Kids
Obama, McCain to answer kiddie questions on Nick
MUMBAI: US kids broadcaster Nickelodeon is providing kids with the opportunity to see the 2008 US Presidential candidates, Senators John McCain and Barack Obama, answer their questions in the show Nick News with Linda Ellerbee: Kids Pick the President.
The show airs on 12 October. Hosted by journalist Linda Ellerbee, Nick News‘ Kids Pick the President will feature interviews with McCain and Obama answering kids‘ questions on a wide range of hot political topics, including: the economy, the war in Iraq, global warming, health insurance and immigration. Following the show, kids will be able to cast their votes by going to http://www.nick.com/kpp.
Nickelodeon will announce the results on 20 October 2008.
Both the special and the “Kids‘ Vote” are the culmination of Nickelodeon‘s year-long Kids Pick the President initiative to build young citizens‘ awareness of the 2008 election process, its candidates and issues.
Ellerbee says, “Democracy works only if you participate in it, and this year we‘ve all seen that kids are more interested than ever in participating. We like to encourage this. The candidates, by answering kids‘ questions directly, are showing respect for kids, as have the presidential candidates in previous elections. And, considering that in four of the last five presidential elections, kids have picked the same president the grownups have — but a couple of weeks before the general election — the media shows respect for how kids vote, too.”
Nick News has been travelling around the US asking kids what they would want to ask the candidates if they had a chance, then videotaping the questions. In interviews conducted exclusively for Nick News, McCain and Obama were interviewed separately — McCain in Columbus, Ohio, and Obama in
Daytona, Florida — without the opportunity to hear each other‘s responses. Each candidate answers 10 questions from kids (ages 10-15).
The resulting interviews offer kids a fresh and direct way to learn about what McCain and Obama think about some of the pressing issues facing the country today.
Kids can log on to http://www.nick.com/kpp from 12-20 October 2008 to cast their votes online for Nickelodeon‘s “Kids‘ Vote”, as well as to get more information about each candidate and his position on the issues.
Nickelodeon‘s Kids Pick the President campaign includes four television specials, a special online election website http://www.nick.com/kpp/ , and a series of educational and humorous spots surrounding the Republican and Democratic conventions — featuring the Kids Pick the President Election Connection Team of Pick Boy, Lil‘ JJ and Lily
Collins — which air on Nick and appear online.
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!
