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Kids channels line up special programming on Christmas and New Year
MUMBAI: Kids entertainment channels Cartoon Network, Disney Channel and Disney XD have unveiled their special programming lineup to celebrate Christmas and New Year, aiming to gain viewers from the holiday season.
Cartoon Network will be presenting Indian animated movies and Tom & Jerry classics.
Tom & Jerry episodes and movies will be shown everyday until December 25 at 10 am onwards. The channel has also lined up back to back movies everyday from 28-31 December that will air 9 am onwards with content such as My Friend Ganesha, Omkar, Krishna in Vrindavan and Krishna: Makhan Chor.
Meanwhile, Disney Channel is presenting Xmas special programming on 25 December with Cars (movie) at 11 am, Phineas & Ferb from 6.30 pm and premiere of Belle‘s Enchanted Christmas (movie) at 7 pm.
The channel has also lined up special movies as the New Year approaches with The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (movie) and The Aristocats (movie) coming on December 27 and 28 respectively.
Disney XD is also bucking up to attract the young ones with two special movies on the occasion of Christmas. Chicken Little (movie) will be shown at 10 am and 4 pm, whereas Kick Buttowski – Suburban Daredevil will air at 6 pm to 8 pm.
The channel will air Phineas And Ferb on 26th at 9 am to 6 pm, Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch (movie) on 29th at 10 am, Air Bud: Golden Receiver (movie) on December 30th at 10 am and Halloweentown (movie) on 31st at 3 pm.
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!
