Kids
Nick’s Kids Choice Awards gets record 22 million votes
The awards show saw 22 million kids taking part in the voting process either through the website or by calling a toll free number. Voting took place from 10 March till 12 April the day of the awards. At the show in Santa Monica, California, kids voted for their favourite stars in the worlds of film, music, sport, television.
Adam Sandler was a double winner for Mr. Deeds and for voicing the animated 8 Crazy Nights. The mess fest also saw skateboarding champ Tony Hawk literally going for the green. He managed to create a world record skateboarding slime dive landing in a 11,000 gallon tanks of Nick’s green slime. Unsurprisingly, he also got the nod for favourite athlete.
Men In Black’s Will Smith got the wannabe award. This is given to someone that kids look up to the most and so want to be him/her. Jim Carrey was surprised when green slime showered him from head to toe. The show had many celebrity presenters and guests including actors Brad Pitt, Michelle Pfieffer, Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore.
This is a rundown of the awards.
Category Recipient
Movie Austin Powers 3
Actress Amanda Bynes for My Big Fat Liar
Actor Adam Sandler for Mr. Deeds
Music Group B2K
Male Singer Nelly
Female Singer Ashanti
Band No Doubt
Song Sk8ter Boi by Avril Lavigne
Television Show Lizzie McGuire
TV Actress Amanda Bynes for The Amanda Show
TV Actor Frankie Muniz for Malcolm In The Middle
Wannabe Award Will Smith
Cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants
Book A Series of Unfortunate Events
Female Athlete Michelle Kwan
Male Athlete Tony Hawk
Sports Team Los Angeles Lakers
Voice from an animated movie Adam Sandler for 8 Crazy Nights
Video Game SpongeBob SquarePants and Revenge of The Flying Dutchmen
Female Butt Kicker Jennifer Love Hewitt for The Tuxedo
Male Butt Kicker Jackie Chan for The Tuxedo
Fart in a Movie Scooby Doo
Burp Award Justine Timberlake
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!
