A surprising turn for ‘Fixed’
Warner Bros., a household name in the movie industry, has taken a surprising step back from ‘Fixed’, an animated film for adults. The movie, which is created and directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, has been left without a distributor. This move now leaves Sony Pictures Animation (SPA), the film’s producers, to hunt for a new partner to help release the movie.
‘Fixed’, Stacked With Stars, Left in the Lurch
‘Fixed’ promises to be a thrilling movie experience with a lineup of top-notch stars, including Adam DeVine, Idris Elba, Fred Armisen, and Kathryn Hahn. Yet, Warner Bros.’s decision has jeopardized the film’s distribution. This isn’t the first time the studio has stepped back from an animation project, having previously ditched ‘Coyote vs Acme’. Fans are dismayed by the studio’s repeated pattern of cancelling big projects, especially ones from talented creators like Tartakovsky.
Getting to Know ‘Fixed’
‘Fixed’ tells the humorous yet thought-provoking story of a bloodhound named Bull, who learns he’s about to be neutered. Created with beautiful hand-drawn animation, the entire movie was created between July 2022 and September 2023. Having Tartakovsky, the brain behind hit series like ‘Dexter’ and ‘Primal’, at its helm means that fans have significant expectations for ‘Fixed’.
Fans React to Cancellation
With the recent news of the cancellation, a wave of disappointment has crashed among Tartakovsky’s fans. Social media platforms are abuzz with their reactions:
One distressed fan wrote, “I really can’t stand WB right now.”
Another one is bothered by the studio’s behaviour and asked, “How often will this keep happening?”
Despite this setback, some fans are hopeful that Sony Pictures Animation might step up and release the movie themselves, or at least find someone else who wouldn’t discontinue a Tartakovsky project.
Warner Bros. and A String of Abandoned Projects
Fans began to voice their frustration louder than ever when Warner Bros. cancelled ‘Batgirl’, despite having completed filming. The studio faced major backlash for this move, given the high-profile cast featuring Leslie Grace, Brendan Fraser, Michael Keaton, and J.K. Simmons, and it turned out to be a substantial waste.
Warmer Bros.’ troubles didn’t end there. Soon they faced a public uproar over ‘Coyote vs Acme’, a project that they had to offload for tax reasons. Unfortunately, this film went abandoned, and now ‘Fixed’ is facing a similar uncertain future.
Fans Hold on to Hope
Many fans are concerned that studio executives are overlooking promising projects or dismissing potentially successful films due to poor management decisions. However, others are optimistic, reasoning that Sony, as ‘Fixed’s original producer, could release the film independently or look for another willing distributor.
Repeated cancellations of both live-action films and animated ones have chipped away at Warner Bros.’ reputation among fans. The studio’s recent activities have left many wondering what’s going wrong in their decision-making process. All we can hope for now is a better future for these movies and particularly for Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Fixed’. After all, fans are ready to see Bull’s tale unfold on the silver screen.
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