The Art Of Tom And Jerry Laserdisc Archive ⏰

The shorts were encoded as analog composite video. To the modern eye, this sounds terrible. But to purists, the "soft" analog scan of a LaserDisc preserves the organic grain of the hand-painted cels. Digital transfers can sometimes render the backgrounds as flat, harsh blocks. The LD archive makes the watercolor skies of The Night Before Christmas look like a moving painting.

Created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, Tom and Jerry debuted in 1940 as a short animated film, "Puss Gets the Boot." The series went on to become a global phenomenon, with 161 shorts produced between 1940 and 1958. The cartoons followed the never-ending rivalry between Tom, a curious and determined cat, and Jerry, a quick-witted and resourceful mouse. The duo's comedic escapades have entertained audiences for generations, earning them numerous awards, including seven Academy Awards. the art of tom and jerry laserdisc archive

Co-produced by animation historian , this trilogy was designed to be the definitive record of the cat-and-mouse duo’s theatrical career. Volume 1: The Hanna-Barbera Years (1940–1953) The shorts were encoded as analog composite video

The Art of Tom and Jerry LaserDisc collection remains the gold standard for animation fans and film historians alike. Released in the 1990s, these box sets captured the legendary MGM shorts with a level of care that predated the digital revolution. Digital transfers can sometimes render the backgrounds as