Kids
Nickelodeon taps Lyons to host sports competition series
MUMBAI: Ben Lyons, the E! Network‘s resident film critic and an entertainment correspondent, has been tapped to host Nickelodeon‘s new extreme sports competition series, My Family‘s Got Guts. The primetime series will premiere on Nickelodeon on 15 September.
Currently under production, the series is created and produced by the digital entertainment studio Worldwide Biggies. Lyons will be joined by a co-host, popular Australian TV personality Asha Kuerten.
Ben Lyons will take over the reigns from Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper to star in the next generation of the series alongside Ben Mankiewicz.
In My Family‘s Got Guts, each episode will feature two teams of four players (two adults and two kids from the same family) who gather to compete against each other in multiple rounds of events. In the final round, the families face off on a new updated 3D, a version of the original Guts‘ Aggro Crag fantasy mountain. The team with the most points going into the Crag round wins a time advantage, but the team who wins the Crag round wins the game.
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!
