You can officially stop calling it “Space Jam 2.” In an Instagram post Thursday, LeBron James revealed the title for the sequel to the Looney Tunes-Meets-Basketball film along with the film’s logo.
The sequel is now titled “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” and the film’s release date is still set for 2021.
The 1996 original film starred Michael Jordan playing basketball alongside Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig and the rest of the Looney Tunes gang. “Space Jam: A New Legacy” updates the premise with LeBron James leading the cast, and major current NBA stars are expected to make cameos. It also stars Don Cheadle.
Also Read: Charles Barkley Dunks on LeBron James' Planned 'Space Jam' Reboot: 'We Don't Need 2'
“Girls Trip” filmmaker Malcolm D. Lee is directing from a screenplay by Justin Lin, Willie Ebersol, Andrew Dodge and Alfredo Botello. “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler is producing.
The original “Space Jam,...
The sequel is now titled “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” and the film’s release date is still set for 2021.
The 1996 original film starred Michael Jordan playing basketball alongside Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig and the rest of the Looney Tunes gang. “Space Jam: A New Legacy” updates the premise with LeBron James leading the cast, and major current NBA stars are expected to make cameos. It also stars Don Cheadle.
Also Read: Charles Barkley Dunks on LeBron James' Planned 'Space Jam' Reboot: 'We Don't Need 2'
“Girls Trip” filmmaker Malcolm D. Lee is directing from a screenplay by Justin Lin, Willie Ebersol, Andrew Dodge and Alfredo Botello. “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler is producing.
The original “Space Jam,...
- 4/30/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
In today’s TV News Roundup, Netflix has released a new trailer for its upcoming series “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” and HBO has released a new photo of Helen Mirren as the Russian empress Catherine the Great.
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Fox Sports Films is debuting three documentaries in honor of legendary player moments from Kirk Gibson, Jim Abbott and Aaron Boone. The first documentary, “Walk-Off Stories: Improbably Gibson,” will premiere Oct. 7 at 11:30 p.m. Et on FS1. Directed by Mike Tollin and Jon Weinbach of Mandalay Sports Media, the film will take a look at Gibson’s walk-off home run in Game one of the 1988 World Series alongside unique footage and interviews from players, coaches, broadcasters and fans. Mike Ramsdell is directing the second documentary “Set Apart: The Jim Abbott Story,” which will premiere Oct. 14 at 1:00 p.m. Et and 4:05 p.m. Et on Fox. The film follows the life story of Abbott,...
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Fox Sports Films is debuting three documentaries in honor of legendary player moments from Kirk Gibson, Jim Abbott and Aaron Boone. The first documentary, “Walk-Off Stories: Improbably Gibson,” will premiere Oct. 7 at 11:30 p.m. Et on FS1. Directed by Mike Tollin and Jon Weinbach of Mandalay Sports Media, the film will take a look at Gibson’s walk-off home run in Game one of the 1988 World Series alongside unique footage and interviews from players, coaches, broadcasters and fans. Mike Ramsdell is directing the second documentary “Set Apart: The Jim Abbott Story,” which will premiere Oct. 14 at 1:00 p.m. Et and 4:05 p.m. Et on Fox. The film follows the life story of Abbott,...
- 10/3/2018
- by Nate Nickolai
- Variety Film + TV
News Simon Brew 24 Feb 2014 - 07:03
Rumours of a sequel to Space Jam appear to be premature...
Well, this one came and went quickly. Over the weekend, a report sprung up that Warner Bros was looking at doing a belated sequel to the film Space Jam. You remember it? The hugely expensive basketball movie with Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny? The one that has its fans, just not that many of them?
Last summer then, LeBron James - had to look him up, we live in Britain - posted on Twitter that he'd love to do a Space Jam 2. LeBron James is a famous NBA basketball player, and thus this would make some sense.
Deadline reported a day or two back that the man would be getting his wish, and that Space Jam 2 was in development at Warner Bros, with the player involved. Charlie Ebersol would be producing, Willie Ebersol would be writing.
Rumours of a sequel to Space Jam appear to be premature...
Well, this one came and went quickly. Over the weekend, a report sprung up that Warner Bros was looking at doing a belated sequel to the film Space Jam. You remember it? The hugely expensive basketball movie with Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny? The one that has its fans, just not that many of them?
Last summer then, LeBron James - had to look him up, we live in Britain - posted on Twitter that he'd love to do a Space Jam 2. LeBron James is a famous NBA basketball player, and thus this would make some sense.
Deadline reported a day or two back that the man would be getting his wish, and that Space Jam 2 was in development at Warner Bros, with the player involved. Charlie Ebersol would be producing, Willie Ebersol would be writing.
- 2/24/2014
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
After 18 years Space Jam is actually going to get a sequel. This time around it will star NBA superstar Labron James. Space Jam was released in 1996 and it starred Michael Jordan and a few other NBA players such as Larry Bird, Patrick Ewing, Charles Barkley, Danny Ainge, Tyron “Muggsy” Bogues, Vlade Divac, Cedric Ceballos, Larry Johnson, Shawn Bradley and Paul West acting along side Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and the rest of the Looney Tunes gang.
The first Space Jam movie made over $230 million, and I'm surprised they didn't make a sequel sooner. Space Jam was kind of a terrible film, but I can't deny that it was a ton of fun to watch. Like several others, I was a huge fan of basketball and the Looney Tunes growing up so of course it was exciting to see these two worlds collide.
The movie is being developed by Charlie Ebersol,...
The first Space Jam movie made over $230 million, and I'm surprised they didn't make a sequel sooner. Space Jam was kind of a terrible film, but I can't deny that it was a ton of fun to watch. Like several others, I was a huge fan of basketball and the Looney Tunes growing up so of course it was exciting to see these two worlds collide.
The movie is being developed by Charlie Ebersol,...
- 2/23/2014
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
You were so excited. Deadline reported late on Friday that development would begin on the sequel to the 1996 animated/live-action "Looney Tunes"-centered hit "Space Jam" as a starring vehicle for Miami Heat star LeBron James. But Espn writer threw cold water on the report the same evening. See the tweet below. While the animated toon is well-remembered and perhaps adored by anyone who didn't grow up with "Looney Tunes" during the Mel Blanc era, "Space Jam" didn't even break $100 million domestically during the day and only grossed $230 million in 1996 worldwide. Adjusted for inflation, that's $343.5 million in 2014 dollars, but it's still a far cry from a major hit when you consider the $100+ million budgets, P&A and the grosses of major animated family fare these days. Deadline reported that Charlie and Willie Ebersol were working on a script, however a person with knowledge of the situation told USA Today Sports...
- 2/23/2014
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
Update: Despite studio sources confirming to Deadline. LeBron James’ sources refute the claims to Espn’s Brian Windhorst.
LeBron James has won two NBA championships, four NBA Mvp awards and two Olympic gold medals. So what’s next for King James?
Warner Brothers plans to develop “Space Jam 2,” the sequel to the film that starred a great NBA legend—Michael Jordan.
In the 1996 film, Jordan helped the Looney Toons defeat an alien race in a basketball game for their freedom. The film grossed over $230 million worldwide that year.
According to Deadline, Charlie and Willie Ebersol will develop the live action/animated sequel under their production company, The Company. The script is written by Willie Ebersol.
Do expect a slew of Warner Brothers characters and well-known NBA players in the next film. No release date has been set at this time.
King James is following Jordan’s legacy closely on court...
LeBron James has won two NBA championships, four NBA Mvp awards and two Olympic gold medals. So what’s next for King James?
Warner Brothers plans to develop “Space Jam 2,” the sequel to the film that starred a great NBA legend—Michael Jordan.
In the 1996 film, Jordan helped the Looney Toons defeat an alien race in a basketball game for their freedom. The film grossed over $230 million worldwide that year.
According to Deadline, Charlie and Willie Ebersol will develop the live action/animated sequel under their production company, The Company. The script is written by Willie Ebersol.
Do expect a slew of Warner Brothers characters and well-known NBA players in the next film. No release date has been set at this time.
King James is following Jordan’s legacy closely on court...
- 2/22/2014
- by Gig Patta
- LRMonline.com
A report earlier today indicated a sequel was in the works to the 1996 animated/live-action hit "Space Jam". According to Deadline, said sequel was to serve as a starring vehicle for NBA Mvp LeBron James.
The first film starred Michael Jordan and various other top NBA players like Charles Barkley, Larry Bird and Patrick Ewing. It went on to become a worldwide box-office hit with $230 million.
Charlie Ebersol was linked as producer for the sequel from a script by his brother Willie Ebersol.
Now though, Espn’s Brian Windhorst has refuted the report on Twitter, saying: "LeBron sources refute Deadline report, there's no Space Jam 2 or Warner Bros. project in works."...
The first film starred Michael Jordan and various other top NBA players like Charles Barkley, Larry Bird and Patrick Ewing. It went on to become a worldwide box-office hit with $230 million.
Charlie Ebersol was linked as producer for the sequel from a script by his brother Willie Ebersol.
Now though, Espn’s Brian Windhorst has refuted the report on Twitter, saying: "LeBron sources refute Deadline report, there's no Space Jam 2 or Warner Bros. project in works."...
- 2/22/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Believe it or not, it's happening. Earlier in the week we posted a Space Jam mod for the NBA 2K14 game, showing just how much fans, oddly, still love that movie. Well, now they're finally, actually, officially making a sequel. Deadline reports that NBC Sports executive Dick Ebersol's two sons are working on developing a sequel to Space Jam, tentatively just Space Jam 2, and have already looped in Miami Heat star LeBron James for a role. This may or may not be officially in the works at WB, tying in the animated Looney Tunes characters that get into the mix with the star NBA players. The original 1996 movie starred Michael Jordan. How far along in development is Space Jam 2? A bit further than we expected. Charlie Ebersol ("The Great Escape", "The Moment", "Race to the Scene") is producing at his production company, The Company, from a script by his brother Willie Ebersol,...
- 2/22/2014
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Space Jam 2 is in the works, with the NBA's LeBron James in line to star.
Warner Bros. is developing a screenplay for the project with the production firm of brothers Charlie and Willie Ebersol, The Company, according to Deadline.
The original movie was released 18 years ago and starred Michael Jordan alongside characters from the Looney Tunes universe. Bill Murray, Patrick Ewing, Charles Barkley, Shawn Bradley and Muggsy Bogues also appeared.
The sequel has been rumoured to feature James, who currently plays for the Miami Heat.
Charlie Ebersol, whose sports series NFL Characters Unite airs on USA Network, will produce, while Willie will write the screenplay. Willie previously won an Emmy for the London Olympics.
Meanwhile, James has a couple of other Hollywood projects in development.
His new comedy show Survivor's Remorse was recently given a series order by Starz, while he's also signed on to star with Kevin Hart in an upcoming basketball-themed comedy film.
Warner Bros. is developing a screenplay for the project with the production firm of brothers Charlie and Willie Ebersol, The Company, according to Deadline.
The original movie was released 18 years ago and starred Michael Jordan alongside characters from the Looney Tunes universe. Bill Murray, Patrick Ewing, Charles Barkley, Shawn Bradley and Muggsy Bogues also appeared.
The sequel has been rumoured to feature James, who currently plays for the Miami Heat.
Charlie Ebersol, whose sports series NFL Characters Unite airs on USA Network, will produce, while Willie will write the screenplay. Willie previously won an Emmy for the London Olympics.
Meanwhile, James has a couple of other Hollywood projects in development.
His new comedy show Survivor's Remorse was recently given a series order by Starz, while he's also signed on to star with Kevin Hart in an upcoming basketball-themed comedy film.
- 2/22/2014
- Digital Spy
When it comes to sports stars in movies, you might think of Terry Crews, Police Academy.s Bubba Smith or even Andre the Giant in The Princess Bride. But all that noise gets completely drowned out by the greatest sports film of all time: Space Jam. Well, at least the greatest live-action/animation hybrid sports film. It.s almost unthinkable that 18 years have passed without a sequel ever making it to production, but that.s all about to change now that Warner Bros. is teaming up with brothers Charlie and Willie Ebersol . sons of longtime broadcaster and Olympics exec Dick Ebersol . to bring the world Space Jam 2. It.s no surprise that they.ll be putting the M.J.-lite superstar LeBron James front and center, presumably after his broken nose heals. Suffering succotash, this is going to be amazing! Charlie is notable for his serious-minded and inspirational NFL Characters...
- 2/22/2014
- cinemablend.com
If you're a kid of the '90s, few films are more cherished than Space Jam. Michael Jordan teaming up with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the rest of the Looney Tunes characters to take on a squad of alien hoopsters? Ah, precious childhood memories. Warner Bros. is banking on that nostalgia by moving forward with a sequel to the 1996 film. Instead of Jordan throwing down monster dunks, the sequel is being structured as a starring role for LeBron James. Broadcasting veteran Dick Ebersol's sons have come on board the project with Charlie Ebersol producing and Willie Ebersol writing the script. The sequel will be produced through Charlie's production company, the Company. While there is no release date scheduled for Space Jam 2, the news does mark the second...
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- 2/22/2014
- by affiliates@fandango.com
- Fandango
Update (2/22):
LeBron James has denied rumors of his involvement in a sequel to Space Jam. Speaking with the South Florida Sun Sentinel, he said:
It’s news to me. I haven’t heard anything about it. Like I said, I’ve always loved Space Jam. It was one of my favorite movies growing up. If I have the opportunity, it will be great. But that’s news to me. Obviously, I don’t want to be on there with this thing on my nose. We’ll see what happens.
It sounds like someone over at Deadline jumped the gun.
Initial Update (2/21):
Respected Espn reporter Brian Windhorst recently tweeted the following:
Well it was fun while it lasted. LeBron sources refute Deadline report, there’s no Space Jam 2 or Warner Bros. project in works
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) February 22, 2014
Looks like the world will have to survive without a LeBron James...
LeBron James has denied rumors of his involvement in a sequel to Space Jam. Speaking with the South Florida Sun Sentinel, he said:
It’s news to me. I haven’t heard anything about it. Like I said, I’ve always loved Space Jam. It was one of my favorite movies growing up. If I have the opportunity, it will be great. But that’s news to me. Obviously, I don’t want to be on there with this thing on my nose. We’ll see what happens.
It sounds like someone over at Deadline jumped the gun.
Initial Update (2/21):
Respected Espn reporter Brian Windhorst recently tweeted the following:
Well it was fun while it lasted. LeBron sources refute Deadline report, there’s no Space Jam 2 or Warner Bros. project in works
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) February 22, 2014
Looks like the world will have to survive without a LeBron James...
- 2/22/2014
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
In August of 2012, LeBron James was asked what he thought of Space Jam, and he tweeted, "I love that movie. Wish I could do Space Jam 2!." Guess what LeBron, it looks like you got your wish. According to Deadline, Dick Ebersol‘s sons are working on a sequel to Space Jam that will be a starring vehicle for the Miami Heat star. James, has been awarded the Most Valuable Player three times during his lustrous career and is the NBA's all-time leading flopper. Space Jam 2 script is being written by Willie Ebersol, and Charlie Ebersol will produce. Charlies has previous experience blending entertainment and sports with his NFL Characters Unite series that was broadcast on the USA Network cable channel. 1996's Space Jam featured Michael Jordan and fellow NBA stars: Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, Muggsy Bogues, Larry Johnson and Shawn Bradley. The movie combined live-action actors with animated Looney...
- 2/22/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
Back in August, NBA star LeBron James created some speculative headlines when he, in response to a fan question on Twitter, declared his fondness for the 1996 Warner Bros. family animation/CGI hybrid film Space Jam . "I love that movie," he wrote in his original post . "Wish I could do Space Jam 2!" Now it seems that the movie gods have smiled on James and granted his wish! Deadline reports that a Space Jam 2 is indeed on the way from Warner Bros. with James set to star alongside Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tasmanian Devil and all the other classic "Looney Tunes" characters. Charlie and Willie Ebersol will develop and produce. Although the original Space Jam was not a hit with critics, it grossed over $230 million worldwide and the...
- 2/21/2014
- Comingsoon.net
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