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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Looney Tunes comedy Coyote vs. Acme to finally hit theatres in 2026
Originally produced under Warner Bros. for HBO Max, Coyote vs. Acme was shelved in 2023 despite being completed, as the studio shifted its focus away from streaming projects. The decision, part of a broader strategy under CEO David Zaslav, also led to the cancellation of Batgirl and Scoob! Holiday Haunt. But unlike those titles, Coyote vs. Acme was rescued in March 2025 by Ketchup Entertainment, which reportedly acquired the film for around $50 million.
See - Sada Elbalad
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Coyote vs. Acme" Finally Sets New Release Date
Yara Sameh Hollywood's improbable underdog 'Coyote vs. Acme' has finally landed a global theatrical release date. Star Will Forte announced at the film's panel at San Diego Comic-Con that the live-action/animation hybrid will premiere on August 28, 2026. 'Coyote vs. Acme' — about Looney Tunes stalwart Wyle E. Coyote suing the Acme Corporation for all its faulty tools in his pursuit of the Road Runner — was infamously shelved by Warner Bros. Discovery in 2023 after it was completed so the company could write off its $30 million budget. The movie was greenlit by the previous regime for the streaming service HBO Max. Still, the team led by WBD's CEO David Zaslav decided to abandon that strategy and focus on theatrical releases instead, a decision that led to the notorious cancellation of HBO Max films 'Batgirl' and 'Scoob! Holiday Haunt' in 2022. Unlike those movies, however, 'Coyote vs. Acme' was rescued by Ketchup Entertainment, which acquired the film in March 2025, for reportedly around $50 million. 'This is the panel that you were not supposed to see!' said moderator Paul Scheer at the top of the panel. 'This movie was not supposed to come out!' Scheer also rolled a brief clip from the film, in which Wyle recalls all of the Acme products that failed him in his pursuit of the Road Runner — intercut with clips from the classic Road Runner animated shorts — while Johnny Cash's rendition of 'Hurt' played underneath. After Forte came to the stage, the panel was interrupted briefly by a representative from the Acme Corporation (performed by actor P. J. Byrne, who also plays an Acme lawyer in the movie) who 'served' the entirety of Hall H cease and desist papers. 'You do not have permission to share information or footage from this anti-Acme film!' he screamed to a round chorus of boos. 'Please, leave the stage!' The extended bit — which climaxed with the Acme lawyer bringing a gang of unpaid interns on stage to (unsuccessfully) keep the film's trailer from debuting — was the panel's tongue-in-cheek way of acknowledging the shenanigans that had kept 'Coyote vs. Acme' from theaters without actually naming the corporation responsible. The Acme Corporation crashes the "Coyote vs. Acme" panel at #ComicCon — Variety (@Variety) July 26, 2025 Instead of leaving the stage, Forte and Scheer welcomed director Dave Green, voice actor Eric Bauza — who plays all of the Looney Tunes characters, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig — and costar Martha Kelly to the stage. They played an extended clip from the film of Wyle's first day in court, which does not go well: His lawyer, Kevin Avery (Forte), hasn't stood inside a courtroom in years, and he's up against Acme's formidable attorney Buddy Crane (John Cena). The scene includes several playful nods to Looney Tunes characters, including a knitting mother hen on the jury and Playboy Penguin working as a courtroom sketch artist carving a bust of Buddy's chiseled face out of ice. The judge, played by Luis Guzmán, even has a cartoon gavel that squeaks. The panelists said to expect many more cameos like that in the film — including Bugs and Daffy, of course, but also more obscure ones, like the animated version of actor Peter Lorre, who showed up in some classic Looney Tunes shorts. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
UPI
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Will Forte's 'Coyote vs. Acme' set for release Aug. 28, 2026
Will Forte's "Coyote vs. Acme" is set for theatrical release on Aug. 28, 2026. File Photo by Greg Grudt/UPI | License Photo July 27 (UPI) -- Comic actor Will Forte's movie, Coyote vs. Acme, is set for theatrical release on Aug. 28, 2026. The announcement was made Saturday at San Diego Comic Con. Variety reported that Ketchup Entertainment bought the completed, live-action and animated hybrid film from Warner Bros. Discovery after the studio shelved it, along with Batgirl and Scoob! Holiday Haunt as part of a new business strategy and change of management. Deadline noted that Ketchup also recently released another Looney Tunes movie, The Day the Earth Blew Up. "I'm pretty speechless," The Hollywood Reporter quoted Forte as telling the crowd at SDCC. "It blows my mind. You think back to the journey this movie has taken. I had kind of given up hope at a certain point, so this is amazing."
Pink Villa
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Why Was Henry Cavill Replaced by David Corenswet in Superman? Everything We Know About DC Actor's Exit from Film Franchise
DC's Superman is one of the most anticipated films of the year. While the teasers, trailer and additional clips are lauded by the audience, what they miss is the presence of Henry Cavill in the film. For almost a decade, the actor held on to the character of the superhero and became a fan favorite in the process. Cavill's stance and performance in the previous DC movies have been critically acclaimed, and yet, despite the actor presenting his best self onscreen, he was replaced by David Corenswet. This big change was brought in after James Gunn and Peter Safran took over the DC studios. Many ongoing projects in production were either scrapped or delayed, including the cancelation of Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman 3, Batgirl, and Cavill's Superman. Why did Henry Cavill not return as Superman? Previously, in conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, the Mission Impossible: Fallout star shared an update on his return to the film franchise. In 2021, the actor revealed, 'As I always say, the cape is still in the closet.' However, a year later, Cavill announced that he would not be returning to the movie, and David Corenswet was announced as the new Superman. In his official statement on making an exit from the DC movie, Cavill shared, 'I have just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and it's sad news, everyone.' He further stated, 'I will, after all, not be returning as Superman. After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn't the easiest, but that's life.' The actor concluded his message by penning, 'My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman stands for never will. It's been a fun ride with you all; onwards and upwards.' Did James Gunn and Peter Safran want a younger Superman? In December 2022, James Gunn took to his X account to reveal that the upcoming Superman movie will be based on the early life of the superhero, and hence, they replaced Henry Cavill, as the team wanted a younger-looking Superman. However, while speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Safran said that the film isn't 'an origin story.' He added that it will show an action hero 'balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing.' Superman will be out in theaters on July 11.
USA Today
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Max is HBO Max again. What will change for me?
Get your jokes and your engines ready, because Max is once again HBO Max. The streaming service that's home to HBO content, Warner Bros. movies, all 10 seasons of "Friends" and a smattering of reality TV has been rechristened for a second time in its short life. The service debuted as HBO Max in 2020, only to have its name changed to Max in 2023 as a result of a merger between Discovery Networks and Warner Media that created Warner Bros. Discovery. Now that megacorporation is splitting up again, and as of July 9, 2025, the streamer, where you can watch Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) make more mistakes on "And Just Like That...," is once again called HBO Max. After the change was announced in May, fans, onlookers and even the company's own social media accounts were quick to make jokes. But is it all just one big laugh, or will the latest rebranding change what you watch? 'How many meetings?' Internet reacts as Max changes name back to HBO Max Don't worry, we have answers to all the Max/HBO Max questions you could have, now that the change is official. Mostly there's no need to be too concerned: WBD is making the change pretty seamless for consumers. That probably won't stop people making more jokes on social media, though. Is HBO Max different from Max? Nope! It's just a name change. The service is exactly the same, retaining all your profiles, preferences and "recently watched" data. You may have noticed a few weeks ago that the logo is black and white, rather than purple, which marks a return to the HBO style. You should be able to log on as you normally do on whatever devices you typically use to stream TV series and movies. As a subscriber, do I have to do anything different? Do I have to download a new app? Also, no! Although when HBO Max became Max the first time, users were required to download a new app, the company promises this time the app will change all on its own. Will there be any price changes for HBO Max? Not right now. Although streaming prices tend to change every year (getting more expensive each time), the name change won't make HBO Max any more expensive than Max was. Here are the current tiers and prices available: Are any TV shows or movies leaving HBO Max? Not as a direct result of the name change, but it's important to remember that nothing on streaming is permanent. WBD has developed a reputation for removing content with low viewership and canceling completed or almost-completed projects as cost-saving or tax measures. It's not as common as it was a few years ago, when the company canceled the "Batgirl" movie amid an outcry, but it still happens sometimes, although likely the content that disappears is stuff you didn't even realize was there. Several Discovery networks shows have already left the streamer in the past few months, although not necessarily as a direct result of this change or the company splitting. The dearly departed shows include seasons of series like Food Network's "Chopped" and some series from TLC's "90-Day Fiancé" franchise. As far as future shows and movies, the streamer has not indicated it will pause any announced plans. The new "Harry Potter" series is still in full swing, for instance. Why is Max becoming HBO Max again? It's all about branding and corporate priorities. Where the original name change to "Max" was meant to signify the streamer had a little of everything, that's not what the current head honchos want you to think of when you hear "HBO Max" going forward. Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max content, said at the May presentation announcing the name change, "My team is well aware of what the HBO brand means to the industry and our consumers." The company wants to "elevate the name again." WBD president and CEO of streaming JB Perrette also said at the event, "No consumer today is saying they want more content, but most consumers today say they want better content." The name change represents the streamer's newfound goal of curating quality content, presumably akin to HBO shows such as current hit "The Last of Us" and "The Gilded Age," rather than being everything to everyone.
