Fun fact: Sometimes shows aired in one country before they even premiered in the homeland. This was pretty common back in the day, especially with Nicktoons. S&C:ToAK was way ahead of its time with blending live-action with serious stop-motion.
Cristina D'Avena as Princess Peach? That's fascinating. Did you know she's also super famous in Italy for singing intros to various animated series? Her involvement gives this a lot of credibility.