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  • VOOT plans to launch separate app for kids

    VOOT plans to launch separate app for kids

    MUMBAI: Viacom 18’s latest offering, its OTT arm VOOT, is banking heavily on the network’s rich kids content. Not only that, it plans to go beyond the network’s flagship shows like Motu Patlu and Shiva, and acquire kids content from an array of producers, small and large.

    The OTT player has already acquired digital rights to internationally acclaimed properties like Pokémon and Chhota Bheem for the platform that went live yesterday.

    “The idea is to bring together the top character shows under one digital platform to make the most of this booming market for kids content online with the aim being a market leader in the domain,” said Viacom 18 Digital Ventures COO Gaurav Gandhi.

    When quizzed about the possibility of VOOT launching a separate app for kids, Gandhi shared that they are considering it ‘within a year’s’ time. Currently the OTT platform has a separate section for kids’ content within the same app.

     

  • Where and when can kids tune in on Holi

    Where and when can kids tune in on Holi

    MUMBAI: It’s that time of the year again when we celebrate the various shades in the spectrum that life is. Holi the festival of colors is knocking at your door; urging everyone to embrace it with open arms and hands full of Gulal. Keeping up with their traditions, several Kids Entertainment Channels have something prepared for the many tiny tots who plan to stay home and enjoy the festival on television. 

    Pogo TV:Turner International India’s Pogo TV is all set to make the day memorable for the kids with Rang Barse — a grand affair with  Chhota Bheem and his Dholakpur ki toli along with Mighty Raju. The iconic characters are to launch a TV Special Rang Barse on 27 March 2016 at 12pm  and 6 pm. The fun begins on 23 and 24 March as Pogo brings to its fellow fans a special watch & win contest that will run all day on Holi.

    Bags full of exciting prizes are kept in store for the lucky winners to grab onto in this colourful ride. The characters and their friends are all in the mood to get on an escapade, not letting anyone leave without being drenched in their masti. While they are seen celebrating with colours & music, there are evil forces present who want to turn the town colourless with their acts. Bheem’s strength & Raju’s intelligence combined will take the evil forces down.

    Discovery Kids: Discovery Kids opens its doors for all its young fans to celebrate Holi with Kisna and his friends. Doubling the joy and fun for kids, Discovery Kids will present a special Kisna episode – Bura na mano holi hai in which Kisna and his friends will celebrate the festival of colours. The episode, airing on 24 March, 9  am to 10 pm,  will revolve around Kisna and his friends when they visit his uncle in Nandgaon to celebrate Holi with his family and cousins. Kids will witness flavors of Holi and the group of friends celebrating the festival with water, colors, sweets and lots of fun.

    During the celebrations, Kisna and his friends will take up the challenge of winning the honorable flag in the competition arranged by the Mukhiya of Nandgaon. To reach the flag, kids will have to walk through a trap surrounded by people waiting to colour them from the roofs of their houses. The older group of kids who have been winning the competition every year in Nandgaon are confident that they will win this time as well.

  • Where and when can kids tune in on Holi

    Where and when can kids tune in on Holi

    MUMBAI: It’s that time of the year again when we celebrate the various shades in the spectrum that life is. Holi the festival of colors is knocking at your door; urging everyone to embrace it with open arms and hands full of Gulal. Keeping up with their traditions, several Kids Entertainment Channels have something prepared for the many tiny tots who plan to stay home and enjoy the festival on television. 

    Pogo TV:Turner International India’s Pogo TV is all set to make the day memorable for the kids with Rang Barse — a grand affair with  Chhota Bheem and his Dholakpur ki toli along with Mighty Raju. The iconic characters are to launch a TV Special Rang Barse on 27 March 2016 at 12pm  and 6 pm. The fun begins on 23 and 24 March as Pogo brings to its fellow fans a special watch & win contest that will run all day on Holi.

    Bags full of exciting prizes are kept in store for the lucky winners to grab onto in this colourful ride. The characters and their friends are all in the mood to get on an escapade, not letting anyone leave without being drenched in their masti. While they are seen celebrating with colours & music, there are evil forces present who want to turn the town colourless with their acts. Bheem’s strength & Raju’s intelligence combined will take the evil forces down.

    Discovery Kids: Discovery Kids opens its doors for all its young fans to celebrate Holi with Kisna and his friends. Doubling the joy and fun for kids, Discovery Kids will present a special Kisna episode – Bura na mano holi hai in which Kisna and his friends will celebrate the festival of colours. The episode, airing on 24 March, 9  am to 10 pm,  will revolve around Kisna and his friends when they visit his uncle in Nandgaon to celebrate Holi with his family and cousins. Kids will witness flavors of Holi and the group of friends celebrating the festival with water, colors, sweets and lots of fun.

    During the celebrations, Kisna and his friends will take up the challenge of winning the honorable flag in the competition arranged by the Mukhiya of Nandgaon. To reach the flag, kids will have to walk through a trap surrounded by people waiting to colour them from the roofs of their houses. The older group of kids who have been winning the competition every year in Nandgaon are confident that they will win this time as well.

  • Nick HD+ to premiere the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards within 12 hours of USA telecast

    Nick HD+ to premiere the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards within 12 hours of USA telecast

    MUMBAI: The Nickelodeon  franchise’s latest offering Nick HD+, is set to elevate the entertainment experience for kids with a marquee international event ‘Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2016’.  Nick HD+ will create a new milestone with the telecast of the globally celebrated awards within just 12 hours of the US broadcast. The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2016, the only awards  show where every child’s vote counts, is all set to go on air on  13 March, 2016 at 7:00pm IST.

    Speaking on the awards , Viacom18, EVP & Business Head – Kids Cluster  Nina Jaipuria said “Nick HD+ provides children with unmatched entertainment experiences through unparalleled content.  With the Kids Choice Awards exclusively premiering on Nick HD+ just within 12 hours of the US telecast and along with the rest of the world, the channel is going to raise the bar in kids’ engagement in India.”

    This year, upping the entertainment quotient for kids will be the musical sensation and heartthrob Blake Shelton who will be the host for KCA 2016. This high octane awards show will also feature some enthralling entertainment acts, musical presentations, amidst appearances and performances by numerous celebrity icons like Taylor Swift, Chris Pratt and Little Mix. And that’s not all, kids will also witness and participate in celebs being ‘Slimed’ at the mega event.

  • Nick HD+ to premiere the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards within 12 hours of USA telecast

    Nick HD+ to premiere the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards within 12 hours of USA telecast

    MUMBAI: The Nickelodeon  franchise’s latest offering Nick HD+, is set to elevate the entertainment experience for kids with a marquee international event ‘Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2016’.  Nick HD+ will create a new milestone with the telecast of the globally celebrated awards within just 12 hours of the US broadcast. The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2016, the only awards  show where every child’s vote counts, is all set to go on air on  13 March, 2016 at 7:00pm IST.

    Speaking on the awards , Viacom18, EVP & Business Head – Kids Cluster  Nina Jaipuria said “Nick HD+ provides children with unmatched entertainment experiences through unparalleled content.  With the Kids Choice Awards exclusively premiering on Nick HD+ just within 12 hours of the US telecast and along with the rest of the world, the channel is going to raise the bar in kids’ engagement in India.”

    This year, upping the entertainment quotient for kids will be the musical sensation and heartthrob Blake Shelton who will be the host for KCA 2016. This high octane awards show will also feature some enthralling entertainment acts, musical presentations, amidst appearances and performances by numerous celebrity icons like Taylor Swift, Chris Pratt and Little Mix. And that’s not all, kids will also witness and participate in celebs being ‘Slimed’ at the mega event.

  • Kids television viewership up; Nick leads with Motu Patlu: BARC Week 8

    Kids television viewership up; Nick leads with Motu Patlu: BARC Week 8

    MUMBAI: With an overall increase in the Kids genre, Viacom 18’s Nick stayed strong in its top position in week 8 according to the  Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India’s all India (U+R) data in NCCS All 4-14 Individuals category.

    The channel has bagged 81897 (000s sums) ratings, followed by Pogo TV with 66609 (000s sums) on the second spot in the ratings list.

    Hungama took the third spot with a viewership rating of 57121 (000s sums), while Cartoon network, which was at the last position, secured the fourth spot with a viewership ratings of 53108(00s sums). Disney Channel on the other hand dropped to the fifth spot, although its viewership ratings showed increase from 51470 (000s sums) in week 7 to 52110 (000s sums) in week 8. 

    When it comes to the top five programmes in the kids genre, Nick’s Motu Patlu Kungfu King Returns stole the show with a rating of 766 (000s sums) closely followed by Disney Channel’s Doraemon The Movie : Toofani Adventure in second position with  673 (000s sums) ratings.

    Nick’s Motu Patlu returns as the third most watched programming in kids genre with Motu Patlu  Aur Khazaane Ki Race, which got a viewership ratings of 651 (000s sums). It is followed by  Pogo TV’s Chhota Bheem & Krishna vs Zimbaraat in fourth position andChhota Bheem Himalayan Adventure at fifth spot with viewership ratings of 514 (000s sums) and 500 (000s sums) respectively.

  • Kids television viewership up; Nick leads with Motu Patlu: BARC Week 8

    Kids television viewership up; Nick leads with Motu Patlu: BARC Week 8

    MUMBAI: With an overall increase in the Kids genre, Viacom 18’s Nick stayed strong in its top position in week 8 according to the  Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India’s all India (U+R) data in NCCS All 4-14 Individuals category.

    The channel has bagged 81897 (000s sums) ratings, followed by Pogo TV with 66609 (000s sums) on the second spot in the ratings list.

    Hungama took the third spot with a viewership rating of 57121 (000s sums), while Cartoon network, which was at the last position, secured the fourth spot with a viewership ratings of 53108(00s sums). Disney Channel on the other hand dropped to the fifth spot, although its viewership ratings showed increase from 51470 (000s sums) in week 7 to 52110 (000s sums) in week 8. 

    When it comes to the top five programmes in the kids genre, Nick’s Motu Patlu Kungfu King Returns stole the show with a rating of 766 (000s sums) closely followed by Disney Channel’s Doraemon The Movie : Toofani Adventure in second position with  673 (000s sums) ratings.

    Nick’s Motu Patlu returns as the third most watched programming in kids genre with Motu Patlu  Aur Khazaane Ki Race, which got a viewership ratings of 651 (000s sums). It is followed by  Pogo TV’s Chhota Bheem & Krishna vs Zimbaraat in fourth position andChhota Bheem Himalayan Adventure at fifth spot with viewership ratings of 514 (000s sums) and 500 (000s sums) respectively.

  • Disney’s ‘Doraemon’ second most watched program: BARC Kids week 6

    Disney’s ‘Doraemon’ second most watched program: BARC Kids week 6

    MUMBAI: Week 6 proved to be a considerably good one for channels in the kids genre in terms of viewership. Viacom18’s Nick stayed strong in its top position as per Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India’s all India (U+R) data in NCCS All 4-14 Individuals category.

    With 81634 (000s sums) ratings, Nick saw a considerable jump from last week’s ratings of 77521 (000s sums).

    Pogo TV overtook Cartoon Network for the second position in the chart with a viewership rating of 57635 (000s sums), followed by Cartoon Network, which secured 54735 (000s sums) ratings.

    Hungama with 54535 (000s sums) ratings jumped one spot to perch at the fourth spot, while Disney Channel dropped down one place to the fifth spot with 52422 (000s sums).

    Among the top five most watched programs in the kids genre, Nick’s Motu Patlu Kungfu Kings continued to rule the number one spot with 876 (000s sums) ratings.

    Disney Channel’s Doraemon The Movie: Toofani Adventure with 652 (000s sums) maintained its second position and was followed by Pogo TV ‘s Chhota Bheem & Krishna: Pataliputra – City of the Dead with 615 (‘000s sums) in the third spot.

    Nick’s flagship teen show Shiva secured the fourth spot with ratings of 515 (000s sums). The fifth spot was yet again dominated by Pogo TV’s Chhota Bheem Aur Ganesh In The Amazing Odyssey with 514 (000s sums) ratings.

  • Disney’s ‘Doraemon’ second most watched program: BARC Kids week 6

    Disney’s ‘Doraemon’ second most watched program: BARC Kids week 6

    MUMBAI: Week 6 proved to be a considerably good one for channels in the kids genre in terms of viewership. Viacom18’s Nick stayed strong in its top position as per Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India’s all India (U+R) data in NCCS All 4-14 Individuals category.

    With 81634 (000s sums) ratings, Nick saw a considerable jump from last week’s ratings of 77521 (000s sums).

    Pogo TV overtook Cartoon Network for the second position in the chart with a viewership rating of 57635 (000s sums), followed by Cartoon Network, which secured 54735 (000s sums) ratings.

    Hungama with 54535 (000s sums) ratings jumped one spot to perch at the fourth spot, while Disney Channel dropped down one place to the fifth spot with 52422 (000s sums).

    Among the top five most watched programs in the kids genre, Nick’s Motu Patlu Kungfu Kings continued to rule the number one spot with 876 (000s sums) ratings.

    Disney Channel’s Doraemon The Movie: Toofani Adventure with 652 (000s sums) maintained its second position and was followed by Pogo TV ‘s Chhota Bheem & Krishna: Pataliputra – City of the Dead with 615 (‘000s sums) in the third spot.

    Nick’s flagship teen show Shiva secured the fourth spot with ratings of 515 (000s sums). The fifth spot was yet again dominated by Pogo TV’s Chhota Bheem Aur Ganesh In The Amazing Odyssey with 514 (000s sums) ratings.

  • Zuckerberg Media open to broadcast and production partners in India

    Zuckerberg Media open to broadcast and production partners in India

    MUMBAI: Indian original content providers and production houses better perk up their ears, for Zuckerberg Media, headed by ex Facebook marketing honcho and ace television content producer Randi Zuckerberg is looking east and her next destination for exploring partnership is none other than India. In an interview with Economic Times Randi has shared her interest in entering the indian content market with an aim to create television shows for kids.

    Already set to come out with a kids show this year, Zuckerberg opens invitation for Indian broadcasters for partnering with them to launch new shows for the indian audience.

    “We have a children’s TV show coming up this fall. If there are broadcast partner opportunities in India or Indian media companies that are creating original content then we would love to partner with them. Though we have no plans to set up an office in India at present,” she adds.

    This not only opens up  options for Indian broadcasters to air shows from  international productions  but also for content creators to partner with Zuckerberg Media and produce shows together.

    With how kids entertainment shaped up last year and the ongoing trends, the key emphasis being original home grown kids shows, partnering with local production houses and content creators becomes more vital for the Zuckerberg Media, to stay relevant to the market.

    Founder and CEO of boutique marketing firm  and production Zuckerberg Media,  Randi Zuckerberg  working with high profile organizations and Fortune 500 companies such as The Clinton Global Initiative, Cirque du Soleil, Conde Nast, and PayPal.

    Pointing out that their reach isn’t limited to television, Zuckerberg further adds  how important it is for kids content creators to be medium fluid when developing a show for the tech savvy gen z.

    “We create digital content and we are across media, that’s TV, digital networks, mobile. When you’re talking about programming for children, they access shows on mobiles and tablets anytime, anywhere.”

    Being  conditioned to the world standards of content creation and familiar with the digital space as well, Zuckerberg Media might be just what web and mobile  creators were waiting for.

    With these big hints dropped,  one has to wonder which of the key broadcasting players catering to Indian kids entertainment  will ink a deal with the international production house first.