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Forte's Fury: "White Hot Anger" Over Shelved Coyote Movie
3 Mar
Summary
- Will Forte expressed 'white hot anger' after Coyote vs. Acme was canceled.
- Warner Bros. shelved the finished film for a $30 million tax write-off.
- Forte, proud of the movie, hopes its journey gains it more attention.
Will Forte revealed intense emotions upon learning that Coyote vs. Acme was shelved by Warner Bros. in November 2023. He described his feelings as "white hot anger" and "extreme frustration" over the decision. The studio chose to cancel the film's release to secure a $30 million tax write-off, a move that also affected Batgirl and Scoob Holiday Haunt.
The animated movie was already completed and had garnered positive reviews during test screenings. This compounded Forte's confusion and disappointment. He considered it a "beautiful, special little movie" he wished to share with his children.
Despite his initial anger, Forte stated that he ultimately felt pride in the film. He also acknowledged that the movie's unusual distribution journey might inadvertently bring it more attention. The film was initially slated for a 2023 release.
