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+ | |image=BestofThomasDVD.jpg |
| − | |movie name=Best of Thomas |
+ | |movie name=The Best of Thomas |
| − | |director=David Mitton |
+ | |director=[[David Mitton]] |
| − | |producer=Britt Allcroft |
+ | |producer=[[Britt Allcroft]] & David Mitton |
| − | |starring= |
+ | |starring= |
| + | * [[George Carlin]] (Narrator and male characters) |
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| + | * [[Teresa Gallagher]] (Female characters) |
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| + | * [[William Hope]] (Male characters) |
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| + | * [[Nicola Stapleton]] (Female characters) |
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|distributor= |
|distributor= |
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| − | * Anchor Bay Entertainment |
+ | * [[Anchor Bay Entertainment]] |
| + | * [https://thomasandfriends.fandom.com/wiki/Lionsgate Lionsgate] |
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| − | * Lionsgate |
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| − | |release date= |
+ | |release date=July 24, 2001 |
| − | * September 26, 2001 |
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| − | * 2007 |
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| − | * 2013 |
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|runtime=46 mins |
|runtime=46 mins |
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|preceded by=[[Best of Percy]] |
|preceded by=[[Best of Percy]] |
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|followed by=[[Best of James]] |
|followed by=[[Best of James]] |
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| − | '''Best of Thomas''' is a US VHS/DVD release featuring |
+ | '''Best of Thomas''' is a US VHS/DVD release featuring 7 [[Series 1|1st series]] episodes, 2 [[Series 2|2nd series]] episodes, 3 [[Series 3|3rd series]] episodes and 3 [[Series 4|4th series]] episodes narrated by [[George Carlin]], 2 [[Series 5|5th series]] episodes and 5 [[Series 6|6th series]] episodes narrated by [[Alec Baldwin]] and 3 [[Series 7|7th series]] episodes narrated by [https://thomasandfriends.fandom.com/wiki/Michael_Brandon Michael Brandon] and 1 song. The DVD release also featured 3 additional songs. |
| − | This release was distributed by [[ |
+ | This release was distributed by [[Anchor Bay Entertainment]] and released on DVD in 2001. And was released again in a 3-disc set with the [[Best of James]] and the [[Best of Percy]] in 2003. Lionsgate released the title for digital download in 2013. |
==Description== |
==Description== |
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===2001 VHS=== |
===2001 VHS=== |
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| − | For over 50 years |
+ | (For over 50 years) The exciting adventures of [https://thomasandfriends.Fandom.com/wiki/Thomas Thomas the Tank Engine] and his [[Island of Sodor]] friends have enchanted millions of people around the world. (With his endearing grin, lighthearted attitude, and cheeky personality) Thomas has enriched the lives of generations of children. |
| − | Over the past year |
+ | (Over the past year) We have received hundreds of thousands of letters, emails and phone calls from fans who wanted to share with us their favorite Thomas stories. (From this loyal support) We were proud to produce this video which features 28 of your favorite adventures highlighting everyone's #1 engine, Thomas. |
Relive the day when Thomas got his very own branch line, laugh out loud as Thomas and a "not-so-scary" dragon play a little trick on Percy, and get ready with engines as they prepare for a very special visitor. |
Relive the day when Thomas got his very own branch line, laugh out loud as Thomas and a "not-so-scary" dragon play a little trick on Percy, and get ready with engines as they prepare for a very special visitor. |
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| − | Join Percy, James, Gordon and the rest of your Sodor Friends as a celebrate the little <span style= |
+ | Join [[Percy]], [[James]], [[Gordon]] and the rest of your Sodor Friends as a celebrate the little <span style=color:blue>blue</span> engine who does really big things! |
===2001 DVD=== |
===2001 DVD=== |
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| − | For over 50 years |
+ | (For over 50 years) The exciting adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and his Island of Sodor friends have enchanted millions of people around the world. (With his endearing grin, lighthearted attitude, and cheeky personality) Thomas has enriched the lives of generations of children. |
| − | Over the past year |
+ | (Over the past year) We have received hundreds of thousands of letters, emails, and phone calls from fans who wanted to share with us their favorite Thomas stories. (From this loyal support) We are proud to produce this 1st-ever DVD which includes 28 of your favorite Thomas adventures and remarkable bonus features that promote learning and fun for everyone! |
| − | Join |
+ | Join Percy, James, Gordon, and the rest of your Sodor Friends as we celebrate the little <span style=color:blue>blue</span> engine who does really big things! |
| − | === |
+ | ===2009 DVD=== |
| − | For over 50 years |
+ | (For over 50 years) The exciting adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and his Island of Sodor friends have enchanted millions of people around the world. (With his endearing grin, lighthearted attitude, and cheeky personality) Thomas has enriched the lives of generations of children. |
| − | Over the years |
+ | (Over the years) We have received hundreds of thousand of letters, emails, and phone calls from fans who wanted to share with us their favorite Thomas stories. (From this loyal support) We were proud to produce this DVD which includes 28 of your favorite Thomas adventures with remarkable bonus features that are fun for everyone! |
| − | Join Percy, James, Gordon, and the rest of your Sodor Friends as we celebrate the little <span style= |
+ | Join Percy, James, Gordon, and the rest of your Sodor Friends as we celebrate the little <span style=color:blue>blue</span> engine who does really big things! |
==Episodes== |
==Episodes== |
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| − | #[ |
+ | #[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas_Gets_Bumped Thomas Gets Bumped] |
| − | #[ |
+ | #[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/A_New_Friend_for_Thomas A New Friend for Thomas] |
| − | #[ |
+ | #[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas,_Percy_and_the_Dragon Thomas, Percy and the Dragon] |
| + | #[https://ttte.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas_Goes_Fishing Thomas Goes Fishing] |
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| − | #[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Thomas Saves the Day|Thomas Saves the Day]] |
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| + | #[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas_Saves_the_Day_(Series_1) <span title="Thomas Saves the Day">Thomas Saves the Day</span>] |
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| − | #[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Trouble for Thomas|Trouble for Thomas]] |
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| + | #[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Trouble_for_Thomas Trouble for Thomas] |
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| − | #[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Thomas and Stepney|Thomas and Stepney]] |
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| + | #[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas_and_Stepney Thomas and Stepney] |
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| − | #[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:A Big Day for Thomas|A Big Day for Thomas]] |
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| − | #[ |
+ | #[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas_Meets_the_Queen Thomas Meets the Queen] |
==Songs== |
==Songs== |
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| − | #[[ |
+ | #[[Really Useful Engine]] <small>(''Separate from main feature on DVD'')</small> |
| − | #[[ |
+ | #[[Thomas' Anthem]] <small>(''DVD only'')</small> |
| − | #[ |
+ | #[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/It%27s_Great_to_be_an_Engine It's Great to be an Engine] <small>(''DVD only'')</small> |
| − | #[ |
+ | #[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Let%27s_Have_a_Race Let's Have a Race] <small>(''DVD only'')</small> |
==Bonus Features== |
==Bonus Features== |
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| − | *[ |
+ | *[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas_and_the_Dinosaur_(book) <span title="Thomas and the Dinosaur">Thomas and the Dinosaur</span>] read-along story |
| − | *"Harold the Helicopter" interactive CD |
+ | *"Harold the Helicopter" interactive CD-Rom game |
*Character Gallery |
*Character Gallery |
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*"What Color Am I?", "Find My Number", and "Which Engine Am I?" DVD games |
*"What Color Am I?", "Find My Number", and "Which Engine Am I?" DVD games |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| − | *An |
+ | *An extended version of the original theme music is featured on the menus. |
| − | *Additional clips from [ |
+ | *Additional clips from [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas_Gets_Tricked Thomas Gets Tricked], [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Terence_the_Tractor Terence the Tractor], [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas_Goes_Fishing Thomas Goes Fishing], [[Foolish Freight Cars (episode)|<span title="Foolish Freight Cars">Foolish Freight Cars</span>]], [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Double_Teething_Troubles Double Teething Troubles], [[Double Trouble (Series 2)|<span title="Double Trouble">Double Trouble</span>]], [[Thomas Comes to Breakfast]], [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Put_Upon_Percy Put Upon Percy], [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Baa! Baa!], [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/James_and_the_Trouble_with_Trees James and the Trouble with Trees], [[Make Someone Happy]], [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Happy_Ever_After Happy Ever After], [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas_and_the_Rumours Thomas and the Rumours], [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas%27_Christmas_Party Thomas' Christmas Party], [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/A_Scarf_for_Percy A Scarf for Percy], [[Percy's Ghostly Trick]], [[Thomas, Percy and the Mail Train]] & [[Thomas, Percy and Old Slow Coach]] are used in the intermissions between the episodes (accompanied by snippets from Thomas' Anthem). |
| − | *This is the |
+ | *This is the first ''Thomas & Friends'' episodic DVD released in the US. |
| − | ==Goofs== |
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| − | *[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Trouble for Thomas|Trouble for Thomas]] is out of sync. |
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| − | *On the 'Thomas' Best Friends' Section in the Booklet, [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Skarloey|Skarloey]] and [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Rheneas|Rheneas]]' Images/Pictures have each Other's Names switched. |
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[[Category:VHS]] |
[[Category:VHS]] |
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[[Category:DVDs]] |
[[Category:DVDs]] |
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Latest revision as of 18:50, 17 December 2023
Best of Thomas is a US VHS/DVD release featuring 7 1st series episodes, 2 2nd series episodes, 3 3rd series episodes and 3 4th series episodes narrated by George Carlin, 2 5th series episodes and 5 6th series episodes narrated by Alec Baldwin and 3 7th series episodes narrated by Michael Brandon and 1 song. The DVD release also featured 3 additional songs.
This release was distributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment and released on DVD in 2001. And was released again in a 3-disc set with the Best of James and the Best of Percy in 2003. Lionsgate released the title for digital download in 2013.
Description
2001 VHS
(For over 50 years) The exciting adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and his Island of Sodor friends have enchanted millions of people around the world. (With his endearing grin, lighthearted attitude, and cheeky personality) Thomas has enriched the lives of generations of children.
(Over the past year) We have received hundreds of thousands of letters, emails and phone calls from fans who wanted to share with us their favorite Thomas stories. (From this loyal support) We were proud to produce this video which features 28 of your favorite adventures highlighting everyone's #1 engine, Thomas.
Relive the day when Thomas got his very own branch line, laugh out loud as Thomas and a "not-so-scary" dragon play a little trick on Percy, and get ready with engines as they prepare for a very special visitor.
Join Percy, James, Gordon and the rest of your Sodor Friends as a celebrate the little blue engine who does really big things!
2001 DVD
(For over 50 years) The exciting adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and his Island of Sodor friends have enchanted millions of people around the world. (With his endearing grin, lighthearted attitude, and cheeky personality) Thomas has enriched the lives of generations of children.
(Over the past year) We have received hundreds of thousands of letters, emails, and phone calls from fans who wanted to share with us their favorite Thomas stories. (From this loyal support) We are proud to produce this 1st-ever DVD which includes 28 of your favorite Thomas adventures and remarkable bonus features that promote learning and fun for everyone!
Join Percy, James, Gordon, and the rest of your Sodor Friends as we celebrate the little blue engine who does really big things!
2009 DVD
(For over 50 years) The exciting adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and his Island of Sodor friends have enchanted millions of people around the world. (With his endearing grin, lighthearted attitude, and cheeky personality) Thomas has enriched the lives of generations of children.
(Over the years) We have received hundreds of thousand of letters, emails, and phone calls from fans who wanted to share with us their favorite Thomas stories. (From this loyal support) We were proud to produce this DVD which includes 28 of your favorite Thomas adventures with remarkable bonus features that are fun for everyone!
Join Percy, James, Gordon, and the rest of your Sodor Friends as we celebrate the little blue engine who does really big things!
Episodes
- Thomas Gets Bumped
- A New Friend for Thomas
- Thomas, Percy and the Dragon
- Thomas Goes Fishing
- Thomas Saves the Day
- Trouble for Thomas
- Thomas and Stepney
- Thomas Meets the Queen
Songs
- Really Useful Engine (Separate from main feature on DVD)
- Thomas' Anthem (DVD only)
- It's Great to be an Engine (DVD only)
- Let's Have a Race (DVD only)
Bonus Features
- Thomas and the Dinosaur read-along story
- "Harold the Helicopter" interactive CD-Rom game
- Character Gallery
- "What Color Am I?", "Find My Number", and "Which Engine Am I?" DVD games
Trivia
- An extended version of the original theme music is featured on the menus.
- Additional clips from Thomas Gets Tricked, Terence the Tractor, Thomas Goes Fishing, Foolish Freight Cars, Double Teething Troubles, Double Trouble, Thomas Comes to Breakfast, Put Upon Percy, Baa!, James and the Trouble with Trees, Make Someone Happy, Happy Ever After, Thomas and the Rumours, Thomas' Christmas Party, A Scarf for Percy, Percy's Ghostly Trick, Thomas, Percy and the Mail Train & Thomas, Percy and Old Slow Coach are used in the intermissions between the episodes (accompanied by snippets from Thomas' Anthem).
- This is the first Thomas & Friends episodic DVD released in the US.