Kids
BBC commissions comedy series ‘Fresh’ for teens
MUMBAI: Following the success of its online debut on BBC Switch last year, Fresh, a comedy series set in the world of university freshers, has been commissioned for a seven-part series.
The series will air on BBC Two and BBC Three in September 2009. The half-hour episodes have been produced by multi-platform production company, Greenroom Entertainment. Set on a fictional UK university campus, Fresh explores the lives of a mis-matched group of fresh-faced students as they embark on university life and their first taste of independence, with all the mishaps and misadventures that entails.
The TV series will continue where the online show left off. The original five-minute webisodes will be reformatted to create the first TV episode, followed by six completely new half-hour episodes.
The show features a cast of both new and established actors, including Jonathan Bailey as Danny, Danny Morgan as Shane, Joanna Cassidy as Scarlet and James Buckley as Fred. Greenroom Entertainment executive producer Nick Hamm says, “The evolution of Fresh from online to a multi-platform broadcast, reflects a wider trend in our industry where programme makers are responding to the audience need to receive content across numerous platforms. Fresh is a comedy with wide appeal for young audiences which makes it perfectly suited to the multi-platform approach.”
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!
