Which film was released first, Hero of the Rails, or Laura's Star?
Hero of the Rails Hero of the Rails is a 2009 CGI adventure drama special and film spin-off of the TV series "Thomas & Friends". The film introduces full CGI animation, replacing model work and the addition of a voice cast for the characters alongside the narration to the TV series. The film features the voice of Ben Small and Martin Sherman as Thomas the Tank Engine for the UK and US respectively. It was first released on DVD and to iTunes on 12 January 2010. To promote the film a "Day Out With Thomas 2010: The Hero of the Rails Tour" was held at locations such as the Illinois Railway Museum, where guests could participate in activities such as arts and crafts or ride on a 15-ton replica of Thomas the Tank Engine. A mobile app, "Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rail", was released in May 2011.
Captain January (novel) Captain January is an 1891 children's novel, written by Laura E. Richards, and later transformed into two films, the 1924 silent film "Captain January", starring Baby Peggy and the 1936 musical film "Captain January", starring Shirley Temple. The story is about a lighthouse keeper and his little girl, Star.