We still are making Tom and Jerry direct-to-video movies where they still look more classic. It’s just like, ‘No, no, no – this is the style we’re trying for this series.’ It’s not like, ‘Oh, they have to stick with this going forward.’ I don’t think you ever set out to make the definitive look. Jay Bastian: I think a series allows you to try new things with it. Animation’s relationship with DC Comics, now that a DC Cinematic Universe is on the horizon.Įveryone remembers Hanna-Barbera’s classic characters Tom Cat and Jerry Mouse from the many cartoons and films that have been produced since Tom and Jerry’s creation in 1940s, and The Tom and Jerry Show is hoping to give an updated look at the iconic rivalry, while at the same time maintaining the core elements which caused fans to first fall in love with the duo.Īn updated look, yes, but not necessarily new one:

While speaking with us, Bastian breaks down Tom and Jerry, as well as what all went in to making The Tom and Jerry Show he reveals the challenges of telling a story in elven minutes explains why it’s not so easy to, say, make a Tiny Toon Adventures sequel and gives an update on Warner Bros.

We spoke to WBA’s vice-president, series, Jay Bastian, regarding Tom and Jerry's return – as well as a few other things. Animation continues to breathe new life into beloved carton classics with their new series The Tom and Jerry Show, which premieres April 9 on Cartoon Network.

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