Kids
Nickelodeon takes preschoolers to magical world with ‘Wonder Pets’
MUMBAI: The preschool kids’ channel Nick Jr is set to present a contemporary twist on the holiday classic in the new The Wonder Pets prime-time special, Save the Nutcracker!.
The new series will premiere on 8 December at 8 pm (ET/PT).
Since debuting in 2006, Nick Jr‘s Emmy award-winning The Wonder Pets, produced by Little Airplane Productions, remains the number one-ranked preschool programme in its 10 am slot.
“The Wonder Pets are back in a gorgeous holiday adventure that is sure to become a new, warm and fuzzy family tradition,” said Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group animation president Brown Johnson. “Inspired by Tchaikovsky‘s classic ballet, the Wonder Pets dance and sing their way to saving the day – again.”
In Save the Nutcracker!, directed by Jennifer Oxley, it‘s Christmas Eve and a Mouse King emerges from a picture book and steals the Wonder Pets‘ Nutcracker from the classroom. Linny the Guinea Pig, Turtle Tuck and Ming-Ming Duckling pursue the Mouse King into the book, dancing through a wintery wonderland filled with sugar plum fairies and sweet treats to the music of Tchaikovsky‘s The Nutcracker ballet.
Also available in retail stores nationwide is The Wonder Pets!: Save the Nutcracker DVD. Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, the DVD includes the title episode plus three additional new-to-DVD episodes from the series.
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!
