Coyote vs. Acme Beats the Odds at the Box Office (Ep. 372)

Coyote vs. Acme finally gets its theatrical moment, and Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dig into the surprisingly strong opening weekend for the long-shelved Warner Bros. Animation film. They also reflect on the losses of Tim Curry and Peter Cullen, as well as stop-motion and visual-effects legend Phil Tippett’s retirement and the liquidation of Tippett Studio. Plus, the guys run through the latest animation news, from Aardman’s new Pokémon series to changes at Warner Bros. Animation and a promising awards run for Tangles.

NEWS

• Coyote vs. Acme opens to a strong $15.4 million weekend after Ketchup Entertainment’s theatrical rescue of the Warner Bros. Animation film.

• Jim and Drew remember Tim Curry and Peter Cullen and look back at their lasting contributions to animation and entertainment.

• Phil Tippett retires as his legendary Berkeley studio prepares for liquidation, prompting a look back at his remarkable stop-motion and visual-effects career.

• Disney+ lands Aardman’s new Pokémon animated series, while Sam Register prepares to step down from Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios.

• IFC picks up Tangles for an Oscar-qualifying run, and Stranger Things: Tales from '85 returns with a new Season 2 trailer.

HOSTS

• Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia - Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com

• Drew Taylor - X/Twitter: @DrewTailored - Instagram: @drewtailored - drewtaylor.work

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