Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines! is a 2005 English-language Family motion picture written by Paul Larson, Marc Seal, Britt Allcroft and Wilbert Awdry. The movie is directed by Steve Asquith and produced by Simon Spencer under the banner of HiT Entertainment. Thomas and Mavis work together to get the steam engines and the diesel engine to help build the new airport in time. Thomas & friends: calling all engines! stars Michael Angelis in the title role along with and Michael Brandon in supporting roles. Cinematography was done by Terry Permane. The film has a running time of 60 minutes. It was released on 3rd October 2005. Distribution rights for the movie were acquired by HiT Entertainment.