Paramount+ has released the debut trailer for the new Dora animated series and confirmed its release date.
Dora premiere’s on Friday, April 12, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Australia. The series, which consists of 26 CG-animated 11-minute episodes, also airs on Nick Jr. internationally. Kathleen Herles, the original voice of Dora the Explorer, returns as Mami in the Nickelodeon-produced show. Featured guest stars this season are Taboo as Quickatoo and Kate del Castillo as Ale the Alebrije.
Here’s the official blurb:
“With all-new CG animation and imaginative character-driven storylines, the upcoming Dora series follows everyone’s favorite bilingual explorer, Dora (Diana Zermeño), and her best monkey friend, Boots (Asher Colton Spence), as they embark on epic adventures in a fantastical rainforest. Guided by trustworthy Map (Anairis Quiñones), Dora and her friends must work together to overcome many obstacles while being challenged by the sneakiest fox, Swiper (Marc Weiner). Kathleen Herles, the original voice of Dora the Explorer, returns to the new series as Mami, and Mike Smith Rivera joins the cast as Papi.”
Previously announced cast members 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.
There’s a lot going on in the world of Dora. Also coming out this spring is Dora’s Recipe for Adventure, Nickelodeon’s new 10-episode podcast series for preschoolers and families, which centers on Dora and celebrates culture, food, family and the importance of embracing oneself. Comedy film Dora and the Lost City of Gold launched in 2019. Animated film Dora and the Fantastical Creatures came out last year.
Dora the Explorer launched on Nickelodeon on August 14, 2000 and has become one of the most recognisable characters in children’s entertainment. Paramount+ said Dora remains one of the most-watched preschool shows of all time.
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