Tom & Jerry heading to Asia-Pacific in ground-breaking move

For the first time in their 80 year history, Tom & Jerry are heading to the Asia-Pacific region.

WarnerMedia’s Cartoon Network is developing a short-form Tom & Jerry pilot,which sees, for the first time, the classic cat-and-mouse duo transplanted to the Asia-Pacific region, including the Australian outback.

Leslie Lee, Head of Kids APAC, WarnerMedia, said: “Audiences have been laughing at Tom & Jerry’s chase antics for over 80 years. But this is the first time we’re looking at transporting the frenemies to our region, and reimagining their antics in an authentic and distinctly local context. We are working closely with Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios in Burbank to bring these new adventures to life.”

Cartoon Network has also announced other projects from the region including the production of Lamput Meets Tuzki.

Lamput Meets Tuzki is a 7-minute special that brings together for the first time two legendary WarnerMedia IP created in India and China. Tuzki, a Chinese rabbit, is a hit with young adults and has found a wide following on instant messaging apps, consumer products and through an animated series. Lamput, a gooey orange blob and master of disguise, is an Emmy-nominated Cartoon Network original property born in India.

“Guided by Carlene Tan, who heads up our original productions for Kids APAC, these two milestone projects are testament to our commitment to authentic storytelling. We look forward to continuing to champion Cartoon Network’s mission to unify our fans through more laughter, and even bigger and bolder adventures!” said Lee.

The Lamput Meets Tuzki special is scheduled for mid-2021 while Cartoon Network Asia Pacific has also greenlit a fourth season of Lamput, which will go into production in the second half of 2021.