Kids
Eisner’s Tornante to produce TV series on Nick At Nite
MUMBAI: In an attempt to beef up its offerings, Nick at Nite, Nickelodeon’s prime time and overnight block of programs for adults, has roped in Michael Eisner’s Tornante Animation to produce a new stop-motion comedy. Glenn Martin DDS is set to premiere on the channel in 2009.
Nick at Nite ordered 20 episodes of Glenn Martn, DDS.
Nick At Nite is Nickelodeon‘s nighttime programming block that also features popular hit family comedies including the Emmy Award-winning series Home Improvement, George Lopez, and Family Matters, as well as The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Roseanne. Also coming in 2009 is the hit comedy Everybody Hates Chris, from co-creator and narrator Chris Rock and inspired by his real-life childhood experiences.
“Michael Eisner has been the creative architect of some of the most successful sitcoms in television history and we‘re very excited that the first new series from his new company will be on Nick at Nite. Glenn Martin, DDS is an innovative take on the modern American family and has the potential to be a definitional program in Nick at Nite‘s lineup of family comedies like George Lopez and Home Improvement.,” said Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group president Cyma Zarghami.
Tornante has distributed programmes like Prom Queen and Foreign Body, online through its new-media studio, Vuguru. The Glenn Martin DDS deal is its first TV-series project.
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!
