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Here, we'll bring you updates and special announcements about the Thomas and the Magic Railroad Movie!

ATTENTION FANS LIVING IN CALIFORNIA:
Special 15 July Screening of Magic Railroad Movie
 
A special hommage and screening of the existing Thomas and the Magic Railroad movie by American Cinematheque will take place 3 PM PT Sunday, 15 July, 2007 at the famous Aero Theatre in Santa Monica.
 
After the screening, Britt Allcroft will be on hand for a special audience 'Questions and Answers' session, along with actor Russell Means, Composer Hummie Mann and Cinematographer Paul Ryan!
 
Britt Allcroft will also be exhibiting rare memoribilia from the movie, including some of the production art, original posters from various countries, and even a few of the models that were used in the film!
 
Details & Directions here: American Cinematheque with another write-up here in the Santa Monica Mirror 

Our special thanks go to Britt Allcroft Production's Erin Fruchtman for passing Britt's special message and 'heads up' about the screening to Ryan :)

Postscript:
Not hearing any news about the event, we followed-up with Pearl Means who was kind enough to give us an update with our many thanks - received 18 October, 2007:
Russell did participate in the Q & A after the showing of "Thomas and the magic RR".  He stated emphatically his disappointment in the studio's editing so much of the version that was released.  He talked about much of Peter Fonda's character being cut and a Canadian actor's role was completely eliminated.  He also went on to say he was advocating a release of the Director's cut.

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