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"Coyote vs. Acme" takes Wile E. Coyote, the minimalist character of legendary animator Chuck Jones, and tries to do with him what seems almost impossible: turn him into the hero of a feature film with a plot, development, and emotions. It does not reach the heights of the classics, but the result is smart, funny, and completely worth the time of Looney Tunes fans.

A 70-million-dollar film was finished and ready for release, but Warner Bros. decided to shelve it for a tax write-off. The ensuing Hollywood backlash turned the movie into a symbol of the struggle between creators and corporations, leaving it in a vault for three years until a miracle brought it to the screen.

After grossing over $1.4 billion, negotiations with Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and Noah Baumbach have reached a deadlock, and Warner Bros. faces a deadline that could result in the loss of rights.

Warner Bros. is racing to secure a deal for the Barbie sequel before brand rights revert to Mattel in December. Negotiations with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling have stalled over contract terms, specifically the stars' demands for profit participation.

Following a federal court ruling that the deal must be re-examined, Paramount has been forced to halt the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The company is expected to pay a penalty of $7 million per day starting September 30 until a judge rules on the future of the merger. Based on past cases, such proceedings can take many months.