Nickelodeon Takes World's Most Beloved Explorer on Her Biggest Adventure Yet with Brand-New Preschool Series Dora and Friends: Into the City! Debuting in Primetime Monday, Aug. 18, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)
*(Screeners available upon request; artwork available at nickpress.com)
"Dora and Friends: Into the City! expands on Dora's legacy of
being a compassionate leader, friend and role model, in a setting where
she can have dynamic peer relationships and experience the world around
her in new and exciting ways," said
Developed with the support of educational experts and tested by preschoolers themselves, Dora and Friends is set to a contemporary soundtrack of Latin-influenced pop music and features an interactive curriculum focusing on community service, problem solving, emotional skills, Spanish language and Latino culture.
Set in the fictional city of Playa Verde, Dora and her friends go on adventures, whether it's rescuing a lost stuffed monkey for a little boy in the hospital or returning a ring to an ancient Mayan Princess. Throughout her journeys, Dora uses Map App on her smartphone and a magical charm bracelet to navigate the city and overcome any obstacle. In the new series, Dora continues to be a good friend, leader, and problem-solver with a group of new friends-Kate, Naiya, Emma, Alana and Pablo-who share her passion for learning and exploring.
Meet Dora's new friends:
- Kate-an avid reader who is dramatic and artistic.
- Naiya-a smart girl who excels at math and science.
- Emma-an accomplished musician with a drive to be the best.
- Alana-an athletic, confident soccer player and animal lover.
- Pablo-a smart, playful, energetic athlete and explorer.
At Dora
and Friends on Nickelodeon's award-winning website, NickJr.com,
kids and parents can learn about the show, download and print ebooks and
print Dora
and Friends coloring pages. Plus, kids can play Dora
and Friends games, including the new "Dora
and Friends It's Concert Day" game, where they meet Dora's new
friends, discover her city and help everyone get ready for a big
concert. The series premiere episode will be on NickJr.com,
as well as available for streaming and download on iTunes, Amazon, Xbox,
Sony,
Dora and Friends will begin rolling out on Nickelodeon's international channels this fall.
Nickelodeon Preschool is "the smart place to play," with a legacy of providing educational and entertaining programming that empowers kids to learn while they play. Through the years, Nickelodeon Preschool has consistently created highly engaging, age-appropriate, educational and innovative shows like Blue's Clues, Dora the Explorer, Team Umizoomi, Bubble Guppies and Wallykazam!. Educational consultants are used to develop a deep, unique curriculum for each show and storybook versions of every episode are tested with kids to ensure quality. The content is available on TV, online, mobile, and tablets, allowing kids to interact with and learn from their favorite characters across multiple platforms.
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