Alberto Belli and Adam Bonnett on “Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado”

“You cannot have a cartoon, you know, character and then not have flaws.” – Alberto Belli

Welcome Alberto Belli and Adam Bonnett:

We’re joined on the Starline by a director and an executive producer. One likes Trenta Iced Coffee while the other loves the “Hunchback of Notre Dame”. Every child growing up in the last 25 years knows of a Latina heroine. Dora the Explorer and Nickelodeon and Paramount + give us a brand new family movie in “Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado” premiering July 2nd. We welcome Alberto Belli and Adam Bonnett.

Friends, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Why was it important to not only tell this story but to do it in live action?

Alberto, how does Samantha capture Dora?

Adam, why has Dora been such a powerful character for the last 25 years?

The Rockin’ 8:

Alberto Belli and Adam Bonnett from “Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado” July 2nd on Nickelodeon and Paramount + join us Beyond the Mic and it’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure. Since we have two guests we’ll alternate questions.

1. Alberto, favorite ride at Disneyworld?

2. Adam, have you ever been slimed?

3. Alberto, favorite x-men?

4. Adam, you once said “If you stay at the party long enough, someone is bound to make you the host.” What makes the best party?

5. Alberto, best memory of your short “Nota di Amore”?

6. Adam, do you remember your 1st play you attempted to sing in Hebrew?

7. Alberto, who is the one person you would love to work with on a project?

8. Adam, who is the one direct you would love to work with on a project?

Sneaking in A Couple More:

What do you want the fans to take away from this film?

Two Big Questions:

How has Dora the Explorer changed the world?

What do you see in Dora’s future?

The Wrap:

Adam played Nathan Detroit singing Guys and Dolls in Hebrew, Alberto would love to work with Spielberg. “Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado” premieres July 2nd on Nickelodeon and Paramount + Alberto Belli and Adam Bonnett thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.

And that my friends is Beyond the Mic.

Check out more from “Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado” here.

Listen to other Beyond the Mic conversations with directors here.