Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has officially announced that it will release on Blu-ray
Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale (2007). The release will be available for purchase on October 27.
Produced by Spike Brandt (Duck Dodgers) and Tony Cervone (Space Jam), Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale Special Edition tells the story of Jerry Mouse, who is a devoted fan of "The Nutcracker" and is magically transported into his own version of the classical ballet one Christmas Eve. The film is inspired by classic Tom and Jerry cartoon shorts that were originally created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. It is a heartwarming, and hilarious take on the world-famous holiday ballet about a little girl who goes to the Land of Sweets on Christmas Eve with her favorite gift, a toy nutcracker, which ultimately transforms into a handsome prince.
After watching the season's final performance of "The Nutcracker" ballet on Christmas Eve, Jerry dreams of dancing with the beautiful prima ballerina, who captivates him with her graceful performance. After the theater patrons leave, Jerry climbs onto the stage and begins to dance on his own, as Tuffy Mouse cheers him on. Through the magic of Christmas Eve, Jerry is suddenly transformed into one of the dancers. Costumed to look like regal prince, he takes center stage, which turns into a winter wonderland, as all the toy props around him come to life, and music from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" begins to play. A petite music box ballerina springs to life and joins Jerry as the two of them dance their way into the Nutcracker's magical realm. It seems as though Jerry's "The Nutcracker" fantasy has finally become a reality. That's until Tom and his band of alley cats enter through the theater's stage door, capture all the toys and lock the beautiful ballerina in a cage.
"For many, The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition and this entertaining film captures the essence of that classic story with its own unique adaptation," said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Senior Vice President, Originals, Animation and Family Marketing. She added, "Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale Special Edition is a timeless story and it is the perfect holiday movie that kids and adults can watch together. Now fans can enjoy this fun film in gorgeous high definition. This release is a must-have holiday title for your home entertainment collection."
Special Features:
- Tom and Jerry The Night Before Christmas
- Tom and Jerry: Santa's Little Helpers