Features the wild, boundary-pushing surrealism that defined the early Warner Bros. house style.
The second disc shifts the focus to the legendary directors and the thematic variety of the studio. This section is a treasure trove for animation historians. It includes the complete "Hunting Trilogy" by Chuck Jones, which is widely considered the pinnacle of character-driven comedy. It also pays homage to the frantic energy of Bob Clampett and the satirical brilliance of Tex Avery. By organizing the shorts this way, the collection allows viewers to see how different creative minds pushed the boundaries of what animation could achieve, moving it from simple slapstick to sophisticated social commentary.
The man who pushed the limits of "cartoon logic" and surrealism. Looney Tunes Platinum Collection - Volume 1 -19...
Features Chuck Jones: Extremes & In-Betweens, A Life in Animation and The Boys From Termite Terrace , detailing the workplace culture at the studio.
Looney Tunes Platinum Collection - Volume 2 (Review), Looney Tunes Platinum Collection - Volume 3 (Review), The History of Termite Terrace. This section is a treasure trove for animation historians
The collection includes some of the most iconic and beloved Looney Tunes characters, such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Tweety Bird, Sylvester the Cat, Yosemite Sam, and many more.
Various cartoons feature commentary from historians, filmmakers, and animators, providing context on the production, voice acting (notably Mel Blanc), and musical scores. By organizing the shorts this way, the collection
A more compact Blu-ray version with rare images and a guide by historian Jerry Beck Recent Reissues: A 2025 Blu-ray reissue is available at major retailers like
Released by on November 15, 2011 (Blu-ray) and July 3, 2012 (DVD), Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 1 is the crown jewel of Warner Bros.’ efforts to restore and present their classic animated shorts. It is the first of three “Platinum” collections (followed by Volume 2 in 2012 and Volume 3 in 2014), each designed to supersede earlier DVD sets like the Golden Collection series.