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. Unearthing an old pirate ship, Thomas is on the hunt for Sodor's lost treasure. [25], On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 21% based on 68 reviews, along with an average rating of 3.97/10. From the moment she heard Alec Baldwin's voice she didn't move. [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. Conductor cuts one of the claw's hydraulic hoses with a pair of tin snips, and is thrown free. [24], The film grossed $19.7 million worldwide against a production budget of $19 million. Conductor calls his cousin, Mr. C. Junior, to help him with his gold dust crisis. 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. Bellis received the role when he happened to pick up Britt Allcroft and her crew from the Isle of Man Airport in July 1999. 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. 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. A video game based on the film, titled Thomas and the Magic Railroad: Print Studio, was released in the United Kingdom. Mr. Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2020 film)/Transcript/6 < Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2020 film)‎ | Transcript. Conductor scares Diesel 10 away by threatening to pour a bag of sugar in his fuel tanks. Conductor... and I'm going to tell you a story about trains... folks far apart and the magic railroad that brought them together. Conductor gives him his conductor's hat before sending him to another railway. [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. However h… Boomer, Burnett's rival and an emotionally muddy biker man until his scenes were cut from the film entirely. Thomas and Mavis work together to get the steam engines and the diesel engine to help build the new airport in time. Thomas and the Magic Railroad is a 2000 British-American fantasy adventure film written, produced and directed by Britt Allcroft. Boomer), Victoria Kingswood (Lily), Miriam-Teak Lee (Lady), Killian Thomas Lefevre (Toby), Noel MacNeal (Edward), Tim Mahendran (Harold), Amy Matthews (Lady Hatt), John McGowan (Mr. C. Junior), Blake Merriman (George), Harper Miles (Annie), Colin Mochrie (Burnett Stone), Michael Moore (Splatter), Katie Nail (Station Master), Angelisse Perez (Dodge), Jonah Platt (Mr. Later that day, Mr. This left Allcroft to seek other sources of funding. Junior climbs onto one of the sails and is thrown onto Diesel 10's roof. Conductor, Lily Stone and Burnett Stone respectively. Thomas and the Magic Railroad (also known as Thomas the Tank Engine: The Magic Railroad in the United Kingdom and Germany) is a 2019 American 3D live-action/CGI animated family comedy adventure fantasy film directed by Robert Zemeckis and Britt Allcroft based on three titled The Railway Series by Rev. Anyway, the Thomas and the Magic Railroad is … [13] However, the test audiences felt that to his voice sounded "too old" for Thomas, although Bellis did receive his onscreen credit as the Transportation Co-Ordinator, and his voice-over remains intact in the original UK trailer. Conductor (Alec Baldwin) as they cross between the real world and the fictional Island of Sodor, in an attempt to recover lost gold dust. Laura Bower as Tasha Stone: Burnett's late wife and Lily's deceased grandmother. 47298, painted to resemble Thomas, was brought to the cinema by low-loader on 9th July 2000. Even magical Mr. Conductor calls Mr. C. Junior. Lady is unable to steam despite trying all of the coals in Indian Valley. History Talk (0) Trending pages. Especially younger kids. Parents may well find that their children are squirming in their seats long before Thomas rides his magic rails into the sunset. Thomas and the Magic Railroad is a 2000 British-American fantasy adventure film written, produced and directed by Britt Allcroft. Conductor after managing to escape with James from Diesel 10 by using the last of his gold dust. Thomas: Hello! New Thomas the Tank Engine Movie Chugs Forth with World War Z Director, ‘Thomas & Friends’ New Movie In The Works From Mattel Films & Marc Forster’s 2Dux², Where Am I Now? 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. Before that, the film premiered at the Odeon Leicester Square; for the purpose, a steam locomotive, no. This page was last edited on 17 January 2021, at 04:11. Thomas is the reason why Boomer ends up on Sodor: he's transported back in Thomas's cab on the way back through the Magic Railroad. Written by 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. 5 - Previous Next - 7. Mr. 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. Meanwhile, Junior reunites with Mr. I wasn't sure if a feature film would keep her attention. ... See full summary ». Now steaming, Lady takes Burnett, Lily, Patch and Mutt along the Magic Railroad. 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… Due to the film's poor performance, Allcroft resigned from her company in September 2000. DIRECTOR. Thomas & The Magic Railroad Part 4. Conductor, Peter Fonda, Mara Wilson, Didi Conn, Russell Means, Cody McMains, Michael E. Rodgers, and Eddie Glen as the voice of Thomas. To ameliorate these problems, Lily and Mr. Scherer also performed "Summer Sunday" during the scene where Mr. Conductor and Junior. "[26] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 19 out of 100 based on 23 critics, indicating "overwhelming dislike". View source. Calling All Engines!, a 2005 direct-to-video special and a spin off of the TV series, was produced by HIT Entertainment and released in 2005. NC (VO):...about an old man, who has lost all hope in life, all because of his misguided faith in a simple engine. [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. Thomas and the Magic Railroad is a soundtrack released on both CD and cassette on August 1, 2000. W. Awdry, its televised adaptation Thomas & Friends, and the American television series Shining Time Station by Britt Allcroft and Rick Siggelkow. Thomas goes to the Great Railway Show and competes with some of the world's finest locomotives. He's our number one hero. The models were animated using live action remote control, as on the television series. Dayna Manning performed a new version of "I Know How The Moon Must Feel" during its respective scene in the presentation. Nick Cartell served as script narrator. Conductor: (Narrating) Hello. Magic Coloring with Thomas the Tank Engine ♦ Learn Color with Thomas and Friends. The film premiered at the Odeon Leicester Square; for the purpose, a steam locomotive, LMS Fowler 3F no. 1:57 Thomas And The Magic Railroad. "[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. Jon Reeves . My 2 year old daughter has just recently been bit by the Thomas bug. I'm Mr. Thomas and the Magic Railroad isn't good nor horrible either. 1 Description 2 Cast 2.1 Live-action actors 2.2 Voice actors 3 Trailers and info 4 Gallery Join Thomas the Tank Engine and meet lots of new friends in this enchanting family adventure movie, Thomas and the Magic Railroad. [11][failed verification]. Thomas and the Magic Railroad Movie Spoofs. Running shots of the "Indian Valley" train were filmed at the Strasburg Rail Road location. The model sequences were filmed in Toronto instead of Shepperton Studios, the "home" of the original TV show; however, several of the show's key staff were flown over to participate. Mr. With Alec Baldwin, Cody McMains, Russell Means, Peter Fonda. Here's a fanciful full-length adventure featuring the characters from the enchanting PBS kids' TV series, Shining Time Station. [43] As of January 2011, the release date had been pushed back further, to 2012. Crushed and angered by the changes, Bellis said he was "gutted", but still wished the filmmakers well. [3], In February 1996, Britt Allcroft was approached by Barry London, then vice-chairman of Paramount Pictures, with an idea for the Thomas film. History Talk (1) Share. Unfortunately, he doesn't know how to get more. A page for describing Trivia: Thomas and the Magic Railroad. Harold: a white rescue helicopter who flies around Sodor. Britt Allcroft. 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