Thomas and the Magic Railroad (also known as Thomas the Tank Engine: The Magic Railroad in the United Kingdom and Germany) is a 2021 American 3D live-action/CGI animated family comedy adventure fantasy film directed by Kelly Asbury, Robert Zemeckis and Britt Allcroft based on three titled The Railway Series by Rev. Nick Cartell served as script narrator. There is a nice balance of live action with the trains, and the music is wonderful. When Thomas does arrive nearly seconds later, Thomas ignores Gordon's remarks, and explains that he must find Mr. Even magical Mr. Meanwhile, the evil, devious Diesel 10 along with his bumbling followers, arrive on Sodor with unfinished business, to find and destroy a lost railway and the lost steam engine that helps keep the tw… Thomas discovers mysteries of the past and must help a new friend, save a ruined castle and may even find some treasure when Sir Robert Norramby comes to the Island of Sodor. According to Allcroft, after hearing him speak for the first time, she told her colleagues, "I have just heard the voice of Thomas. Especially younger kids. View source. Unfortunately, he doesn't know how to get more. Conductor (Alec Baldwin) as they cross between the real world and the fictional Island of Sodor, in an attempt to recover lost gold dust. STARRING. Otherwise, no." Getting more gold dust will require help from Mr. C's slacker cousin, his new friend Lilly, and her morose grandfather, plus the secret engine he's hidden all these years and couldn't get running. The movie begins with Thomas as well as the Island of Sodor being introduced to the audience by Mr. If you don't know what that is, the Magic Railroad is a magical railroad as imagined by Burnett Stone, my grandfather, and was operated by … Edit. However, my fears were unfounded. Parents need to know that Thomas and the Magic Railroad is a wholesome train movie for the entire family, with messages about the power of believing in yourself and those around you.However, younger and more sensitive viewers might be scared of the mean diesel trains, and there's one scene in which one of the good trains is nearly pushed into a fiery furnace. Conductor (. Ewan McGregor and Bob Hoskins had also expressed interest for the role. Diesel 10 chases Thomas and Lady to the viaduct, where the steam engines make it safely across, but the viaduct collapses under Diesel 10's weight, and he falls and lands onto a barge filled with sludge. 47298 painted to resemble Thomas, was brought to the cinema by low loader on July 9, 2000. From the moment she heard Alec Baldwin's voice she didn't move. In an April 2000 interview, following the changes, he said, "It was supposed to be my big break, but it hasn't put me off and I am hoping something else will come along. Britt Allcroft. This left Allcroft to seek other sources of funding. [3] Filming took place at the Strasburg Rail Road, in Pennsylvania, in Toronto, Canada, and on the Isle of Man. [2] During its second weekend of screening in Britain, it took in £170,000. Thomas leaves to collect Mr. Surprises await Thomas and his friends as they dig up their most daring adventure yet. According to a press release, filming was to take place at Shepperton Studios, in the United Kingdom and the United States, with the theatrical release date set for 1997. Conductor is a needed asset to the railway. The Magic Railroad Parody, originally known as simply The Magic Railroad, is a YouTube satire film directed and edited by MrConductorFan1406. While traveling through the Magic Railroad, Thomas discovers the missing coal truck, which he collects. Meanwhile, in Shining Time, Mr. Here's a fanciful full-length adventure featuring the characters from the enchanting PBS kids' TV series, Shining Time Station. Here are some well-known faces from Sundance over the years, as they brought their early movies to the festival. At the same time, Shining Time Station – an American series that combined episodes from the previous series with original live-action characters and scenarios, also created by Allcroft along with Rick Siggelkow – was made, and also successful. As early as 1994, prior to the launch of Thomas's fourth series, Britt Allcroft had plans to make a feature film based on both of these series, and would make use of the model trains from Thomas and the live-action aesthetic of Shining Time Station. Every story, like a railroad, has its heroes. Conductor, Lily Stone and Burnett Stone respectively. [11][failed verification]. [24], The film grossed $19.7 million worldwide against a production budget of $19 million. Thomas and the Magic Railroad is a soundtrack released on both CD and cassette on August 1, 2000. With the help of his new friend Gator, Percy learns all about being brave as Thomas spots some suspicious giant footprints at the Sodor Clay Pits. Conductor is called to help out on the Island of Sodor, while Sir Topham Hatt is on holiday. Even the magical Mr. Gordon tells Thomas that he doesn't believe Mr. After spying on their conversation, Diesel 10 goes to the smelters yard to tell Splatter and Dodge of his plans to destroy Lady. W. Awdry along with Britt Allcroft's Thomas the Tank Engine and the Shining Time Station television series.. Rules - No Cyber-bullying, Vandalism and Trolls. [8] David Jacobs, the former vice president of The Britt Allcroft Company, stated that Baldwin got involved in the project because his daughter Ireland was a fan of the series. W. Awdry's Railway Series into the TV series Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, created by Britt Allcroft – was at the height of his popularity following three successful series. Thomas and the Magic Railroad is a UK VHS/DVD release by Icon Film Distribution on 20th November 2000. Patrick Breen, known as the narrator of Allcroft's Magic Adventures of Mumfie, was originally set to voice both Splatter and Dodge, but was eventually replaced by both Kevin Frank and Neil Crone. Thomas, Lady and Burnett return to the grotto; Lily combines water from a wishing well and shavings from the Magic Railroad to make more gold dust. Conductor's supply of magic gold dust, which allows him to travel between Shining Time and Thomas's island, is critically low. Thomas and the Magic Railroad is a 2000 British-American fantasy adventure film written, produced and directed by Britt Allcroft. [44] On June 8, 2011, it was announced that 9 director Shane Acker would direct the live-action adaptation of The Adventures of Thomas, with Weta Digital designing the film's visual effects. He's our number one hero. Mr. The models were animated using live action remote control, as on the television series. They were offering tax incentives to companies wanting to film on the Island. Main Page: Behind the Scenes: Merchandise: Gallery: This is a gallery subpage for Thomas and the Magic Railroad. Thomas arrives and the two engines return to Sodor, where they meet Mr. Scherer also performed "Summer Sunday" during the scene where Mr. In 2007, the film was released as part of a double feature with The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland. Parents need to know that Thomas and the Magic Railroad is a wholesome train movie for the entire family. Original Description: Here it is, the great "Thomas And The Magic Railroad Extended Cut" also known as the Rough Cut or Director's Cut this is based off of a workprint that leaked a while back. Burnett's granddaughter, Lily Stone, is visiting her grandfather. This subpage contains all images relating to said article. Conductor, who has always traveled between the train world and the human world of Shining Time Station, is losing his powers and sparkle. Conductor who gives Junior a slight glare) [21] It was also released as part of a triple feature with The Adventures of Milo and Otis and The Bear. Robert Tinkler portrayed Patch as an adult in scenes that were also not included in the final cut. Category page. He renewed his interest in the project, and Destination Films became the main financial backer and studio for the film.[3]. Directed by Britt Allcroft. Thomas rediscovers the long lost original station which in it's day was called Great Waterton and he also becomes jealous of a new tank engine called Stanley. Discussions with PolyGram about the film were held, but not for long, because of the company being in the middle of a corporate restructuring and sale. Conductor" who tells stories about Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends. Meet Thomas. Now steaming, Lady takes Burnett, Lily, Patch and Mutt along the Magic Railroad. The film stars Alec Baldwin as Mr. While 2020 comes to an end, so does the 20th anniversary celebration of Thomas And The Magic Railroad. Mr. [10] Michael Angelis, the UK narrator for the Thomas & Friends television series at the time, was originally cast to voice both James and Percy,[10] but was later replaced by voice actresses Susan Roman and Linda Ballantyne. Gibaxajo. Thomas and the Magic Railroad is a 2000 British-American fantasy adventure film written, produced and directed by Britt Allcroft. Unfortunately, he doesn't know how to get more. Britt signed a contract to write the script for the film with the working title Thomas and the Magic Railroad. Conductor... and I'm going to tell you a story about trains... folks far apart and the magic railroad that brought them together. The film was co-produced by Destination Films, which also distributed the film in the United States, Gullane Pictures, and the Isle of Man Film Commission. Thomas and the Magic Railroadreceived negative reviews from critics, with major criticism of the locomotives' mouths not mov… Mr. In early August 1999, it was announced that Alec Baldwin, Mara Wilson and Peter Fonda had joined the cast to play Mr. This is an edited … [29] Elvis Mitchell of The New York Times gave the film a negative review, saying, "Mr. Baldwin's attack -- there's no better way to put it -- is unforgettable. This is the transcript for Thomas and the Magic Railroad Mr. Quite how – in today's era of slo-mo and seamless digital wizardry – such a shoddy result can have been achieved is anyone's guess. "[30], William Thomas of Empire gave the film a one out of five stars, he was critical of the films special effects, stating, "But, believe it or not, the true villains of the piece are, in fact, the 'special' effects. ... See full summary ». Conductor. Diesel 10 arrives with Splatter and Dodge, who decide to stop helping him. Boomer. Plans for an original Thomas & Friends film started with Paramount Pictures, but were not carried through. The film was also released in Australia on December 14, 2000, and in New Zealand on April 7, 2001. Conductor after managing to escape with James from Diesel 10 by using the last of his gold dust. Real younger kids. But when Thomas discovers the the magic railroad, the line which connects the human world with the world of the talking trains, and when a young girl named Lily (Mara Wilson) resolves to help, it … While he admired the models and art direction, he criticized how the engines' mouths did not move when they spoke, the overly depressed performance of Peter Fonda, as well as the overall lack of consistency in the plot. Conductor cuts one of the claw's hydraulic hoses with a pair of tin snips, and is thrown free. It's worth a watch on VHS and DVD only. This special shows you how he became the Fat Controller's number one engine. What makes this different from the workprint that leaked? Australian voice actor Keith Scott originally voiced Diesel 10 (as evidenced in both the US and UK trailers), but he believes that he was recast because test audiences claimed that his portrayal was "too scary" for young children. [22][23] The 20th anniversary edition includes a two-part documentary of the film, new interviews with the cast and crew, and a rough cut version of the film including extended and deleted scenes as well as the storyline of P.T. Thomas and his friends live on the Island of Sodor, the land of talking trains which has been a realm of magic and innocence, but Diesel 10 and his sidekicks, Splatter and Dodge, have arrived to cause trouble. Patch retrieves the truck and Burnett uses the coal to start Lady. W. Awdry, on the television series of the character from the same name and Shining Time Station … Thomas rolls down the mountain and re-enters the Magic Railroad through another secret portal. [27] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B" on an A+ to F scale. NC (VO):...about an old man, who has lost all hope in life, all because of his misguided faith in a simple engine. It featured special appearances from stars of film, television, and theatre, including Scherer (Station Announcer/Adult Patch), Stephen J. Anderson (Diesel 10), Zackary Arthur (Young Burnett), Alexander Bello (Lily and Patch's son), Kimberly J. I wasn't sure if a feature film would keep her attention. Search for "Thomas and the Magic Railroad" on Amazon.com, Title: London's interest is thought to have stemmed from his three-year-old daughter, who was enthralled by Thomas. However, with the help of his granddaughter, and the courage of a small town, he may be able to find that special magic to … My 2 year old daughter has just recently been bit by the Thomas bug. The next morning, Thomas collects six coal trucks for Henry, and one of them accidentally rolls through the buffers that lead to the secret railway. A special video presentation commemorating the 20th anniversary of the film and the 75th anniversary of the Thomas & Friends franchise (produced by Rainbow Sun Productions) premiered on YouTube on July 20, 2020 and was available for viewing through August 2. Thomas: Hello! Crushed and angered by the changes, Bellis said he was "gutted", but still wished the filmmakers well. "[10] English actor Michael Angelis was the original voice of both James and Percy, but was recast for the same reason as Bellis. DIRECTOR. And that's not good news for the many tots who make up the majority of Thomas' audience. "[31] Plugged In stated, "While the animation maintains its simple appearance, the plot is anything but simple. History Talk (0) Trending pages. Thomas: (whistles) Hello! Before that, the film premiered at the Odeon Leicester Square; for the purpose, a steam locomotive, no. Magic Coloring with Thomas the Tank Engine ♦ Learn Color with Thomas and Friends. Lily meets Patch, who takes her to Shining Time, where she meets Junior again. Three songs from the original series that were not heard in the original film were covered in this version: Connor Warren Smith, Jake Ryan Flynn and Alexander Bello performed "It's Great to be an Engine" during the scene where Mr. C. Junior and Lily arrive in the Island of Sodor following their flight over the Magic Railroad; Eric Scherer and Katie Nail performed "Night Train" during the scene where Thomas and Percy come to the realization about the Magic Railroad's existence; and Bradley Dean and Alice Fearn performed "The Island Song" after the climatic chase scene. Join Thomas the Tank Engine and meet lots of new friends in this enchanting family adventure movie, Thomas and the Magic Railroad. Thomas and the Magic Railroad was released theatrically in the United Kingdom and Ireland on 14th July 2000 and the United States and Canada on 26th July 2000. Thomas and the Magic Railroad/Gallery < Thomas and the Magic Railroad. Conductor of Shining Time Station, whose provisions of magical gold dust are at a critical low. Junior: Come on, Lily. HiT said that its theatrical division would be piloted by a Thomas film. ", Cinema.com: Thomas and the Magic Railroad, Britt Allcroft Engineers Magic - Frazier Moore, AP, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Thomas_and_the_Magic_Railroad&oldid=1000872783, Wikipedia articles needing rewrite from February 2020, Articles with a promotional tone from February 2020, Wikipedia articles with style issues from February 2020, Articles with multiple maintenance issues, Articles with failed verification from March 2020, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Articles with unsourced statements from July 2020, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "The Chase, the Clue and the Happy Ending". It's a very mediocre family movie, but at least they brought the TV show to life on screen. View production, box office, & company info. National press coverage was low, because many journalists were concentrating on the launch of the "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" book, for which a special train named "Hogwarts Express" was run on July 8th - 11th. Castletown railway station on the Isle of Man Railway formed part of Shining Time Station and the goods shed at Port St Mary railway station became Burnett Stone's workshop. Thomas agrees to take Lily home. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. He and Diesel 10 meet their fates during the chase scene when they plunge off the Big Dipper into a barge filled with sludge. The initial draft of the script was written by Josh Klausner, who has also said that the film would be set around the times of World War II; Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi also helped write the script. Boomer, Burnett's rival and an emotionally muddy biker man until his scenes were cut from the film entirely. Thomas the Tank Engine's feature film debut follows Thomas and Mr. I'm Mr. At the sheds, the steam engines conclude that they should find Lady before Diesel 10, unaware that his oafish diesel minions Splatter and Dodge are spying on them. A video game based on the film, titled Thomas and the Magic Railroad: Print Studio, was released in the United Kingdom. Conductor gives him his conductor's hat before sending him to another railway. Thomas and the Magic Railroad Movie Spoofs. Icon Film Distribution handled distribution in the United Kingdom. Mr. [5] HiT Entertainment acquired the company two years later, including the television rights to Thomas. Lily meets Mr. The film premiered at the Odeon Leicester Square; for the purpose, a steam locomotive, LMS Fowler 3F no. Due to the film's poor performance, Allcroft resigned from her company in September 2000. Conductor: [narrating] Hello. 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