Key Takeaways:
– Warner Bros. cancels acclaimed animator Genndy Tartakovsky’s film ‘Fixed’ in a cost-saving effort.
– Distribution rights of ‘Fixed’ revert to Sony Pictures Animation which seeks a new distributor.
– The film boasts an exemplary cast including Adam Devine, Idris Elba, and Kathryn Hahn.
– Alongside, Warner Bros. has also closed the official Cartoon Network website redirecting visitors to its subscription streaming service, Max.
– Cartoon Network indicates its focus on shows and social media platforms where audience engagement is high.
Let me give you the scoop. The famous Warner Bros. studio is cutting off Genndy Tartakovsky’s animated movie, ‘Fixed’. This decision is part of their attempts to save some bucks. Now, this seems a bit baffling, with Warner Bros. being known for putting projects on hold that fans are actually excited about. Remember, Batgirl and Coyote vs. Acme? Deja vu, right?
Who is Genndy Tartakovsky anyway? Well, if you’re a cartoon lover like me, you’ve probably enjoyed his creations. He’s the mastermind behind Cartoon Network’s big hits like ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’, ‘Samurai Jack’, ‘Star Wars: Clone Wars’, and ‘Primal’. Not only that, but he also played a big part in making the ‘Hotel Transylvania’ film series a hit. So, yeah, he’s kind of a big deal in animation.
Now, who gets to take ‘Fixed’ home? The rights to the film will be moving back towards Sony Pictures Animation. They’re currently on the lookout for someone else to distribute the movie. If you’re wondering, ‘Fixed’ is a story about a bloodhound named Bull who decides to have the ultimate adventure after learning he will be neutered. The talented Adam Devine is the voice behind Bull, and the rest of the cast is just as amazing. We have Idris Elba, Kathryn Hahn, Bobby Moynihan, Fred Armisen, Beck Bennett, Michaelle Bureau, and River Gallo. Doesn’t that sound fun?
But that’s not all the changes happening at Warner Bros. They also shut down the official Cartoon Network website recently. If you try to visit the site, you’ll be redirected to a page for their subscription streaming service, Max. In place of the site content, you’ll see a message encouraging you to subscribe to Max for more Cartoon Network shows.
When asked about the site closure, a spokesperson from Cartoon Network mentioned that their focus is now more on the platform where audiences are most active and likely to grow. It does make sense, doesn’t it?
So, there you go. The Warner Bros. studio decided to cut off ‘Fixed’ from their schedule and shifted their online focus to streaming. What do you think about all this? Are you bummed out that Warner Bros. decided not to go ahead with ‘Fixed’? Or maybe you’re just still shocked about the closure of Cartoon Network’s site. Leave a comment and let us know your thoughts. And who knows, things may change, and ‘Fixed’ might find a new home soon!
