Kids
Nickelodeon has lined up a star studded July
MUMBAI: While the competitor has an animated cartoons line up, Nickelodeon is using star power to rope in audience this July.
Starting 5 July, Amanda Bynes has been bought back on popular demand to star in a two-hour nonstop show More Amanda Please! With her crazy mix of mad sketches, surprise guest and crazy characters; the talented teenybopper is bound to be a hit with the kids, says the release. But that’s not all; Nick has a special weekend line up for its little audience. While the celebrities Britney Spears and Avril Lavinge will make special appearances on the All That Celebrities Weekend, the main excitement will be provided by Britney’s little sister Jamie Spears who will be making her debut in this half an hour variety series.
Besides Amanda’s show, the channel will also be reviving The Brothers Garcia show. The nutty show about a close knit Hispanic American family live in San Antonio, Texas comprising three boisterous Brothers Garcia – Larry, George, Carlos, their sister Lorena and their parents, was a surefire hit. The quirky comedy about the sometimes-wacky world of the Gracias told from the point of view of the youngest brother Larry will be back on air 7 July.
Gross Out Marathon featuring SpongeBob SquarePants will be back along with The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron on 12 July. While on 19 July, Nicktoon featuring Rugrats, Hey Arnold and The Wild Thornberrys will introduce a new twist in the tale.
Besides the celebrity weekend starting its new season on 26 July, Nick has revamped its Sunday special SoNick. In addition to the weekly music countdown featuring popular kids music Nick will also provide viewers with all the juicy news and gossip on the band or singer featured the Nick viewers. Viewers can vote for top five video of the week via emails or text messaging.
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!
