From Universal Pictures Home Entertainment: Thomas & Friends(TM): The Great Race

From Universal Pictures Home Entertainment: Thomas & Friends(TM): The Great Race

THE RACE IS ON!

THOMAS & FRIENDS(TM): THE GREAT RACE

AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL HD AUGUST 23, 2016 ON BLU-RAY(TM) COMBO PACK AND DVD SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., July 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

SYNOPSIS: Get ready, get set, GO! When the best engines from around the world gather to compete in The Great Railway Show, Thomas is determined to find a way to represent Sodor. But he's left disappointed as Gordon is chosen to be the new "Shooting Star" for The Great Race. With Gordon and the other engines making the journey to compete, something suddenly goes terribly wrong... and Gordon is in danger! Will Thomas get to the mainland in time to help him and save the day? Join Thomas and his new international friends in this high-speed musical adventure where friendship always wins!

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With thirteen new friends, including Ashima, the latest feature-length film from the beloved franchise, Thomas & Friends: The Great Race, debuts on Digital HD on August 23, 2016, and on Blu-ray((TM)), DVD and On Demand on September 13, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

The Blu-ray(TM) Combo Pack includes a Blu-ray((TM)), DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet((TM)).


-- Blu-ray((TM)) features a pristine high-definition picture, theater
quality sound and exclusive extras.
-- DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more
places, both at home and away.
-- DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet(TM) lets you watch movies anywhere, and
plays on your mobile devices.
The DVD includes Digital HD with Ultraviolet((TM)).


-- DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more
places, both at home and away.
-- DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet((TM)) lets you watch movies anywhere, and
plays on your mobile devices.
BONUS FEATURES:


-- Will You Won't You Sing-Along Music Video
-- Streamlining Sing-Along Music Video
-- Full of Surprises Sing-Along Music Video
-- You Can Only Be You Sing-Along Music Video
-- 20 Exclusive Character Shorts
-- 8 New Guess Who? Puzzles
TECHNICAL INFORMATION - Blu-Ray((TM)):

Street Date: 9/13/2016
Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 58175155 (US)/ 58175153 (CDN)
Running time: 1 Hour 1 Minute
Layers: BD-25
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1
Languages/Subtitles: English, Spanish and French (European) Audio/ English SDH
Sound: DTS-HD MASTER AUDIO 5.1/Dolby Digital 2.0

TECHNICAL INFORMATION - DVD:

Street Date: 9/13/2016
Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 58175159 (US)/ 58175152 (CDN)
Running time: 1 Hour 1 Minute
Layers: Single Layer
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1
Languages/Subtitles: English, Spanish and French (European) Audio/ English Subtitles
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1/Dolby Digital 2.0

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About Mattel
The Mattel family of companies (Nasdaq: MAT) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. Mattel's portfolio of best-selling brands includes Barbie(®), the most popular fashion doll ever produced, Hot Wheels(®), Monster High(®), American Girl(®), Thomas & Friends(®) and Fisher-Price(®) brands, including Little People(®) and Power Wheels(®), MEGA(®) Brands, including MEGA BLOKS(®) and RoseArt(®), as well as a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. In 2013, Mattel was named one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" by Ethisphere Magazine and in 2014 ranked No. 5 on Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list. With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel's companies employ nearly 30,000 people in 40 countries and territories and sell products in more than 150 nations. At Mattel, we are Creating the Future of Play. Visit us at www.mattel.com, www.facebook.com/mattel or www.twitter.com/mattel

About HIT Entertainment
HIT Entertainment is one of the world's leading pre-school entertainment companies, specialising in building powerful brands based on engaging stories. HIT Entertainment's world-class portfolio includes Thomas & Friends(r), Mike the Knight(tm), Fireman Sam(tm), Bob the Builder, Barney(tm), Angelina Ballerina(tm), Pingu(tm) and Rainbow Magic(tm). HIT Entertainment's lines of business span television and home entertainment production, content distribution, digital media, and live events and attractions. HIT Entertainment is a division of Fisher-Price and has operations in the UK, US, Canada, Hong Kong and Japan.

About Thomas & Friends(TM)

Thomas the Tank Engine(TM) was created over 70 years ago by a British clergyman, the Rev W Awdry, as a storybook for his son. That story quickly grew to become the award-winning global brand franchise it is today, enjoyed by families in more than 100 territories and in over 40 languages across multiple touch-points and formats, including: 400+ original TV shows; 11 feature-length films; 14 websites in nine languages; apps; toys (ranked number one property in the pre-school toys category in the UK and Australia and number two in the US); consumer products; publishing and live attractions. Thomas & Friends has won prestigious accolades including a Parent's Choice Award, a Webby and a Licensing Award for Best Classic Licensed Property. The famous No.1 blue engine and his friends invite children to enter a world of imagination through the tracks of a train. Together, the children and engines embark on timeless adventures while experiencing valuable yet fun life lessons of discovery, friendship and cooperation. Thomas & Friends(TM) is viewable on more than 30 world-class broadcasters including PBS KIDS® (US), Super RTL (Germany), ABC Kids (Australia), NHK (Japan), Five's Milkshake! and Nick Jr. in the UK. Downloadable episodes are available through iTunes and on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/thomasandfriends. For more information about the wonderful world of Thomas & Friends, please visit www.thomasandfriends.com, facebook.com/thomasandfriends and Twitter @ThomasFriends

About Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE - www.uphe.com) is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios. Universal Studios is a part of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

CONTACT:
Tess Bartlett

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Tess.Bartlett@nbcuni.com

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