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How 'Coyote vs. Acme' Survived Shelving to Conquer Box Office and Awards
film1 month ago

How 'Coyote vs. Acme' Survived Shelving to Conquer Box Office and Awards

The live-action/animation hybrid 'Coyote vs. Acme' has achieved commercial and critical success after being shelved by Warner Bros. for a tax write-off. The film, which grossed $15.4 million in its opening weekend, features a complex production process blending 2D and 3D animation with live-action performances. While it is ineligible for the Best Animated Feature Oscar due to its hybrid format, it is campaigning for Best Adapted Screenplay.

via hollywoodreporter.com|
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Coyote vs. Acme Debuts as a Critical Hit, Proving Looney Tunes Can Thrive Without Bugs Bunny
entertainment1 month ago

Coyote vs. Acme Debuts as a Critical Hit, Proving Looney Tunes Can Thrive Without Bugs Bunny

The long-shelved live-action/animation hybrid 'Coyote vs. Acme' finally hit theaters on August 28, 2026, after Warner Bros. Discovery abandoned the project. Distributed by indie company Ketchup Entertainment, the film centers on Wile E. Coyote suing Acme Corporation over defective products. It opened with strong box office numbers and near-perfect critical scores, validating the creative team's vision despite the lack of major studio marketing support.

via SlashFilm|
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Coyote vs. Acme Achieves 101% Rotten Tomatoes Score After Years in Limbo
entertainment1 month ago

Coyote vs. Acme Achieves 101% Rotten Tomatoes Score After Years in Limbo

The hybrid live-action and animated film Coyote vs. Acme has finally reached theaters, earning a 101% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie, which was shelved by Warner Bros. in 2023 for tax write-offs, was saved by fan advocacy and a new distribution deal. Critics praise its sharp corporate satire and emotional resonance, while stars Will Forte and director Dave Green celebrate the release as a victory for persistence.

via Vulture|
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Coyote vs. Acme Hits Theaters After Years of Corporate Limbo
film1 month ago

Coyote vs. Acme Hits Theaters After Years of Corporate Limbo

The hybrid live-action and animated film Coyote vs. Acme has officially released in theaters, marking a significant victory for fans and cast members after the project was shelved by Warner Bros. in 2023. Director Dave Green and star Will Forte celebrated the release as a triumph of persistence, crediting public advocacy for saving the film. The movie, which follows Wile E. Coyote suing the Acme Corporation, was acquired by Ketchup Entertainment in 2025 for approximately $50 million after Warner Bros. took a tax write-off on the $70 million production.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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Coyote vs. Acme Hits Theaters After Three-Year Shelving Saga
film1 month ago

Coyote vs. Acme Hits Theaters After Three-Year Shelving Saga

The live-action/animated hybrid 'Coyote vs. Acme' opens in theaters on August 28, 2026, following a three-year delay after Warner Bros. Discovery shelved the film in November 2023 for tax purposes. Ketchup Entertainment acquired the project in March 2025, saving it from indefinite storage. The film, directed by Dave Green and starring Will Forte, John Cena, and Lana Condor, has received glowing reviews and strong audience support, with cast members crediting fan advocacy for its eventual release.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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Coyote vs. Acme: From Shelved to Screen After a 'Funeral' Screening
film1 month ago

Coyote vs. Acme: From Shelved to Screen After a 'Funeral' Screening

The live-action/animation hybrid 'Coyote vs. Acme' is finally hitting theaters on August 28, 2026, after being shelved by Warner Bros. in 2023. The film was rescued by indie distributor Ketchup Entertainment, which acquired it for an estimated $50 million. Cast and crew recently held a 'funeral screening' to process the initial cancellation, but the movie now aims for a $7-10 million opening weekend.

via Variety|
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Coyote vs. Acme: The Looney Tunes Courtroom Drama That Survived a Studio Cancellation
entertainment1 month ago

Coyote vs. Acme: The Looney Tunes Courtroom Drama That Survived a Studio Cancellation

The live-action/animated hybrid 'Coyote vs. Acme' is hitting theaters after a turbulent production history. Based on a 1990 New Yorker story, the film features Will Forte as an injury lawyer representing Wile E. Coyote in a lawsuit against the Acme Corporation. Warner Bros. Discovery shelved the completed film in 2023 for tax reasons, but it was later acquired by indie distributor Ketchup Entertainment. Critics and cast members describe the movie as a surprisingly emotional underdog story that blends courtroom drama with classic cartoon slapstick.

via AP News|
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Coyote vs. Acme: From Warner Bros. Scrapping to Ketchup’s $50M Rescue
entertainment1 month ago

Coyote vs. Acme: From Warner Bros. Scrapping to Ketchup’s $50M Rescue

The hybrid live-action/animation film 'Coyote vs. Acme' is finally hitting theaters on August 28, 2026, after a three-year ordeal. Warner Bros. Discovery shelved the completed movie in November 2023 for a $30 million tax write-off, but public outcry and a subsequent $50 million acquisition by indie distributor Ketchup Entertainment saved the project. Directed by Dave Green and starring Will Forte, the film adapts a 1990 New Yorker story into a courtroom drama where Wile E. Coyote sues the Acme Corporation for faulty products. Despite initial skepticism from studio executives, the cast and crew maintained faith in the film’s quality, which is now receiving strong critical reception.

via Los Angeles Times|
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Coyote vs. Acme Opens With Modest Box Office Projections Amid Ketchup Entertainment's Track Record
entertainment1 month ago

Coyote vs. Acme Opens With Modest Box Office Projections Amid Ketchup Entertainment's Track Record

The animated and live-action hybrid 'Coyote vs. Acme' is set to open in theaters on August 28, 2026, with domestic estimates ranging from $12 million to $18 million. The film, directed by Dave Green, was previously shelved by Warner Bros. Discovery for tax write-offs before being acquired by Ketchup Entertainment for approximately $50 million. While early reviews are highly positive, the distributor's limited marketing resources and history of box office underperformance create uncertainty regarding the film's commercial success.

via SlashFilm|
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Coyote vs. Acme Resurfaces After Three-Year Hollywood Purge
film1 month ago

Coyote vs. Acme Resurfaces After Three-Year Hollywood Purge

The live-action/animation hybrid Coyote vs. Acme premieres in US theaters on August 28, 2026, after being shelved by Warner Bros. Discovery in 2023. Stars Will Forte and Lana Condor recall a 'funeral screening' that convinced them the film would eventually find a home. Ketchup Entertainment acquired the rights for approximately $50 million, reversing a $30 million tax write-off taken by the former studio.

via Deadline|
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Tina Fey Finds a Cozy Home with Netflix’s The Four Seasons
entertainment4 months ago

Tina Fey Finds a Cozy Home with Netflix’s The Four Seasons

Tina Fey has found a cozy home on Netflix with The Four Seasons, an expanded TV adaptation of Alan Alda’s drama that blends warmth, humor and grief. Season two deepens the story after Nick’s death, anchored by strong performances from Fey, Forte and an ensemble, and Netflix’s early traction to renew beyond season one is supported by solid Rotten Tomatoes scores (78% for season 1; 85% for season 2).

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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Looney Tunes Legal Clash: First Trailer for Coyote vs. Acme Drops
trailers6 months ago

Looney Tunes Legal Clash: First Trailer for Coyote vs. Acme Drops

The first trailer for Coyote vs. Acme introduces a meta-Looney Tunes courtroom comedy, with Will Forte as Wile E. Coyote’s lawyer and John Cena representing Acme, plus Lana Condor in the cast; after Warner Bros. shelved the film in 2023, Ketchup Entertainment picked up rights and will release it on August 28, signaling broad family appeal despite the studio shakeup.

via Gizmodo|
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