Enter the —a massive, multi-pronged archival, restoration, and fan engagement initiative. First teased by Warner Bros. Discovery in late 2024 and formally announced in early 2025, the project aims to be the definitive central hub for everything related to Leon Schlesinger, Tex Avery, Chuck Jones, Friz Freleng, and Bob Clampett’s legendary output. This is not merely a remaster; it is a complete archaeological dig into the Golden Age of Animation. A Headquarters in Two Dimensions: Physical and Digital What makes the HQ Project unique is its bifurcated structure. Unlike previous attempts to preserve classic animation (which focused solely on streaming or limited theatrical releases), this initiative splits its resources into two equally critical halves:
The project is currently accepting donations via the non-profit Cartoon Art Trust , and the first 1,000 donors receive a 4K digital copy of the elusive 1948 short The Foghorn Leghorn (noted for its famously lost alternate ending). Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies HQ Project
Archivists are employing a process called “wet-gate scanning” on the original nitrate and acetate negatives, a method that fills in scratches optically before digital conversion. Furthermore, the physical wing includes a public gallery opening in Q4 2026, featuring original storyboards, cel setups, and the actual recording equipment Mel Blanc used to voice nearly 90% of the male characters. This is not merely a remaster; it is
Furthermore, every sound effect is being catalogued. That specific “boing” of a spring, the “splat” of an anvil, and the “psssshew” of the Road Runner’s dust cloud are being archived as lossless assets. For the first time, sound designers will have access to the original, unlooped source audio for these iconic effects. No modern HQ project would be complete without a virtual world. Warner Bros. has quietly licensed a portion of the project to Illusion Island Games to develop “Termite Terrace: The Backlot.” despite their cultural immortality
For nearly a century, the animated mayhem of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and Wile E. Coyote has served as a global comedic touchstone. Yet, despite their cultural immortality, the physical and digital legacy of these characters has remained surprisingly fragile. Original cels have faded, master audio tracks have deteriorated, and the intricate “warner Bros. Cartoon” workflow of Termite Terrace has largely been lost to memory.