Kids
Atlanta Braves host opening of Cartoon Network’s Tooner Field
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MUMBAI: The Atlanta Braves unveiled the long awaited Cartoon Network Tooner Field recently in a pre-game ceremony featuring Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig and Braves chairman and president Terry McGuirk. The Cartoon Network branded interactive area is located at Turner Field’s East Pavilion off the Grand Entry Plaza. |
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Tooner Field consists of eight unique areas depicting multiple Cartoon Network original characters in life-size and larger-than-life-size environments, several with baseball themes. Kids will be invited to explore and play within several one-of-a-kind activity zones, including the Codename: Kids Next Door’s tree house headquarters, an onstage sing and dance along with Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi, a giant robot experiment from Dexter’s Laboratory, two surprising rooms to meet and create new friends from Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, a kid-size Ed, Edd n Eddy maze, The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy baseball toss and two cartoony sandlots inviting kids and families to play ball alongside Cartoon Network original character teammates.
Some of the children, who had the privilege of visiting the Tooner Field first, were from the Boys and Girls Club and CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation. These organisations are benefactors of Commissioner Selig’s 2005 Commissioner’s Initiative For Kids courtesy of Ameriquest, which provides more than one million tickets to children who might not otherwise be able to attend a Major League Baseball game. The program’s national launch coincides with the Commissioner’s Turner Field visit. The 6,900 square foot entertainment facility will be open to attending families before and during Braves games through the seventh inning. There are also plans to have Tooner Field available to schools and community groups on non-game days. And to celebrate the new joint venture, one of Cartoon Network’s most popular characters-Johnny Bravo-will serve as the mascot for Tooner Field. The Atlanta Braves, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., is Major League Baseball’s winningest franchise since 1991. Since then, Braves teams have earned a record 13 consecutive division championships, five National League pennants and a World Series title.  |
Kids
Sony YAY! launches ‘House of Masti’ to celebrate 20 years of Shin chan
Comedian Kiku Sharda joins the fun with a special rap track as the mischievous icon returns to Indian TV.
MUMBAI: Shin chan is back and this time, he’s bringing the whole house of masti with him! Sony YAY!, India’s leading kids’ entertainment channel, has unveiled ‘House of Masti’, a specially curated programming block to mark 20 years of the iconic animated series Shin chan on Indian television. The campaign transforms the beloved character’s mischievous world into a fresh, high-energy viewing experience. It features new episodes, fan-favourite moments, and themed programming stunts, all designed to stand out from regular broadcasts.
Adding extra sparkle to the celebration, popular comedian Kiku Sharda has joined the campaign. He anchors the integration with a lively rap track titled ‘Shin chan ka YAY! Dhamaal’, infusing contemporary music and humour into the beloved series.
Sony YAY! business head of kids and animation Ambesh Tiwari said, “Over the past 20 years, Shin chan has built a strong and enduring connection with audiences in India. With ‘House of Masti’, we are celebrating this milestone through a differentiated, campaign-led experience. Kiku Sharda and the rap track add a fun, high-energy layer that will resonate with today’s kids and families.”
Starting 27 April, viewers can enjoy the World Television Premiere of Shin chan along with new episodes and an exciting lineup of blockbuster movies on Sony YAY!.
By blending nostalgia with fresh, engaging content, Sony YAY! is ensuring that the cheeky, laughter-filled adventures of Shin chan continue to entertain and connect with new generations across the country.
In a world full of serious cartoons, Shin chan remains delightfully naughty and with ‘House of Masti’, Sony YAY! is making sure his brand of chaos stays as fresh and fun as ever. Get ready for some serious masti!
