Kids
Excel to release kids-based DVDs on Children’s Day
MUMBAI: On the occasion of Children‘s Day, Excel Home Videos will bring out its collection of children-related DVDs for its child consumers, nicknaming it as a Children‘s DVD Film Festival.
Says a spokesman of the company, “There is no festival as such. It‘s only that we are promoting all our DVDs meant for children viewing. These DVDs would be available at all leading stores and at prices lower than the original price from 11 to 15 November.”
The highlight of the so-called film festival will be the DVD release of Ice Age 3, the third highest grossing animated film of all time with $807 million worldwide directed by Oscar nominated director Carlos Saldanha and Night At The Museum 2.
Says Excel Home Videos Managing Director MN Kapasi, “Children today are extremely drawn to movies understanding that it is easier to mould their minds at a young age.
“We have taken up the responsibility to ensure that they are exposed to the right films. The movies chosen for the Children‘s Film Fest, along with offering quality entertainment, will help the kids develop a deep sense of appreciation for great film making.”
The other DVDs that would be available include Ice age, Ice Age 2: The Meltdown, Night At The Museum, Dr Dolittle Series, Home Alone Series, Garfield Movies, Horton: Hears A Who!, Alvin And The Chipmunks, Baby‘s Day Out, Robots, Titan A.E., Heidi, Ramayana, Halo, Dunston Checks In, Jingle All The Way, Miracle On 34th Street.
Other DVDs that will be available include Power Rangers: The Movie, The Sandlot: Heading Home, Tell Me Why series, Bob The Builder series, Barney series, Thomas & Friends series, Pingu series, Kipper series, Oswald series, Bravestarr, Vikram Betal, My Baby Can Talk series, Galloping Minds series, Britannica series, Garfield Animation series and many more.
DVDs will be available at leading DVD stores across the country namely Landmark, Odessey, Planet M and Crossword.
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!
