It looks like everyone’s favorite train is pulling into a new station.
Thomas & Friends is making a track change from its long-standing home on PBS and heading to Nick Jr. this March. The Viacom-owned network is also going to be the exclusive consumer products agent for Thomas and his crew, Variety reports.
With a new home comes equally big changes for the island of Sodor. The characters and their stories received a makeover thanks to a partnership with the United Nations.
“The brand is undergoing a huge evolution to ensure that it remains relevant and competitive for today’s audiences,” Kate Schlomann, VP & Global Brand GM, Thomas & Friends, said according to Variety. “We are taking Thomas off Sodor for the first time in our episodic series, evolving our storytelling to be more inclusive, meaningful and entertaining.”
Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! The Movie will premiere on Nick Jr. before the 21st season gets underway in two months.
Looking for other entertaining things to watch with the family? Enjoy a classic from our roundup of the best kids’ movies, mingle with princesses in one of these new Disney movies or plan an outing to see the best new kids’ movies of 2018. Don’t forget the popcorn!
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