Coyote vs. Acme,' the Film WB Didn't Want to Release, Just Beat an 88-Year-Old Legend

Welcome to the Actors Guide to the End of the World Podcast, Episode 96! This week, Ridley Scott said "I'm an influencer, not a filmmaker" — at 88 years old.  Seriously. We break down what he might have meant (spoiler: He's not getting on TikTok). He is releasing a new film this weekend "The Dog Stars" opening same weekend as success story "Coyote vs. Acme" — the Will Forte- John Cena film Warner Bros. tried to erase for a tax write-off in 2023, only for fan support and Ketchup Entertainment to rescue it. Two movies, same release weekend, wildly different journeys and we'll see how the 88-year old influencer fared. The guys dig in and Rían talks about why that is so refreshing.  Along the way: E-Kan breaks down the real math behind why studios shelve finished films, Rían shares why he hates brutal film critics, what it means for actors when pedigree and prestige stop guaranteeing an audience.  A episode about legends, underdogs, and the industry's short memory for both. Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ActorsGuidePod New episodes every week! Follow @actorsguidepodcast wherever you find your podcasts. Please like, follow, review, and rate if you can. @ekansoong @ríansheehykelly Show Links-  Ridley Scott "I'm an influencer" - https://variety.com/2026/film/news/ridley-scott-not-a-filmmaker-im-an-influencer-the-dog-stars-1236841083/ Coyote vs. Acme Success story  - https://www.inc.com/jelinda-montes/warner-bros-tried-to-bury-coyote-vs-acme-the-controversy-became-its-best-marketing/91396214 Hidden Gems:  Tigh'n Alluis Sweat Lodge (Dublin) - https://tighnalluis.ie/ "Fierce Conversations" by Susan Scott Time Stamps: (00:00) Intro (01:00) Ridley Scott is an influencer (04:34) Coyote vs. Acme shelved for tax write off (08:21) Word of mouth and fans rescue Coyote vs. Acme (09:54) As good as “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” (12:26) Who wins - Coyote vs. Acme or Ridley Scott? (14:33) Brutal film critics are the worst (18:25) No one knows anything (22:14) Hidden Gems