bullied at school. She knows the secret of the magic
tears and her wish is to be ‘the most famous villain of
all times’! To become a nightmare of all children and not
let them sleep out of fear! Even her two sons, Louis
and Charlie, have every reason to be.
Hobbies: studying the villains in history, hunt animals,
separate the Magic Birds
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She loves no one, not even herself.
Courier at ‘Zuber-Bats’,
the only job he could find that would allow
him to dress up and wear his favorite superhero costume.
He also knows the secret of the magic tears and wishes to
become ‘the most famous Superhero of the Universe’,
the great Black Baron! Not in order to save lives or
planets, just so he can star on all magazine and
newspaper headlines.
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Hobbies: superheroes and space
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He loves turning into Black Baron.
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The night guard of the Museum of Extinct Species,
where the last two Magic birds’ live. His dream is to enter
the world of showbiz and have all the spotlights pointing at
him. He is one of the three secret-keepers and his wish is to be ‘the most famous artist of today’! It doesn’t matter what kind
of artist, just as long as he is famous!
Hobbies: ballet, ice-skating, showbiz
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He loves dancing and his secret crush Druna.
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A female vulture, mother of Paco
and companion of Felipe who is asleep all the time.
She is Pandora’s best friend. Very spontaneous, always
showcasing her emotions and has a great sense of humor.
With her big red beak she kind of resembles a clown.
A permanent guest of the Museum’s garbage cans
who is always mad at Louis for
not recycling properly.
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Hobbies: recycling, healthy eating
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She loves everyone and everything.
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Plato’s best friend who has rather odd tastes
for a vulture… he hates garbage and just wants to
eat ice-creams! Very clever, withholding unusual information
that often lead to very interesting questions. He thinks constructively and can find a solution
to every problem.
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Hobbies: solving puzzles, mathematics
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He loves eating ice-creams, reading comic books and
hanging out with Plato.
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The genius of the group.
A professor who holds more PHD’s than
any other known human being. Although he hates
bragging so he will never reveal the truth about his
numerous and quite impressive accomplishments.
He runs the Museum of extinct species where
Louis works. His ultimate goal is to save the
last two Magic Birds on Earth.
Hobbies: robotics, coding, paleontology, reading, computing
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He loves all animals.
THEMES
LOVE & FAME
The two last Magic Birds on Earth want to be together all the time. But there are three villains who want to sperate them forever in order to become “Famous”.
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Another aspect of the show is the desire for instant recognition and fame without effort. Such as being a celebrity or an influencer, a very current issue in today’s world.
PAST / PRESENT / FUTURE
The evil characters’ aspirations reflect three different time zones.
Marilyn’s deep-rooted wish involves conquering legendary villains of the past (e.g. Dr. Frankenstein, Count Dracula, Pirate Red beard) as she longs to turn into the “Most Famous Villain in History”.
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Louis yearns to enjoy fame and success in the present by becoming “The Most Famous Artist of Today”.
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Charlie’s ingrained desire to become “The Most Famous Superhero of the Universe” can be materialized in the future.
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100% NON VIOLENCE
The cartoon’s lack of violence does not mean that it is short of action;contrariwise intense action is a dominant element in the story. The heroes’ adventures grip children as they offer them the opportunity to get indirectly involved in a wide range of fascinating, exciting and vigorous situations.
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Children overcome physical and personal constraints by accompanying
the heroes on their journeys across space and time. These special trips are enriched with ingenious encounters with historical, mythological and literary figures that significantly strengthen children’s knowledge and imagination.
HUMAN VALUES
Overall, the cartoon conveys a variety of messages that cultivate children’s psychological landscape in a delicate, gentle, heartfelt and genuine manner. It gives wings to children’s dreams, power to their spirit, springs to their hope, colour to their goals and wheels to their potential. “Magic Birds” utmost contribution concerns the fact that it passionately strives for the protection and support of universal human values thus preventing them from becoming yet another “exhibit” in the Museum of Extinct Species.
MAGIC
“Magic Birds” offers a world of magic and fantasy that is especially fascinating to children and adults alike. All magical potency is encapsulated in the tears of Magic Birds. These tears are so powerful that even a single tear of sorrow can be employed to cast any spell while one tear of happiness instantly acts as a spell breaker. The ability to embark on a magical journey enchants most people as it frees them up from a variety of everyday constraints.
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A sprinkle of magic enables individuals to overcome a variety of physical boundaries thus feel particularly liberated and invigorated. As far as children are concerned, most of them draw on their imaginative resources to make sense of the world and themselves. They construct their social and self-understanding by energetically plunging into fantasy and then taking tentative steps in the real world. “Magic Birds” provides them with a magical vehicle that can help them to identify the links between fantasy and reality thus pave the way towards finding their own place in the world.
LANGUAGE OF IMAGINATION
Children tend to express their feelings and thoughts through play as it is their natural medium of communication. They construct a variety of stories and images that are highly symbolic. These metaphors are rich in emotional and educational value. Therefore, the language of imagining could be the key to children’s world. “Magic Birds” is enchanting to children because it uses the language of imagining by providing a world filled with magic and fantasy.
LANGUAGE OF IDENDIFICATION
Children just like adults tend to identify with the heroes of a story. “Magic Birds” consists of characters that have personality characteristics that children can relate to (e.g. kindness, romance, insecurity, intelligence, innocence, tenderness, sentimentality, sensitivity, openness, jealousy, purity, spontaneity, innocence, competitiveness, capacity, fame, funniness and determination). In addition, the story’s themes and events resonate with the children to a certain extent.
THE IMPORTANCE OF FRIENDSHIP
The importance and value of friendship is emphasized when the three villains viciously separate the two Magic Birds, their faithful friends intervene to help them out in order to restore harmony. Thus, the message that is conveyed is that although the world out there can frequently feel like a jungle, friends can make it feel more affectionate, pleasant and secure.
​On the contrary, the cartoon highlights the empowering elements of asking for help from appropriate people. In addition, the heroes’ altruistic behaviour provides children with a positive role model as it underlines the value of selfless giving and sharing.
ECO-FRIENDLY DIRECTION
The series touches upon ecological issues mainly through Carmen’s recycling attitude. Although Carmen comes up with her own recycling sorting system, she entertainingly introduces to children the idea of actively participating in saving the environment.Furthermore, the Museum of Extinct Species explicitly stresses the importance of engaging in ecological activities in order prevent various forms of life from becoming extinct. Research shows that exposure to environmental issues in early childhood lays the foundation of an ecological mentality and lifestyle.
EPISODES
MB S01E01
The Return of Pandora
Script: Nikos Vergitsis
Concept
Returning from Tibet, Pandora sets out to meet Plato under the world's last Strawberry Tree. In its place however she finds the Museum of Extinct Species! But where is Plato? Is he still alive and if so, why isn't he waiting for her at their secret place? And on top of all that, it's the start of hunting season.
Moral
The importance of adapting to and accepting changes in our lives.
MB S01E02
Paper Superhero
Script: Nikos Vergitsis
Concept
A publisher asks Pandora and Plato to star in a new comic book series. Charlie turns green with envy and drinks the magic tears to prove that he should be the "World's Most Famous Superhero". Obviously, publicity will make him even more ambitious and ruthless. He is not willing to leave world-wide fame pass him by...once again.
Moral
Ambition and the pursuit of glory can make us lose sight of true values and important relationships in our lives.
MB S01E03
Little Flying Dragons
Script: Nikos Vergitsis
Concept
Two prehistoric birds invade the Strawberry Tree Town, giving Charlie a brilliant idea: to rid the city of them and be declared the town’s superhero. But he is unaware that the birds have the ability to detect anyone evil and transform them into the innocent
child they once were!
Moral
True strength lies in the heart and not in outward appearances or the acquisition of glory and titles.
MB S01E04
Earthlings' Secret
Script: Nikos Vergitsis
Concept
Aliens visit Earth in their quest for longevity. Charlie helps them kidnap Plato so they can conduct scientific experiments and discover why Magic Birds live to be 1000 years old. However, Pandora observes that the aliens never laugh. Can this be the key to the longevity they so desperately seek?
Moral
Joy and laughter are important elements of life that can enhance our mental and physical well-being.
MB S01E05
Phantoms of the Opera
Script: Nikos Vergitsis
Concept
In order to become the “World’s Most Famous Phantom”, Marilyn drinks the magic tears and goes back to 1870, to meet the famous Phantom of the Opera! While she competes with him in a piano recital, the neighbours, driven crazy by the unbearable noise, turn into an angry mob and decide to burn down the opera, but....
Moral
Understanding, compassion & tolerance towards others are important values that can save lives and maintain harmony in society.
MB S01E06
Pirates' Treasure
Script: Nikos Vergitsis
Concept
Marilyn wants to become the “Most Famous Pirate of all time”.Hearing that Pandora and Plato know the location of a hidden treasure, she takes them back to 1830. They come face to face with the pirate, Redbeard and his crew on the eve of a mutiny. Who will survive and win the treasure?
Moral
The desire for power and wealth can lead to conflict and a loss of values, while cooperation and respect for others can lead to mutual and lasting gain.
MB S01E07
Witch Marilyn
Script: Nikos Vergitsis
Concept
Wanting to become the “Most Famous Witch of all time”, Marilyn decides to challenge Merlin the Wizard. In the ensuing chaos, Merlin is distracted by a beautiful sorceress! To top it all, there is a major mix-up with the potion of Oblivion and the potion of Love resulting in even greater pandemonium endangering the whole world!
Moral
Excessive ambition and competitiveness can lead to destructive consequences, while cooperation and respect for others can bring peace and harmony to the world.
MB S01E08
Dr.Marilyn Frankenstein
Script: Nikos Vergitsis
Concept
Marilyn wants to become the “Most Famous Mad Scientist in History!” With the help of the magic tears, she meets Dr. Frankenstein. Together, they begin a contest of crazy experiments, with all our favourite heroes as the guinea-pigs. How can they escape from this sticky situation.
Moral
Human solidarity, respect for life & responsibility in the use of science are fundamental principles that should guide our actions.
MB S01E09
Mad Robots
Script: Nikos Vergitsis
Concept
An extremely powerful robot called “Clever” wants to discover how to heal his “inability to have feelings”. To accomplish this, he needs to analyse the emotions of a Magic Bird and so he kidnaps Plato. However, when Pandora offers to take the place of her beloved, Clever is so impressed
by the idea of self-sacrifice, that…
Moral
Selfless love and self-sacrifice can positively influence even the most irresponsible creatures and foster unity and solidarity.
MB S01E10
Space Jellies
Script: Nikos Vergitsis
Concept
Aliens in the form of jelly come to live on Earth, as their own planethas been destroyed by pollution. Led by the erroneous assumption that planet Earth is inhabited exclusively by Magic Birds, they disguise themselves as such. Now, the Black Baron’s worst nightmare comes true: he has to put up with hundreds of “Pandoras” and “Platos”!
Moral
The importance of tolerance mutual understanding and the peaceful coexistence of different communities and cultures.
MB S02E01
Dracula's Bride
Script: Nikos Vergitsis
Concept
After stealing the magic tears, Marilyn wishes to become the most famous vampire in history. Her wish is granted but she ends up in Count Dracula’s castle dressed as a bride. She challenges Dracula and a terrible fight begins, involving terrifying transformations and ludicrous results...
Moral
True strength comes from respect and self-awareness, not from the desire for power or glory.
MB S02E02
Space Hunters
Script: Nikos Vergitsis
Concept
A hunter from space spies Plato and decides he would make a nice trophy. He ambushes Plato and keeps him in the most unusual of prisons, planning to sell him to a galactic zoo! Pandora and her friends however try desperately to persuade him that it is “bad manners” to keep free animals in captivity. Will they succeed?
Moral
Respect for nature and all living creatures is fundamental and essential for maintaining balance and harmony in the universe.
MB S02E03
Star Love
Script: Nikos Vergitsis
Concept
An alien in search of his childhood sweetheart has heard that there are creatures on Earth with magic tears capable of realising all his wishes. But according to the classic rules of “tragic irony”, he drinks “tears of joy” instead and finds himself transformed into a romantic idol. Now everyone falls in love with him!
Moral
True love comes from genuine understanding, respect, and connection between individuals, not from desires or outward appearances.
MB S02E04
Incas Melody
Script: Nikos Vergitsis
Concept
Every 400 years, three stars are aligned in such a way that if somebody sings a specific Incas melody he can mesmerise anyone he wants. On that night, the three villains sing and hypnotize Pandora so that she no longer recognizes Plato. This could well be the end of the Magic Birds’ love…or perhaps not?
Moral
Genuine devotion and true love withstand the trials and threats of the past and the environment.
MB S02E05
The Pink Tree
Script: Nikos Vergitsis
Concept
Some children have chosen the Strawberry Tree as the symbol for their ecological campaign. Marilyn decides to make it vanish and replace it with an inflatable pink tree, which resembles her lifebelt. Charlie then comes up with a plan, but will he manage to get the Magic Birds’ magic tears, or will Marilyn beat him to it?
Moral
Nature and its beauty are precious and must be protected with care and respect.
MB S02E06
Mom's Day
Script: Nikos Vergitsis
Concept
It’s Mother’s Day and Marilyn plans to appear in a television show to terrorise all the children of the world. However, her own sons have stolen some magic tears and are about to transform her into the “Best Mummy Ever”! Is Marilyn doomed to remain an adorable mummy forever?
Moral
Solidarity and love for others are more important than selfishness and revenge.
MB S02E07
Thirty Happy Fingers
Script: Nikos Vergitsis
Concept
The three villains decide to enter the “Most Talented Family” contest. But when Marilyn acquires magic powers, she has no intention of sharing the glory with her two sons, so on the day of the competition, the judges are faced with a bizarre spectacle: Τhe Marilyn triplets playing the piano with six hands! But…
Moral
Solidarity and cooperation are more important than individual glory and the pursuit of fame solely for oneself.
MB S02E08
Superhero of The Year
Script: Nikos Vergitsis
Concept
Who will be voted “Superhero of the Year”? Charlie, who wants to become the Black Baron, is determined to win. But the voters completely ignore him! With a magic tear from the Magic Birds, he will not lose even one vote. Of course, only as long as Pandora will not be reunitedPlato. And this is not at all certain…
Moral
"The realization that power alone is not enough to earn recognition and reward. True distinction comes from authenticity and acts of kindness."
MB S02E09
The Cursed Fairytale
Script: Nikos Vergitsis
Concept
Marilyn finally manages to create a fairytale, which causes its young listeners to have constant nightmares. But she can’t remember how many times she repeated the word “cursed” and is unable to casther magic spell. Only Merlin the Wizard knows the secret number of repetitions. Will she find him on time and scare the children?
Moral
Truth and authenticity are always superior to deceit and false representation.
MB S02E10
Louis The Magician
Script: Nikos Vergitsis
Concept
Dozens of magicians came to the Strawberry Tree Town for the Magic Festival and they are the focus of media attention. Louis is tempted and the Magic Birds’ magical tears are more vital than ever. He wants to become the “Most Famous Magician of our time”. Will his wish come true?
Moral
The effort to fulfill our dreams is important, but we must be careful not to sacrifice our authenticity in the pursuit of success.
MB TV SPECIAL
Santa's Dissapearance
Script: Nikos Vergitsis
Concept
This Christmas, Marilyn wants to be the most famous villain of all time, so she wants to get rid of Father Christmas, the most famous and loving person of all time. Having drunk the magic tears, Marilyn manages to entrap Santa inside a Christmas postcard together with Plato, and the children of the world will be miserable forever unless Pandora finds Plato on time…
Moral
True greatness isn't about being the most famous or powerful, but about making a positive impact on others' lives
BRAND PROFILE
The ultimate entertaining & educational adventures for children
100% non-violent
High quality & educational content
Positive values such as love, friendship and loyalty
Great fun with a wink to parents
Target
Boys & girls, pre-school+,
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Core Target 6 - 9 years old
Tv-series
20 episodes x 20’
20 episodes x 10' in production
2D & 3D Animation Film:
"The Magic Trap" x 103'
Publishing
70 book titles in English & Greek
