FOLLOW THE POPULAR CAT AND MOUSE DUO
OVER THE RAINBOW AND DOWN THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD
IN WARNER HOME VIDEO’S ALL-NEW ANIMATED FAMILY FILM
TOM AND JERRY & THE WIZARD OF OZ
Move over Munchkins! Tom and Jerry have landed in Oz and are gearing up for an unforgettable adventure along with Dorothy, Toto and other beloved characters in Tom and Jerry & the Wizard of Oz, Warner Home Video’s (WHV) brand-new animated film, available August 23, 2011. Prepare to take a fun-filled journey into the magical Land of Oz with the dueling duo in this “Ozsome” original movie that features an all-new animated re-telling of the classic tale. Produced by Warner Premiere, Tom and Jerry & the Wizard of Oz is available on DVD for the first time. The release will retail for $19.98 SRP for the standard DVD edition and $24.98 SRP for the Blu-ray combo pack, which includes both the Blu-ray and standard DVD editions.
In this captivating story, Tom and Jerry are twisted up into a powerful tornado, soar over the rainbow and down the yellow brick road, where they encounter some of the legendary story’s most cherished characters including Dorothy, her little dog Toto, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Lion, the Wizard and many others. The cat and mouse team go paw to paw against a legion of flying monkeys and set out on a dangerous quest to storm the Wicked Witch’s castle in a heroic attempt to return Dorothy and Toto safely back to Kansas, because after all, there is no place like home! This exciting new story is full of heartwarming and hilarious moments, and beautiful songs, including the memorable, Over the Rainbow.
“We’ve taken two classic favorites and combined them to create a totally new and original film that’s perfect for family viewing,” said Jeff Brown, WHV Executive Vice President and GM of Non-Theatrical Franchise. He added, “Tom and Jerry & the Wizard of Oz is an entertaining adventure that brings all the fun and hilarity of Tom and Jerry’s zany antics into a timeless tale loved by generations. This is the perfect follow-up to Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes, which was well received by viewers last summer. We are delighted to bring consumers new and exciting productions like Tom and Jerry & the Wizard of Oz.”
This is such a cute movie. We love The Wizard of Oz and to see it with a new cartoon twist with some of our favorite characters is even better. My daughter has already watch this multiple times and is asking to see it again. She even has a church friend she wants to invite over to see it because she is a huge Wizard of Oz fan. If your kids like Tom & Jerry or The Wizard of Oz this DVD is definitely one you'll want to add to your library!
Disclosure: I received a copy of this DVD in return for my honest opinions. All thoughts and opinions are my own.