Kids
Cartoon Network launches three new franchises
Cartoon Network has lined up three new franchises for the ongoing summer season. The franchises are the action packed Power Zone, comedy genre Cartoon Cartoon and timeless classic Acme Hour. These programmes will begin to air from 23 April, 4 May and 1 June respectively and will be available in English and Hindi.
Power Zone takes off from 23 April and will be telecast six days a week. The cartoon block will be aired between 9 am and 10 am and 3 PM to 4 PM on weekdays and on Saturday morning between 10 am and 12 noon. Kissan Fruit Kick, VGP Amusement Park and Funskool are the main sponsors.
Cartoon Cartoon will showcase original new episodes between 6:30 PM and 9 PM every Friday. Hosted by a different Cartoon Cartoon star every week, the series will have interactive elements.
Meanwhile, the ACME Hour featuring Loony Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy, Tweety, Porky, Elmer Fudd, Popeye and evergreen Tom and Jerry that launches in first week of June will be aired at 7 am from Monday to Thursday and at 7 PM on Fridays and again at 7 am and 8 am on weekends.
The network will also be re-launching its Toon Tamasha block as a weekend franchise. The telecast will be in three languages Hindi, English and Tamil.
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!
