Kids
Disney finally settles feud with founder’s nephew
MUMBAI: Truce at last. A bitter two-year battle between two “disenfranchised” former directors and the Walt Disney Company has ended. As part of the agreement that has been thrashed out, the late Walt Disney’s nephew Roy Disney and Stanley P Gold have agreed to dismiss all their pending lawsuits against the Little Big Mouse.
A joint announcement made yesterday says that Disney and Gold have agreed not to run a rival slate of directors or submit shareholder resolutions for the next five years. In return, Roy Disney has been made director emeritus and a consultant of the company.
The brief announcement also affirmed the company’s “commitment to the rotation of committee members and chairpersons on its Board committees as currently required by the company’s corporate governance guidelines.”
The key mover in getting this long-festering sore in Disney’s side sorted out was CEO-elect Bob Iger (he replaces Michael Eisner on 1 October, one year before Eisner’s contract expires). The agreement was reportedly reached after a number of meetings between Iger and the long-time two Eisner-baiters.
Roy Disney’s problems with the workings at the company his uncle founded date as far back as 1977 which was when he resigned as an executive due to disagreements with his colleagues’ decisions at the time.
When the board of directors rejected Disney’s request for an extension of his term as board member, he announced his resignation on 30 November, 2003, citing “serious differences of opinion about the direction and style of management” in the company. He then issued a letter accusing Eisner of mismanaging the company, neglecting the studio’s animation division, failures with ABC, timidity in the theme park business, instilling a corporate mentality in the executive structure, turning the Walt Disney Company into a “rapacious, soul-less” company, and of refusing to establish a clear succession plan.
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!
