Each half-hour episode of "Dora and Friends" features Dora, now living in the city of Playa Verde, attending school and working with a new group of human friends to give back to her community - having both real-life and magical adventures along the way. Throughout her journeys, Dora uses her problem-solving skills, Map App on her smartphone and a magical charm bracelet to navigate through the city and overcome any obstacle. The series is created by Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh Valdes ("Dora the Explorer", "Go, Diego, Go!").
In the premiere episode, "Doggie Day", Dora and her friends embark on an adventure to help a singing dog, Cusco, find his lost puppy brothers and bring them to the Doggie Adoption Day. Developed with the support of educational experts and tested by young audiences, "Dora and Friends: Into the City" is set to a contemporary soundtrack of Latin-influenced pop music and features an interactive curriculum focusing on helping the community, problem solving, emotional skills and Spanish language.
Dora's new group of friends – Kate, Naiya, Emma, Alana and Pablo – all have unique interests but share Dora's passion for exploring, adventures and helping out in their community. Kate loves acting, Naiya enjoys science and maths, Emma's musical, Alana loves playing football and looking after animals and Pablo loves sports and adventures.
To celebrate the UK launch of "Dora and Friends", Nickelodeon UK will be holding a exclusive "Dora and Friends: Into the City!" premiere event in London on Sunday 2nd November 2014!
Online at nickjr.co.uk parents and kids can find out more about Nick Junior's brand-new animated series, watch exclusive online streaming video clips, visit the 'Create' area which is full of fantastic colouring in sheets, and view exclusive "Dora and Friends: Into the City!" e-books which introduces each of Dora's new friends and can be read online or printed off for a bedtime story.
Following the shows successful debut on Nick USA during August 2014, Nickelodeon recently commissioned a 20-episode second season of the networks brand-new preschool hit "Dora and Friends: Into the City!", featuring global phenomenon Dora in all-new adventures! Nick's newly imagined Latina heroine is also set to make her debut in the 88th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City! Dora will make the journey to the Big Apple on Thursday 27th November 2014, with some of her new friends, Kate and Pablo, to sing and dance along the parade route on a brand-new float inspired by the series titled "Aventuras Fantasticas".
To further celebrate Nick Jr. UK and Eire starting to air "Dora and Friends: Into the City!" from Monday 3rd November 2014 at 5:00pm (repeated at 6:00pm on Nick Jr. +1), Nick Jr. UK recently launched the channels official Dora's Fan Club, in which members will receive a monthly newsletter from Nick Jr. featuring the latest news and activities from Dora the Explorer, plus exclusive activity pack downloads, sneak peeks, fun games and competitions! To be part of Nick Jnr's brand-new Dora Fan Club, simply register your details (your name and email address) here on Nick Jnr's official Dora Club webpage, http://www.nickjr.co.uk/_/doraclub, today! (* please note that you must be over 18 years-old to subscribe)!
Original Nickelodeon UK Press Release:
VAMANOS! DORA AND FRIENDS: INTO THE CITY! TO PREMIERE ON MONDAY 3RD NOVEMBER
London, xx October 2014 – Dora sets off on her next adventure in the brand-new animated series Dora and Friends: Into the City! The series features new friends, magical adventures and a developed curriculum. Dora and Friends: Into the City! premieres on Monday 3rd November at 5:00pm on Nick Jr.
Each half-hour episode features Dora, now living in the city of Playa Verde, attending school and working with a new group of human friends to give back to her community - having both real-life and magical adventures along the way. Throughout her journeys, Dora uses her problem-solving skills, Map App on her smartphone and a magical charm bracelet to navigate through the city and overcome any obstacle. Created by Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh Valdes (Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go!) Dora and Friends: Into the City! will air weekdays at 5pm on Nick Jr.
In the premiere episode, Dora and her friends embark on an adventure to help a singing dog, Cusco, find his lost puppy brothers and bring them to the Doggie Adoption Day. Developed with the support of educational experts and tested by young audiences, Dora and Friends: Into the City is set to a contemporary soundtrack of Latin-influenced pop music and features an interactive curriculum focusing on helping the community, problem solving, emotional skills and Spanish language.
Dora’s new group of friends – Kate, Naiya, Emma, Alana and Pablo – all have unique interests but share Dora’s passion for exploring, adventures and helping out in their community. Kate loves acting, Naiya enjoys science and maths, Emma’s musical, Alana loves playing football and looking after animals and Pablo loves sports and adventures.
Online at nickjr.co.uk parents and kids can view exclusive Dora and Friends: Into the City! e-books. Each book introduces each of Dora’s friends and can be read online or printed off for a bedtime story.
Where every day's an adventure, Nick Jr. is a top-performing commercial pre-school entertainment brand in cable and satellite homes. Launched in 1999 as the world's first channel dedicated to pre-school children, Nick Jr.'s programming includes beloved shows Dora the Explorer, Peppa Pig, Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom and Paw Patrol. Online, clips, games, exclusive activities and downloads are all available at nickjr.co.uk Viewers also have the opportunity to catch up with the schedule through Nick Jr. +1. Nick Jr. is available on Sky 615, Virgin 715, through BT Vision and TalkTalk channel 318.
The Nickelodeon Network is a top-performing commercial kids TV network in the UK and Ireland with Nickelodeon channels available in over 14 million cable and satellite homes. Having launched in 1993 Nickelodeon UK comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families, and is a joint venture between Viacom International Media Networks and BSkyB.
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