The Wacky World of Tex Avery: The Movie (2017)

The Wacky World of Tex Avery: The Movie is a 2017 computer-animated comedy-adventure film produced by DIC Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures. The film was directed by Tex Avery's son, Robby London, and written by London and Ken Haugen. The film stars the voices of Billy West, Kathleen Barr, Scott McNeil, Alec Willows, Ian James Corlett, Lee Tockar, Cree Summer, Terry Klassen, Phil Hayes, and Kanye West. The film follows Tex Avery, a goat-riding cowboy, who must save his girl, Chastity Knott, from his outlaw nemesis, Sagebrush Sid.
The film was released in the United States on July 21, 2017.
== Plot: ==
The Wacky World of Tex Avery: The Movie is a 2017 computer-animated comedy-adventure film produced by DIC Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures. The film was directed by Tex Avery's son, Robby London, and written by London and Ken Haugen. The film stars the voices of Billy West, Kathleen Barr, Scott McNeil, Alec Willows, Ian James Corlett, Lee Tockar, Cree Summer, Terry Klassen, Phil Hayes, and Kanye West.
The film follows Tex Avery, a goat-riding cowboy, who must save his girl, Chastity Knott, from his outlaw nemesis, Sagebrush Sid.
== Soundtrack: ==
The Wacky World of Tex Avery: The Movie Soundtrack is the official soundtrack of the 2017 film The Wacky World of Tex Avery: The Movie. It was released on July 11, 2017, by Lakeshore Records.
The album features songs performed by various artists, including Billy West, Kathleen Barr, Scott McNeil, Alec Willows, Ian James Corlett, Lee Tockar, Cree Summer, Terry Klassen, Phil Hayes, and Kanye West.
== Animation: ==
The animation for The Wacky World of Tex Avery: The Movie was provided by ReelFX Creative Studios.
== Trailers: ==
The first trailer for The Wacky World of Tex Avery: The Movie was released on March 10, 2017.
The second trailer was released on May 5, 2017.
== Production: ==
The Wacky World of Tex Avery: The Movie was announced in February 2016, with Robby London attached to direct and write the script, and DIC Entertainment set to produce. In March 2017, it was revealed that Ken Haugen had co-written the script with London.
The film was animated by ReelFX Creative Studios.
== Development: ==
In February 2016, it was announced that DIC Entertainment would be producing a new feature-length film based on The Wacky World of Tex Avery, with Robby London attached to direct and write the script.
== Casting: ==
In March 2017, the voice cast was announced, which includes Billy West, Kathleen Barr, Scott McNeil, Alec Willows, Ian James Corlett, Lee Tockar, Cree Summer, Terry Klassen, Phil Hayes, and Kanye West.
== Release: ==
The Wacky World of Tex Avery: The Movie was released in the United States on July 21, 2017.
== Screening: ==
The film held its world premiere at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival on June 15, 2017.
== Home media: ==
The Wacky World of Tex Avery: The Movie was released on Digital HD on October 3, 2017, and was released on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on October 17, 2017.
== Reception: ==
=== Critical response: ===
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 100% based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 7.5/10.
== Box office: ==
The Wacky World of Tex Avery: The Movie grossed $3.4 million in the United States and Canada, and $6.1 million in other countries, for a worldwide total of $9.5 million.
== Accolades: ==
The Wacky World of Tex Avery: The Movie won the award for Best Animated Feature at the 44th Annie Awards.
== Legacy: ==
The success of The Wacky World of Tex Avery: The Movie led to a sequel, The Wacky World of Tex Avery 2: The Return of Tex Avery, which was released on July 2, 2019.