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Thomas The Tank Engine
Thomas the Tank Engine is a fictional, anthropomorphised tank locomotive who originated from the British children's books ''The Railway Series'', created and written by Wilbert Awdry with his son Christopher Awdry, Christopher, first published in 1945. Thomas runs on the Fat Controller's North Western Railway on the Island of Sodor. He became the most popular character in the series, and is the titular protagonist in the accompanying television series adaptation ''Thomas & Friends'' and its reboot ''Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go''. Based on the LB&SCR E2 class,Sibley, Brian (1995). ''The Thomas the Tank Engine Man''. London: Heinemann. . Thomas debuted in the 1946 book ''Thomas the Tank Engine (book), Thomas the Tank Engine''—the second book in ''The Railway Series''—and was the focus of the four short stories featured within. In 1979, British writer and producer Britt Allcroft came across the books, and arranged a deal to make the television series ''Thomas the Tan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Railway Series
''The Railway Series'' is a series of British books about a railway known as the North Western Railway, located on the fictional Sodor (fictional island), Island of Sodor. There are 42 books in the series, the first published in May 1945 by Wilbert Awdry. Awdry wrote 26 books; the final one being written in October 1972. His son, Christopher Awdry, Christopher, wrote 16 more between September 1983 and July 2011. The series features many anthropomorphic vehicles. Thomas eventually became the most popular and famous character in the series and the titular character of the television series ''Thomas & Friends'' from 1984 to 2021. The children's television series originated as adaptations of these stories. Nearly all of ''The Railway Series'' stories were based on real-life events. As a lifelong railway enthusiast, Awdry was keen that his stories should be as realistic as possible. The engine characters were mostly based upon real classes of locomotives, and some of the railways th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph May
Joseph May is a British-born Canadian actor, who has appeared in television and film. He is best known for his role as Adam Moseby in '' Bugs'', Andy Button in the television series ''Episodes'', Paul who was the boyfriend of Sam Colloby, in '' Casualty'', Luke in '' I Live with Models'' and for voicing Thomas in the US dub of the children's television series ''Thomas & Friends'' from 2015 to 2021. His other television roles include Dan Sanders in ''Hollyoaks'', Sgt. Markham in '' Stargate: Atlantis'' and Justin Trudeau in '' The Windsors''. His voice work in animation and video games include Link in '' G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom'', Mr. Wexler in '' The Barbie Diaries'', Autolycus in '' Class of the Titans'', Michael Corleone in '' The Godfather'', Perdido in '' Xenoblade Chronicles 2'', Chase McCain in '' Lego City Undercover'', Jost and Saravad in '' Horizon Zero Dawn'', Hiro in '' The Crew 2'' and Ellis in '' Blair Witch''. Early life Born in England and raised in Calgary, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hero Of The Rails
''Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails'' is a 2009 British animated adventure film and the third feature-length special based on the British television series ''Thomas & Friends''. The film was produced and distributed by HIT Entertainment with animation production by Canadian-based Nitrogen Studios. The movie centres on Thomas finding a long-lost engine from Japan named Hiro and attempts to repair him in secret; although Spencer is on the verge of discovering Thomas' secret and getting Hiro scrapped. This special entered pre-production in September 2008, was produced alongside the thirteenth series starting with January 2009 and was delivered in May 2009. The special marks the addition of full computer animation into the television series replacing the live-action models used previously, and the addition of a full voice cast; with voice actors Ben Small and Martin Sherman becoming the voices for Thomas the Tank Engine in the UK and US respectively. ''Thomas & Friends: Hero ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerry Shale
Kerry Shale (born 4 June 1952) is a Canadian actor based in London, England. His BBC Radio 4 comedy-drama ''The Kubrick Test'' was broadcast in 2020. He is the co-host of ''Is It Rolling, Bob? Talking Dylan'', a podcast about Bob Dylan Bob Dylan (legally Robert Dylan; born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Described as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his nearly 70-year .... Early life Kerry Shale was born on 4 June 1952. Filmography Film Television Video games References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Shale, Kerry 1952 births Living people 20th-century British male actors 20th-century Canadian male actors 21st-century British male actors 21st-century Canadian male actors Audiobook narrators British male film actors British male stage actors British male television actors British male video game actors British male voice actors Canadian emi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Glen
Edward Glen, sometimes credited as Eddie Glen, is a Canadian actor. He has appeared in and provided voices in films, television shows and video games. He is best known for voicing Thomas the Tank Engine in the 2000 film '' Thomas and the Magic Railroad''. Since 1998, he has been the voiceover of YTV. Career Glen began his acting career in 1985 in various theatre productions in Canada and in the United Kingdom, where he still continues to act in theatre to this day. Outside of acting in theatre, he also works extensively as a voice actor in various anime and animated television shows and films, such as '' Odin: Photon Sailer Starlight'', '' Dangaioh'', '' Hyper Combat Unit Dangaioh'', '' Gunnm'', '' Patlabor: The Movie'' and its sequel, '' Blazing Dragons'', '' Flying Rhino Junior High'', '' Undergrads'', ''Angela Anaconda'', '' Rescue Heroes'', '' Rescue Heroes: The Movie'' and '' RoboRoach''. In 2000, Glen became the voice of Thomas the Tank Engine in Britt Allcroft's childre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas And The Magic Railroad
''Thomas and the Magic Railroad'' is a 2000 children's fantasy adventure film written and directed by Britt Allcroft and produced by Allcroft and Phil Fehrle; the cast includes Alec Baldwin, Peter Fonda, Mara Wilson, Didi Conn, Russell Means, Cody McMains, Michael E. Rodgers, and the voices of Eddie Glen and Neil Crone. The film is based on the British children's book series ''The Railway Series'' by the Reverend W. Awdry, its televised adaptation ''Thomas & Friends'' by Allcroft, and the American television series '' Shining Time Station'' by Allcroft and Rick Siggelkow; it is the only theatrical live-action/animated film in the ''Thomas & Friends'' franchise. The plot is centered on Lily Stone (Wilson), the granddaughter of the caretaker (Fonda) of an enchanted steam engine who is lacking an appropriate supply of coal, and Mr. Conductor (Baldwin) of Shining Time Station, whose provisions of magical gold dust are at a critical low. Lily and Mr. Conductor enlist the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minami Tanaka
is a Japanese voice actress. Personal life On November 22, 2023, she announced her marriage. Filmography Anime series Anime films Original video animation Video games Dubbing Live-action Animation References External links Official profile * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Tanaka, Minami 1996 births Living people People from Shinagawa Voice actresses from Tokyo Japanese video game actresses 81 Produce voice actors 21st-century Japanese actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas & Friends Series 9
''Thomas & Friends'' is a children's television series about the railways of the Island of Sodor, based on The Railway Series books written by Wilbert Awdry Wilbert Vere Awdry (15 June 1911 – 21 March 1997), often credited as Rev. W. Awdry, was an English Anglican minister, railway enthusiast, and children's author. He is best remembered as the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine and several other .... Episodes References {{DEFAULTSORT:Thomas And Friends Series 09 2005 British television seasons Thomas & Friends seasons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumiko Higa
is a Japanese voice actress. She is part of 81 Produce. Kumiko is famous for her role in the '' Rockman.EXE'' series as Netto Hikari and Thomas in ''Thomas & Friends'' when she succeeded Keiko Toda. Filmography Anime *'' Best Student Council'' (TV) as Sachiko Iijima (ep 4) *'' Bokurano'' (TV) as Maki Ano *'' D.Gray-man'' (TV) as Daisya Barry (Youth) (ep 37) *'' Futakoi'' (TV) as Young Yuuya (ep 6) *'' Geneshaft'' (TV) as Mika Seidou *'' Gintama'' (TV) as Haji (eps 84-85) *'' Cardfight!! Vanguard'' as Eiji Saga *'' Haibane Renmei'' (TV) as Dai *'' Hamtaro'' as Marron *''Jagainu-kun'' (TV) as Satoinu (Boartato) *'' Kyo kara Maoh!'' (TV) as Raven (young) *'' Machine Robo Rescue'' (TV) as Shou Ashigawa; Haruka Suzusaki *'' MÄR'' (TV) as Ginta Toramizu (eps 90-102); Burube (eps 15-16) *'' Mirmo!'' (TV) as Etsumi; Peter *'' My-Otome'' (TV) as Irina Woods *'' My-Otome Zwei'' (OAV) as Irina Woods *'' Nanami-chan'' (TV) as Kemario; Student *'' Nodame Cantabile'' (TV) as Makiko Tana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas & Friends Series 8
''Thomas & Friends'' is a children's television series about the engines and other characters working on the railways of the Island of Sodor, and is based on The Railway Series books written by Wilbert Awdry. This article lists and details episodes from the eighth series of the show, which was first broadcast in 2004. This series was narrated by Michael Angelis for the United Kingdom audiences, while Michael Brandon narrated the episodes for the United States audiences. This was the first series produced solely by HIT Entertainment HIT Entertainment Limited (stylised as HiT) was a British-American entertainment company founded in 1982 as Henson International Television, the international distribution arm of The Jim Henson Company, by Jim Henson, Peter Orton, and Sophie Turn .... Production Starting with this series, ''Thomas & Friends'' was broadcast in the United States as a whole television programme. It had first appeared in the form of sequences on the American televisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas & Friends Series 1
'' Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends'' is a children's television series about the engines and other characters working on the railways of the Island of Sodor, and is based on The Railway Series books written by Wilbert Awdry. This article lists and details episodes from the first series of the show, which was originally broadcast in 1984. This series was initially narrated by Ringo Starr for the United Kingdom audiences, who later re-narrated 25 episodes for the United States in 1989-1990. The entire series was narrated by George Carlin for the US audiences beginning in 1991. It was produced by Clearwater Features Ltd. for Britt Allcroft (Thomas the Tank Engine) Ltd. and Central Independent Television. Production All of the stories in Series 1 were originally written by the Rev. W. Awdry, including a one-off story commissioned by the staff: ''Thomas' Christmas Party''. The seven engines introduced in this series became the core of the cast in later episodes, with crew member ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
