Kids
Disney to release Nightmare on Blu-ray
MUMBAI: Disney will be releasing Tim Burton‘s Nightmare on Blu-ray. The date of release is 26 August.
The new Blu-ray format will include an interactive tour of Disneyland‘s Holiday Haunted Mansion titled ‘What‘s This? Jack‘s Haunted Mansion Holiday Tour‘, ‘On Track‘ and ‘Off Track‘. The format will also include Tim Burton‘s poem narrated by Christopher Lee that inspired the creation of the movie, audio commentary about the film by producer and writer Tim Burton, director Henry Selick and composer Danny Elfman. It also offers an opportunity for viewers to witness the creation of film‘s sets including Halloween Town, Christmas Town and the Real World which will be titled ‘The Worlds of Tim Burton‘s The Nightmare Before Christmas‘. The other add on features include storyboard of the film, deleted scenes, original theatrical posters and trailers and Tim Burton‘s short film Vincent. The movie‘s story speaks of the time when the king of Halloween Town, Jack Skellington, gets tired of his routine preparing for Halloween every year. And later when he discovers Christmas Town, he is inspired to take control of Christmas season. Unfortunately his morbid subjects find it difficult to get the festive holiday right. Meanwhile, Sally, a maid who takes care of her creator Dr. Finklestein, is trying to run away from her confines and worries for Jack as she foresees that his plans will be a failure.
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!
