Tom and Jerry: Spotlight Collection, The Premiere Volume (DVD) (Repackaged)

Description

The Tom-and-Jerry legacy chases through every nook and cranny of the classic animation pantheon, spanning six decades and several famous directors. Looney Tunes icons Friz Freleng, Tex Avery and Chuck Jones all played their part. But the enduring cat-and-mouse team was the brainchild of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. Their first short Puss Gets the Boot (in which Tom was called Jasper) was released with little fanfare. Fellow animators did not consider a cat-pursuing-mouse scenario too exciting or original. But when unleashed on exhibitors and audiences, their hilariously diabolical rivalry delighted everyone. This 2-disc set of 40 restored and remastered shorts (along with fabulous celebratory bonuses) includes nine Academy Award nominees and seven winners.* And with this in hand, you're a winner too!Bonus Content:Additional Scenes: Jerry Dances with Gene Kelly {excerpt from Anchors Aweigh RT 8:00} Tom and Jerry Swim with Esther Williams {excerpt from Dangerous When Wet RT 7:44} Audio Commentary: Commentary by Jerry Beck on: The Zoot Cat, Kitty Foiled, Heavenly Puss Documentaries: Behind the Tunes: The MGM Orchestra {new documentary on the music of Tom and Jerry RT 20:00} How Bill and Joe Met Tom & Jerry {new documentary on the origin of the series RT 27:00}