The rights to Captain Pugwash were purchased by The Britt Allcroft Company, which since 1997 has issued a number of digital and part computer-animated cartoon films based on the Pugwash character, set on the island of "Montebuffo", "somewhere in the Spanish Main". Peter Hawkins did not provide the voices, HIT Entertainment instead employing a full cast with James Saxon in the title role.
The show is the story of the old sailor Pepe the Fisherman and his best friend, the bird Kakadudu. Fisherman Pepe and Kakadudu are on a constant hunt for Foksner the fox, a pirate who hides a treasure. While searching for Foksner and his treasure, Pepe and Kakadudu discover new things and learn a lot of useful things. In addition, on the way to Foksner, Pepe teaches children to draw, paint and make crafts.
Balão Mágico was a very famous children television program in Brazil. The children that were the main stars of the program were also part of a musical group singing children's songs which was named after the program as A Turma do Balão Mágico.
The program was aired by Rede Globo between 1983 and 1986, and the musical group released six albums under the Columbia label that sold together 13 million copies.
Their biggest hit is the song Superfantástico, which is still popular more than 20 years since its release.
The main cast and musical group was composed by:
⁕Simony: The only girl in the band.
⁕Tob: The older integrant at the group.
⁕Mike: Son of infamous British robber Ronnie Biggs.
⁕Jairzinho: Son of Brazilian musician Jair Rodrigues.
⁕Ricardinho: the last member of the group.
A Small Town at the Turn of the Century is set in a Swedish fishing village at the beginning of the 20th century, where siblings Sven and Britta wait for their father to return from sea in time for Christmas Eve. With their grandmother, they experience a December filled with traditions, adventures and encounters with the village's many characters – from the mayor to the lantern lighter.
From magic shows and musical games to wibbly-wobbly jelly dances and treasure hunts, the gang celebrates friendship, curiosity, and teamwork in a nature-inspired environment. Perfect for young hearts ready to giggle, learn, and play along.