Thomas the Train is getting a new friend, as the iconic British television franchise “Thomas & Friends” introduces its first character with autism, Bruno the Brake Car. The character is voiced ...

Two beloved children's TV shows are adding diverse new characters that reflect real people more fully: Thomas & Friends will have its first autistic train character, and Peppa Pig included a same ...

Britt Allcroft, the creator of the “Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends” series, has died at age 81, filmmaker Brannon Carty announced on X. Allcroft was most known for producing popular children ...

Mattel and Marc Forster’s production company 2Dux² will develop a feature film based on “Thomas & Friends,” the iconic franchise about the beloved blue engine. Forster will also direct the ...

In celebration of eight decades of Thomas and his friends, which began with Wilbert Awdry’s The Railway Series and evolved into a global entertainment phenomenon centered on the beloved blue ...

Thomas & Friends, the beloved children’s franchise that has captured hearts for generations, announced today its kickoff to celebrate the 80th anniversary and to honor over eight decades of ...

Allcroft's innovative vision turned Thomas & Friends into a groundbreaking show, featuring intricate model trains and narration by actors such as Ringo Starr and George Carlin. The series ran for ...