There is nothing more to love in Hollywood than a big comeback, and Coyote and Acme A second chance may be obtained. The live-action/animation hybrid, starring John Cena and Looney Tunes, was taken to Warner Bros in the second half of 2023, but now, there seems to be a happy ending, as a new report from the deadline says, Ketchup Entertainment is negotiating for the film's rights.
If the name sounds familiar, it's because the tomato sauce was rescued by the same company The day when the earth explodes: a Rooney music movie from the discarded heap of WB; like Coyote and Acmea science fiction comedy starring Duffy Duck and Pork Pig was originally released for streaming. But, with the tomato sauce, it's on the big screen now – making it the first fully animated dramatic feature starring the Looney Tunes character.
Deadline states that ketchup has similar drama plans Coyote and Acmeif this deal comes together and provide some context on the dangers here. “Despite good testing, the project has become a high-profile casualty from WB cost cuts two years ago and has been sitting on the shelf for more than a year,” the industry wrote. (Pop culture fans will recall Batwoman The movie is probably the most compelling title to clear. )
Additionally: “The studio reportedly showed the film to a group of buyers in early 2024 for about $70 million, which is the cost of the film. Studio sources claimed they didn’t have any offer at the time.” The deadline reads that the tomato sauce was “a full-power acquisition negotiated within the $50 million range,” adding: “The agreement is not final and still possible that it can’t be done, but it goes in the right direction. If it goes beyond that it will, the film will get a theatrical release in 2026.”
Although Looney Tunes has long been intertwined with Warner Bros. The earliest shorts were released in the 1930s, but it seems to be a studio lately, especially under the tenure of CEO David Zaslav, increasingly eager to move forward from lengthy cartoon history. Just like The day when the earth exploded Under the tomato sauce banner, Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Comics from Max, which means fans have to scramble to track down the old-fashioned antics of Bunny and friends.
How do you view this rise Coyote and Acme? If you get a belt, will you see it in the theater?
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