Kids
Disney.com to stream free movies
MUMBAI: Disney has planned to stream full-length movies on its website as a part of its “Wonderful World of Disney” series on ABC. The film will be streamed in the month of August.
The films will first be shown on ABC‘s Wonderful World of Disney on Saturday nights. The films will then be available on www.Disney.com the next day and will stay on the site for a week.
The movies that will be made available include ‘Finding Nemo‘, ‘Monsters Inc.‘, ‘Haunted Mansion‘, ‘Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen‘, ‘Princess Diaries 2‘, ‘Freaky Friday‘ and ‘Peter Pan‘. The decision to stream movies for free is part of the company‘s online strategy.
At present Disney Channel streams episodes of its series online for free. Disney.com will also stream Disney Channel‘s original movie ‘Camp Rock‘ on 23 June for a 24-hour window after its 20 June TV premiere and subsequent airings – 21 June on ABC and June 22 on ABC Family.
Fox, Universal, Lionsgate and MGM have all previously placed titles on the NBC Universal/News Corp. owned site Hulu.
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!
