The animated characters Tom and Jerry were created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera for the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer cartoon studio.
The first Tom & Jerry cartoon titled 'Puss Gets the Boot' was released, introducing the characters that would become Tom and Jerry.
Tom & Jerry cartoon 'The Yankee Doodle Mouse' won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
Throughout the original MGM run (1940–1958), Tom & Jerry cartoons won seven Academy Awards for Best Animated Short Film, a record for the category.
The original series of Tom & Jerry shorts by Hanna and Barbera ended after MGM closed its cartoon studio in 1958.
The series was revived by Gene Deitch for MGM and Rembrandt Films, creating 13 episodes in a different animation style.
Chuck Jones produced new Tom & Jerry cartoons for MGM, adding a distinctive animation style and new characters.
Tom & Jerry cartoons were adapted and broadcast in various television series formats, expanding the franchise's reach.
The first feature-length Tom & Jerry movie was released, transitioning the franchise to theatrical films.
The classic Tom & Jerry shorts were broadcast on Cartoon Network, gaining new audiences.
Direct-to-video Tom & Jerry film released, further expanding the franchise's home entertainment presence.
A new animated series reboot of Tom & Jerry was produced for modern audiences.
A hybrid live-action and animation film version of Tom & Jerry was released theatrically.
Tom the cat and Jerry the mouse meet for the first time in a typical household setting, beginning their long-lasting rivalry.
Tom starts actively chasing Jerry, leading to a series of slapstick pursuits and comedic battles.
Jerry sets up various ingenious traps to evade Tom, showcasing his quick wit.
Tom and Jerry temporarily stop fighting to work together against a common enemy or threat.
Their battles escalate with imaginative chase sequences involving various household objects and environments.
Tom and Jerry continue their legendary chase in contemporary settings, adapting to new technologies and environments.
