The centerpiece of the event was the standing-room-only panel titled "Fur, Fireworks, and Frying Pans: The Enduring Physics of Tom and Jerry." Hosted by animation historian Dr. Linda Park, the panel featured voice actors (yes, silent characters have voice actors for grunts and screams), lead animators from Warner Bros. Animation, and the director of the upcoming Tom and Jerry: Neon Mayhem feature.

If you are still on the fence about attending Moviecon next year, let the pull of be your guide. Here is why this event matters for animation fans:

: Every footstep and whisker-twitch is timed to Scott Bradley’s complex scores.