Fans of the Looney Tunes were given a glimpse of the much-anticipated live-action/CG hybrid film, "Coyote vs. Acme," which stars WWE legend John Cena, thanks to Wile E. Coyote voice actor Eric Bauza. Despite the movie concluding its filming, Warner Bros. decided to shelve the project. "Coyote vs. Acme" was initially scheduled for a July 21, 2023 release on HBO Max but faced cancellation as Warner Bros. Pictures Animation shifted its focus towards theatrical releases exclusively. However, there is hope for the film, as Warner Bros. Discovery has permitted its creators to seek out other studios to release the movie.
Why was "Coyote vs. Acme" shelved by Warner Bros.?
Warner Bros. shelved "Coyote vs. Acme" as part of a strategic shift within Warner Bros. Pictures Animation to concentrate on movies intended for theatrical release, diverging from its original plan for a streaming release on HBO Max.
"Coyote vs. Acme" is rooted in a long legacy of Looney Tunes animation and storytelling. The film is expected to be a legal comedy where the beleaguered Wile E. Coyote takes the ACME corporation to court after his repeated failures to capture the Road Runner. This is not the character's first foray into feature films, as Wile E. Coyote and the Looney Tunes have a storied history in cinema, including the landmark film "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," which similarly combined live-action with animation. The anticipation surrounding "Coyote vs. Acme" is partly due to this history and the film's potential to revive interest in the iconic cartoon characters with a modern twist.
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Man, shelving Coyote vs. Acme feels like a dynamite gag gone wrong, especially with John Cena on board; it’s like pulling the rug out from under Wile E. himself. Still, with the legacy of Looney Tunes and their history of smashing expectations (and anvils), I wouldn't count this flick out just yet – here's to hoping it finds a new rabbit hole to pop out from
Ah, bummer to hear Coyote vs. Acme got shelved; was looking forward to seeing Cena's take on the classic Looney Tunes chaos. Guess we'll have to keep our fingers crossed that another studio recognizes the potential for a mix of nostalgia and fresh comedy that could really resonate with both new and old fans.
Man, it's like the ACME anvil dropped on us this time instead of Wile E. Coyote. Kinda ironic how a movie about the classic struggle with failure got caught in its own trap, but here's hoping another studio sees the gold in this and gives it the roadrunner treatment—straight to the audience, meep-meep