{"id":19371,"date":"2020-10-12T09:00:35","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T13:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2.worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/worldscreen.com\/"},"modified":"2020-10-12T09:06:27","modified_gmt":"2020-10-12T13:06:27","slug":"new-thomas-friends-episodes-from-mattel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/new-thomas-friends-episodes-from-mattel\/","title":{"rendered":"New Thomas &#038; Friends Episodes from Mattel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mattel has greenlit 104 11-minute episodes and two one-hour specials for the <em>Thomas &amp; Friends<\/em> series over two seasons.<\/p>\n<p>Mattel has partnered with Corus Entertainment\u2019s Nelvana Studio to co-produce the series starting with season 25, which will premiere beginning in fall 2021. It will introduce a new creative approach to the show, contemporizing the series for today\u2019s families.<\/p>\n<p>Starting with season 25, the series will be animated in 2D. It will also build upon creative elements that have resonated with <em>Thomas &amp; Friends<\/em> fans over the years by featuring comedic, playful stories and lessons told from Thomas\u2019s point of view.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Thomas &amp; Friends<\/em> enduring legacy and focus on the importance on friendship continue to resonate with global audiences, and we look forward to unveiling our new content to consumers next year,\u201d said Fred Soulie, senior VP and general manager of Mattel Television. \u201cNelvana is the ideal production partner for the series, understanding the importance of staying true to Thomas\u2019 ethos and heritage while bringing the franchise to life creatively in new ways for today\u2019s kids.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs the exclusive broadcast partner and licensing agent of the treasured Thomas brand in Canada, we are delighted to deepen our relationship with Mattel by becoming their production partner on the reimagined 2D series, which will introduce Thomas to a new generation of young audiences,\u201d said Pam Westman, president of Nelvana. \u201cWith stunning animation and fresh new stories, the 2D series allows us to play up the humor in the show while honoring the legacy of the world\u2019s most-adored blue tank engine.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mattel has greenlit 104 11-minute episodes and two one-hour specials for the Thomas &#038; 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