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Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes

Synopsis: Jewel heists around the city of London befuddle Scotland Yard.  Only the legendary Sherlock Holmes can find the thief with the help of his assistant Dr. Watson – and of course, Tom and Jerry.  But cracking the case will be elementary compared to keeping the peace between the rival cat and mouse duo.

Length: 50 minutes

Ages: 5-12

VOICE TALENT – Malcolm McDowell, Michael York, John Rhys-Davies, Grey Delisle, Jeff Bergman, Greg Ellis, Jess Harnell, Richard McGonagle, Kath Soucie

TOM AND JERRY and all related characters are trademarks of and © Turner Entertainment Co. © 2010 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.  All rights reserved.

Discussion Guide:

Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes stars Academy Award-winners, Tom and Jerry. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, it will be the first Tom and Jerry direct-to-video film to be produced without its original creators William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. In the city of London, a crook is stealing jewels around the Scotland Yard, and Red, a beautiful singer, is being framed for this crime. Only the legendary Sherlock Holmes can find the thief with the help of his assistant Dr. Watson - and of course, the fictional cartoon cat and mouse duo,Tom and Jerry. Cracking the case will be elementary compared to keeping the peace between the rival cat and mouse duo.

The story offers many talking points that a parent, teacher, or other adult can discuss with their child after viewing that will enhance their film experience.  We encourage you to “view and review” the film together with your six to 12-year-old child – the ideal audience age – and then post your review on your social media site so that you can share it with others during our first annual KIDS FIRST! Film Critics’ Campaign.

General Guidelines for Creating Reviews

Here are some suggestions for creating your review of a film or DVD.

Title of Film: _________________________

1. How well did you like the film? Talk about what you liked most about the film and explain using examples from the film. If you didn't like it, or didn't like some parts of it, talk about that; be specific by giving examples

2. What was your favorite part of the film? Describe it fully and talk about why you liked it so much.

3. Who was your favorite character(s) in the film? Why did you like him or her? Was the actor who played your favorite character someone you know from other films? Talk about what other films that actor has been in and describe why you like him or her.

4. Describe what happens in the film as if you were describing it to someone who has never seen it. Remember that most people who read your review have not seen the film. Their decision to go see it or not see it might be based on what you say.

5. How much did you like the soundtrack and music? Was there anything outstanding about the soundtrack or music that drew your attention - perhaps a favorite musician or musical group - and if so, talk about it.

6. Talk about the production aspects such as the (a) sets ,(b) locations, (c) costuming and (d) cinematography? Describe anything that stood out. Was the cinematography fantastic, mediocre or lacking? If the film is animated or has special effects, talk about that. Make no assumption that your audience knows these things; they look forward to your spin on them. .

7. Last, who would you recommend this to? Would you recommend this film to your friends? Talk about what age group you think it is best suited for and whether girls or boys might like it best and why. Tell us why you are making your recommendation. And - give it urgency such as - "Rush out as soon as you can, you don't want to miss this one." or "You can wait til it comes to DVD."

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