“Thomas & Friends: The Christmas Letter Express” Premieres November 21 on Netflix! All Aboard for Holiday Cheer!
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, announced that Thomas & Friends™: The Christmas Letter Express, a new heartwarming one-hour holiday special, will be available on Netflix in the U.S. Thursday, November 21.* The holiday special will also debut globally across top broadcast and streaming platforms including Milkshake! on Channel 5 and Nick Jr. (UK) and Cartoonito (Italy).
Inspired by Mattel’s iconic Thomas & Friends franchise and brought to life in vibrant 2D animation with Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, Thomas & Friends: The Christmas Letter Express features three original holiday songs. Audiences can join Percy, Thomas and friends as they chug through dazzling parades and snowy adventures to deliver a lost letter to Santa! This festive special is packed with music, friendship, and holiday magic, and is perfect for family viewing to kick off the holiday season.
New Thomas & Friends toys are available now at retailers for kids (and their parents) to enjoy, including “Thomas & Friends™: My First Train Table,” “Thomas & Friends™: Talking Bulstrode & the Which-Way Bridge” and more.
Thomas & Friends: The Christmas Letter Express is co-produced by Mattel Television Studios and Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana. It is executive produced by Christopher Keenan and Fred Soulie for Mattel and by Colin Bohm, Doug Murphy, and Pam Westman for Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana.
About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends™, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Matchbox®, Monster High®, MEGA® and Polly Pocket®, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us at mattel.com.
*On Netflix November 21, 2024 in the U.S. and several international markets, including Canada, Greece, Spain, Benelux, South Africa, Thailand, Indonesia, India, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan. Select markets, including the United Kingdom, Latin America, Italy, France, Poland, and Turkey, will follow in 2025.
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