What Does Barbie's success mean for Thomas & Friends

[@lou626]

When i was in the cinema whenever mattel was on the screen i would scream "WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY BOY TOM?" and everybody but my grandma was confused

[@Pyrotrainthing]

I hope Marc Foster's Thomas Movie is something a audience can enjoy and doesn't just lean into "oooh the trains look creepy oooh"

[@thomasthetankman111]

100% agree and I think that will be one of his main aims!

[@HexPerplex]

And hopefully it doesn’t have any political messaging in it, what are they gonna phase that shit out?

[@kingkoopa64]

@@HexPerplex is a ww2 base movie. Having no political views in a war movie is like asking cold water with no ice

[@Pyrotrainthing]

@@HexPerplex while I get what you were trying to say, I think it is misphrased. I agree that they should keep modern-day social topics and issues out of the movie, where I disagree is unless they’re brought up respectfully enough, like in Christopher Robin’s contrast between him as an adult to the Hundred Acre woods he grew up in as a kid (haven’t watched the movie so I don’t know the plot, sorry if this is wrong).

[@zoff.him1]

No but fr like magic railway hits Thomas in the right way. Um the Thomas train irl looks so creepy Imo like it scares me for some damn reason but Idk like i think it’s my mind lol

[@joshuaW5621]

I hope this will be like the Mario movie in the sense that it brings a new age for the brand. Please make this a reality Mattel.

[@thomasthetankman111]

Think that's what they wanted to do with Barbie so hopefully we will see a repeat with the other films they make!

[@RacingCarWannabe118]

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[@ketelieappolon3617]

​@@thomasthetankman111 The strike ended at Hollywood in November 2023 so I think that is a good sign I think

[@TheParkitect]

Warner Bros will help I hope.

[@tre-engines]

If Mattel is really doing their own cinematic universe, it could make the movie end up with the same fate as Magic Railroad and even end the show. It seems like Mattel wants the show to be more energetic and family friendly to follow in the footsteps of the currently popular kids shows rather than do anything special and if the movie is treated the same way it could give the wrong impression of what the series was all about. I’m really hoping the movie is rated PG instead of PG-13 so that the movie can be enjoyed by all ages as the show and the books were, without being too childish or too far from what it’s supposed to be.

[@salvage_bernard6508]

With Marc Foster saying how much he’s pleased with Working on the movie and the show was an childhood favorite of his, The Thomas the Tank Engine Movie may be in good hands.

[@shardsoftime0952]

He wasn't a child in 1984... HE LIED...

[@tihoprskalo7719]

@@shardsoftime0952 *Tun tun tunnnnnn...*

[@tonyleppanen6773]

Probably a joke, but he may have read the books as a child.

[@thomasthetankman111]

I hope so!

[@TanchoLime]

I would Imagine A New Thomas Animated Show faithful to the stories similar to My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, after All Engines Go and the Marc Forster Movie.

[@TanchoLime]

However, we cant compare these franchises, only they're known to be different.

[@ThomasSirHandel]

I mean Paddington and the 2017 Smurfs movie got TV series shortly after their movies so the same will probably happen with Thomas.

[@merlinandmurdoch7837]

I’m really glad people are finally getting it out that the reason we haven’t gotten news of the Thomas movie is because it’s part of a lineup of movie projects, with Barbie being the pilot. I watched the Barbie movie recently, I gotta say it handled almost everything brilliantly, even if I’m not a fan of the franchise I still got things to say about it. That gives me hope of this movie’s world building and tone, as-well as how high the bar will be for it to reach. Also, I believe the cinematic universe idea is only a rumour, at-least for now, but that would make sense for why there are over 40 movies of their toy brands. Edit: I am wrong.

[@thomasthetankman111]

Yeah unfortunately Mattel have said that is what they want to do. I'm more intrigued to see what they are going to do with it. Thanks for watching!

[@jacobkrehbiel8426]

Here's how a Thomas movie would play out in my mind: During WW2, a boy washes up on Sodor and comes to know Thomas and his friends, and through his interactions with them, they all learn that being useful isn't just doing what you were designed to do, but just making other people happy, and just wanting to live with purpose in their lives. And Thomas's origins will be directly inspired by his actual origins: As the creation of a daddy trying to entertain his sick son. The dialogue would include this exchange as well: Thomas: So...am I in fact human? Sir Toham Hatt: Thomas, you're always wanting to be useful. What's more human than that?

[@ThomasSirHandel]

That plot as been scrapped.

[@jacobkrehbiel8426]

@@ThomasSirHandel Yes, Shane Acker's specific take was. This is that only different from what he probably wanted to take it.

[@JAdg75oo00]

(Happy crying) 😊👏 Bravo awesome! I hope it also goes like that too, consider it Train enthusiast approved! Seriously, in my circles we actually do consider steam engines, human due to simpler characteristics to humans (eating, sleeping, being tired, and even-) well the point is this is so fitting and I pray this is how it goes 🙂

[@streamlinedengine]

That last line hit me right in the gut WTH

[@thomasthetankman111]

I believe this plot was for the Shane Acker movie. It was never confirmed if this was the official plot though or just a working idea!

[@MC3801Productions]

I certainly want too see this Thomas movie one day, no matter how long it takes. I just hope it doesn’t make the same mistakes as Magic Railroad made…

[@thomasthetankman111]

I reckon it wont!

[@thomasthetankman111]

I can't agree more!

[@thomasthetankman111]

Everything Should be getting fixed now after the hacking! This appeared in my subscriptions and was how I found out the channel had returned will be making a post on twitter about what I have been dealing with but thanks everyone for your support. I will be replying to comment's this evening! Enjoy this scheduled video that was meant to release the weekend just gone!

[@ThomasSirHandel]

At least from what I heard Thomas and Barney are both in production so chances are we will get Thomas by the 80th anniversary.

[@thomasthetankman111]

Both are in pre-production. Which means. Scripts, Storyboards ect. Both have stuff being worked on!

[@JosephRailwayStudios2000]

@@thomasthetankman111 and what about the voice actors

[@usualblokeluke]

I'd like to be optimistic for Marc Forster's Thomas movie But I feel like the Barbie movie is only doing so well because Barbie is a doll yes, but she is still humanoid so it's easier to suspend your disbelief when the character is put in scenarios with adults jokes and themes. The general public are "In on the joke" that barbie is primarily for kids so seeing the more grown up aspects of it is part of the humour. Thomas & Friends is harder to market for all ages because the franchise has been marketed as a baby show for so long, that's just become the norm of how the casual audience views it. Of course the Thomas film is made for kids, they're the target demographic, but it'll be much harder to get grown ups invested with writing deeper themes into the story. Without them going "Look kids it's Thomas the train" and seeing it as nothing more than the show where choo choo trains can talk. Am I happy we're getting a Thomas movie in the first place? Absolutely! All I hope for is the best for a franchise that is near and dear to my heart.

[@thomasthetankman111]

Totally Agree!

[@thomasthetankman111]

Totally agree with this my man!

[@anthonyfisher-7090]

Glad you are back. I do hope they manage to make the Thomas movie however i do remain sceptical with the whole "cinematic universe" thing Mattel seem intent on building. But i do hope its good and Marc get to do His vision without studio interference

[@thomasthetankman111]

Thanks! Glad to be back! I reckon if Marc does direct it will be in good hands!

[@FaysalIsGoated]

I’m scared and excited at the same time. On one hand, I’m happy the Thomas movie is in development, but I’m scared that they’re gonna base it off of what Thomas currently is😰

[@ThomasLover-fr8nh]

Funny I feel exactly how you're feeling about the Thomas movie, buddy.

[@ThomasSirHandel]

Most articles state it will be live-action/CGI.

[@FaysalIsGoated]

@@ThomasSirHandel with real humans like the Sonic movies? Or a completely CGI world like the Mario movie?

[@ThomasLover-fr8nh]

@@FaysalIsGoated I hope, maybe, it would be like the Sonic movie.

[@thomasthetankman111]

I don't think they will. Based on how Marc did Christopher Robbin I expect it will be a nostalgia trip for older fans to enjoy whilst still appealing to a younger audience

[@bulatao195]

One thing's for sure is that Thomas & Friends: The Movie will be the first ever feature film to sweep in $1 Thomzillion at the global box office.

[@SodorWoodenAdventures]

Thomas being tied in to any of the other Mattel properties in a Cinematic Universe is already a red flag for me that this would do poorly. It needs to be it's own seperate thing something that can have a more adult tone sure but doesn't stir away to what Thomas is and stays true to what we all grew up watching with the Classic Model Series and reading the Railway series books. I hope it is as successful as Barbie if not even more successful. Praying it's a Thomas film everybody can enjoy, the show badly needs a revival and it's main stream popularity back like it had 20 years ago where it was everywhere. If they base it of the rubbish it is currently and put it in some cinematic universe it is gonna flop horribly and there will never be no redeeming Thomas at all from that point. As you may as well retire the brand altogether. I'm intrigued on how it turns out i just seriously hope it's the turn around the brand badly needs and not more bad things from Mattel that we have been getting for a long time now.

[@thomasthetankman111]

I agree tying it in is a red flag. We shall see. I hope Mattel back track this idea!

[@hozkahilgarri3936]

Besides, the Thomas & Friends property already has enough canon to build from for it's own cinematic universe.

[@Thomasfan8]

I miss Tesla US :( But seriously great to have you back man! Excellent video, Barbie has proven Mattel can take risks whilst having a lot of fun. I’d like them to try something different with their Thomas movie. It would be an interesting outcome if they do aim towards an older demographic.

[@thomasthetankman111]

We all miss Tesla US. Gone but not forgotten!

[@highball5550]

A Mattel Cinematic Universe makes me sick. The only way I could compare this to is the fan fictions where authors combine two totally unrelated topics. For example, ttte and my little pony (sorry to anyone who enjoys that kinda stuff). The only way I could see this working is if Thomas was paired up with Tugs.

[@ThomasSirHandel]

Yeah what they should do is a Hit Entertainment Cinematic universe to revive the brands back to their original forms.

[@dougsfilmtv9810]

I think it is possible to have a Thomas movie aimed for order audiences is a good idea. I think the movie could be a success with good writing and directing and you would have to find the right voice actors to do it. If I was the showrunner of a revied Thomas and Friends series, I would make sure the classic series is cannon including the movie as well.

[@thomasthetankman111]

I think based of how Christopher Robin was designed it will either be based off the railway series or classic series

[@radicalsaturday9857]

If I was making the Thomas movie I'd probably be sitting around the early days of Thomas's creation like you know the war not the 3 railway engines

[@Sunnyhatesthesun]

A live action should be about the railway close to bankruptcy cause of all the accidents, and it should be a more darker and mature tone

[@thomasthetankman111]

That is a darker tone! Cool idea here

[@exveefan]

I think the main struggle with a new Thomas movie, as I said in my own video, "Can an Animated Train be a Movie Star" is how far can you go with the character. (or any other train properties) Thomas has basically done everything possible as a locomotive. I'd say the Marc Foster plot would be similar to "Christopher Robin" or what TATMR had been, too much focus on the Human characters and not enough with the trains. But, as I said in my own video, I want to be proven wrong.

[@omegadavids6362]

A new movie with Models and CGI?

[@thomasthetankman111]

This is just the problem with all versions of a live action Thomas film. The Shane Acker film looked like it would have also delt the same issues as TATMR.

[@kingkoopa64]

Short answer, no. long answer ,prehaps

[@ShipRail_Studios_official]

Oh THANK GOODNESS! I’m so happy you got your channel back!

[@thomasthetankman111]

Thanks! Glad to be back!

[@harrisonallen651]

Thanks to the writers and actors guild strike, we can expect projects like the Thomas and Barney movie come out sometime in 2025 rather than 2024. Also like you, I believe that Mattel’s properties shouldn’t be connected by a cinematic universe like the MCU, DCEU, Harry Potter etc. these movies should its own stand alone project. All things considered, it’s good news that Barbie is doing sensationally well at the box office for Mattel’s profits.

[@thomasthetankman111]

I think it will be a bit longer than 2025. Some films can take over two years for productions and post production to wrap. I believe due to the strike pre-production won't have much going for it either!

[@matthewfranks2198]

They need to get Trampy to write for the movie. Also, no test audiences from Canada! We don’t need a repeat of Magic Railroad

[@thomasthetankman111]

haha don't think it was the test audiences fault magic railroad was bad!

[@thomasnwrengine4936]

Magic Railrroad was bad from the start, so the changes didn’t matter.

[@matthewfranks2198]

@@thomasnwrengine4936 Still, Trampy should write the script for a PG-13 Thomas movie

[@thomasnwrengine4936]

@@matthewfranks2198Heck yeah, Trampy makes the best fan content.

[@matthewfranks2198]

@@thomasnwrengine4936 indeed, if anyone can write a script for a PG13 Thomas movie, it’s Trampy

[@rylanthibodeau8206]

Man I really really hope at Thomas and friends get made like I really really hope

[@gb9727]

Mattel has a lot of films planned

[@thomasfan8889]

Crap, they’re going the cinematic universe route? That all but solidifies that all of these movies will be under the universal laws that were in Barbie, which means Sodor, and all its engines, are toys come to life. Ugh, why can’t we just have a good Thomas movie? Seriously, the blueprint is right there! Just adapt Enterprising Engines (the book) and have a Thomas plot of him trying to keep his branch line open and Sodor in tact. An ensemble “save the railway” plot through proof of character, reliability, and usefulness. Maybe someone is trying to take the Fat Controller’s place and the engines are doing their best to raise the funds to keep Sodor thriving. You can base the plot in the real life history of Dieselization and the Beaching Axe and have it parallel the concept of going against the grain and Small Business vs Big Corporation, with a sub plot of don’t judge someone by their looks (Bear). The story writes itself it’s so pathetically obvious

[@Tophams_No.6]

If the movie does turn out to be based off the original series, I hope the lore won't alienate the audience. I've seen many fan projects that make sense to a fan, but would make no sense to the average person. I hope the movie can still use the classic lore of the series without confusing people who aren't used to the series.

[@noefilm7602]

My favorite characters from Mattel is Thomas & Friends and Barbie! I loved Loved Thomas & Friends and Barbie!

[@billbill6109]

I hope Thomas And Friends gets a movie 🎦

[@wariothelegend8046]

Same here

[@Godzillakinggggggggg]

@@wariothelegend8046I’m sure we will it’s in pre production

[@billbill6109]

I Really Excited about this Thomas movie 🎦

[@wariothelegend8046]

@@Godzillakinggggggggg And if it’s fully finished, I’m bout to see it

[@Krafty_Official]

It will

[@Kukaak]

Glad your channel is back!

[@thomasthetankman111]

Thanks I'm glad too!

[@thomasthetankman111]

Me too!

[@ivanelias3916]

A FILM ABOUT UNO?!!!😮

[@Fiftyfourthengine]

If they are going to be doing a Marc Forster Thomas movie, I have a few thoughts. They'll probably show Thomas's origins, like where he was built, before he moved to Sodor. Or maybe showing some references from the Railway Series, like the first few books (besides The Three Railway Engines and Thomas the Tank Engine because those were already adapted in 2015's The Adventure Begins, and "Terence the Tractor/Thomas, Terence and the Snow" was already referenced in a Season 21 episode). I would also like see some of the old forgotten characters in the movie make an appearance like BoCo, if Mattel decides to listen that is... which I doubt. I still have hopes for the upcoming film soon to release in the future.

[@gandalflotr2898]

I hope Ringo Starr is in the Thomas and friends movie

[@ThomasSirHandel]

Maybe we'll get a 5 minute recap of the first 2 books than the movie jumps to present day but I doubt we'll get another origin since that's already been done with TAB.

[@MrDankEngine1999]

My sisters were Barbie fans when they were little, and I hope they don’t cancel Marc’s Thomas film.

[@ToyFreddyGaming1987]

While I am excited for a potential new Thomas film, I'm also intrigued at the idea of a new Hot Wheels and UNO film. Very interested to see what comes of all of this.

[@thesudriana016]

I just saw the Barbie movie on streaming service and I was totally surprised and delighted by what I saw, but I'm not gonna go into full detail of it as I'm sure many other people (even those in the Thomas community) have many other things to say about said-film. To me, it was both humorous and tearjerking (mainly the ending scene). I give this film a 7/10. I'm not the biggest fan of said-franchise either, but this film is the easiest watchable film to come by. I'm not surprised that the way Barbie was grossing a lot of money at its opening week in cinemas, perhaps it could lead Mattel on the next step with Marc Forster to begin their next project on Thomas the Tank Engine. Even so, a teaser trailer is the only way to prove that it is still in the works. One thing I cannot believe my ears is the mention of Thomas in one blooper of the Barbie film, aside from the team of Mattel making a big appearance in the film.

[@EricPlayzGames]

Hell if we do receive a Thomas movie then you bet I'll go to see it

[@Aftermath779]

I am hoping that this new Thomas movie wouldn’t be another Magic Railroad.

[@tfn1studios881]

welcome back

[@kekofsodor4899]

I know there's been some controversy about the Barbie movie, some say it's too political while others say it's not political enough, I haven't seen the Barbie movie and I have no interest in watching in personally. Like many of us here, I grew up with the classic era of the series and it's part of why I still love trains as an adult now. The classic era were the years where the show was still under the production of the original Britt Allcroft team (seasons 1-7) and the only way to watch it was on VHS tapes. The classic seasons did everything right in terms of bringing Thomas to a screen. The models and practical effects, the facial expressions, the sets of beautiful countryside scenery or grimy goods yards, the music including the theme song that everyone recognizes, all of these sorts of things when combined with Wilbert Awdry's kind of writing ties together wonderfully. This might be a hot take but among all of the stuff going on the world, I don't want them to make Thomas super adult and edgy, or to make it another All Engines Go for babies, I don't want politicized undertones and social commentary, I just want original Thomas as he ought to be. Part of it is escapism for somebody who enjoys steam engines. You can just phase out from the stresses of the real world for a while and just soak in this world. Maybe these are unrealistic expectations on my part but these are the sorts of things that made those early seasons work so well and it's why we're all here talking about this. I hope Foster can make something that doesn't just honor what came before but can continue it as well.

[@DaveMan1K]

Knowing Mattel, they'd likely get celebrity voices for the characters, so my dream cast for the Thomas movie would be: - Tom Holland as Thomas - Karen Gillan as Emily - Roman Griffin Davis as Percy - Jim Broadbent as Edward - Latitia Wright as Nia - Asa Butterfield as Henry - Robert Pattinson as James - Jodie Whittaker as Rebecca - Daniel Craig as Toby - Hugh Laurie as Gordon - Andy Serkis as Diesel - Idris Elba as Arry and Bert - Alex Kingston as Mavis - Vanessa Hudgens as Rosie Just for some examples of the characters I believe they'd include. Though ideally, I'd want them to bring back the cast of the original series.

[@gandalflotr2898]

Add a Ringo Starr cameo

[@SgtAJ218]

Personally, after watching this video, I've gotten more faith in Marc Forster as I know what kind of director he is. As for Mattel's cinematic universe, I don't think Thomas should be a part of it unless Mattel has learned from their mistakes. mainly because all it takes is one movie to flop, and then the cinematic universe is ruined, which has happened to both Transformers and Spider-Man. So, I'm really excited for Marc Forster's Thomas movie, but I'm not really sure about Mattel's Cinematic Universe.

[@twistedaxles9126]

Im really hoping they do something like the cancelled WW2 Movie, not with the war but just slightly adult themed. And on source material, i do believe Acceleracers might be used for the Hot Wheels movie.

[@thomasthetankman111]

I hope so too!

[@jamesthomas5109]

2:00 Maybe having more characters representing autism could help? Im an aspie and I'd iamgine alot of adults can relate to it. 🚂

[@jamesthomas5109]

3:00 AEG needs getting rid of, it's a joke at this point. Both the model and CGI series were fine and should've been continued, I'd rather watch fan made episodes than AEG.

[@ThomasSirHandel]

Same, I'm glad Thomas is one of those franchises where you can make your own episodes.

[@gb9727]

Marc has to act fast to save thomas

[@Cartycinema]

Great to have you back!

[@thomasthetankman111]

Cheers my man! Glad to be back!

[@comicfan1324]

I don’t think it’s a good idea to put Thomas in the same cinematic universe has something like Barney. Thomas it’s meant to be an extremely grounded series with the only fantastical element explicitly showcase is that the trains can talk (sure, there are some super natural elements of Thomas, but magic is not nearly as showcase Thomas as it is in Barney.) simply put, the two series have two very different approaches to have their worlds work. The only way I could see this working out would be if it’s in the films were handled it like a bedtime story, by having a parent open up a book to read to their child with transitions into the film. But if you do that, it’s pretty much says to the audience “what you’re about to see doesn’t matter.”

[@levidarling5107]

I’m starting to regain trust for Mattel, and hope they do well.

[@RacingCarWannabe118]

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[@jamesmcdreviews4699]

I’ve had a video on this subject written and filmed for almost a week now and you basically covered everything better than I could. Well done! I hope that the Thomas movie goes for a more classic feel and skews a little older. I also hope the term “cinematic universe” is just a strategically used phrase to make headlines and that the movies are all separate entities tied together by the umbrella label of Mattel.

[@gandalflotr2898]

I hope they gonna bring back Ringo Starr for the Thomas and friends movie

[@donaldscottishengine]

YAY YOUR BACK

[@mylittlemusical6168]

It would be hilarious if the Mattel cinematic universe took place on sodor

[@thomasthetankman111]

The big fight happens on Sodor hahaha

[@voltnut]

Hopefully Ringo Starr is in this, ya know just cause

[@gavrail9568]

The only way you can possibly do stuff with multiple universes is if you brought back shining time stations I never seen anything Barbie and only some Barney but you could make the argument the school is on a field trip and one of the locations is shining time and with a younger barbie you could get away with that and maybe uno is a game they play anyways that’s a hypothetical way they can pull it off make Thomas it’s own thing and have shining time be a way to mention Sodor by using a relative of mr conductor or maybe have a older lily take over for Stacy jones

[@brockthehydroelectricninja3144]

I don't care how long it takes, I really hope this Thomas movie comes out! I hope I'll enjoy it just as much as TATMR

[@RacingCarWannabe118]

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[@furrymczplayer18]

If they are going to do a full on movie, i just hope it would be a MUCH better version than TATMR, as in, it should 100% be made with models, just like the show originally was. A full on live action movie with real trains wouldn't work imo. They should have it be more focused on the actual trains this time around as well, since, that's like, the whole point of Thomas in general. And who knows? If it succeeds, we could see a return to the original show all together. No more CGI, no more bad plots, just a full on new generation of Thomas seasons just like the old show was like. Maybe I'm hoping for too much here, but seeing a return to form when it comes to Thomas would be a dream come true. I genuinely miss it in my life.

[@ThomasSirHandel]

Or just make the CGI look like the models like what fans do with Trainz.

[@Keeperofthelostmiraculous]

It would be funny if they put a Tugs reference

[@melisscholten5047]

If the LIVE AXTIOn thomas movie will be like that from TATMR movie, everybody will leave the theater and only 1 person will stay! But if its better (FOR SOME) in that style, maybe it gets people attracted!

[@jordanbryan2729]

Just make a live action cinematic universe surrounding the thomas characters with origin movies for each of the engines

[@PMT433]

I feel optimistic about the movie. I personally think it comes down to story in the movie. I also think the engines should have some screen time in the movie. But just vibes from the director I can see this movie being a run of the mill PG/PG-13 movie where the human characters are the focus. Again story is key, it should have to do something that involves the engines

[@amitysluzara2022]

I'm cautiously skeptical for this movie. It could be great but I'm also quite concerned. Let's hope this dosent end up being part of the cinematic universe...

[@thomasthetankman111]

It really could go one of two ways!

[@Jokerfan45]

I'll be honest, Thomas deserves it's own Cinematic universe. It doesn't need to connect to other things like Uno or Barbie. Thomas's world has so much lore it could fill its own universe just fine. The hard thing would be to know when to stop making movies.

[@gb9727]

This will forever change thoams in the good ways if its a success

[@Galaxi7742]

2:31 my sis: That isn't Barney, thats Barfy.

[@ThomasSirHandel]

True, and very sure the live action movie will just use the standard costume from the original series rather than the CGI design since that's the Barney older audiences are familiar with and the movie is for older audiences.

[@temunator2951]

Uhmm... good question, if they really want to make a good live action Thomas movie I'd say to look at magic railroad... not as a good example, hell no, but as what not to do. There's still a very strong community of Thomas fans out there, especially adult fans, and they have many in-depth reviews of TMR and it's down falls. To me I would avoid the use of models at all cost, the change between model and live action really killed the immersion of TMR, though with cg now, they probably wouldn't use any props like that anyways, maybe a live action butyral of the RWS stories, like the adventure begins, would work if they wanted a family friendly movie, but kind of a waste if you ask me. Maybe if they reused the idea that was originally proposed, or something similar, but something tells me they wouldn't do that. it's hard to come up with new ideas for Thomas, ha, I guess that little blue engine really has done it all.

[@thomasthetankman111]

I reckon there are still many stories that can be told via Thomas. Just look at all the amazing fan content that is out there!

[@excitablepack7076]

The is Mattel’s last chance to redeem themselves.

[@FlyingDuckMan360]

Part of me did want to see the Barbie movie, especially because of the Pregnant Midge cameo, but I have a really strong vendetta against Mattel right now because of the many ways they've horribly mistreated Thomas since late 2017, including: 1. Pulling the TV show from PBS, where not once, but twice it had a comfortable home. (Yes, I'm counting Shining Time Station, the spin-off that introduced North American audiences to Thomas. 2. Decreasing the quality of Thomas' merchandise lines, most especially when the inferior Thomas Wood line replaced Thomas Wooden Railway from late 2017 to mid-2021. 3. Pulling Edward and Henry, two characters who have been with the franchise since the beginning, from the Steam Team in favor of Nia and Rebecca. 4. Making DVD releases more scarce. 5. The All Engines Go! spin-off, which proved what the Rev. W. Awdry said about Americans vulgarizing and ruining Thomas true. 6. Disassociating themselves from the Autism community, the very community that watches Thomas' show and buys his merchandise. 7. Disrespecting Britt Allcroft's wishes to keep the spirit of the classic series alive by blocking uploads of Classic Thomas and Shining Time Station episodes from KZbin. 8. Not releasing any new models for the Thomas Wooden Railway line outside of the Day Out With Thomas model in 2023 (if it were up to me, I'd have had new models of Duck, Donald, Douglas, Oliver, and Toad released months ago). At this point, I feel that Thomas' days with Mattel are numbered and his quality can only improve if another company acquires the rights, namely Orbrium, one of the leading wooden train systems I jumped ship to since Thomas Wood replaced Thomas Wooden Railway. Not only does Orbrium make their products specifically with Thomas Wooden Railway in mind, but they released several promising new products this year; a track maintenance crew (which I did a Wooden Railway discussion on), train sets involving a medieval castle and a national park with a spiral mountain, and new unpainted engines for the fans to customize as they please.

[@Daveandbambigirl]

I want to see the Thomas the Tank Engine Movie Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Jackowens-ij9fg]

I hope they revive the live action Thomas film theat got scraped because I was exited to see Thomas be depicted in such a real manner

[@The_East_Charleston_Railway]

Who wants to bet the live action movie is gonna be more like AEG and not more of the model series, I hope they make it based from the books

[@thiagolimawestwood1686]

They have the thomas props in storage just use them that would bring amount of money to them

[@phantom557]

This is the start of the Mattel cinematic universe.

[@TylerBozetski]

I think you hit a point MANY aren't talking about, and that is the brand itself needs to be performing well for them to even get a studio & retailers for merch. involved, and if we're putting the strikes aside, I don't see this movie happening unless it makes significant money, but even I feel that won't happen. Mattel's financials last year show a whopping 22% decrease in sales, and that stores weren't ordering any replacement stock cause they couldn't get the stock they ordered sold. Heck, you walk into Target, and the 3 singular pegs & 2 singular shelf spots Thomas takes is just full of stuff not moving, whereas most of the Bluey selection is wiped. Not to mention that they don't have anything planned beyond 2024. They have more planned for Barney's return then anything Thomas. "But Barbie did well! Its happening!" Yeah, Barbie did well because its Barbie. Its has GENERATIONS of fans, young & old. Thomas does as well, but not to that level. So as for the brand itself, they could sell it for nothing, or just shelf it.🤷‍♂️ But yeah, I don't see this movie happening at all.

[@merlinandmurdoch7837]

Barbie was the pilot for the rest of these movies. It’s box office returns were the decider if Mattel would move forward with their plans. Now that Barbie has made about $600,000,000 more than the budget, they’ll definitely proceed with the next films, that’s how it works. They also got 2dux2 studio (Marc Forster’s company) to make it, of course it’d going to be advertised well, it’s not the same level as the show.

[@TylerBozetski]

@@merlinandmurdoch7837 They're not going to invest in a Thomas movie if Thomas itself as a brand isn't performing And it isn't.

[@superstepno835]

I’m sure unlucky tug would agree for that movie

[@JonLobos-g2u]

I hope our lord favorite number 1 blue tank engine and his friends gets a bunch of screen time in this movie unlike you know what.

[@danielg9174]

So will the Mattelverse be like Marvel or DC where each property are connected within the same universe and share the same timeline?

[@Jacobpacewells]

I’m Kinda Scared That Mattel Is Producing A Thomas & Friends Movie Coming But After Watching A Man Called Otto & Christopher Robbin, I Actually Am Not Giving My Hopes For Another Chance of A Live Action Movie & Hope That Some Kind of Trilogy of Live Action Films Is Produced Being Based & Inspired By The Railway Series.

[@zakthemrconductor5920]

Well only time can tell whether we get a movie or nothing 🙁

[@thomasthetankman111]

Nothing for you sir!

[@RacingCarWannabe118]

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[@Davidunknow]

In a very great take Thomas movie will work in stop motion it would be a great hit for mattel entering the animation then a live action I prefer I really need a stop motion movie reference to the original show

[@TonyTheCarrot]

Personally I absolutely hated the Barbie movie but I hope they do something good with Thomas

[@frogmouth2]

I feel like what will happen is similar to the lego movie phenomenon where the first one is so wild people are surprised it’s quite good, than some spin-offs with reduced box office success ending with some form of nail in the coffin which most audiences are completely uninterested in. I don’t mean this in offence to any fans of the lego ninjago movie or the lego movie 2 but that’s generally what happened.

[@AdamSelvig]

Dude Thomas and the magic railroad is the best Thomas and friends live action film we’ve got change my mind

[@EthanDolan61101]

How would people feel about this as a movie? AWDRY: A Sodor Story A Plot: The Life of Wilbert Awdry B Plot: Thomas tells a story about his beginnings, and his life before Sodor, to all the people, engines, etc invited to his 100th birthday. The Two plots intersect at the end by having the B plot be revealed as the next volume of The Railway Series which is then published in the final scenes of the A plot.

[@davidaviles1754]

I would be faithful for Marc Forster, but I would be conscious about the movies marketing, toys, casting, especially the ugly sonic design vibes, but they might listen to see what everyone wanted in the Movie

[@steam-powered-cyborg]

Given how the Barbie movie is based on the lives of Barbie dolls, rather than characters with the Barbie name like the 2000’s direct to DVD films, I doubt we could expect a repeat of the Thomas Meets MLP:FIM phenomena. It would more likely be about the lives of individual Thomas toys. We could have say… a Trackmaster Thomas and an ERTL Thomas having an adventure together as well as personalities independent of the fictional tank engine they represent.

[@vertwheelerteku46]

If they make hot wheels movie it better be about hot wheels acceleracers!

[@turtledog1533]

A pg13 Thomas the train movie would be amazing

[@kaseyleitchnextgen3281]

I’d say it’d mean jealousy for talking trains.

[@BriceInkling138]

If Mattel would really want to make their own cinematic universe, just let the movies be their own thing. It makes sense with Marvel's Cinematic Universe. But for Mattel's case, I'd rather see them be their own thing and not crossover each other. Believe me, the only times a general Thomas crossover is even necessary would be the UK Trip Ponkickies special and, to an extent, Magic Railroad. Don't cross Thomas over with other properties! And also, who in 2023, and even 2024, would even be watching Barney the Dinosaur if other kids are more interested in other kids' shows like Bluey? In what way does Barney have an "appeal" with an adult audience if there are other properties like Pokémon, Bluey, Adventure Time, Minecraft, Indiana Jones, or even Star Wars have a more bigger appeal for everyone unlike Barney?

[@ThomasSirHandel]

Yeah Thomas is like SpongeBob where crossovers don't work unless it's Tugs.

[@Ludi_Chris]

I wonder I love action means models? I would like to see that? A return to form to the classic series.

[@AlexS1346]

I don't understand how this is connected

[@melisscholten5047]

So maybe in my opinion it will have those model series theme back, with actual humans! Would be great for the fans who saw Live Action thomas before!

[@aliminator1310]

My biggest concern is that with this new Thomas movie being made by Mattel is that they'll probably try to restructure it to replicate what they did with "Barbie", due to it's success, when that 's not how Thomas works!

[@JoshProductions07]

I hope this movie gets a 12A/PG-13 rating, as it would show what the Thomas franchise could do. As Mattel does understand adult fans of Barbie and Hot Wheels, as they make collectors' items for adult fans, but not for Thomas, because Mattel and most outsiders view Thomas as only for preschoolers. The people working on the movie could also misunderstand the Thomas franchise though, like they could treat Thomas like he's a toy rather than a real tank engine. Mattel should really get a British studio to help co-produce the movie and visit Heritage railways in Britain to get inspiration. I hope the movie won't be a movie just for preschoolers though.

[@johnthechoochooaddict796]

Wouldn't be surprised if the movie was released in either 2025 or 2026.

[@tastyblox]

I have a feeling they will just make a thomas spinoff called “Thomas and the Magic Dreamhouse”

[@E2ForLife]

The Last Hope For Thomas

[@kingkoopa64]

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