Thomas the Tank Engine gets a multicultural makeover
More than 70 years ago, a British man used a wooden broomstick to craft a toy for his young child and Thomas the Tank Engine was born. His creation later inspired books, movies and a very popular TV series that airs in 161 countries and territories in 57 languages. Despite that incredible popularity, the franchise is getting a major update in an effort to appeal to more children the world over. Roxana Saberi reports.