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Warner Bros.-blocked hybrid live-action/animation film opens in theaters in 3 weeks

A film that blends live-action with animation, animatronics and puppetry will officially hit theaters in three weeks after Warner Bros tried to kill the project. The movie uses practical effects and animated elements in the same tradition as Who Framed Roger Rabbit and The Muppet Christmas Carol. Its theatrical release preserves a hybrid filmmaking approach despite prior studio opposition.

• The film combines live-action performance with animation, animatronics and puppetry.
• Warner Bros. attempted to kill or cancel the project before its release.
• The movie will open in theaters in three weeks.
• Its technique recalls earlier hybrid films such as Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Muppet Christmas Carol and The Mask (1994).