The ongoing drama involving “Coyote vs. Acme” is taking another turn.
The live-action animated film — which was initially shelved by Warner Bros. as a tax write-off in late 2023 — is now set to hit the Cannes market.
Ketchup Entertainment, which acquired the rights in March for a reported $50 million, has tapped Kinology to serve as the international sales agent, with Grégoire Melin’s Paris-based company introducing to the film to buyers.
Starring Will Forte, John Cena and Lana Condor, Coyote vs. Acme is directed by Dave Green (“Earth to Echo,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows”) and produced by Chris DeFaria (“The Lego Movie”) and James Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy”).
“We’re not just bringing a family film to Cannes — we’re bringing a global event,” commented Gareth West, CEO of Ketchup Entertainment. “Coyote vs. Acme is a true four-quadrant crowd pleaser. The performances are sublime, the world-building is extraordinary, and Dave Green has delivered something visually inventive and emotionally satisfying that honors the Looney Tunes legacy while launching it into a whole new dimension. With Chris DeFaria and James Gunn guiding the production, this film has the pedigree, power and playability to travel. Grégoire’s passion and vision for the international rollout are exactly what this film deserves, and we’re thrilled to partner with him for the global stage.”
Added Melin: “Being Roger Rabbit’s biggest fan ever, I’m incredibly excited to introduce Coyote vs. Acme to international buyers. It’s rare to find a project with this kind of built-in awareness, creative pedigree and cross-generational appeal. The film is hilarious, cinematic, and global at its core, in two words: great and unique — a perfect title for today’s marketplace.”
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