'Day of the Diesels' US trailer greenlit

Hit Entertainment's official Thomas & Friends YouTube Channel has given the US version of the Day of the Diesels trailer the all clear to view.

The latest special sees the return of Diesel 10 along with newbies, Flynn, Belle, Den and Dart. Three new diesels will also star who have yet to be named.

The Steam Team, Charlie, Rosie, Stanley, Victor, Kevin are all confirmed to appear along with Diesel, Arry, Bert, Mavis, Salty, Cranky, Harold and Rocky.

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Engine makes a return to steam

The latest episode of the Fifteenth Series featured the return of a classic character to the series.

Trevor the Traction Engine returned in the third episode of the new series Emily and Dash, in a non-speaking cameo.

He shared his appearance with the latter two engines, Hiro and Charlie at a steam fair. Trevor's driver, Jem Cole also made a cameo.

Trevor first appeared in the Second Series and made some further appearances in later series till making his final appearance in the Twelfth Series.

He later appeared in The Island of Sodor opening for the US DVD releases of Season Thirteen.

Season Fifteen continues tomorrow on FIVE and FIVE HD in the UK at 7:30am with the episode, Percy's New Friends.

Second new episode marks location returnee

The latest episode of Thomas' Fifteenth Series, Toby and Bash marked the return of another memorable location. 

Arlesdale End marked it's return in the episode and is the fifth station to be featured in the CGI Series, which was involved in a scene with Toby and Bash.

The station first appeared in the First Series then returned 22 years later for the Tenth Series till make a one-off appearance for the Twelfth Series.

Anybody concerned about the contrast issue will be pleased to know that it did not happen in today's episode.

Season Fifteen continues tomorrow on FIVE and FIVE HD in the UK at 7:30am with the episode, Emily and Dash.

Season Fifteen's opener gains contrast issues

Season Fifteen premiered in the UK today on FIVE, but left some viewers confused on a notable issue.

Throughout the episode, the contrast on the picture had been increased making the colours brighter but made a luminosity effect appear.

Did you notice the contrast change?
 

The contrast had occured as soon as the episode started till when it was finished.

Thankfully, the change did not happen for the second episode of the new series. Let's just hope this episode's contrast can be altered for repeats and possible DVD releases.

Season Fifteen reminder plus extras

Tomorrow sees the premiere of Season Fifteen airing on five here in the UK at 7:30am.

Starting with Gordon and Ferdinand, this season seems promising with all the suprises we have witnessed so far.

To celebrate the new series, I present to you worthy Thomas fans three promo shots for all of you to enjoy.

And as an added bonus, an exclusively larger sized promo of Thomas in the countryside.

Also, as part of the new season launch, my YouTube Channel background has now been fully updated with all the characters featured in the television series so far.

Season Fifteen premieres on FIVE and FIVE HD in the UK starting tomorrow at 7:30am. 

New DVD announced for the UK

Amazon.co.uk have announced that a new DVD for UK fans will be available in the Summer.

The DVD could well be the second Season Fourteen release, Pop Goes Thomas or the last for Season Thirteen.

The as of yet untitled DVD hits UK DVD shelves on May 9th 2011.

Special thanks to CraneProductions27 for the alert.

Season Eleven completes On Demand series

FIVE's On Demand service has finally made the Eleventh Series available to view.

The 2007 Season now completes Demand5's line-up of all the episodes from the Hit Entertainment era of Thomas & Friends.

A total of 166 episodes can now be watched whenever you like via the internet.

The Fifteenth Series could also be added sometimes after it's finished broadcasting.

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Archive: When France promoted Season Twelve

When the Twelfth Series of Thomas & Friends was airing, France promoted the series by publishing some photos that had never been seen before at the time. More images were later added which featured the Eleventh Series.

These images are featured in their original, unblurred and unedited states.

New US DVD for birthdays due

Lionsgate and Hit Entertainment are to release a new DVD for the US.

The Birthday Express is the new release and will come with a free wooden Thomas whistle.

The DVD seems to be in a similar style to the Holiday Express DVD release a couple of years back and could see a compilation full of episodes about birthday parties.

It will run at 45 minutes approximately in duration and according to Amazon.com, it will be in widescreen, although this might change.

The Birthday Express hits US DVD shelves on May 17th 2011.

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Third week of Season Fifteen ahead

Digiguide have revealed the third week of episodes for the new series of Thomas & Friends, Season Fifteen.

LET IT SNOW

Gordon and Thomas collect logs for an animal shelter and sing a song about snow in the hope that they can make snow clouds appear.

Broadcasts on Monday March 14th 2011 at 7:30am on FIVE and FIVE HD.

SUPRISE SUPRISE

Thomas is excited because it is time for a winter party. However, Thomas's friends need help to be fixed so will not be able to make it to the party.

Broadcasts on Tuesday March 15th 2011 at 7:30am on FIVE and FIVE HD.

SPENCER THE GRAND

It is a very foggy day and the engines are asked to stay put until the weather clears. However, Spencer and Percy do not need the warning.

Broadcasts on Wednesday March 16th 2011 at 7:30am on FIVE and FIVE HD.

STOP THAT BUS!

Thomas feels sorry for Bertie so takes him on a tour. Bertie then realises that he needs to go and collect a group of people and cannot be late.

Broadcasts on Thursday March 17th 2011 at 7:30am on FIVE and FIVE HD.

STUCK ON YOU

Thomas meets Butch, who has a magnet attached to his crane arm. However, he and Butch do not listen to Victor about how to use the magnet.

Broadcasts on Friday March 18th 2011 at 7:30am on FIVE and FIVE HD.

Season Fifteen premieres on FIVE and FIVE HD in the UK starting from Tuesday March 1st 2011 at the earlier time of 7:30am. 

The third week seems to be the most promising for the 2011 Season as not only that Spencer will recieve his own episode since his debut, but Bertie will now speak in a role since Season Twelve.

In one of the most suprising moves ever since his cameo appearances, Butch the Tow Truck will be in a supporting role and will speak for the very first time since his appearance way back in 1998. 

'Misty Island Rescue' website details for Japanese

The Misty Island Rescue website for the Japanese Thomas fans has now been updated.

The website showcases the 2010 special for the Japanese with details on the feature-length story.

Other additions include event information, character descriptions, images and the official trailer for the release.

JAPAN'S MISTY ISLAND RESCUE WEBSITE

Take-n-Play Dart revealed at Toy Fair 2011

Day of the Diesels character and newcomer to the series Dart will be released as a Take-n-Play model.

In a YouTube video posted by ZooLert, while inspecting the Rumbling Gold Mine Run playset, Dart's sighting can be seen.

He is seen next to other Take-n-Play's; Butch, Jack and Percy. All of which were at New York's Toy Fair of 2011.


The Take-n-Play Dart hits toy shelves later this year.

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Thanks to TMRReturns for the alert.