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Exploring ‘Dora’: How Paramount+’s ‘Search for Sol Dorado’ Expands on 25 Years of Nickelodeon History


As 'Dora' celebrates its 25th anniversary, Ramsey Naito and Samantha Lorraine discuss how 'Search for Sol Dorado' expands on Nickelodeon's history.

And that’s exactly what Nickelodeon and its parent company Paramount Global are counting on, especially at a time when so much is uncertain in the entertainment landscape, but the power of IP is seemingly everlasting. Created in 2000 by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes and Eric Weiner — and produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio — “Dora the Explorer” was all about breaking the fourth wall as a means to include children in the show’s problem-solving. Lorraine says that director Belli was aiming for a vibe similar to “The Goonies,” “Indiana Jones” and “Jurassic Park,” complete with multiple homages.

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