Thomas The Train Is Rolling Into Theaters
For everyone out there that has kids as seen the show Thomas the Tank Engine, or at least own a Thomas train in their life time. We had to know that a movie would eventually get made. And that time has come.
Thomas the Tank Engine is headed for the big screen. HIT Entertainment has hired screenwriter Josh Klausner (Shrek the Third) to write a script for a feature based on "Thomas & Friends," created by the Rev. W.V. Awdry in the 1940s.
"'Thomas & Friends' is a phenomenally successful and versatile brand that appeals to children and families worldwide," said Julia Pistor, who heads Hit Movies. "Generations of children have grown up with the adventures of 'Thomas & Friends' with its storytelling tradition, positive values, timeless lessons and rich train history. We look forward to working with Josh Klausner to translate the classic 'Thomas & Friends' stories into a thrilling, big, modern adventure movie."
Thomas represents the world's most popular preschool property, with more than 100 million books and wooden train accessories sold globally. HIT plans a new CGI animated TV series for next year (Thomas' 65th birthday) that will for the first time provide voices for Thomas, Percy, James, Toby and the rest, and the new film project -- a mix of live-action and CGI -- is slated for a spring 2011 release.
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