Kids
Polk Museum of Art nominated for Nickelodeon Parents’ Award
MUMBAI: Nickelodeon has nominated the Polk Museum of Art for the kid‘s channel‘s ParentsConnect Parents‘s Pick Awards.
The Museum has been nominated in the categories of Best Museum and Best Art Class for the Tampa area.
“We pride ourselves in making high quality programmes, like our classes, student exhibitions, and annual art related festivals, available to the children and families in our area. This nomination shows that our community thinks we‘re doing a great job, and we are sincerely honored by this recognition,” said Polk Museum of Art executive director Daniel E Stetson.
Nickelodeon‘s ParentsConnect.com will allow parents to pick the best of their local communities. The Parents‘ Picks Awards will identify winners in 52 major US cities. Anyone can vote for nominees online until 15 July to help determine the “top picks” in their city.
ParentsConnect will announce the winners online on 15 August.
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!
