In 2001 Warner Home Video released the super cute Tom and Jerry Wizard of Oz. If you haven't seen it you can see more info on this blog entry. WB is releasing a follow up in June that looks equally as adorable.
ALL-NEW ANIMATED FAMILY FILM
TOM AND JERRY: BACK TO OZ
IS AVAILABLE ON DVD FOR THE FIRST TIME
JUNE 21, 2016
FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT
DVD Will Include Bonus Material
BURBANK, CA (April 13, 2016) –
Get set for another “oz-some”
adventure with animation'’s favorite tussling twosome, Tom
and Jerry in Warner Bros. Home Entertainment'’s
(WBHE) newest original film, Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz. Available in stores
June 21, 2016, this entertaining family film follows everyone’s favorite cat and mouse as they return to the captivating
Land of Oz for another exciting adventure with Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow,
the Tin Man, the Lion and their companions. Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz will
retail for $19.98 SRP.
Tap your heels
together three times and prepare to journey over the rainbow once again, for
another delightful adventure with the cantankerous cat and the mischievous
mouse in Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz. The Wicked Witch of the West may have been
defeated but it’s not long before a new villain
emerges and threatens the magical Land of Oz! Only Tom and Jerry’s brilliant antics are clever enough to take on this new
adversary.
When the Gnome King
and his army surface from beneath Oz and capture the Good Witch, the wizard
turns to Tom, Jerry and Dorothy for help. He brings them back to Oz to help
stop the evil monarch, who has threatened to take control of Emerald City.
Having wreaked havoc throughout Oz, the Gnome King and his army need one thing
to finalize their conquest – Dorothy’'s ruby slippers! It’s up to Tom
and Jerry to use their quick wits and clever schemes to save Oz. Dorothy'’s cherished friends, the Lion, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and
her little dog Toto too, join in their valiant efforts. Will the Gnome King
take over Emerald City or will Tom and Jerry’'s
hilarious high jinks save the day? The result is a rip-roaring, fun-filled,
magical adventure Tom and Jerry fans won'’t
want to miss!
“The Wizard of Oz and its beloved characters have captured the
hearts of fans for generations. With this fun new film, viewers will be able to
reconnect with everything they love about Oz but in a whole new story,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Vice President Family & Animation
Marketing. She added, “Tom and Jerry are loved by kids
and adults alike. We'’re delighted to release another
beautifully animated film that features the hilarious adventures of these two
beloved, iconic cartoon characters.”
Originally created by
William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, Tom and Jerry emerged during Hollywood’'s golden age of animation and became one of the most popular
cartoon series in existence. The shorts focused on the never-ending rivalry
between Tom the cat and Jerry the mouse. The plots of each short usually center
on Tom’s attempts to capture Jerry. Jerry
however, is clever and quick on his feet, thus ensuring that Tom hardly ever
manages to catch him.
Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz is the second animated Tom and
Jerry film based on the classic Wizard of Oz book series. The first film, Tom
and Jerry & the Wizard of Oz, was released by WBHE in 2011. The Wizard of
Oz is one of the most recognizable brands in family entertainment.
Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer’s 1939 film adaptation starring
Judy Garland not only became one of the best-known interpretations of the
classic novel but also originated some of the most unforgettable music of all
time. Additional films in the Tom and Jerry film series from WBHE include Tom
& Jerry: Robin Hood and his Merry Mouse, Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock
Holmes, Tom and Jerry: The Lost Dragon, Tom and Jerry’s
Giant Adventure and Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest.
About Warner Bros. Animation
Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers
of animation in the entertainment industry, producing and developing projects
for multiple platforms, both domestically and internationally. WBA’s TV series include Be Cool Scooby-Doo!, Bunnicula, Justice
League Action, Teen Titans Go!, The Tom and Jerry Show, Wabbit – A Looney Tunes Production for Cartoon Network, Mike Tyson
Mysteries for Adult Swim and the forthcoming Green Eggs and Ham for Netflix. As
the home of the iconic animated characters from the DC Comics, Hanna-Barbera,
MGM and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA also produces highly successful animated
films — including the DC Universe Animated
Original Movies — for DVD. One of the most-honored
animation studios in history, WBA has won six Academy Awards®, 35 Emmy® Awards,
the George Foster Peabody Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 20
Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).
Academy Award(s)®
& Oscar(s)® are registered trademarks and service marks of the Academy of
Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
