‘Coyote vs. Acme’ isn’t eligible for Best Animated Feature — here’s what the the Looney Tunes hit should be nominated for instead
'Coyote vs. Acme' opens with $15.4M, but is it a Best Animated Feature contender?
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The obvious questions
What is the opening weekend gross for 'Coyote vs. Acme'?
$15.4M.
Why isn't 'Coyote vs. Acme' eligible for Best Animated Feature?
Coverage does not yet specify.
What categories could 'Coyote vs. Acme' be nominated for?
Coverage does not yet specify.
The story so far
Acme' opened with $15.4M this weekend. The Looney Tunes film is generating buzz, but it's not eligible for Best Animated Feature.
The film's strong opening suggests it could be a contender in other categories. The film's composer has discussed finding humanity in the classic cartoon's predator.
The film's reception has been positive, with reviews praising its love letter to Looney Tunes. The film's future awards prospects are unclear, but its strong opening and positive reviews suggest it could be a contender in other categories.
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Sources (7)
- Inside the Singular Animation Process of ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ The Hollywood Reporter · 1d ago
- A Hollywood CEO Tried to Kill This Movie. Now It’s His Latest Humiliation. Slate · 1d ago
- Coyote vs. Acme Reception Confirms the Looney Tunes Have Long Deserved Better Yahoo · 1d ago
- ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Blasts Off with $15.4M Opening Weekend Animation Magazine · 1d ago
- Movie Monday: ‘Brand New Day’ Tops ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Plugged In · 1d ago
- How ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Composer Found The Humanity In Looney Tunes’ Road Runner-Chasing Predator Yahoo · 1d ago
- Review: Coyote vs. Acme is an unabashed love letter to Looney Tunes Ars Technica · 1d ago
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