Kids
Nick president Brown Johnson to deliver keynote at Banff
MUMBAI: The Banff World Television Festival (BANFF) has announced that Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group president animation Brown Johnson will wrap up the inaugural ‘Kids & Animation Day‘ with a keynote address on 9 June during the 30th edition of the event that takes place in Banff, Canada from 7–10 June.
Banff executive director Peter Vamos says, “Brown Johnson is an innovative television programme developer and exceptional brand strategist who has made a revolutionary impact on the industry. We’re thrilled to have Johnson involved in our Kids and Animation programme, her participation is a significant asset to the entire festival.”
Johnson spearheads development and production for all animated programming across Nickelodeon while continuing to oversee development and production for all preschool programming.
During her 20 years at Nickelodeon, Johnson has supervised the creative direction of shows such as SpongeBob SquarePants and The Penguins of Madagascar in partnership with DreamWorks Animation SKG and The Mighty B! starring Amy Poehler.
In addition, Johnson has been the driving force behind Nickelodeon Pre-school, which includes Nick Jr, Nickelodeon’s programming block dedicated to pre-schoolers seen over 96 million homes and Noggin. This is Nickelodeon’s 24-hour commercial-free digital educational network for pre-schoolers seen in 69 million homes.
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!
