
There will be plenty of things to separate the sequel from the original, including the shoes, in the hopes of creating a new legacy of its own (literally, it says so in the film’s official title). For some reason, there’s a cameo from A Clockwork Orange’s droogs this time around, too.
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The technological capabilities of special effects in movies have evolved greatly over the past 25 years, so the movie will certainly look more polished. The villain is no longer a green alien, it’s Al-G Rhythm (Don Cheadle). The main protagonist leading Bugs, Lola, and the rest of the animated squad is no longer MJ, but this generation’s biggest basketball player, LeBron James. A sequel to the cult classic NBA x Looney Tunes crossover event, Space Jam: A New Legacy, is releasing in theaters with some tweaks to the formula. This Friday, audiences are being welcomed to the Space Jam once again.

Most recently, a launch in 2016 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film that was Nike’s largest single release to date at the time.Ī close-up of the 'Space Jam' Air Jordan 11 in 1996's 'Space Jam.' (Image via Nike) It is arguably one of the most beloved colorways of one of the most beloved Air Jordans ever, and has gone on to receive three separate releases. It has been affectionately nicknamed after the movie by sneaker enthusiasts ever since.


The shoe would become a symbol of the cultural phenomenon that was Space Jam in the years that followed. Fantastic impression, and dunks the ball through the hoop for the win.Īmid the slow motion suspense of MJ’s buzzer beater, viewers are treated to a close-up of his shoes, a pair of black Air Jordan 11s with a Concord-colored Jumpman. As the clock ticks down, he leaps from the half court line, does his finest Mr. They’re losing 77-76, but this is Michael Jordan we’re talking about. With 10 seconds left on the clock, Michael Jordan and a rag tag group of Looney Tunes are about to be defeated by the Monstars, a gang of antagonistic aliens who have stolen the abilities of NBA legends like Charles Barkley and Larry Bird and are led by the mob boss-esque Mr.
