Thomas the Tank Engine to be filmed live-action

Mattel, the world's largest toy company, and manufacturing company 2Dux will jointly produce a live-action movie based on the children's show "Thomas the Tank Engine". Directed by Mark Forster, the director of "Quantum of Solace" and "World War Z", the film will be presented by a combination of real people and CG.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of Thomas the Tank Engine, a character first created in 1945 by Rev. W. Awdry for his son Christopher. Today, the character is loved by children all over the world.

At present, the official has not released more details about the movie.