News Broadcasting
Disney junior’s “jake and the never land pirates” inspire fun, new product lines
MUMBAL: Disney Consumer Products (DCP) India has launched an assortment of products inspired by Disney Junior’s popular series’ “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” with Mattel. This has been an extremely popular show on the channel and its growing popularity has generated strong consumer demand for merchandise lines that allow fans to take home their favorite characters.
The product lines are filled with creativity, to inspire hours of imaginative play based on popular play patterns with preschool-aged kids. Available across Hamleys and Landmark at a starting price of INR 499, the range includes colorful play sets, sword, guitar, action figures, books and more.
Product highlights include:
Jake’s Musical Pirate Ship Bucky (MRP 4999): Designed after Bucky, Jake’s ship featured in the series, this swashbuckling pirate ship rocks and rolls when pushed along a surface, with Skully smartly perched on the lookout. Kids can join Jake and his crew to live a pirate’s life through multiple pirate-themed phrases and songs. To really bring the adventure home, kids can fire water out of the cannon or stage a surprise croc attack.
Jake’s Talking Figure (MRP 2299): Ahoy! Take Jake along on your next pirate adventure with the Mattel Yo Ho Let’s Go! Jake Talking Figure. This fully poseable talking figure is interactive; press his belt to hear more than 20 pirate sounds and phrases. Also comes with a removable Jake’s sword from the show.
Action Adventure Figure Pack (MRP 499): Your favorite Jake and the Never land Pirates characters come to life in this Action Adventure Figure Pack. Each figure has a cool edgy styling with action poses for each character.
Jake’s Magical Sword (MRP 1799): Get ready to save the treasure from Hook and Smee as you pretend to be Jake with your very own Jake and the Never Land Pirates Magical Sword! Press the button on the handle to hear your pal Jake talk to you and play cool pirate sound effects and watch a magical image of skull and crossbones light up! The faux wooden-textured sword features an image of Jake on the blade.
Pirate Rock Guitar (MRP 1999): This guitar takes Pirate Rock to a whole new level! Put this guitar in your hands and strum the string toggle button to hear Pirate Rock melodies. Lift the whammy bar to bend the tunes! Slide the cross bones up and down the neck to change the tone of the melody. When you strum, move the slider or jam that whammy arm the eyes at the head of the guitar illuminate.
Story books and activity books by Parragon (MRP 250 to 295): Get lost in the magical world with Jake and Never Land Pirates storybooks. Fans can also play games and solve puzzles through the activity books.
Kids and families can catch their favourite series, Jake and the Never Land Pirates on Disney Junior from Monday to Friday at 1 p.m. and on Disney Channel from Monday to Thursday at 8.30 a.m.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
