In 1996, the film Space Jam hit theaters. Directed by Joe Pytka, it starred NBA legend Michael Jordan. Set after his first retirement from the NBA in 1993, Jordan is called upon by the Looney Tunes gang to help them win a basketball game to keep a team of aliens from enslaving them as attractions for their theme park. The film received mixed reviews on release. However, the film was given praise for its blending of live-action and animation, as well as for the Looney Tunes' comedic timing.
The film would be a box office success, and it retains a cult following to this day. The film is also notable for introducing Lola Bunny to the Looney Tunes canon. It also was one of the first productions to be made on a virtual studio, and was one of the first animated films to use digital technology. It's quite ahead of its time in some ways.
A sequel had been planned as far back as 1996, and went through various evolutions, but it never came to be. Until now. It was announced in 2014 that a sequel was greenlit, with NBA player LeBron James now being the basketball star meeting the Looney Tunes gang. It's kind of appropriate that he be in the sequel. LeBron James is considered one of the greatest basketball players of his generation, if not all time...he's often compared to Michael Jordan when it comes to his impact on the hardwood. So, does A New Legacy look like a fun ride? Let's look at the trailer!
Man, that's a big house.
Is he playing a Nintendo Switch?! I love the Switch!
Ah, so this is the classic "father tries to connect with son" story. Simple, but effective at the heartstring-tugging.
Eh, I bet Will Smith's family is...a bit weirder.
Evidently, these servers have some Tron tech in them.
Oh, it's not so bad. Don Cheadle is in charge...I spoke too soon.
This is Don Cheadle's world, LeBron. You might need to tread carefully here, my friend.
Hey, be glad you got to be a cartoon, LeBron. You would be dead if you were still flesh after that fall.
I wonder if this'll call back to the original Space Jam in the story.
...why would LeBron have Yosemite Sam on his team if he can have friggin' Superman?!
Get it? He shot the ball.
This film is just Warner Bros. saying "LOOK AT ALL THE STUFF WE OWN, FOLKS! AND YOU ALL ARE AFRAID OF THE MOUSE?!"
Wait...was that BlackArachnia?!
Ooh, that'll hurt!
Heh. Senior discount.
Well, this looks like it'll be a fun ride, especially for kids. I remember really wanting to see the original as a kid, and thinking it was the coolest thing ever. I hope today's kids get that feeling from this movie. Thanks for reading this blog entry! If you liked it, show it off! Take care of yourselves and each other! Stay safe, stay healthy, stay home, wash your hands often, wear a mask, and get vaccinated! See you next time!
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