The saga surrounding the fate of the upcoming Looney Tunes film “Coyote vs. Acme” has taken another unexpected turn, as Warner Bros. has refuted claims that the movie has been officially canceled.
In a surprising development, a spokesperson for the studio has stated that reports of the film being shelved as a tax write-off were “inaccurate.” This contradicts previous announcements from Warner Bros. that they had made the “difficult decision” to not move forward with the $70 million project.
The spokesperson’s comments suggest that the movie’s future is still undecided, with no final deal in place regarding its distribution. This comes after reports that Warner Bros. was looking to sell the film to streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon without the option for a counteroffer, leading to its initial cancellation late last year.
However, the studio’s latest statement has reignited hope among fans who have been passionately advocating for the movie’s release. Many have expressed outrage online over Warner Bros.’ apparent decision to shelve the highly anticipated Looney Tunes feature, which was to be a live-action/animated hybrid directed by Dave Green.
According to The New York Times, the potential $35-40 million in tax savings from canceling “Coyote vs. Acme” was a key factor behind the studio’s initial move. But the Warner Bros. spokesperson has now claimed these financial projections were “inaccurate,” further muddying the waters surrounding the film’s future.
Adding to the uncertainty, writer Samy Burch previously stated that discussions about the movie’s fate were still ongoing, hinting that it may not be completely dead in the water. This aligns with the studio’s latest comments, suggesting that Warner Bros. could be reconsidering its options or actively seeking a distribution deal with another party.
The situation mirrors the recent sagas surrounding other high-profile Warner Bros. projects that were abruptly shelved, such as the “Batgirl” film and “Scoob! Holiday Haunt.” In those cases, the studio ultimately held firm on its decisions, much to the dismay of fans and creatives involved.
With Warner Bros. now denying the finality of “Coyote vs. Acme’s” cancellation, the future of the Looney Tunes movie remains in limbo. Whether the studio will ultimately find a buyer willing to meet their asking price, or if public outcry will compel them to reconsider their position, remains to be seen. For now, the iconic duo of Wile E. Coyote and the Roadrunner continue to defy gravity, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next twist in this ongoing saga.
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