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Perth Now
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
John Cena addresses Coyote vs. Acme's fate
John Cena is thrilled 'Coyote vs. Acme' is finally getting a theatrical release. The Looney Tunes movie was shelved by Warner Bros. in February 2024 as a tax write-off despite being completed, but the distribution rights were later purchased by Ketchup Entertainment and 'Coyote vs. Acme' is now slated to hit the silver screen next year. Cena, 48, is thankful 'Coyote vs. Acme' is getting the chance to see the light of day, and admitted it was 'tough' when the film was initially scrapped. When Screen Rant asked the WWE star how he felt about Coyote vs. Acme's upcoming theatrical release, he replied: 'Rewarding, certainly for everybody [who was] a part of the project. Anytime you put your heart and soul into something and it gets shelved, it is tough. 'Again, it ain't my sandbox, so I completely understand those decisions, but the fact that companies could talk together and the movie could get shown.' Cena added he was excited for fans to see 'Coyote vs. Acme' now that 'it's out of the dusty box'. He said: 'We do what we do to try to entertain, and I know the audiences that were able to see 'Coyote vs. Acme' were entertained. So hopefully that audience grows larger. 'I just saw it for the first time very recently. It's a bunch of fun and man, I'm glad it's out of the dusty box.' 'Coyote vs. Acme' - which also stars Will Forte, Lana Condor, Eric Bauza and Jeff Bergman - sees Coyote sue the Acme Corporation for their unreliable products that have thwarted his attempts to catch the Road Runner. Before 'Coyote vs. Acme' was saved by Ketchup Entertainment, Cena - who plays the main antagonist, Acme's lawyer in the film - admitted he wished the project was 'given a chance' by Warner Bros. He told TheWrap: 'There's a lot there. And everyone's perspective is different. We don't own the film. That's the tough part about this business, you do have a sense of ownership because you invest heart and soul. 'And [director] Dave Green and everybody involved, we made what we thought was a good movie.'
Newsweek
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
John Cena Breaks Silence on 'Coyote vs. Acme' Controversy
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors In 2023, fans of Looney Tunes and animation in general were disheartened when it was announced that the highly anticipated film "Coyote vs. Acme" starring Will Forte and John Cena would not be released so Warner Bros. could receive a tax cut. More Entertainment: Michael Cera Turned Down 'Harry Potter' for Strange Reason This garnered a massive reaction from the cast and crew as well as fans around the world, eventually leading to Warner Bros. reversing the decision and allowing the creators to shop the film to other distributors. 'COYOTE VS ACME' has been officially saved by Ketchup Entertainment, who bought the film for $50M They plan to give the film a worldwide theatrical release in 2026. — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) March 31, 2025 Now, "Coyote vs. Acme" has found a new home with Ketchup Entertainment, the same company that distributed "The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie." The film is slated to be released in 2026, and it seems Cena couldn't be happier. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 13: John Cena attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Amazon MGM Studios "Jackpot" at TCL Chinese Theatre on August 13, 2024 in Hollywood, California. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 13: John Cena attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Amazon MGM Studios "Jackpot" at TCL Chinese Theatre on August 13, 2024 in Hollywood, California. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images In an interview with ScreenRant, Cena revealed how optimistic and ecstatic he was that "Coyote vs. Acme" had been acquired by Ketchup Entertainment. "Anytime you put your heart and soul into something and it gets shelved is tough," Cena said. "Again, it ain't my sandbox, so I completely understand those decisions. But the fact that companies could and the movie could get shown and that we do what we do to try and entertain. "I know the audiences that were able to see 'Coyote vs. Acme' were entertained, so hopefully that audience grows larger." "I just saw it for the first time very recently," Cena concluded. "It's a bunch of fun and I'm glad it's out of the dusty box." More Entertainment: 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' Early Reactions Are Very Telling Cena's reaction is much more diplomatic and friendly than co-star Will Forte's, who said the movie didn't deserve to be shelved and that he had "not forgotten" what Warner Bros. did. "Look, when it comes to Hollywood stuff, I don't know s*** about s***," Forte said on social media after the cancellation. "Even when a movie tests very well (like ours), there's no guarantee that it's going to be a hit. And at the end of the day, the people who paid for this movie can obviously do what they want with it. "It doesn't mean I have to like it (I f****** hate it). Or agree with it. And it doesn't mean this movie is any less magical." To the cast and crew of Coyote vs Acme… — Will Forte (@OrvilleIV) February 29, 2024 Now, it appears that audiences around the world will finally get to experience the magic and joy that is "Coyote vs Acme." More Entertainment: 'Ironheart' Early Reviews Are Overwhelmingly One-Sided 'Superman' Reveals Official First Look at Nathon Fillion's Green Lantern Ring For more film and entertainment news, head on over to Newsweek Entertainment.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio to produce 'Carthage Must Be Destroyed'
, , Chad A Verdi, LBI Entertainment's Christopher Donelly, and Gareth West have teamed to produce 'Carthage Must Be Destroyed', an action film to be directed by Ocean's Eleven scribe . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In the action thriller, a stranger happens upon a rust-belt city in decline, ruled by its criminal underworld. He uses brain and brawn to sow distrust and create chaos to dismantle the corrupt power structure, reported Deadline. Verdi Productions and Ketchup Entertainment are financing, and casting is underway for an October production start in Rhode Island. Scorsese and DiCaprio are executive producers; Verdi, West, Donnelly, Michelle Verdi, Chad Verdi Jr., Paul Luba, and Jennifer Davisson are producers. Lisa Frechette and Sera Verdi are also executive producers. The production companies are Sikelia Productions, Appian Way Productions, Verdi Productions, and Ketchup Entertainment, as per the outlet. Verdi Productions president Chad A. Verdi called the film "a dynamic project," and they all sparked the idea to "bring Ted's outstanding screenplay to the big screen. Collaborating with Marty, Leo, Jen, Gareth, and Chris is a pleasure. Our extraordinary production team will elevate this project to new heights," according to Deadline. Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio are an American director-actor collaborative duo who have made six feature films and one short film together since 2002. In 1999, Scorsese produced a documentary on Italian filmmakers titled Il Mio Viaggio in Italia, also known as My Voyage to Italy. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The documentary foreshadowed the director's next project, the epic Gangs of New York (2002), which was influenced by (amongst many others) major Italian directors such as Luchino Visconti and filmed entirely at Rome's famous Cinecitta film studios. After Gangs of New York, the duo worked on the 2004 biopic The Aviator, with DiCaprio starring as aviation pioneer and filmmaker Howard Hughes.
Newsweek
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Will Forte Pledges to Climb Mount Everest Over 'Coyote Vs. Acme' Rescue
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors You're going to be hard-pressed to find someone happier about Ketchup entertainment saving "Coyote vs. Acme" than "MacGruber" star Will Forte. Forte was at the premiere of his new show "The Four Seasons" when he told The Hollywood Reporter how happy he was people would actually get a chance to see the movie, and the lengths he'd go to in order to promote it. Read More: 'Alien' Movies, Ranked from Worst to Best "I never thought it would happen so it just came out of nowhere and I'm so thrilled," Forte said. "Thank you Ketchup Entertainment, I'm so excited for people to see this movie. I'm gonna promote the crap out of it, just tell me what you want me to do and I'll go, I'll do whatever — go to the top of Mount Everest, I'm there." Will Forte attends premiere for Netflix's "The Four Seasons" at Directors Guild of America on April 24, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Will Forte attends premiere for Netflix's "The Four Seasons" at Directors Guild of America on April 24, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Unique Nicole/WireImage It's not surprising Forte's jokingly pledging to climb mountains over the promotion considering the strong words he used back when it looked like "Coyote vs. Acme" would survive as nothing but a Hollywood footnote. At the time, he told MovieWeb, "My thoughts were that it's f---ing bulls--t. It is such a delightful movie. It deserves so much better than what it got. I don't know, I can't tell you possibly why the decision was made to not release it, but it makes my blood boil." In 2022, Warner Bros. chose to shelve "Coyote vs. Acme" and included it as part of a $115 million impairment charge, but apparently behind the scenes the studio was looking to sell the film to any interested parties. This past March, Ketchup Entertainment, the same studio who took "The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie" off Warner Bros. hands did the same with "Coyote vs. Acme", negotiating global distribution rights for the feature. "We're thrilled to have made a deal with Warner Bros. Pictures to bring this film to audiences worldwide," Gareth West, CEO of Ketchup Entertainment said in a statement. "'Coyote vs. Acme' is a perfect blend of nostalgia and modern storytelling, capturing the essence of the beloved Looney Tunes characters while introducing them to a new generation. We believe it will resonate with both longtime fans and newcomers alike." "Coyote vs. Acme" is directed by Dave Green. The film stars Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor, P.J. Byrne, Tone Bell, and Martha Kelly. There is no firm release date yet for the film, but it's expected to bow in the summer of 2026. More Movies: George Lucas Finally Explains Why Yoda Speaks Backwards Predator and Humans Team Up in 'Predator: Badlands' First Look Trailer
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New movies streaming this week: 'Captain America: Brave New World' and 'The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie' now available
Porky Pig and Daffy Duck are back. In The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, the duo (and a few other familiar friends) return to the big screen thanks to Ketchup Entertainment after Warner Bros., the longtime steward of the iconic characters, chose to sell off the film rather than distribute it themselves. The new Looney Tunes movie is just one of several newly available to stream this week, including Marvel's Captain America: Brave New World, starring Anthony Mackie as the titular hero and Harrison Ford as the president of the United States. Eephus, a quietly profound indie gem about baseball that is ultimately about life itself, is now available at home, as is the English-language debut of acclaimed Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar, The Room Next Door, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, which heads to Netflix on Saturday. The Order, an underrated based-on-true-events thriller with an A-list cast including the likes of Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult, makes its way to Hulu. Here's what to know about the movies newly available to stream as of this week, and where you can find them. Click on the links below to jump straight to a specific movie:Marvel's latest Captain America movie was the highest-grossing movie of 2025, until A Minecraft Movie dethroned it faster than you can say 'chicken jockey'! In the film, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie, sporting the superhero's suit and shield) finds himself in the middle of an international incident after meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford). He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red. Harrison Ford turning into Red Hulk was the centerpiece of the film's marketing campaign, which is a real shame considering the movie treats it as a late reveal, and most of the audience is likely already aware that's what's happening. That means that for most of the movie, it's just Ford taking pills to stop from Hulking out, which isn't very exciting to watch. It's also a bizarre artifact in terms of how it fits into the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe — not only is it a stealth sequel to 2008's The Incredible Hulk, but it also requires you to have watched the Disney+ series The Falcon & Winter Soldier to fully grasp who some of the key characters are. The final product is poorly assembled and visually muddled, but fans of the MCU who missed it in theaters and want to stay up-to-date ahead of Thunderbolts* now have their chance. How to watch: Captain America: Brave New World is now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video and other video-on-demand platforms. Rent or buy The Day the Earth Blew Up is the first-ever feature-length movie in the 96-year history of Looney Tunes that is 100% animated. Every other Looney Tunes movie has a live-action element; think Space Jam or Brendan Fraser in Looney Tunes: Back in Action. Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, the classic animated odd couple, star in the film and turn into unlikely heroes when their antics at the local bubble gum factory uncover a secret alien mind control plot. Against all odds, the two are determined to save their town, and the world, if they don't drive each other crazy first. Both kids and adults are likely to find it funny throughout, and the stunningly beautiful hand-drawn animation will make you wish more kids fare looked more like this. How to watch:The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie is now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video and other video-on-demand platforms. Rent or buy The Order might be the best movie you haven't heard of 2024, and it's finally easily available to watch. Based on the chilling true story, the movie follows veteran FBI agent Terry Husk (Jude Law) as a string of violent robberies in the Pacific Northwest lead him to discover a white supremacist plot to overthrow the federal government. It's gripping from the start and never lets up, features terrific performances from some of its leads as well as all the recognizable actors in supporting roles. It deftly mines a ripped-from-the-headlines story from a different era for the elements that make it relevant today. It's as bleak as it is thrilling, so be forewarned. But if you're into police procedurals or movies about manhunts, this is a great one to put on your list! The Order is now streaming on Hulu. Stream on Hulu An 'eephus" is one of the rarest pitches thrown in baseball, known for its exceptionally low speed and ability to catch a hitter off guard. Typically, an eephus is thrown high in the air, resembling the trajectory of a slow-pitch softball toss. As a character in the movie describes it, it's a pitch that feels like it goes on forever yet somehow is still gone too fast. Sound familiar? Eephus is movie about baseball that functions as just a pure love letter to the sport but also as a metaphor for life and the bitter end of the things that we love. As an imminent construction project looms over a beloved small-town baseball field, a pair of New England rec-league teams face off for the last time. Tensions flare and laughs are shared as an era of camaraderie and escapism fades into an uncertain future. It's a movie that's both celebrating and mourning the end of an era, as these men are set to lose what binds them together. It's a hangout movie not concerned with plot, quietly profound and powerful, and if you weren't romantic about baseball beforehand, you might just be afterward. Eephus is now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video and other video-on-demand platforms. Rent or buy Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton star in The Room Next Door, Pedro Almodóvar's first English-language film It follows Ingrid and Martha, who were close friends in their youth when they worked together at the same magazine. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation: When Martha faces the prospect of her life ending due to terminal illness, she turns to Ingrid to ask for a not so simple favor. It's a movie about accepting death featuring two characters with different views on the subject, and the uniquely human quality of having the ability to make choices in life. It's a beautifully crafted knockout that will sneak up on you if you let it, though some may bristle at the odd intonation and pacing of the dialogue. There's a poetry to the language, though, and there are some undeniably moving sections and the usual Almodóvarian bright, colorful imagery. Fans of his won't want to miss it, even if it never reaches the highs of some of his previous works. The Room Next Door starts streaming April 19 on Netflix. Stream on Netflix Bonus: Wolf Man is now available on Peacock, and Companion, which I recommended a few weeks ago, is now on Max.
