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Coyote vs. Acme film returns to theaters after being shelved
The Looney Tunes film “Coyote vs. Acme” is returning to theaters following a high-profile production controversy. Originally completed in 2022, the live-action and animation hybrid was shelved by Warner Bros. Discovery in 2023 as part of a tax write-off strategy. This decision sparked significant backlash from fans and industry professionals.
Following public pressure and positive test screenings, the distribution rights were acquired by Ketchup Entertainment. The film, directed by Dave Green, follows Wile E. Coyote as he hires attorney Kevin Avery (played by Will Forte) to sue the ACME Corporation for providing defective products that caused his repeated failures in chasing the Road Runner.
The movie features an ensemble cast including John Cena, Lana Condor, and Tone Bell. Critics have noted its high Rotten Tomatoes score, making it one of the well-received wide releases of the year. The film is now seeing a global theatrical rollout, including releases in Brazil, Portugal, and various international markets.
Entities
Acme Corporation · Coyote vs. Acme · Dave Green · John Cena · Ketchup Entertainment · Looney Tunes · Warner Bros. Discovery · Wile E. Coyote · Will Forte
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The film features Will Forte as attorney Kevin Avery. geeknewsnetwork.net · www.netflixjunkie.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] John Cena plays Acme lawyer Buddy Crane in the film. geeknewsnetwork.net · www.netflixjunkie.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Coyote vs. Acme was previously canceled by Warner Bros. Discovery for a tax write-down. geeknewsnetwork.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Edgar Wright described the film as one of the best and most timely studio films he has seen all year. www.netflixjunkie.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ketchup Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery reached a deal to bring Coyote vs. Acme to theaters. geeknewsnetwork.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Edgar Wright praised the film Coyote vs. Acme on X. www.netflixjunkie.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Warner Bros. originally shelved the film as a tax write-off. filmyap.substack.com · srnnews.com · www.brandonsun.com · wtop.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The film was produced in 2022 with a budget of approximately $70 million. srnnews.com · www.brandonsun.com · wtop.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The movie is set in Albuquerque, New Mexico. srnnews.com · wtop.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ketchup Entertainment acquired the rights to the film. filmyap.substack.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Will Forte and John Cena star in the film as lawyers. filmyap.substack.com · srnnews.com · wtop.com