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  • Sony Yay! serves up a sweet treat of toons and festive delights

    Sony Yay! serves up a sweet treat of toons and festive delights

    MUMBAI: Holi isn’t just about gulal and gujiyas, it’s about laughter, fun, and, of course, your favourite toons! Sony Yay! is bringing the ultimate festive mash-up, pairing its most iconic characters with classic Holi sweets for a celebration that’s as colourful as it is delicious.

    Shinchan – Gujiya

    Sweet, stuffed, and always full of surprises, gujiya is the perfect match for Shinchan’s cheeky antics! Just like you never know what’s inside this Holi treat until you take a bite, you never know what Shinchan is up to next. Watch out, leave a plate of gujiyas unattended, and Shinchan might just swipe a few when you’re not looking!

    Oggy and the Cockroaches – Thandai

    Oggy loves peace and quiet, but with the cockroaches stirring up trouble, life is always full of unexpected twists just like thandai! Cool and refreshing yet spiced with a hint of madness, this drink is the perfect Holi pick for Oggy’s never-ending chaos.

    Naruto Shippuden – Jalebi

    Energetic, unstoppable, and always ready for action, Naruto is the jalebi of the toon world! This crispy, swirly, sugar-loaded delight may seem simple, but its twists and turns are as unpredictable as Naruto’s ninja moves. Whether you’re chasing dreams or the last jalebi at the Holi party, channel your inner ninja and grab every sweet moment!

    So, which mithai matches your Holi vibe? Whether you’re a playful gujiya, a fiery jalebi, or a cool thandai, Sony Yay! is serving up the ultimate festive fun. Tune in, join the Holi masti, and celebrate with Shinchan, Naruto Shippuden, and Oggy & The Cockroaches. Happy Holi! 
     

  • Celebrate Republic Day with Sony YAY!’s toon parade of fun and laughter

    Celebrate Republic Day with Sony YAY!’s toon parade of fun and laughter

    MUMBAI: Who said parades were just for marching bands and floats? This Republic Day, Sony YAY! is rolling out a toon-tastic extravaganza that promises to unite generations in laughter and nostalgia. From the hilarious antics of Shin chan to the never-give-up spirit of Naruto, the channel is all set to bring fans a parade of animated legends that will make you laugh, cheer, and relive the magic of growing up.

    The toon parade lineup

    Shin chan

    First in line is the irrepressible Shin chan, with his cheeky moves and endless pranks. Waving mischievously to the crowd while dodging his mom’s wrath, he reminds us to embrace our inner goofball and find joy in the little things. Shin chan’s antics are sure to leave everyone in splits!

    Oggy

    Armed with his trusty frying pan, Oggy chases the notorious cockroaches down the parade path. His slapstick humour and never-quit attitude bring chaos and hilarity, proving that even in the midst of a mess, you can always laugh your way through life’s curveballs.

    Naruto

    Bursting into the parade with his signature ninja run and unstoppable determination, Naruto brings energy and inspiration to the festivities. His journey of grit and self-belief, from aspiring Hokage to saving the world, shows fans everywhere the power of perseverance. Believe it!

    Honey Bunny

    Bringing up the rear in a whirlwind of colour and chaos, Honey and Bunny roll in on a gadget-filled float, turning every moment into a laugh riot. Their wacky stunts, comedic timing, and unmatched teamwork ensure this parade ends on the perfect high note.

    Sony YAY!’s Republic Day celebration goes beyond nostalgia—it’s a tribute to the animated icons who shaped our childhoods and continue to spark joy today. With a lineup like this, the day promises to be bursting with laughter, fun, and heartwarming moments.

    Tune into Sony YAY! this Republic Day, and march alongside your favourite toons in this one-of-a-kind parade. Relive the magic, share the joy, and celebrate the characters that make growing up unforgettable.

    Don’t just watch the parade—be a part of it!

  • Kites, chaos, and comedy: Toons add hilarious twists to Makar Sankranti

    Kites, chaos, and comedy: Toons add hilarious twists to Makar Sankranti

    MUMBAI: This Makar Sankranti, Sony YAY! turns the skies into a canvas of laughter and cheer as it brings a YAY moment to kids across India!

    With the fan-favourite toons Shin chan, Oggy, Naruto, and Honey Bunny joining the kite-flying frenzy, the harvest festival gets a quirky animated twist.

    Imagine rooftop battles bursting with til laddoos, laughter, and unstoppable mischief as these beloved characters take kite-flying to hilarious new heights. Under the winter sun, it’s a celebration like never before—a perfect blend of tradition and toe-tapping fun, crafted specially for young hearts!

    In this unique twist, the characters bring their personalities to the forefront, transforming kite-flying into a hilarious adventure:

    . Shin chan: The Chaos King

    True to form, Shin chan thrives on creating mayhem rather than winning. He teases competitors, dances around to distract them, and throws in his trademark quips. Amid the chaos, his iconic line, “Don’t praise me so much,” draws the crowd’s laughter.

    . Oggy: The Unlucky Underdog

     Oggy simply wants a peaceful kite-flying day, but the cockroaches steal his kite and sabotage his efforts with fireworks. As sparks fly, Oggy’s frantic chase ends in hilarity when he cuts his own kite’s string.

    . Naruto: The Ninja Strategist

    Naruto brings his shinobi skills to the battle, controlling multiple ninja-themed kites with precision. Using his tactics to stay ahead, he confuses opponents while winning hearts as the crowd favourite.

    . Honey Bunny: The Dynamic Duo

     The mischievous duo enters with a giant carrot-shaped kite. Bunny handles the string while Honey takes to the skies, snipping rivals’ kites mid-air. Their antics leave everyone laughing and cheering, proving they aim to win with flair.

    This Makar Sankranti, Sony YAY! invites viewers to tune in and join the laughter-filled chaos as these beloved characters transform the festival into a spectacle of humour and competition. Whether it’s Shin chan’s pranks, Oggy’s misfortunes, Naruto’s ninja tactics, or Honey and Bunny’s outrageous stunts, every moment promises to entertain.

    Don’t miss out

    . Where to watch: Sony YAY!

    . When: This Makar Sankranti, 14 January 2025.

     

  • Youva Stationery acquires licensing rights for ‘Oggy and the Cockroaches’

    Youva Stationery acquires licensing rights for ‘Oggy and the Cockroaches’

    Mumbai: Youva, from the house of Navneet Education, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the leading animated series – Oggy and the Cockroaches. Licensed by Xilam Animation for Sony YAY!, the animated comedy has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide over numerous years with its entertaining and humorous storyline.

    Oggy, the charming blue cat, has become an icon, winning the hearts of audiences worldwide. His appeal transcends borders and languages, resonating with viewers of all ages. Kids are drawn to Oggy’s endearing nature and relatable experiences, making him a most desired character in the world of friendship. Its success is not just limited to the TV screen; Oggy has become a companion, a friend that kids want to have with them throughout their daily lives.

    Youva has secured licensing rights for “Oggy and the Cockroaches” from Sony YAY!. This collaboration will extend across a diverse range of stationery products, including jumbo-size and regular notebooks, colouring and activity books, combo kits and exam boards among others.

    This strategic partnership between Youva and “Oggy and the Cockroaches” aims to infuse joy and creativity into the world of stationery, offering fans and consumers an exciting range of products featuring their favourite animated characters.

    “We are delighted to join forces with ‘Oggy and the Cockroaches,’ a show that has captured the imagination of audiences worldwide,” said Youva chief strategy officer Abhijit Sanyal. “This collaboration reflects our commitment to bringing newness and joy to our customers through unique and engaging products. We look forward to a successful partnership that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on stationery enthusiasts and fans of the beloved animated series.”

    Sony YAY! marketing, communications & OAP head Sujoy Roy Bardhan said, “We understand the deep connection between kids and their favorite toons. The animated characters play a significant role in shaping kids’ imagination and creativity. With ‘Oggy and the Cockroaches’ having a huge fan following amongst kids, our collaboration with Youva aims to not just provide stationery but to create and spread moments of happiness. This partnership offers kids exciting new ways to interact with their adored characters, enhancing the stationery experience with the charm and humor of ‘Oggy and the Cockroaches.’”

  • Master epic April Fools’ day tricks with your favourite toons

    Master epic April Fools’ day tricks with your favourite toons

    Mumbai: Ever dreamed of pulling off epic pranks like your favourite Sony YAY! toons? This April Fools’ day, get ready for laughter, delightful surprises, and maybe even a little mess (but all in good fun, of course) With some inspiration from your favourite toons, you’re guaranteed to create a day filled with laughter and unforgettable memories. Channel your inner mischief-maker like Honey Bunny, become a master of disguise like Karate Sheep, or sneak up on someone like Oggy. So, unleash your inner prankster and have some side-splitting fun with these awesome toon tricks.

    Master practical jokes with Honey & Bunny:

    Honey & Bunny are the OG Jholers. They might “borrow” your favourite hat (without asking), but they’ll always return it with a smile. Remember how Honey turned the swimming pool into a bathtub with just soap? Or how Bunny fooled Popat with a paint gun? So, this April Fools’ Day, take a page out of the playbook of these mischievous brothers and have fun. Their playful pranks are all about laughs, so keep it light-hearted and silly.

    Disguise like a pro with Karate Sheep:

    Ever wanted to be a master of disguise? Look no further than Karate Sheep. Just like Piddi, who uses clever costumes to surprise his friends (and sometimes even the wolf), you can create a playful prank with a simple disguise. Throw on a funny mask, grab an unexpected outfit from your closet, or even borrow your sibling’s hat – the key is to surprise someone you love with a friendly scare and a good laugh.

    Learn sneaky surprises with Oggy:

    Think you’re good at hide and seek? Let’s put it to the test. Whether the cockroaches raid his fridge, or they draw on his face while he sleeps at night, Oggy always ends up getting a nasty surprise from his tiny rivals. This April Fools’ Day, turn the tables and hide some harmless fake bugs (spiders work too) around the house. When your friends or family least expect it, they’ll come face-to-face with a creepy crawler, sending them scrambling around swatting just like Oggy, all in good fun.

    Tune into Sony YAY! and celebrate April Fools’ Day with your favourite toons.

  • Find your ideal Holi companion among your favorite toons

    Find your ideal Holi companion among your favorite toons

    Mumbai: Ever wondered how you can celebrate the festival of colours with your favourite toons? Dodge those pichkaris like Naruto and prank your friends with gulaal just like Honey Bunny. Grab your water guns, fill your buckets with colours and let’s find out how you can celebrate Holi with the craziest bunch in town – the Sony YAY! toons.

    Unleash your inner OG Jholers:

    This Holi, team up with the OG Jholers as you plot who should be the target of your colour filled buckets. Can you imagine what pranks would they pull? Honey and Bunny would definitely outsmart others with water balloons filled with mud. Popat is sure to ‘accidentally’ spill gulaal on you, turning you into a walking rainbow. This Holi, get ready for even more goofy pranks, surprise attacks with colours and laughter that erupts like fireworks!

    Play water tag with Naruto:

    Holi just got way cooler with ninja-themed water tag. Imagine your backyard transformed into an obstacle course. With this Naruto Shippuden-inspired game of water tag, you and your friends will dodge, duck, and dive like real ninjas, soaking each other with those pichkaris. Let Naruto’s ninja way lead your celebrations and find out who will be the last ninja standing.

    Spend a lazy afternoon with Oggy:

    After the vibrant Holi celebration with friends, it’s time to unwind and embrace the lazy afternoon with Oggy. Even though he is always chasing after the mischievous cockroaches with his swatter, Oggy knows how to relax. Picture yourself lounging on the couch, just like your favourite blue cat. Make the most of a peaceful afternoon with some sweet lassi and ghujiya after the colourful Holi bash.

    Tune into Sony YAY! and celebrate Holi with your favourite toons.

  • Nick’s school programme curates memorable experiences for kids, says Nina Elavia Jaipuria

    Nick’s school programme curates memorable experiences for kids, says Nina Elavia Jaipuria

    MUMBAI: Nickelodeon has upped the fun and entertainment quotient for kids this quarter. The franchise has flagged off a high octane on air campaign “Nickelodeon Best Friendshake Forever” and “Sonic School with Toons” contest, presented by McVitie’s Creams and co-powered by Parle Cafechino, Parle Kachcha Mango Bite and Dabur Red paste.

    The campaign will be brought alive on-ground by a high decibel school contact programme across 650 schools spanning over 20 cities. Days spent at school are most memorable and Nickelodeon’s school contact programme is all set to make sure that children celebrate the best years of their life.

    Kids’ Entertainment Cluster business head Nina Elavia Jaipuria said, “Nickelodeon believes in actively engaging with kids outside of television by providing them with an immersive platform to interact with their favorite toons. Our robust school contact programme allows us to connect with kids and curate memorable experiences for them, thus forging an unbreakable bond. It is a result of such marquee initiatives that nickelodeon and its adorable toons continue to play an eminent role in every child’s daily life.”

    The school contact programme will engage with kids across the country from metros such as Bombay, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai to the smaller towns and cities such as Bhopal, Lucknow, Nashik, Jaipur, Chandigarh etc. Kids will be treated to interactive games, trivia questions, sampling and exciting goodies that will make a day at school both fun and exciting.

    Nickelodeon’s Best Friensdshake Forever will see kids create their version of the cool and edgy friendship shake. Adding to the excitement is the Friendshake Forever Contest that will give kids a chance to win fabulous goodies such as drones, hover board, Iphones and VR headsets by tuning in to Nick every Monday to Friday from 5:30 to 8:30p.m. All they need to do is watch their favorite shows- Motu Patlu, Ninja Hattori and Gattu Battu in action and count the number of times their amazing Friendshake is flashed on screen.

    The kids need to tune in to Sonic every evening from 6:30 to 8:30p.m, watch Pakdam Pakdai, Shiva and Oggy and the Cockroaches and count the number of times the characters are flashed on-air to get their exclusive time with the amazing toons.

  • Turner Asia Pacific acquires Oggy and the Cockroaches seasons 6 and 7

    Turner Asia Pacific acquires Oggy and the Cockroaches seasons 6 and 7

    MUMBAI: Xilam, the award-winning animation production company, today announced that Turner Asia Pacific, one of its key broadcast partners, has acquired two additional seasons for its ratings-winner Oggy and the Cockroaches. The series in 4K will be delivered from 2017 onwards and available across Turner’s channels including Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Pogo.

    Turner’s chief content officer of its kids’ networks in Asia Pacific Mark Eyers said: “We all know that cockroaches have some serious survival skills, and there’s just something about Oggy and his mischievous friends that continues to connect with kids. By extending the relationship with Xilam, Turner has kept hold of a proven hit to further boost its leadership position in the region.”

    Xilam Animation CEO and founder Marc du Pontavice added, “Oggy’s worldwide success continues to hit new highs, and we are thrilled to pursue the partnership with Turner and Cartoon Network that helped build and expand Oggy as a phenomenon throughout Asia.”

    In Season 5 (78 x 7’), the battle goes on between Oggy and the roaches as they travel back in time through the ages and meet icons such as Caesar, Leonardo da Vinci and the Cyclops, as well as rocketing forward into the year 3000. Seasons 6 and 7 (156 x 7’) will comprise a mix of brand new episodes along with full remakes of classic stories from seasons 1 and 2 all produced in 4K. After almost 20 years of success, this spectacular addition of 234 new episodes, all in 4K, will project the brand in the next 15 years, as it will keep entertaining the kids and their parents with them.

  • Turner Asia Pacific acquires Oggy and the Cockroaches seasons 6 and 7

    Turner Asia Pacific acquires Oggy and the Cockroaches seasons 6 and 7

    MUMBAI: Xilam, the award-winning animation production company, today announced that Turner Asia Pacific, one of its key broadcast partners, has acquired two additional seasons for its ratings-winner Oggy and the Cockroaches. The series in 4K will be delivered from 2017 onwards and available across Turner’s channels including Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Pogo.

    Turner’s chief content officer of its kids’ networks in Asia Pacific Mark Eyers said: “We all know that cockroaches have some serious survival skills, and there’s just something about Oggy and his mischievous friends that continues to connect with kids. By extending the relationship with Xilam, Turner has kept hold of a proven hit to further boost its leadership position in the region.”

    Xilam Animation CEO and founder Marc du Pontavice added, “Oggy’s worldwide success continues to hit new highs, and we are thrilled to pursue the partnership with Turner and Cartoon Network that helped build and expand Oggy as a phenomenon throughout Asia.”

    In Season 5 (78 x 7’), the battle goes on between Oggy and the roaches as they travel back in time through the ages and meet icons such as Caesar, Leonardo da Vinci and the Cyclops, as well as rocketing forward into the year 3000. Seasons 6 and 7 (156 x 7’) will comprise a mix of brand new episodes along with full remakes of classic stories from seasons 1 and 2 all produced in 4K. After almost 20 years of success, this spectacular addition of 234 new episodes, all in 4K, will project the brand in the next 15 years, as it will keep entertaining the kids and their parents with them.

  • Cartoon Network & Pogo go filmy with Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Dilwale’

    Cartoon Network & Pogo go filmy with Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Dilwale’

    MUMBAI: December seems exciting for Turner International’s kids channels in India — Pogo and Cartoon Network —  as the network goes filmy with Shah Rukh Khan‘s upcoming film Dilwale, which is all set to release on 18 December.

     

    Khan along with his Dilwale team will be seen in three new TV specials created especially for kids. Kris Aur Shah Rukh Ki Dilwale Bollywood Class will premiere on 19 December at 12 noon, Oggy Ki Birthday Party – Dilwale Style on Cartoon Network will premiere on 25 December at 11 am and Bheem Aur Dilwale will premiere on 13 December at 12 pm on Pogo in a 90 minute special, wherein the entire cast of Dilwale visits Dholakpur.

     

    Both TV specials are complimented with contests that will give kids the opportunity to win prizes.

     

    While Kris Aur Shah Rukh Ki Dilwale Bollywood Class will see superstar Khan helping CN’s superhero Kris from the Roll No. 21 series realise his dreams of being a superstar, Oggy’s birthday party will know no bounds as his brother invites the entire cast and crew of Dilwale to celebrate his big day.

     

    Dilwale also stars Kajol, Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon.