Draft:Thomas & Friends: The Movie
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| Thomas & Friends: The Movie | |
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| Directed by | Marc Forster |
| Screenplay by | Alyssa Hill Jesse Wigutow |
| Based on | The Railway Series by Rev. W. Awdry Thomas & Friends by Britt Allcroft |
| Produced by | Marc Forster Renée Wolfe |
Production companies | Mattel Films 2DUX² Productions |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Thomas & Friends: The Movie is an upcoming live-action animated film based on the Thomas & Friends media franchise and its television series of the same name, being developed by Mattel Films and directed by Marc Forster. It is set to be the second live-action and fully-theatrical Thomas & Friends film following Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000) and the seventeenth film overall.
Cast
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Production
[edit]Thomas has been a personal favorite of mine since childhood, I couldn't be more excited to be working with Robbie and the entire team at Mattel, and embarking on this beautiful journey with such a timeless property.
Marc Forster[1]
The film was announced in October of 2020, during the announcement of Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go, when it was revealed that Marc Forster would be partnering with Mattel Films to direct and produce a feature film based off of Thomas & Friends.[2][1] The film was also said to be a mix of CGI animation and live action with a four-quadrant format.[3] Robbie Brenner, the film's executive producer, has stated that Thomas' story in the film will be told in "a modern and unexpected way."[4] The film would later be included in Mattel's list of upcoming films and toy lines on their website, in which it was listed the under the title Thomas & Friends: The Movie.[5]
Writing
[edit]Alongside Forster's announcement, it was also confirmed that Alyssa Hill and Jesse Wigutow would be writing the film's screenplay,[4] the latter of whom is known for screenwriting Tron: Ares.[6]
Release
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "Marc Forster to Direct 'Thomas & Friends' Movie for Mattel Films". The Hollywood Reporter. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ "Every Upcoming Movie Based On A Toy". Screen Rant. Jack Walters. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "'Thomas & Friends' New Movie In The Works From Mattel Films & Marc Forster's 2Dux²". Deadline. Dave McNary. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ a b "'Thomas & Friends' Movie in Development From Mattel With Marc Forster". Variety. Anthony D'Alessandro. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ "Movie Toys and Upcoming Releases | Mattel". Mattel. Retrieved 18 March 2023.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ Kit, Borys (December 5, 2012). "'Tron' Sequel Back on the Grid at Disney (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
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- 2020s American films
- 2020s children's films
- 2020s English-language films
- 2020s fantasy films
- Children's films
- Fiction about rail transport
- Films based on television series
- Films directed by Marc Forster
- Films with live action and animation
- Mattel Television films
- Thomas & Friends films
- Upcoming films