The movie "Coyote vs. Acme" had already finished filming.
《土狼與ACME》原本已經完成拍攝。
Director Dave Green was inspired by "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" to make this film, which mixes Looney Tunes animation with live action.
導演戴夫·格林受到《誰陷害了兔子羅傑》啟發,拍出這部樂一通動畫與真人混合的電影。
Test audiences reacted well, but before actor Will Forte saw the final product, Warner Bros. simply canceled the whole movie.
試映時觀眾反應很好,但在演員威爾·福特看到成品之前,華納兄弟直接取消了整部電影。
The studio did not delay its release, nor did it move the film to a streaming platform.
片廠沒有延期上映,也沒有轉到串流平台。
Ford first thought the movie was bad, but after attending a "funeral screening," he found it was better than expected.
福特起初以為電影拍得很糟,後來參加了一場「葬禮放映」才發現片子比預期好。
He said the film was too special, and it was frustrating and devastating.
他說這部片太特別了,令人沮喪又毀滅。
His confusion then turned into frustration and anger.
他的困惑接著變成挫折和憤怒。
Warner CEO David Zaslav wanted to drop the HBO Max projects left by his predecessor. He thought spending $30 to $40 million on release was not worth it.
華納執行長大衛·扎斯拉夫為了擺脫前任留下的HBO Max項目,認為花3000萬至4000萬美元發行不值得。
He chose to write off the $70 million production for tax purposes.
他選擇對這部成本7000萬美元的製作進行稅務沖銷。
Nearly three years later, the film came back to life, just like its main character, the coyote.
將近三年後,這部電影像主角土狼一樣復活了。
Independent distributor Ketchup Entertainment bought the rights for about $50 million. The film will officially open on August 28.
獨立發行商Ketchup Entertainment以約5000萬美元收購版權,電影將於8月28日正式上映。
Voice actor Eric Bauza only believed it was real when he saw the movie poster at a theater.
配音員埃里克·鮑扎看到戲院海報才相信這是真的。
Green also said he felt like he was dreaming.
格林也說自己像在做夢。
The studio promoted this troubled history as "the movie ACME doesn't want you to see."
片方把這段苦難歷史宣傳成「ACME不想讓你看的電影」。
The film tells the story of the coyote suing ACME, which makes an interesting contrast with reality.
電影本身講述土狼控告ACME公司,與現實形成有趣的對照。
The cancellation once drew support from filmmakers and politicians.
取消事件曾引發電影製片人和政治人物聲援。
Bauza even used Daffy Duck's voice at the Annie Awards to urge the studio to release the film.
鮑扎還在安妮獎上用達菲鴨的聲音呼籲片廠釋出這部片。
Green said someone protested in the rain wearing a coyote costume, and he never felt alone.
格林說有人穿土狼裝在雨中抗議,他從未感到孤單。
He believes the film industry is ultimately led by creators.
他認為電影業終究由創作者主導。
Ford said the lesson is "don't trust anyone," but "don't give up hope."
福特則說教訓是「不要信任任何人」,但「不要放棄希望」。