Kids
Nickelodeon’s Best Player to start shooting from 24 October
| MUMBAI: Nickelodeon has signed two of its artistes Jerry Trainor and Jennette McCurdy of its earlier hit series iCarly to star in a original television film, Best Player. |
The film that centers on two cyber athletes who inadvertently learn that the real world can be just as exciting and rewarding as a virtual one will start shooting on 24 October in Vancouver for a 2010 premiere on Nickelodeon. |
| Said Nickelodeon Executive vice president, original programming and development Marjorie Cohn,” Best Player is a funny and compelling story about online gaming taken to the extreme.” This movie gives Jerry Trainor and Jennette McCurdy a new platform in which to showcase their talent and our audience will love seeing them star in these new comedic roles, adds Cohn. The film has Quincy (Jerry Trainor), a thirty-something baggage handler by day and online video game master by night. Perfectly happy to live in a tricked-out basement in his parents‘ home, Quincy has dedicated his life to being the best cyber multi-player athlete online. But Quincy‘s world gets turned upside down when his parents decide to sell their house and move to Florida. His only chance to maintain his “perfect” life is to enter a tournament introducing a brand-new video game — Black Hole — and win the prize money to buy his parents‘ house. As the current multi-player champion, Quincy thinks it‘s a done deal… until he encounters Prodigy (Jennette McCurdy), who threatens to annihilate him. Best Player is executively produced by Jessica Horowitz, Lauren Levine and Marjorie Cohn, the people behind Nickelodeon‘s Spectacular! Damon Santostefano has directed the film from a screenplay by Rich Amberg. |
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!
