Future
HIT also revealed that its theatrical division would be piloted by a "Thomas" film. Originally targeted for late-2010 release, in September 2009 this was revised to "Spring 2011". As of January 2011, the release date had been pushed back further to 2012 and the name of the production had still not been announced. The initial draft of the script was written by Josh Klausner (screenwriter for Shrek Forever After), who has also said that the film will be set around the times of World War II. On 8 June 2011, Deadline announced that 9 director Shane Acker will direct the live-action adaptation of Thomas the Tank Engine, with Weta Digital designing the film's visual effects. The film's release date has again been pushed back to 2014, and is now set to be produced by HIT Entertainment's brand new film company, HIT Films, as well as Media Rights Capital and Weta Digital, with Design by Weta Workshop Design Dept.
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