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  • Cartoon Network, Pogo unveil content lineup for Oct-Nov

    Cartoon Network, Pogo unveil content lineup for Oct-Nov

    Mumbai: Kid’s entertainment channels Pogo and Cartoon Network have unveiled their special lineup of shows to be aired during the festive months of October and November.

    As a part of this telecast schedule, “Titoo – Har Jawaab Ka Sawaal Hu” will return on Pogo with new episodes of the series that will air from 18 October from Monday to Friday at 11.15 a.m. “Chhota Bheem” specials will air every day from Monday to Friday, at 8.15 p.m, including a premiere, “Chhota Bheem Aur Chand Pari ki Dastaan,” on 15 October. In November, viewers can tune in to new episodes of “Smashing Simmba,” “Titoo – Har Jawaab Ka Sawaal Hu,” “Shaktimaan” specials, and the premiere of “Krishna Aur Kans.”

    Pogo has also launched an on-air content ‘Gift Wali Diwali’ where viewers need to spot and win cool gifts from the mystery gift box that will open on their TV screens, every day between 12 p.m and 2 p.m as they binge on episodes of “Titoo – Har Jawaab Ka Sawaal Hu” and “Smashing Simmba.” Gifts like mobiles, laptops, tablets, cycles, scooters, headphones, and more are up for grabs.

    On Cartoon Network, “The Tom and Jerry Show” Dussehra special will begin from 15 October, 1 p.m onwards. The new episodes of the “The Tom and Jerry Show” will air from Monday to Friday at 3:30 p.m, starting 18 October. The show “Grizzy and The Lemmings” will air between 4-8 November. The channel’s first sci-fi superhero show “Ekans – Ek Se Badhkar Snake” will return with season three.

    “We are excited to present an action-packed, entertaining and fun content lineup for the entire family to watch together and enjoy this festive season,” said WarnerMedia South Asia network head for Cartoon Network and Pogo Abhishek Dutta. “We are delighted to bring a combination of specials and new seasons of the most loved shows that are bound to take the spirit of celebration a notch higher.”

  • Nickelodeon announces its 11th animated IP ‘Chikoo Aur Bunty’

    Nickelodeon announces its 11th animated IP ‘Chikoo Aur Bunty’

    Mumbai: Kids’ entertainment franchise Nickelodeon has announced the launch of its 11th animated IP “Chikoo Aur Bunty,” which is based on the inseparable relationship between siblings. 

    Powered by Phillips, in association with Pediasure and Flipkart shopsy, “Chikoo Aur Bunty” will bring alive the epic sibling banter and the tug of war between them that happens in every family using tongue-in-cheek comedy starting 18 October from Monday to Friday at 10 a.m on Nickelodeon, said the statement.

    “Nickelodeon has always stayed ahead of the curve by introducing kids to characters that are loved and adored. We have consistently catered to our young viewers’ evolving preferences with innovative entertainment, immersive storytelling and enhanced engagement experiences,” said Viacom18 head – Hindi mass entertainment and kids TV network Nina Elavia Jaipuria. “Continuing to lead the dynamic kids’ space is a testimony of our thought-through business and content strategies. With the launch of ‘Chikoo Aur Bunty,’ we will add further width and depth to our portfolio of Made in India IPs and provide impetus to our mission of entertaining kids and creating an evolved kids ecosystem.”

    Set in a middle-class home, “Chikoo Aur Bunty” is the story of two brothers who live with their parents and a playful and intelligent dog Barfi. The 11-minute episodic series will feature the sportive rivalry between the two brothers competing for affection and goodies, even as they devise means to avoid being reprimanded by their parents for all their mischief at home. The lyrics for the show’s music video are written by Gulzaar.

    The launch of “Chikoo Aur Bunty” will be accompanied by a multi-screen and multi-touchpoint marketing plan to draw equal attention from brands as well as kids. The sibling duo will capture kids’ imagination across the entire franchise through creative promos across platforms on GEC’s, music, movies and regional TV channels, through interaction on popular OTT apps as well as with curated content on short-form content apps, the channel said.

    Driving interactivity will be a Sibling Squad of popular influencers from across India with dance challenges, a virtual watch party, and fun games and interactions. In addition, customised “Chikoo Aur Bunty” digital games, AI filters on social media, GIFs and stickers and other exciting activities on all social media platforms will engage the youngsters, it added.

    “At Nickelodeon, our journey with local content kicked off almost a decade ago. The success of our past IPs reinforces our commitment and drive to serve our young audience with content that continues to raise the bar,” added Viacom18 head – creative content and research for kids TV network Anu Sikka. “The launch of our new IP ‘Chikoo aur Bunty’ will showcase a realistic representation of the relationship between two siblings who compete for the smallest of things but love each other equally. We look forward to enthralling kids with this unique concept of sibling rivalry and unlimited dose of comedy.”

    Nickelodeon has also partnered with Belgian Waffles, Smoking Joe’s and New York Burrito Company for the IP launch wherein these outlets will allow users to order specially curated “Chikoo Aur Bunty” offerings such as Chikoo and Bunty combo pack, Chikoo Bunty Pizza combo, and Chikoo and Bunty meal.

  • Disney Kids Network bags 12 awards at Promax India 21

    Disney Kids Network bags 12 awards at Promax India 21

    Mumbai: The Disney Kids Network in India won 12 awards at the recently concluded Promax 21 held on 24 September. 

    The media network secured eight gold and four silver across various categories including for the interactive DIY show, “Disney Imagine That.”

    “This is truly an honour for us. A unique property like Disney Imagine That needed an innovative creative approach that effectively communicated the promise of the show,” said Disney Kids Network spokesperson. “Our talented in-house team embraced this proposition to create a distinctive promotional campaign that has been well received by our viewers and partners. These awards are an acknowledgement of their efforts and a testimony that we are indeed creating meaningful and impactful messaging through our creatives.”

  • Sony Yay! unveils its content lineup for festive season

    Sony Yay! unveils its content lineup for festive season

    Mumbai: Sony Yay!, the kids’ entertainment channel under Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), has announced to serve audiences 140 hours of fresh content during the festive season including six shows and eight telemovies.

    The channel has unveiled a slate of new launches, fresh programming and films for shows like “Oggy and the Cockroaches,” “Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah,” “Haste Raho Henry,” “Obocchama-Kun,” “Honey Bunny Ka Jholmaal,” and “Paap-O-Meter.”

    “Sony Yay! has created and curated an expansive library of 550+ hours of animation content, 800+ episodes including six original shows, and 70 telemovies, successfully reaching over 50 million kids,” said the company in a statement.

    “Earlier this year, the channel also treated its young audiences with ‘Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah’ which went on to become the most popular kids’ entertainment TV show of 2021,” it added.  

    “The current situation has transformed the content consumption pattern by creating a growing demand for fresh and varied content,” said Sony Pictures Networks India business head – kids’ genre Leena Lele Dutta. “While Sony Yay! continues to serve them with new narratives around its home-grown content it has also further increased its content offerings by introducing a wide range of new shows, endearing characters, and engaging activities.”

    The channel will launch a brand-new show “Haste Raho Henry” that will begin airing on 25 September at 1 p.m every Saturday and Sunday. “Honey & Bunny” franchise films will begin airing every Sunday at noon from 3 October. “Oggy and Cockroaches” created by French animation studio, Xilam Animation, will begin airing on 18 October and new episodes and films of “Paap-O-Meter” will be launched in December.

    “This festive season, each new narrative and character is handpicked to suit the ever-dynamic palate of Indian kids and our goal is to curate a wholesome experience of their favourite characters at one destination,” said Sony Yay! head of programming Ronojoy Chakraborty.

  • Viacom18 to launch Baby Shark animated series & merchandise

    Viacom18 to launch Baby Shark animated series & merchandise

    Mumbai: Viacom18 Consumer Products has signed an exclusive deal with South Korean educational entertainment company Pinkfong to introduce Baby Shark merchandise in India. Going forward, an animated series on Baby Shark is also set to launch on Nickelodeon.

    Pinkfong released the children’s song “Baby Shark” on YouTube in 2016 which garnered over nine billion views till date becoming one of the most-watched YouTube videos of all time. 

    “Viacom18 Consumer Products along with Pinkfong are all set to perpetuate the success of the ultra-viral video through all-new content, including an exclusive consumer products range, reinforcing and re-establishing it as a global franchise,” the company said in a statement on Tuesday.

    “With global affinity, catchy music, vibrant colors, dual-gender appeal and a multi-generational family, Baby Shark’s range of exclusive merchandise is a strong proposition to attract young Indian kids,” it added.

    The merchandise which includes home linens, stationery, toys, apparel, games, fashion accessories, electronic items will be available across 250+ offline and online retail partners across India including Hamleys, Amazon, Landmark, Toys R Us, and more.

    “At Viacom18 Consumer Products, we have been expanding our reach to build a relationship with consumers across multiple touch-points and act as a catalyst to create fandom for iconic characters,” said Viacom18, head – network sales, Mahesh Shetty. “Kids across the globe adore Baby Shark, thereby making it a global phenomenon. The addition of Baby Shark to our growing portfolio will further consolidate our position as a leader in the kids’ category and add depth to our wide consumer products portfolio for kids as we aim to provide our young viewers with an opportunity to interact with their most-adored character beyond television screens.”

  • Warner Media greenlights new ‘Titoo’ episodes for Pogo

    Warner Media greenlights new ‘Titoo’ episodes for Pogo

    Mumbai: Warner Media has greenlit more episodes of the Indian animated comedy series “Titoo: Har Jawaab Ka Sawaal Hu” for its kids entertainment channel, Pogo. Produced by Cosmos-Maya, the original series premiered in July 2020.

    After four successful seasons, the latest commission of this local production includes a further 52 half-hour episodes as well as four 80-minute TV specials, said the channel in a statement On Monday.

    Commenting on the development, South Asia network head for Pogo and Cartoon Network, Abhishek Dutta said, “After we received so much love for ‘Titoo’ from Pogo fans over the past year, it was in many ways an easy decision to greenlight new episodes. It’s such a great show and is clearly making an impression on kids and families.”

    “We continue to put faith in locally-made shows that demonstrate India’s burgeoning creativity and talent within the animation industry. In addition to ‘Titoo’, Pogo’s line-up for the rest of 2021 is looking really impressive, with a steady rollout of new episodes, specials and fan-favourites,” he added.

    Cosmos-Maya CEO, Anish Mehta stated, “We are elated to see the love that has been showered on ‘Titoo’ since his debut. With his unique quirks and funny antics, he embodies the ‘novelty with familiarity’ mantra and is clearly a hit with the viewers. We’re certain that young fans will enjoy these brand-new escapades of ‘Titoo’. This is one of India’s fastest growing IPs and, together with Pogo, we are pushing all creative boundaries to make this a mega show.”

    Since early 2020, Warner Media has premiered a number of new local titles like “Lambu-G Tingu-G” and “Smashing Simmba” on Pogo and “Bandbudh aur Budbak” and Bollywood-inspired show “Dabangg – The Animated Series” on Cartoon Network. More recently, it launched its first-ever Indian CGI superhero series, “Ekans – Ek Se Badhkar Snake”.

  • Zee Zest’s ‘Junior Masterchef Australia’ returns with season 3

    Zee Zest’s ‘Junior Masterchef Australia’ returns with season 3

    Mumbai: Lifestyle channel Zee Zest has announced the third season of ‘Junior Masterchef Australia’, starting 16 August. Melissa Leong, Jock Zonfrillo, and Andy Allen return as judges for the show which will air every Monday and Tuesday at 11 a.m.

    The cooking reality show features 14 contestants who were selected after beating almost 2,000 young aspirants by cooking up the best food. These talented young chefs will be tasked with unimaginable challenges in the hopes of materialising their dreams. The contestants will have the opportunity to showcase their best dishes to judges from across the globe, said the channel in a statement.

    “We are elated to air ‘Junior Masterchef Australia’ – a show that is an adequate representation of ‘age is just a number.’ The dishes and meticulous plating by the kids will leave viewers awestruck and wanting for more! With contestants from diverse backgrounds and skillsets that match up to established culinary legends, the show is set to keep viewers on their toes as one winner emerges as the champion,” said Zee Zest’s business head, Amit Nair.

  • Sony YAY! to launch ‘Ding Dong Bell, Masti Ka Khel’ on 16 August

    Sony YAY! to launch ‘Ding Dong Bell, Masti Ka Khel’ on 16 August

    Mumbai: Kids’ channel Sony YAY! has launched a new show ‘Ding Dong Bell, Masti Ka Khel’ starting 16 August. The animated series is a chase comedy with a voice-over by Jaaved Jaaferi and Mubeen Saudagar.

    In every episode, the Kukkads – Ding, Dong, and Bell are chased by a hungry fox, named Bhukkad. The perennially hungry fox is forever on the prowl for these chicks who are always at the ready to foil his plan. Each chick equipped with a special talent of ‘brains’, ‘brawn’ and ‘beauty’ is in the race to outsmart the fox and hence creating a laughter riot for kids. Every failure angers the determined fox to devise even more elaborate plans to outwit them in each passing episode, which usually ends up being a wild chick chase.

    “‘Ding Dong Bell, Masti Ka Khel’ is our pre-festive treat to kids which is packed with a hilarious ride doubled with funny commentaries by the best artists of the industry. While we have a barrage of new content lined up for the upcoming festive season, this is to give our young audience a taste of what they can expect in the coming months and continue serving them all their favourite characters & narratives,” said Sony Pictures Networks India, business head, Leena Lele Dutta.

    “I have always loved working with kids’ content and with a show like Ding Dong Bell, it has been a laugh riot while shaping up the narrative around it. The show is a perfect mix of comedy and adventure,” said Jaaved Jaaferi.

    Sony YAY! will introduce the new characters of the show in an exclusive sneak peek on 14 August via Zoom.

  • Cartoon Network to celebrate International Cat Day on 8 August

    Cartoon Network to celebrate International Cat Day on 8 August

    Mumbai: Cartoon Network has announced a slew of fun activities and special programming to celebrate International Cat Day on 8 August. Observed annually, this event is dedicated to raising awareness about cats.

    On account of the occasion, the network channel plans to transform itself into Cat-Toon Network – home of Tom! The superstar cat ‘Tom’ will be in the spotlight with back-to-back, all new episodes of ‘The Tom and Jerry Show’ this Sunday between 1 pm and 3 pm.

    Activities planned include the #CatToonNetworkChallenge that will viewers a chance to have fun with memes, riddles, and jokes while simultaneously learning more about feline traits and ways to take care of them. They can also join in-house cats Tom and Sylvester to encourage and spread the message – ‘Adopt Don’t Shop’!

    The brand will also be running a contest encouraging viewers to share the cheekiest and coolest photos of their dressed-up cats dancing to the Cat-Toon Network theme song.

    Several other initiatives have been planned in association with The Feline Club of India, Curious Cat Company and Cat Café Studio, to raise awareness around the event.

    All activities can be followed on Cartoon Network’s social media channels.

  • CaratLane ropes in Nickelodeon’s Dora to promote kids’ jewellery range

    CaratLane ropes in Nickelodeon’s Dora to promote kids’ jewellery range

    Mumbai: Celebrating the legacy of Nickelodeon’s character Dora the Explorer, omnichannel jeweller and Tanishq partnership brand CaratLane has introduced a vibrant collection, ‘CaratLane x Dora the Explorer’, in association with Viacom18 consumer products. This exclusive collection consists of 10 beautifully crafted designs such as pendants, necklaces, bracelets for kids.

    With Raksha Bandhan around the corner, the launch of this fine jewellery is an attempt to bring young fans one step closer to their favourite Nickelodeon character, said the brand in a statement. “While ensuring the designs are safe and secure for kids with no sharp edges, the jewellery comes with a special protective coating,” it added.

    “CaratLane is the ultimate destination for kids’ jewellery. Now, with another feather in our cap that’s ‘Dora the Explorer’, it’s going to be amazing,” said CaratLane, SVP – merchandise, Aakrosh Sharma. “We know there are a lot of fans out there who love this character and they will be delighted to see the range of designs we have. Each design in this collection is beautifully crafted in vibrant enamel and 14-karat gold. They are super kid-friendly and made with care keeping in mind ‘all-day comfort’.”

    “At Viacom18, we believe in working towards creating a relationship with our consumers across multiple touch-points even beyond the screen,” said Viacom 18, head – network sales, Mahesh Shetty. “With a strong affinity among kids, Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer has grown to become one of the most iconic characters and therefore our efforts lie in ensuring that our products give our young viewers an opportunity to personally engage with the character. Kids adore Dora the Explorer and this new line stylised and endearing jewellery collection in collaboration with CaratLane is a step further to ensure that they enjoy and interact with their favourite character and make it a part of their daily lives.”

    The collection is now available on CaratLane app, website, and offline stores across the country.