Kids
Nick unwraps December specials
MUMBAI: Nickelodeon will deliver a bounty of presents to make kids and tweens merry throughout the month of December.
The slate includes seven new seasonal specials and an array of what it calls holiday favourites.
In the spirit of the season, Nick reunites Drake Bell and Josh Peck — for a two-hour original TV movie, Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh which will air on 5 December.
Then spreading more chuckles and cheer, the kids network delivers toonful Yuletide premieres of Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! on the same day, The Wonder Pets! on 8 December and The Fairly OddParents on 12 December.
On 13 December Nick unwraps new back-to-back holiday episodes of the shows iCarly, True Jackson, VP and The Naked Brothers Band.
At once a comic adventure and a poignant story for the season, Merry Christmas, Drake and Josh guest-stars Henry Winkler and MMA fighter Kimbo Slice respectively. And on a merry, musical note headliner Drake Bell rings in the season – and engages the foster kids and his band — with renditions of the songs Jingle Bells and The 12 Days of Christmas.
A trio of holiday special episodes of iCarly, True Jackson, VP and The Naked Brothers Band will light up Nick‘s airwaves on 13 December. iCarly‘s iChristmas leads off with a take-off of the Christmas classic It‘s a Wonderful Life. Carly angrily wishes she had a ‘normal‘ brother after Spencer‘s magnetic tree sculpture catches fire, incinerating the presents beneath it.
Mitch the angel appears to show her what her life would be like with a buttoned-up brother.
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!
