Latina heroine Dora the Explorer is making her iconic return in an upcoming original preschool series Dora, that is set to premiere on Paramount+ on April 12. The series will be produced by Nickelodeon Animation and features 26 CG-animated 11-minute episodes. The series will consist of twenty episodes and will be available to stream in all Paramount+ international markets outside of France and Japan on the same day. It will also air on Nick Jr.
The upcoming Dora series follows the fan-favorite bilingual explorer, Dora (Diana Zermeño), and her best friend, Boots (Asher Colton Spence). They embark on epic adventures in a fantastical rainforest that is guided by the trustworthy Map (Anairis Quiñones).
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In the new series, the intrepid explorer and her friends must work together to overcome many obstacles while being challenged by the sneakiest fox, Swiper (Marc Weiner). The original voice of the iconic explorer, Kathleen Herles, will also return to the series as Mami and Mike Smith Rivera joins the cast as Papi. You can check out the official trailer below:
AN ALL-NEW CAST AND PODCAST
In addition to Zermeño’s breakout role as Dora, it was previously announced that other cast members that will be joining DORA include Maria Canals-Barrera as Abuela, Danny Burstein as Grumpy Old Troll and The Fiesta Trio’s Frog and Marmoset, Katarina Sky as Backpack, Donovan Monzon-Sanders as Tico, Tandi Fomukong as Isa, Quintún Muñoz as benny, Chris Gifford as Big Red Chicken and Quiñones as The Fiesta Trio’s Armadillo. Featured guest stars that are set to be on this season are Taboo as Quickatoo and Kate del Castillo as Ale the Alebrije.
This spring, the studio will also be launching Dora’s Recipe for Adventure, Nickelodeon’s brand-new podcast for preschoolers and families. It centers on the intrepid explorer and celebrates culture, family, and the importance of embracing oneself.
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Featuring all-new music, the 10-episode audio series follows Dora and Boots on their expeditions through the rainforest as they search for the missing ingredients for some of her family’s favorite dishes, such as Caldo de Piedra (Stone Soup), Arroz con Huevos (Rice with Eggs) and Maduros (Fried Sweet Plantains). Dora’s Recipe for Adventure will be available wherever listeners get their podcasts.
The franchise has been a global pop culture phenomenon. Since the series first launched on August 14, 2000, it has become one of the most-watched preschool shows of all time. The series has covered multiple social, racial, and language boundaries and has been a hero and friend to millions of children around the world. It has reached more than 150 countries and territories and translated in 32 languages through Nickelodeon channels, and Paramount+ around the globe.
Throughout its eight-season run, the hit franchise has received countless accolades, including Emmy, Peabody, NAACP, Alma, Latino Spirit, Gracie Allen, Parent’s Choice, Common Sense Media, and Television Critics Association awards. All eight seasons are available on Paramount+.
About DORA
Release Date: April 12, 2024
Created by: Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh Valdes
Executive Producers: Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes and Rich Magallanes
Co-Executive Producer: Henry Lenardin-Madden
Story Editor: Alejandro Bien-Willner
Production: Nickelodeon Animation
Network: Paramount+
Synopsis: The adventures of the world’s greatest little kid explorer continue with Dora. Our beloved bilingual Latina heroine is back and cooler than ever. With courage and confidence, Dora is ready to take on bigger-than-ever challenges, overcome obstacles, and help friends old and new, all while facing the rainforest’s sneakiest fox, Swiper. Together, Dora and her preschool helpers will explore friendship, community, kindness, and epic adventures in a magical rainforest where anything can happen – and usually does!
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SOURCE: Paramount+
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