July 5, 2008 (US; Theatrical)
September 9, 2008 (US; DVD)
September 20, 2008 (UK; Theatrical)
October 6, 2008 (UK; DVD)
Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery is a 2008 British direct-to-DVD feature-length special for the (formerly) long-running British children's television series, Thomas & Friends. It was filmed and produced in 2007, directed by Steve Asquith, and narrated by Pierce Brosnan. It was released in cinemas in the US on July 5, 2008, and later for DVD for the US on September 9, 2008. It would then be released in cinemas for the Uk on September 20, 2008, and later for DVD on October 6, 2008. It is the third Thomas film in the series, and the final film to use models and figurines at Shepperton Studios, as well as the final one being made completely in live-action.
Storyline[]
Thomas the Tank Engine rediscovers the lost railway town of Great Waterton. A new engine named Stanley is brought to help restore the town, but Thomas becomes jealous when Stanley wins over his friends.
Sound Effects Used[]
- Edward Whistle (Used for Edward's whistle in a normal pitch, Henry's and Emily's in a low pitch, and Percy's in a high pitch.)
- Hollywoodedge, Crane Interior Engin PE197901
- Hollywoodedge, Forest Mountain Echo BT021001 (Very low volume; heard once in the background, after Thomas discovers Great Waterton.)
- Hollywoodedge, Metal Debris StressC PE285001
- Hollywoodedge, Seagulls No Surf BT022101
- Hollywoodedge, Single Double Tripl CRT020704 (Used as Jack's horn.)
- Hollywoodedge, Train Whistle 3 Vario AC011601 (Used as Mighty Mac's whistle.)
- James Whistle (Used for James' whistle in a normal pitch and Gordon's in a low pitch.)
- Sound Ideas, AUTO, HORN - OLD CAR, HAND AIR HORN (Used for Bertie's horn)
- Sound Ideas, CARTOON, WHISTLE - TRAIN WHISTLE, HIGH (Heard in the song "Thomas, You're the Leader".)
- Sound Ideas, DRAWBRIDGE - CHAINS HOISTING BRIDGE OPEN, CASTLE
- Sound Ideas, TRACTOR, STEAM - STEAM WHISTLE, SHORT (Used for Sir Handel's whistle.)
- STEAM LOCOMOTIVE BRAKES SCREAMING
- Thomas Whistle (Used for Thomas' whistle in a normal pitch, Bill, Ben's in a high pitch and Molly's and Stanley's in a low pitch.)