Warner Bros. Discovery discarded this hybrid live-action and animation film in 2023 for a tax write-off, but Ketchup Entertainment rescued it for around $50 million. Following the release of the official trailer, the movie has a release date: August 28. The plot follows Wile E. Coyote suing ACME for its defective products.
Hybrid animation and practical effects in production 🎬
The film combines CGI animation with live actors, integrating classic Looney Tunes characters into physical environments. The technical team used motion capture for the coyote's gestures and choreographed the fall and explosion scenes with real stunt doubles. The final budget is estimated at around $70 million, although the distribution deal reduced the financial risk for Ketchup Entertainment.
A lawyer with feathers and a beak ⚖️
After decades of buying dynamite and defective roller skates, Wile E. Coyote has discovered the judicial system. The trailer shows a coyote in a tie and sunglasses presenting evidence in a courtroom. We'll see if justice is faster than the Road Runner or if the judge ends up plastered against an ACME sign.