Will Forte on Glowing Coyote vs. Acme Reviews, Film's Underdog Journey
The film 'Coyote vs. Acme' is set for a 2026 theatrical release after being saved by Ketchup Entertainment following a controversial shelving by Warner Bros. Discovery. Star Will Forte expressed relief and gratitude toward the fan campaign that helped revive the project.
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The story illustrates the growing power of online fan communities in influencing corporate decisions regarding intellectual property and film distribution.
After several years in limbo, Coyote vs. Acme finally got its moment in the sun on Wednesday at its L.A. premiere.
It was a night that for a long time did not seem possible, after Warner Bros. Discovery shelved the film in November 2023 in favor of a tax write-off. Fans rallied around the project, though, refusing to let it die - until in March 2025, Ketchup Entertainment saved the film and set it up for a summer 2026 theatrical release.
Star Will Forte looks back at that period as “an emotional roller coaster,” admitting that despite how vocal people were being online to revive the film, “I didn’t think it would do anything.” Related Stories TV Tom Colicchio Says 'Top Chef' Has Become as Important as a James Beard Award Movies 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Hits No. 2 on All-Time Domestic Chart, Topping 'Avengers: Endgame'
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