Netflixunveils first images and a release date for an R-rated animated movie saved from Warner Bros. The movie, titledFixed, had itsdistribution rights returned to Sony Pictures Animationafter Warner Bros. removed it from its slate last year as part of the studio’s effort to shift away from animation.Fixedwas also the second animated movie following theshelving ofCoyote Vs. Acmeto be cast aside.
Netflixnow shares first-look images and confirmed thatFixedwill come to the streaming platform on August 13. The 2-D animated movie from five-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Genndy Tartakovsky stars Adam Devine (Pitch Perfect), Idris Elba (Sonic the Hedgehog 3), and Kathryn Hahn (Agatha All Along) in a story about a quick-witted dog who discovers that he’s about to be neutered and decides to go on one last adventure before the procedure. Check out the images below:
What This Means For Fixed
Fixed Blends Adult Humor With Heart
The images tease thevibrant and exaggerated animation styleinfilmmaker Genndy Tartakovsky’s upcoming movie. In the same press release, the director, co-writer, and producer shared that the inspiration for the story originated from his best friends, who make him laugh “like nothing else.” WithFixed, he aims to “translate” the humor in his life into “caricatured and exaggerated animation.” WhileFixedin its early stagse drew comparison to “rated R Lady and the Tramp,” it has since then developed its own unique identity.
WithFixedbeing amovie about friendship, humor, and exaggerated fun, it’s filled with dynamic characters, andvoiced byan all-star cast. Devine voices the titular dog named Bull, while Elba lends his voice to the self-assured boxer, Rocco. Bobby Moynihan will play a goofy Lucky, and Fred Armisen is a wannabe influencer named Fetch.
Fixed Receives An Upgrade After Parting Ways With Warner Bros.
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Fixedmay have been dropped by Warner Bros., but the movie certainly has received an upgrade with an impressive cast and crew after finding its home on Netflix. The R-rated animated movie is certainly something to look forward toin the coming months on Netflix. Aside from being a very personal project from the critically acclaimed filmmaker, it alsofeatures some of the biggest voice actors in the industry.
The first-look images and synopsis further indicate that its initial removal from Warner Bros. doesn’t reflect its quality.
In a way,Fixedmay havea more impressive roster than some of Warner Bros.' upcoming big-budget projects. The first-look images and synopsis further indicate that its initial removal from Warner Bros. doesn’t reflect its quality. On the contrary,Fixedsounds like a very promising animated movie.
