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Tom and Jerry is an Indian-Singaporean-American animated television series based on the Tom and Jerry theatrical cartoon series created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. The show aired on Cartoon Network and HBO Go from August 7, 2023 to December 9, 2023.[1][2][3]

The series was first announced in April 2021[4] and promoted in 2022,[5] originally known as Hurry Hurry, Tom and Jerry.[6] It was designed for Southeast Asian audiences, as it is set in various locations in Singapore, including its streets, buildings, and cityscapes. The series comprises of seven 3-minute episodes written by Robot Playground Media in Singapore and produced by Aum Animation Studios India in Asia in association with Warner Bros. Animation,[2][3] as part of a partnership between Warner Bros. Discovery and the Singapore Tourism Board.[7] Character designs were done by Chips and Toon Studios.[2][3]

On September 5, 2024, the series won a Gold Award for Best Kids TV Programme Made in Asia at the 2024 ContentAsia Awards.[8][9][10] Two months later on November 25 of the same year, the series was nominated for Best Kids Animated Series by the 2025 Kidscreen Awards.[11]

Episodes

No.Title [12]Original release date
1"What's That Smell"7 August 2023 (2023-08-07)
One cat's delicacy is another mouse's poison. Tom and Jerry get caught in a thorny issue over the aroma of durian. Will the King of Fruits help reconcile their differences?
2"Sky's the Limit"21 October 2023 (2023-10-21)
Tom and Jerry take their chase to the skies. Kite-flying has never been this intense. Who will emerge as the ultimate master of strings?
3"What Goes Around Comes Around"28 October 2023 (2023-10-28)
Tom is up to his usual nonsense, but two can play at this game as they take their chase into the neighbourhood. Leave it to Jerry to turn the tables on Tom!
4"Be Careful What You Fish For"4 November 2023 (2023-11-04)
Jerry has his eyes set on Tom's catch of the day and is determined to stand in the way. Tom is also bent on getting a taste of the sea one way or the other! Will they sink or swim?
5"Colourful Chase"11 November 2023 (2023-11-11)
Jerry fancies himself an artist, but Tom disagrees. Their artistic antics blur lines between art and chaos. Other than a trail of mess, what else will they leave behind?
6"Ice Ice Paradise"11 November 2023 (2023-11-11)
It's another hot and humid day in Singapore. Cool down with Tom and Jerry by the beach as they chase each other into a frenzy for an icy delight – Ice Kachang!
7"Count on Merli"9 December 2023 (2023-12-09)
Tom and Jerry zip along Singapore's vibrant riverside and make a new friend – Merli! Will Merli succeed in being the maestro of peace between the two?

References

  1. ^ Frater, Patrick (October 10, 2023). "'Tom and Jerry' Singapore Variant Sets Launch – Global Bulletin". Variety. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Frater, Patrick (July 26, 2023). "'Tom and Jerry' Asia Version Set at Cartoon Network, HBO Go". Variety. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Milligan, Mercedes (July 26, 2023). "Tom and Jerry Run Amok in Singapore in New Series". Animation Magazine. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  4. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (April 20, 2021). "Cartoon Network APAC Greenlights 'Lamput Meets Tuzki', 'Tom and Jerry' Pilot". Animation Magazine. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  5. ^ "Cartoon Network Australia - New In 2023 Promos (2022)". Internet Archive. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  6. ^ Cardozo, Albert (December 30, 2022). "Hurry Hurry, Tom and Jerry: Cartoon Network Asia desvela una nueva serie de la franquicia". ANMTV. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  7. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (October 10, 2023). "New Localized 'Tom and Jerry' Miniseries Sets APAC Premiere". Animation Magazine. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  8. ^ "Robot Playground Media on LinkedIn: "Our episode of the hit Tom and Jerry in SG series 'Be Careful What You Fish For' (set in the Singapore Botanic Gardens) has earned 3 nominations in the upcoming ContentAsia Awards!"". LinkedIn. August 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  9. ^ "ContentAsia on LinkedIn: "Best Kids TV Programme Made in Asia - Nominees this year delivered surprise, joy and discovery, went fishing, helped children design robots, took pre-schoolers on musical adventures and fought aliens with secret agendas. AND THE WINNER IS... Tom and Jerry."". LinkedIn. September 5, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  10. ^ "Robot Playground Media on LinkedIn: "🥇🥈🥉🐱🐭"". LinkedIn. September 5, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  11. ^ Tuchow, Ryan (November 25, 2024). "The 2025 Kidscreen Awards shortlist is out!". Kidscreen. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  12. ^ "TomAndJerryAsiaGlobalPremiere.pdf". Google Docs. Retrieved 15 October 2023.