For lifelong cartoon fans, the upcoming release of Coyote vs. Acme is more than just another movie premiere. It represents years of fan passion, online campaigning, and a collective belief that Looney Tunes still deserves a place on the big screen.
On a brand-new episode of The Buzz, I sat down with Steven Ray Byrd for a conversation that quickly turned into a celebration of animation history, cartoon nostalgia, and the enduring legacy of characters like Wile E. Coyote, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and more.
Steven opened up about the fan petition movement that helped keep hope alive for Coyote vs. Acme after the film’s shocking shelving announcement. What started as frustration from longtime fans evolved into a passionate online movement demanding the movie finally see the light of day.
And now, after years of uncertainty, the countdown is officially on.
But this interview became much more than a discussion about one movie.
We dove deep into classic cartoon history, revisiting everything from old-school Looney Tunes shorts and Cartoon Network memories to MeTV Toons, theatrical animation, Hanna-Barbera classics, and the evolution of animation across generations.
From discussions about the Acme Hour era and obscure black-and-white Looney Tunes cartoons to debates over hand-drawn animation versus CGI, the conversation became a love letter to the cartoons that shaped generations of fans.
We also reflected on:
- Why classic cartoons continue connecting generations
- The importance of preserving hand-drawn animation
- The emotional fan response surrounding Coyote vs. Acme
- Cartoon crossovers from Looney Tunes to Marvel and DC animation
- Why theatrical cartoons deserve a comeback
- The nostalgia surrounding Cartoon Network, Boomerang, and MeTV Toons
One of the biggest takeaways from the conversation was simple: these characters still matter.
Whether you grew up watching Looney Tunes on Saturday mornings, taped episodes off Cartoon Network, or are discovering these characters for the very first time, Coyote vs. Acme feels like a celebration of animation fandom itself.
And judging by the online reaction to the trailer, fans are more than ready.
Coyote vs. Acme hits theaters August 28.
Watch the full interview with Steven Ray Byrd above.
