Tom & Jerry
Framestore was the sole VFX company working on the Warner Bros.' eye-popping Tom & Jerry, a unique, feature-length combination of live action and CG. Directed by Tim Story and based on Joseph Barbara and William Hanna's classic characters, the iconic film sees the cat and mouse duo enravel in endless gags against the backdrop of an upscale New York City hotel.
Awards
As main creative partner, our talented artists brought their A-game to this hyperkinetic clash of styles, merging classic 2D animation aesthetics with cutting-edge VFX. Produced by Chris DeFaria, the film stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Michael Peña, Ken Jeong, Rob Delaney, Colin Jost and Pallavi Sharda and was released theatrically and on VOD on February 26, 2021.
Press
'The ‘Tom & Jerry’ Feature Team Proves Filmmakers Can Get Creative in Global Lockdown' - IndieWire
'Veteran Director Tim Story on the "Fun Game" of Creating Animation Hybrid Film 'Tom & Jerry' - The Hollywood Reporter
'Frenemies in the Big City: ‘Tom and Jerry’ Director Tim Story & Team Discuss the New Hybrid Pic' - Animation Magazine
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