She did it! She did it!
Nickelodeon celebrates the landmark 10th anniversary of the world's most beloved Latina heroine, Dora the Explorer, with a brand-new, hour-long primetime TV movie, "Dora's Big Birthday Adventure," premiering Sunday, Aug. 15, at 8:00 p.m. on Nickelodeon. The special, which follows Dora and Boots on a whirlwind adventure through Magic Storybook Land, guest stars Rosie Perez as La Bruja (the witch), John Leguizamo as the Flying Monkeys and Hector Elizondo as the Wishing Wizzle.
Following the TV movie, at 9:00 p.m. Nickelodeon will premiere the first-ever Dora 10th Anniversary documentary, a special 12-minute tribute executive-produced by Academy Award- nominated Brett Morgen (“The Kid Stays in the Picture”) and directed by Debra Eisenstadt. The documentary explores the series' cultural and educational impact and features appearances by Dora and her friends, commentary from creators Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes and Eric Weiner, industry experts, real-life kids and celebrities including Anderson Cooper, Elisabeth Hasselback, Rosie Perez, Salma Hayek Pinault, Shakira, Soledad O'Brien, Sherri Shepherd and more.
"For the past 10 years, Dora the Explorer has been a pioneer - a symbol of empowerment, diversity and education," said Brown Johnson, President, Animation, Nickelodeon. "She has captured the hearts of millions of fans around the world and will continue to inspire and entertain preschoolers for many years to come."
Nickelodeon also is marking the 10th anniversary of Dora the Explorer with a multi-platform pro-social campaign titled "Beyond the Backpack." Named for Dora's iconic backpack, "Beyond the Backpack" champions overall school readiness for preschoolers as they prepare for the important adventure of starting school. In partnership with National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and other experts and leaders in school readiness, "Beyond the Backpack" provides parents with tools and resources that can help kids prepare for a well-rounded, positive experience as they enter kindergarten. The components of "Beyond the Backpack" include dedicated PSAs; a website (www.dora.beyondthebackpack.com) with customized resources and learning activities; links to partner organizations, financial resources and grants; fundraising activities; and community events.
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