Tag: Dora The Explorer
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How Kentucky Locations, Incentives Make the Bluegrass State a Great Place for Production
Felipe Dieppa never thought he would set foot in Kentucky. A native of Queens, N.Y., he had a successful career as a child actor, originating the voice of Diego on the animated series “Dora the Explorer” and essaying roles in everything from “Law & Order: Svu” to the movie “Dan in Real Life” before segueing…
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Dora and the Lost City of Gold review – live-action romp for the teen explorer
Isabela Moner brings the animated character to exuberant life as she heads into the jungle to find her missing mom and popParamount’s long-planned live-action Dora the Explorer movie proves an appreciably peppy entertainment. James Bobin and Nicholas Stoller, the writer/director pairing behind The Muppets (2011), reframe the wide-eyed, song-prone heroine of Nickelodeon’s educative teatime treat…
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Benicio del Toro to Voice Swiper the Fox in “Dora the Explorer” Live-Action Film
Benicio del Toro has closed a deal to provide the voice of Swiper the Fox in the “Dora the Explorer” live-action movie.The film, based on the Nickelodeon TV series from Paramount Players, wrapped production in Australia two weeks ago, but del Toro’s role is a CG character, which explains the late casting.Del Toro joins a…
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Jeffrey Wahlberg Replaces Original Diego in ‘Dora the Explorer’ Movie
The live-action Dora the Explorer movie may be wrapping production soon but Collider has learned of a major casting change, as Jeffrey Wahlberg, the nephew of Mark Wahlberg and Donnie Wahlberg, has replaced Micke Moreno as Dora’s cousin Diego. In an exclusive statement to Collider, a Paramount spokesperson confirmed Moreno’s exit, saying “Micke left the…
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Michael Pena Joins ‘Dora the Explorer’ Movie as Dora’s Dad
Michael Pena is joining the live-action “Dora the Explorer” movie as the father of the title character.Isabela Moner is playing Dora in Paramount’s film adaptation of the hit Nickelodeon cartoon series and Eva Longoria is portraying her mother. Paramount has set an Aug. 2, 2019, release date.Kristin Burr is producing the movie, which has been…
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‘Dora the Explorer’ Adds Eva Longoria as Dora’s Mom
The live-action Dora the Explorer movie, which remains a real thing that is actually happening, just added a new cast member. Eva Longoria will play Dora’s mother, Mrs. The Explorer (although technically speaking her character’s name is Elena). In case you forgot, Paramount is producing a live-action Dora the Explorer movie, in which the character…
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Eugenio Derbez to Star in Live-Action ‘Dora the Explorer’ Movie
Mexican star Eugenio Derbez is joining Paramount’s live-action “Dora the Explorer” movie and Walden Media has come on to the project as co-financiers and co-producers.Isabela Moner is starring as the title character, a teenage version of the young Latina girl in the Nickelodeon series. Paramount has set an Aug. 2, 2019, release date.Platinum Dunes partners…
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Australian State Increases Incentives to Win Paramount’s ‘Dora’ Shoot
After a last-ditch effort to stop the picture being produced in another country, Paramount’s live action children’s film “Dora The Explorer” is to be filmed in Queensland, Australia. The move highlights the intense competition for so-called runaway productions, and the efforts being made to further increase Australia’s financial incentives for film production.The decision was announced…
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Paramount’s ‘Dora The Explorer’ Movie Set For Australia Shoot After Tax Break Concession
Paramount’s live-action Dora The Explorer movie will shoot in Australia after a last-minute tax break concession from local authorities. The movie’s presence in Australia was cast in doubt on Friday when Australian Treasurer Scott Morrison rejected Paramount’s request for a one-off increase from the standard 16.5 percent tax break to 30 percent. However, Australia’s second…
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Funding Dora: fears Queensland will lose out on major film productions
Dora the Explorer may not be made in Queensland due to lack of tax breaks to film in AustraliaQueensland’s film industry risks being snuffed out unless the federal government increases tax breaks to attract international film companies, the head of Screen Queensland said.Tracey Vierra says they have been working to get the new Dora the…