Coyote vs. Acme with Dave Green, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (Ep. 620)
Summary
Director Dave Green joins Phil Lord and Christopher Miller to discuss *Coyote vs. Acme*, detailing the hybrid animation process and the film's three-year release delay. They explore how the movie’s theme of standing up to corporations resonated with audiences, sparking a grassroots campaign for its distribution. The conversation covers technical challenges, such as using puppets for eye-lines, and the collaborative spirit that brought these classic characters to life.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Coyote vs. Acme and the animation team
The film's 3-year delay and audience support
Hybrid production: Story artists and puppeteers
Characters as cultural icons and emotional depth
Expanding Looney Tunes beyond 7-minute shorts
Animation styles and casting Peter Lorre
Treating cartoons as real-world status quo
Camera work, storyboards, and set planning
Balancing planning with improvisation
Resilience, collaborative culture, and conclusion
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