Acme Corporation
In film and television
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** The corporation appears as the antagonistic force of ''[[Looney Tunes: Back in Action]]''. The head offices of Acme are depicted, revealing it to be a [[multinational corporation]] whose executive officers are led by the film's main [[antagonist]], Mr. Chairman, portrayed by [[Steve Martin]]. |
** The corporation appears as the antagonistic force of ''[[Looney Tunes: Back in Action]]''. The head offices of Acme are depicted, revealing it to be a [[multinational corporation]] whose executive officers are led by the film's main [[antagonist]], Mr. Chairman, portrayed by [[Steve Martin]]. |
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** The 2015 [[direct-to-video]] animated film ''[[Looney Tunes: Rabbits Run]]'' portrays Acme as a [[department store]]. |
** The 2015 [[direct-to-video]] animated film ''[[Looney Tunes: Rabbits Run]]'' portrays Acme as a [[department store]]. |
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** ''[[Coyote vs. Acme]]'' revolves around Wile E. Coyote suing Acme for their faulty products; it is set to be released on August 28, 2026.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/coyote-vs-acme-release-date-1236471190/|first=Adam B.|last=Vary |website=Variety|title='Coyote vs. Acme' Lands August 2026 Release Date, Footage Debuts at Comic-Con Despite Acme Corp. Meddling|date=July 26, 2025|access-date=July 26, 2025}} |
** ''[[Coyote vs. Acme]]'' revolves around Wile E. Coyote suing Acme for their faulty products; it is set to be released on August 28, 2026.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/coyote-vs-acme-release-date-1236471190/|first=Adam B.|last=Vary |website=Variety|title='Coyote vs. Acme' Lands August 2026 Release Date, Footage Debuts at Comic-Con Despite Acme Corp. Meddling|date=July 26, 2025|access-date=July 26, 2025}} Acme's legal defense is lead by Buddy Crane, played by [[John Cena]]. |
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** The animated series ''[[Loonatics Unleashed]]'' is set in a city called Acmetropolis. |
** The animated series ''[[Loonatics Unleashed]]'' is set in a city called Acmetropolis. |
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* The corporation is mentioned/referenced in ''[[Animaniacs]]'' numerous times, one of the most prominent examples being the episode "Cookies for Einstein", which features product ads for the "Acme Pocket Fisherman" and "Acme Hair Magnet", as well as the "Acme Song". |
* The corporation is mentioned/referenced in ''[[Animaniacs]]'' numerous times, one of the most prominent examples being the episode "Cookies for Einstein", which features product ads for the "Acme Pocket Fisherman" and "Acme Hair Magnet", as well as the "Acme Song". |
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