Kids
Nick unveils nominations for Kids’ Choice Awards
MUMBAI: Kids entertainment channel Nickelodeon has unveiled the nomination list for the 22nd Annual Kids’ Choice Awards (KCA) across 18 categories. The awards will be telecast live on 28 March at 9.30 pm. Making the grade again with kids, five-time Kids’ Choice winners Jim Carrey, Adam Sandler and Will Smith have all nabbed nominations for favorite movie actor – Carrey for Yes Man, Sandler for Bedtime Stories and Smith for Hancock. Carrey is also up for favorite voice from an animated movie (Horton in Horton Hears a Who). Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jennifer Aniston has got her seventh KCA nomination with Marley & Me while current Oscar nominee Anne Hathaway has bagged her first for Get Smart. Former KCA hosts Jack Black and Ben Stiller are back with nominations in favorite voice from an animated movie category for Po in Kung Fu Panda and Alex in Madagascar:Escape 2 Africa respectively and their flicks are duking it out with the likes of Bolt and Wall-e. |
Meanwhile, The Dark Knight and Iron Man are fighting it out with Bedtime Stories and High School Musical 3: Senior Year for favorite movie. Miley Cyrus, who took home two awards last year, has not only picked up a pair of nominations for favorite female singer and favorite voice in an animated movie (Penny in Bolt), but her Hannah Montana has also grabbed one nomination for favorite TV show. Miranda Cosgrove has clinched a nomination for favorite TV actress while Nat Wolff and Jason Lee have received nominations for favorite TV actor. Last year’s favorite reality show, American Idol, has got yet anothet nomination while five-time favorite cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants has absorbed nominations one more time to square off again against former Blimp winning animated family The Simpsons. Last year’s favorite musical group The Jonas Brothers is contenders in the category once more competing against Linkin Park and KCA newcomers Pussycat Dolls and Daughtry. Beyonce, who grabbed a pair of KCAs in 2007 (favorite female singer and song) has got dual nominations (Single Ladies). Chris Brown, who seized a KCA prize last year, is up again for favorite male singer. |
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!
