Nick Baker, a former Sony Pictures Animation executive, announced development of Paws of Fury, an animated movie inspired by the 1970 film Blazing Saddles.
Voice actors Michael Cera and Samuel L. Jackson were cast in lead roles for Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank, bringing significant star power to the project.
The animated film Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank officially released in theaters across the United States.
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank was released on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital platforms for home viewing.
Hank, a dog with dreams of becoming a samurai, arrives in the town of Kakamucho seeking to join the samurai dojo.
Jimbo the cat, master of the samurai dojo, confronts Hank and challenges his presence, setting up conflict.
Despite opposition, Hank starts training in the samurai arts under the reluctant guidance of Jimbo and dojo members.
Tessai, a powerful and ruthless samurai dog, plans to take over Kakamucho and destroy the dojo.
Tessai's henchmen steal an important artifact from the dojo to weaken their influence.
Hank unites the dojo members and local townsfolk to stand against Tessai's tyranny.
Hank leads the samurai in a decisive battle against Tessai to save the dojo and the town.
Following victory, Hank is officially recognized as a samurai and protector of Kakamucho.
