Back in October of last year it was reported that Tim Story (Ride Along) will be directing a live-action/CG-animated hybrid movie based upon the classic cartoon characters Tom and Jerry, and now we have some information on the plot courtesy of Production Weekly, which offers up the following alleged synopsis:
“Jerry the mouse lives within the walls of a large, New England country home where he’s befriended the longtime owners, a loving elderly couple. Their unique, comedic friendship comes to an end after the elderly couple passes on and their house is put up for sale. When a young family moves in, Jerry’s determined to scare them away from taking over his home. The family quickly adopts a stray cat named Tom to help rid them of their pest problem. In an epic battle for the house, Tom & Jerry soon discover their growing adoration for the family and must work together to protect them from an outside threat. Through their teamwork, they both learn the ultimate value of family and friendship.”
The Tom and Jerry movie is being produced by Warner Bros., and is slated to shoot in the UK this summer. It’s one of three live-action/animation hybrids in the works at the studios alongside the LeBron James-headlined Space Jam and Wile E. Coyote movie Coyote Vs. Acme. As yet, there’s no word on a potential release date.
