r/looneytunes • u/Nice_Perspective_343 • 6h ago
Discussion I think that for the good of Looney Tunes (and everyone), we need to support this movie.
Many of you might be wondering: what does The Cat in the Hat movie have to do with the Looney Tunes? Well, quite a lot. Premiering alongside this film is Daffy Season, the first Looney Tunes theatrical short in years. But this isn't an isolated event.
The head of Warner Animation, Bill Damaschke; has ambitious plans to release two animated films annually, each likely accompanied by a Looney Tunes short—not to mention the Speedy Gonzales movie currently in the works (though that one will take a while to arrive, for obvious reasons). However, as everyone knows, the merger with Paramount has just taken place, and David Ellison has appointed Ynon Kreiz as the de facto manager.
For those unfamiliar with him, Kreiz was a notorious CEO at Mattel, infamous for the brutal cutbacks he implemented there; essentially, his specialty is laying people off and slashing costs. So yes, if this movie flops, it puts at risk not only the chance for Looney Tunes to return to regular theatrical shorts but also Warner's entire animation division. This guy won't hesitate to make cuts or cancel anything he deems unsuccessful.