Aug 10, 2014 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. The looney tunes film space jam is little more than a michael jordan vanity project. Other tracks included a cover of steve miller bands fly like an eagle by seal, hit em high the monstars anthem by breal, busta rhymes. Its an inspired way to use, and kid, jordans image while at the same time updating bugs. Where is the recognition for that, basketball hall of fame, national film registry, etc. While its no slam dunk, space jams silly, looney toonsladen slapstick and vivid animation will leave younger viewers satisfied though accompanying adults. Space jam they are monstars best movie scene lets play some basket ball duration. Starring basketball player michael jordan, the film presents a fictionalized account of what happened between jordans initial retirement from the nba in 1993 and his comeback in 1995, in which he is enlisted by the looney tunes to help them win their freedom in a basketball match against. The characters assemble a basketball team, including michael jordan as a member, to defeat a group of aliens who want to enslave them. Animation codirectors bruce smith and tony cervone have orchestrated a dazzingly visual treat. A fictional account of michaels first retirement from the n. The aliens agree, but they steal the powers of nba.
The space invaders are convinced that the appearance of bugs and his pals porky pig and speedy gonzalez will beef up business. Space jam 2 wouldnt be happening without lebron james, and so, of course, hell be in the movie. Space jam 1996, 2003 dvd menu walkthrough duration. Space jam is a 1996 american liveactionanimated science fiction sports comedy film directed by joe pytka. Twenty years later, space jam is the movie we never knew we needed. Space jam 1996 joe pytka synopsis, characteristics. Other notable musical numbers appearing in the film include a cover of fly like an eagle by seal, hit em high monstars anthem by breal, coolio, method man, ll cool j and busta rhymes, and for you i will by monica. Space jam, that silly childoriented 90s movie with the looney tunes, bill murray, and newman from seinfeld seems to have laid a crucial and rarely remembered foundation for jordan and the bulls stunning and dominant second threepeat. Space jam is a seamless marvel as jordan slams and jams in the looney tune world. It is based on a series of advertisements for air jordan, which featured jordan and bugs playing basketball. It entertains kids at one level while giving their parents a lot to smile at, too.
The film is directed by night school director malcolm d. It also became a cult classic years after the movie was released in 1996. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing space jam near you. Privacy policy cookie settings terms accessibility adchoices. They need a new ride so he sends five helpers to earth to kidnap the looney tunes characters. Space jam has been one of my favorite movies since i was a kid. Make offer space jam warner brothers vhs no cover pg movie. Space jam 1996 official trailer michael jordan, bill murray. A new legacy also known as space jam 2 is an upcoming 2021 sports comedy film starring lebron james and the looney tunes characters. Space jam is a captivating, engaging, and expressive work inspired from the making of the motion picture of the same name, featuring basketball icon michael jordan and a cast of charming looney tunes personalities. Space jam get ready for this 2 unlimitedpiano cover. With michael jordan, wayne knight, theresa randle, manner washington. You run the o and i run the d, so cmon baby just jam for me. Original new nos vintage space jam movie promotional poster michael jordan bball.
The story behind how michael jordan picked space jam as. It sounds like space jam rebootremake is finally in the works, with lebron james apparently taking over for jordan. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Lebron is the biggest star the nba has seen since michael jordan, so it only makes. Nov 15, 2016 the result of that balancing act space jam opened 20 years ago today. A twist in toon time its the ultiment wb cartoon crossover so that means that the looney tunes will not be paired with michael jordon, but with the tiny toons, animaniacs, and even. Space jam is a 1996 american liveactionanimated sports comedy film starring michael jordan and the looney tunes characters. The image measures 805 1076 pixels and is 327 kilobytes large. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The film was produced by ivan reitman, and directed by joe pytka. Get the best deals on space jam pg rated vhs tapes when you. September 21, 2019 wishing bill murray a happy birthday. Space jam 1996 directed by joe pytka genres childrensfamily. Filming locations for fun, familyfriendly 1996 animation movie, space jam.
Swackhammer danny devito, an evil alien theme park owner, needs a new attraction at moron mountain. Oct 18, 2016 space jam they are monstars best movie scene lets play some basket ball duration. Twenty years later, space jam is the movie we never knew we. The film is likely to impress younger viewers, even those without any sentimental attachment to the original looney tunes cartoons. Get ready to make some sick dunks and show some love for your alltime favorite. Music from and inspired by the motion picture is the original soundtrack album of the 1996 film starring michael jordan and the looney tunes cast. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Twenty years later, space jam is the movie we never knew. Avoid this movie at all costs if you want to see the looney tunes characters at their best. While its no slam dunk, space jam s silly, looney toonsladen slapstick and vivid animation will leave younger viewers satisfied though accompanying adults may be more annoyed than entertained. Space jam is a 1996 american liveactionanimated sports comedy film starring basketball player michael jordan and featuring the looney tunes cartoon characters. It is a collection of enthusiasm and charm, bold in expression and passionate in both its lyrical quality and amazing variety of artists, bringing forth a broad landscape of. Its that terrible, outside of a few guilty pleasures you might get out of the film here and there. The film is set to be a direct sequel to the original space jam which was released in 1996.
Nba superstar lebron james teams up with bugs bunny and the rest of the looney tunes for this longawaited sequel. November 15, 2019 space jam updated their profile picture. The result of that balancing act space jam opened 20 years ago today. Space jam 1996 official trailer michael jordan, bill murray movie hd subscribe to classic trailers. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Well known for being played in the looney tunesmichael jordan movie space jam. Space jam is a happy marriage of good ideasthree films for the price of one, giving us a comic treatment of the career adventures of michael jordan, crossed with a looney tunes cartoon and some showbiz warfare. Still, the movie seared itself into unblemished brains with a tazshaped brand, resulting in a rippling wave of modernday nostalgia thats birthed a lebron jamesstarring. I just hope somehow they do a much better job with the space jam sequel and put some effort into making it decent. It is a collection of enthusiasm and charm, bold in expression and passionate in both its lyrical quality and amazing variety of. Get the best deals on space jam pg rated vhs tapes when you shop the largest online selection at. Search, watch, and cook every single tasty recipe and video ever all in one place.
Movie about michael jordan and the looney tunes characters bugs bunny, daffy duck, roadrunner etc etc. When his gang, the nerdlucks, heads to earth to kidnap bugs bunny and the looney tunes, bugs challenges them to a basketball game to determine their fate. Space jam proved an immediate smash, and 20 years later it remains the highestgrossing basketball movie of all time. An evil animated monster runs moron mountaina planet with an amusement park. This pic took me allllllllllllllllll night to finish but i had a brain storm idea of a sequal to space jam called space jam 2. Parents need to know that space jam has some cartoon violence. Jul 08, 2014 space jam 1996, 2003 dvd menu walkthrough duration. Swackhammer, an evil alien theme park owner, needs a new attraction at moron mountain. Looking back on the movie starring michael jordan and the looney tunes gang now, few would have guessed its. Space jam, characters, names, and all related indicia are trademarks of warner bros. Nba superstar lebron james teams up with bugs bunny and. When his gang, the nerdlucks, heads to earth to kidnap bugs bunny billy west and the looney tunes, bugs challenges them to a basketball game to determine their fate. Gallery of 42 movie poster and cover images for space jam 1996. A new space jam 2 imdb cast listing supports the rumours that matrix and mad max characters will be featured in the film.
The official facebook page of space jam a new legacy. Space jam is the story of michael jordan playing bball against cartoons in space. An album featuring the films score by james newton howard was also released. Space jam 2 logo and new title revealed by lebron james ryan scott apr 30, 2020. When it launched in 1996, anyone over the age of 12 could see space jam for the capitalist perversion of the looney tunes franchise it was, the filmic equivalent of tees depicting hiphop bugs in backwards jeans. The soundtrack was released by warner sunset and atlantic records on november 12, 1996. Lee and will be released to theaters in the united states on july 16, 2021. Starring basketball player michael jordan, the film presents a fictionalized account of what happened between jordans initial retirement from the nba in 1993 and his comeback in 1995, in which he is enlisted by the looney tunes to help them win their freedom in a basketball match against the monstars.
Lola bears the unfortunate fate of being a character whose potential was utterly squashed by appearing in a godawful 90minute commercial passing itself off as a movie. Warners had some ambitious franchise plans for the film. The film was produced by ivan reitman and directed by joe pytka, with tony cervone and bruce w. Bugs makes his captors a deal theyll play a game of basketball for their freedom. And while everyone knows michael jordan saved the day, that went way beyond. A great film with michael jordan and the looney tunes. In a desperate attempt to win a basketball match and earn their freedom, the looney tunes seek the aid of retired basketball champion, michael jordan. Hobby project involving my perception and re interpretation of movies in the form of minimalist posters.
Lebron james reveals that space jam 2 has an official title, with a 2021 release date still planned. The tiny toons are just here to join everyone and to show their family that they are brave enough to go on a space mission with the looney tunes. With sonequa martingreen, don cheadle, martin klebba, lebron james. It is nighttime, a shooting star is flying by and the moon is showing and theres a kid playing basketball this is young michael jordan and his father james jordan comes outside james jordan. Space jam is a 1996 american liveactionanimated sports comedy film directed by joe pytka. And, the sad truth is that jordan just isnt good enough as an actor to carry this film.