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Thursday, May 09, 2024

Paramount+ and Nickelodeon Order New ‘Dora the Explorer’ Live-Action Movie Starring Samantha Lorraine

Alberto Belli will direct the family adventure feature for Paramount+ and Nickelodeon.

Samantha Lorraine and Dora the Explorer. NICOLE MITCHEM; NICKELODEON/COURTESY EVERETT COLLECTION

Samantha Lorraine is putting on her backpack.

The actor, best known for her key role in You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, has been cast as the titular heroine in Nickelodeon Studios’ new live-action Dora the Explorer feature being made for Paramount+ and Nickelodeon, The Hollywood Reporter reports.

Alberto Belli, who directed Disney+ holiday feature The Naughty Nine and episodes of Disney show Ultra Violet and Black Scorpion, is helming the new production that has a working title of Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado.

Written by J.T. Billings , the script follows as Dora, her cousin Diego and their new friends trek through perilous dangers of the Amazonian jungle in search of the ancient treasure of Sol Dorado in order to keep this powerful treasure out of enemy hands. Swiper no swiping!

Sol Dorado will be only the second time the adventurous Latina has been translated to the live-action world. Isabela Merced played the character in a 2019 movie directed by James Bobin that was released theatrically.

Dora the Explorer, initially a long-running animated preschool series that began on Nickelodeon in 2000, is one of the Paramount’s biggest and more profitable franchises, with its impact felt through multiple series, merchandizing tie-ins, video games and toys. Dora, a new preschool CG-animated series, debuted on Paramount+ in April and a second season is already greenlit.

Lorraine played Lydia Rodriguez Katz in My Bat Mitzvah, the offending best friend in 2023’s well-regarded Netflix coming-of-age comedy. The film revolved around Lydia’s friendship with the main character, Stacy Friedman (Sunny Sandler). The actor is a relative newcomer to the screen. She earned her first credit in 2020 on PBS series Kid Stew. That same year, she also appeared on AMC’s The Walking Dead: World Beyond.

Lorraine is repped by Buchwald, Venture, Stellar Talent and Goodman Genow.

Enjoy the brand new Paramount+ Original series Dora, now streaming! Try Paramount+ for FREE at ParamountPlus.com

Join your favorite explorer in NEW and EXCITING adventures on YouTube! Play games, dive into adventures, sing along to songs, solve puzzles and so much more! Subscribe to the OFFICIAL Dora & Friends YouTube Channel! Ready? ¡Vámonos! Let’s go! https://at.nick.com/DoraSubscribe

Stream the brand new special Dora: Say Hola to Adventure on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com

More Nick: Paramount+ Renews 'Dora' For Season Two!

Originally published: May 08, 2024 at 20:46 BST.

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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for May 9, 2024 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for May 9, 2024 | Nickelodeon

Stream the classic Rugrats series on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!

Rugrats, provided to Creators Syndicate by Nickelodeon, based off the popular animated television series has been created for children and family's to laugh and enjoy together.

Follow these comics and their take on real episodes of the show and their own spin on hilarious adventures.

Read more Rugrats comic strips!: https://www.creators.com/features/rugrats

More Nick: Paramount+ Renews 'Rugrats' For Season 3!

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Paramount+ with SHOWTIME Renews 'The Chi' For Season Seven

PARAMOUNT+ WITH SHOWTIME^® RENEWS HIT DRAMA SERIES THE CHI FOR SEASON SEVEN AHEAD OF THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SIXTH SEASON RETURN ON MAY 10

Photos: Marcus Smith/Paramount+ with Showtime

May 8, 2024 – Ahead of the highly anticipated return of season six, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME today announced that it has renewed the hit SHOWTIME^® original series for season seven. The first half of season six was record-breaking for THE CHI with the drama series delivering its most-watched season yet on streaming, surging nearly 25 percent over season five. The second half of season six of THE CHI returns on Friday, May 10 on demand and on streaming for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan, before making its on-air debut on Sunday, May 12, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The seventh season will start production later this month in Chicago.

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"Lena Waithe is a generational storyteller, whose authentic and unflinching narratives in The Chi resonate deeply, offering a powerful lens into both the complexities of life in Chicago as well as the Black experience in America,” said Nina L. Diaz, President of Content and Chief Creative Officer, SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks. "On the heels of a record-breaking season and ahead of this week’s return, we’re excited to provide fans with the promise of more - ensuring that they can continue to enjoy the raw, emotional stories and unforgettable characters that have made this seminal series a resounding success for Showtime."

Created and executive produced by Emmy^® winner Lena Waithe (Twenties, Master of None) under her Hillman Grad banner and executive produced by Academy Award^® and Emmy winner Common (Selma), THE CHI is a timely coming-of-age story centering on a group of residents on the South Side of Chicago who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption. Produced entirely in its namesake city, THE CHI is produced by 20th Television.

Season six cast includes Jacob Latimore, Alex Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Birgundi Baker, Luke James and Curtiss Cook. Emmy winner Lynn Whitfield, Jill Marie Jones, Kadeem Hardison, Leon, Brett Gray and Daniel J. Watts join fellow season six guest stars Kandi Burruss, La La Anthony, Vic Mensa, Carolyn Michelle Smith, Jason Weaver, Iman Shumpert, Nia Jervier, L’lerrét Jazelle, Hannaha Hall, Ahmad Ferguson, Genesis Denise Hale, Joel Steingold, Judae’a Brown, Miriam A. Hyman, Tyla Abercrumbie, Tai Davis, Rolando Boyce and Tory O. Davis.

Along with Waithe and Common, the series is executive produced by Aaron Kaplan (A Million Little Things, The Neighborhood), Rick Famuyiwa (Dope), Derek Dudley and Shelby Stone of ID8 Multimedia, and Rishi Rajani, CEO of Hillman Grad. Executive Producers Justin Hillian and Jewel Coronel are co-showrunners for season six. Co-executive producers include Naomi Funabashi, who oversees for Hillman Grad, and Resheida Brady. Producers Deondray Gossfield and Quincy LeNear Gossfield directed multiple episodes in season six.

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Photo: Marcus Smith/Paramount+ with Showtime

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Paramount+, part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment and news brands, is a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combining live sports, breaking news and A Mountain of Entertainment™. The streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The Paramount+ with SHOWTIME^® plan, the service's cornerstone plan, is also home to SHOWTIME^® content, including scripted hits and critically acclaimed nonfiction projects and films. This premium plan includes unmatched events and sports programming through the local live CBS stream, including golf, basketball and more. All Paramount+ subscribers have streaming access to CBS News Network for 24/7 news and CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis.

For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com, and follow @ParamountPlus on social media.

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More Nick: Paramount Plus Expands Kids and Family Programming with New Slate of Films and Series from Nickelodeon Studios!

Originally published: May 09, 2024.

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The Other Side: Niki Lopez's New Nickelodeon Short Receives Nomination at LALIFF 2024

Welcome to The Other Side 🔮👻 The new short from Santiago of the Seas creator, Niki Lopez, is a finalist for Best US Animated Film Short at the 2024 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF)!

“The Other Side is a conjuring of my love for all things paranormal and the desire to celebrate the cradle of Latin-Caribbean mysticism that I grew up in. Within our community, there’s a deep-rooted appreciation for stories like these, but it’s rare to find ourselves reflected in them, even less so to have the chance to authentically shape them. This short aims to change that narrative.” - Niki Lopez 🐐

The short film comes from Nickelodeon's Intergalactic Shorts Program which aims to discover and showcase content from new voices and diverse creators.

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More Nick: Paramount Plus Expands Kids and Family Programming with New Slate of Films and Series from Nickelodeon Studios!

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May 2024 on Nickelodeon Africa

For the month of May, Nickelodeon Africa has reeled out its tricks and treats available for the whole family with a lineup of adventures, and thrilling shows.

May 2024 on Nickelodeon promises to be a month of laughter, and adventure, with an amazing lineup of unforgettable characters. There’s something to keep the family hooked with classic favourites and new shows. Here’s a peek at the can’t-miss shows gracing your screens this May:

SpongeBob SquarePants

Nickelodeon brings on the nostalgia with this classic show about a talking sea sponge who works at a fast-food restaurant owned by a crab and whose colleagues are a starfish and a squid.

Follow the hilarious misadventures of everyone’s favourite sponge on Mondays to Thursdays from 29 April, to 5 May, at 14:00 WAT on Nickelodeon, Channel 305 on DStv and Channel 87 on GOtv.

Zokie of Planet Ruby

Buckle up for a literal out-of-this-world adventure with Ruby, the 10-year-old vlogger and her tail-zapping alien from the planet Pudge.

Join them every weekday from Monday, 6 May, to Friday, 6 June, at 14:15 WAT on Nickelodeon, Channel 305 on DStv, and Channel 87 on GOtv.

Monster High 2

Frankie Stein and her ghoulfriends are back in a spooktacular movie premiere! With new powers and a bigger threat, discover how it affects their friendship and the whole world.

Don’t miss it when it premieres on Sunday, 19 May, at 11:00 WAT on Nickelodeon Channel 305 on DStv and Channel 87 on GOtv.

NICKTOONS

AfterToons Stunt

It’s entertainment just in the Nick of time with NickToons AfterToons Stunt featuring all your favourite shows! Don’t miss The Casagrandes, SpongeBob SquarePants, Rock Paper Scissors, The Patrick Star Show (new episodes), and the brand-new Sharkdog.

Be there every weekday to enjoy them from Monday, 13 May to Friday, 21 June 16:00 WAT on NickToons Channel 308 on DStv and Channel 86 on GOtv.

The Patrick Star Show

What do you think when SpongeBob’s best friend gets his talk show? He gets himself in wacky situations and struggles to get out of them.

Check out what he’s up to every weekday from Monday, 13 May, to Friday, 24 May, at 16:30 WAT on NickToons Channel 308 on DStv and Channel 86 on GOtv..

NICK JR.

Baby Shark’s Big Movie

Join Baby Shark for a splashtastic movie adventure! See him save the day and bring harmony to the chaotic ocean as he battles an evil popstar fish who plans to eliminate all music but her own.

Enjoy the premiere on Saturday, 4 May at 03:15 WAT, 11:00 WAT, 15:15 WAT and 23:00 WAT on Nick Jr. Channel 307 on DStv and Channel 81 on GOtv.

Baby Shark’s Big Show

Sing and dance along with everyone’s favourite Baby Shark and his crew as they tour the sea.

Catch new episodes of Baby Shark’s Big Show every weekday from 6 May to 17 May at 00:30 WAT, 03:15 WAT, 08:50 WAT, 12:30 WAT, 15:15 WAT and 20:50 WAT on Nick Jr. Channel 307 on DStv and Channel 81 on GOtv.

Mighty Pups

No job is too big, and no pup is too small! The PAW Patrol is ready for action, as 10-year-old Ryder and his pack of 6 uniquely talented, well-equipped, and very lovable rescue puppies are always on the lookout.

Don’t miss new episodes on Saturday, 25 May and Sunday, 26 May at 00:00 WAT, 04:15 WAT, 12:00 WAT and 16:15 WAT on Nick Jr. Channel 307 on DStv and Channel 81 on GOtv.

Barbapapa - One Big Happy Family

The colourful Barbapapa family is back for more merry adventures! Every day is another chance for these shape-shifting blobs to have fun.

Tune in every weekday from Monday, 27 May to Friday, 14 June at 01:00 WAT, 05:30 WAT, 10:20 WAT, 13:00 WAT, 17:30 WAT and 22:20 WAT on Nick Jr. Channel 307 on DStv and Channel 81 on GOtv.

More Nick: Nickelodeon Africa Announces Launch of 'PAW Patrol' In isiZulu!

Originally published: May 09, 2024.

Original source: P.M. News Nigeria.

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