Tom and Jerry (2002 film)

Tom and Jerry (symbolized as Tom AND Jerry) is an American live-action comedy film directed by Raja Gosnell and produced by Spike Brandt and Tony Cervone. It is based off of the franchise of the same name created by MGM workers William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. The film stars Ed Helms, Oscar Isaac, and Neil Patrick Harris with George Lopez as Spike Bulldog. The film follows Tom Cat as he must stop his rival Jerry from stealing the house and he must get Jerry of there before his owner kicks him out. The film is also dedicated to William Hanna, who died during the production of the film in 2001 and to Chuck Jones, who directed several Looney Tunes shorts and created a collection of Tom and Jerry shorts from 1963 until 1967.

The film released on October 19, 2002 in Dolby Cinema. After it's release, it was met with very negative reviews because of it's story, acting, and slapstick but it was praised for it's animation in the end-credits. A sequel was in development, but was cancelled.