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‘The Suicide Squad’ Crosses $100 Million at the International BO!!!

Over the weekend, the overseas box office gross earnings for The Suicide Squad finally crossed the $100 million mark. It was already very close at the onset of the weekend; but the extra $4.6 million it earned airing in 6,530 theaters in 73 different international markets was just enough to tip it over the edge. It has now grossed a total of $101.8 million dollars … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’ Crosses $100 Million at the International BO!!!

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Ryan Reynolds’s ‘Free Guy’ Triumphs with $28M+ Opening at the BO!!

Those having any concern that the pandemic is wrecking complete havoc at the box office can rest a bit easy as Disney/20th Century Studio’s Free Guy smashed expectations with a $28.4M opening weekend. Worldwide the Shawn Levy-directed movie is at a $51M start. Something more to applaud is the fact that stateside business for Free Guy surged 24% on Saturday when you back out Thursday previews … Continue reading Ryan Reynolds’s ‘Free Guy’ Triumphs with $28M+ Opening at the BO!!

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Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021) Review!!

Synopsis – NBA superstar LeBron James teams up with Bugs Bunny and the rest of the Looney Tunes for this long-awaited sequel. My Take – For most kids growing up in the 90s, Space Jam (1996) was a big part of the classic childhood staple especially for anyone who was really into Looney Tunes (like myself), and sports in general as it placed Michael Jordan, … Continue reading Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021) Review!!

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‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Takes Over Top Spot from ‘Black Widow’ with $31M+ Opening at the BO!!

Even with Space Jam: A New Legacy in homes on HBO Max, Warner Bros. proves again that when they shell out on TV spots, they can open the film in movie theaters to a solid number. In this case, it was the best 3-day we’ve seen for a family film during the pandemic, with $31.65M. That’s also the best for Warner Bros. during the Covid-19 era, beating … Continue reading ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Takes Over Top Spot from ‘Black Widow’ with $31M+ Opening at the BO!!

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‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’: New Clip Enters the World of DC!! Check It Out!!

The latest clip from Space Jam: A New Legacy puts LeBron James and Bugs Bunny in the superhero world of DC. As teased in the previous trailers, the film is set to explore other major franchises from the massive Warner Bros. library. The 30-second teaser gives fans a peek at the film’s duo traveling to the DC world, in animated form of course. Although James … Continue reading ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’: New Clip Enters the World of DC!! Check It Out!!

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‘Space Jam 2’: New Clip Goes into ‘The Matrix’!! Check It Out!!

Warner Bros. unveils a new clip from Space Jam: A New Legacy seeing Granny, Speedy Gonzalez, LeBron James, and Bugs Bunny in a Matrix-inspired scene. The long-awaited live-action/animated sequel sees the NBA superstar pulled into a WB virtual universe by a rogue A.I. and challenged to win a basketball game against his computerized champions to save his son. In order to win, James enlists the … Continue reading ‘Space Jam 2’: New Clip Goes into ‘The Matrix’!! Check It Out!!

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‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’: New Clip Sees Porky Pig in a Rap Battle!! Check It Out!!

Ever wish you could hear Porky Pig rapping? Well, thanks to Space Jam: A New Legacy, you can! In a new clip for the highly anticipated film featuring some of our favorite members of the Looney Tunes teaming up with LeBron James, you can see Daffy Duck encouraging Porky Pig to rap against Don Cheadle, and honestly, it’s not as bad as I originally thought … Continue reading ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’: New Clip Sees Porky Pig in a Rap Battle!! Check It Out!!

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‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Gets a New Poster Confirming the Next Trailer Release Date!! Check It Out!!

A new poster promoting the release of Space Jam: A New Legacy revealed when a new trailer would be released.  The highly-anticipated sequel starring LeBron James has been years in the making since first announced in 2014. The film, directed by Malcolm D. Lee (Girls Trip), follows the beloved 1996 original Space Jam starring superstar Michael Jordan. This time the focus will be on a familial bond rather than centering … Continue reading ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Gets a New Poster Confirming the Next Trailer Release Date!! Check It Out!!

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‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Gets the ESPN ’30 for 30′ Documentary Treatment!! Check It Out!!

ESPN has decided to give Space Jam: A New Legacy the documentary treatment with the release of “The Bunny & The GOAT,” a special 30 for 30 episode about the epic game featuring LeBron James and the Tune Squad. While the 30 for 30 documentary series usually focuses on real-world events that shaped the history of the sport, “The Bunny & The GOAT” is a … Continue reading ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Gets the ESPN ’30 for 30′ Documentary Treatment!! Check It Out!!

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‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Gets New Character Posters Revealing the Goon Squad!! Check It Out!!

Space Jam: A New Legacy has revealed a new set of posters focused on the Goon Squad who’ll torment LeBron James and the Looney Tunes in the highly-anticipated sequel to 1996’s cult classic. After a previous set of posters presented the film’s heroes, the new images give us a detailed look at Space Jam: A New Legacy‘s powered-up avatars of professional basketball stars. The new … Continue reading ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Gets New Character Posters Revealing the Goon Squad!! Check It Out!!

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‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’: Zendaya is the Voice of the New Lola Bunny!!

Not only does Lola Bunny have a new look for Space Jam: A New Legacy, she’ll have a new voice too. Entertainment Weekly is exclusively reporting that Zendaya has been cast to voice the character in the upcoming Space Jam sequel for Warner Bros. The news was confirmed today after the release of the first full trailer for Space Jam: A New Legacy, which indicates that the Malcolm D. … Continue reading ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’: Zendaya is the Voice of the New Lola Bunny!!

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‘Space Jam 2’: New Character Posters Reveals the New 3D Designs!! Check It Out!!

New Space Jam: A New Legacy character posters show 3D designs of Tweety, Taz. and more. After years of being stuck in development hell, a Space Jam sequel was finally announced in 2014 with NBA superstar LeBron James set to star. Produced by Black Panther director Ryan Coogler, A New Legacy will be “more of a family movie,” according to James. Though A New Legacy was initially supposed … Continue reading ‘Space Jam 2’: New Character Posters Reveals the New 3D Designs!! Check It Out!!

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‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’: Pepe Le Pew Missing from Sequel!!

Pepé Le Pew will not be featured in Space Jam 2, a source confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. The controversial Looney Tunes skunk cartoon character was scrubbed from the Lebron James starrer more than a year ago. News of the character’s absence from the Warner Bros. film broke Sunday evening, days after a New York Times opinion piece called out the character, among other problematic … Continue reading ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’: Pepe Le Pew Missing from Sequel!!

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‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Reveals First Look Photos!! Check It Out!!

25 years after the original Space Jam became a smash hit, Warner Bros. is finally prepared to deliver the long-awaited sequel. Space Jam: A New Legacy stars basketball icon and activist LeBron James, taking over for His Airness, Michael Jordan. Rumors and reports about James taking on a new Space Jam had been swirling for years before he officially signed on, and the last two NBA … Continue reading ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Reveals First Look Photos!! Check It Out!!

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Universal Sign First-Look Deal with LeBron James!!

LeBron James has made it to the NBA Finals down in Orlando, but his new home is in Burbank, as the Lakers forward and his SpringHill Company banner have signed a four-year first-look production deal with Universal Pictures, the studio announced Tuesday. Universal is already working with SpringHill on an untitled film about young LeBron, based on the book Shooting Stars that James co-wrote with … Continue reading Universal Sign First-Look Deal with LeBron James!!

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‘Space Jam 2’: First Teaser Reveals LeBron James in the New Tune Squad Jersey!! Check It Out!!

A surprise first look at Space Jam 2 arrived last night – albeit a brief one. During an event for the LeBron James Family Foundation, a first look at LeBron James in his new Tune Squad jersey from the highly anticipated sequel was unveiled. It’s a really short teaser of sorts that just has James walking towards the camera sporting his colorful new look for … Continue reading ‘Space Jam 2’: First Teaser Reveals LeBron James in the New Tune Squad Jersey!! Check It Out!!

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‘Space Jam 2’: LeBron James led Sequel Gets a New Logo!! Check It Out!!

Behold! Feast your eyes on the new logo — and title — for Space Jam 2. Isn’t it exciting? Isn’t it wonderful? Isn’t it… colorful? Forgive me for dunking on the latest marketing materials for this Warner Bros. sequel, but I just can’t help myself. Space Jam: A New Legacy has been revealed as the official title, but it’s unclear whose legacy is being referring … Continue reading ‘Space Jam 2’: LeBron James led Sequel Gets a New Logo!! Check It Out!!

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‘Mission: Impossible 7’ and ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ See Release Date Delays!!

Paramount has pushed back the release of both Mission: Impossible 7 and Mission: Impossible 8 due to production delays, the studio announced Friday. Christopher McQuarrie‘s Mission: Impossible 7 was slated to hit theaters on July 21, 2021, and will now debut four months later on Nov. 19, 2021. Meanwhile, the eighth installment of the action-packed spy franchise starring Tom Cruise was due on Aug. 5, … Continue reading ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ and ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ See Release Date Delays!!

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‘Coyote vs. Acme’: Warner Bros. Sets Dave Green to Direct!!

Cue the falling pianos: Warner Bros.’ Wile E. Coyote movie, “Coyote vs. Acme,” is one step closer to the big screen, having secured director Dave Green. Green will help develop the live action-animation hybrid, which is currently seeking a writer.  The animated feature follows the infamous Looney Tunes prairie woof whose objective is obliterating his nemesis Road Runner. Acme is the fictional company that provides … Continue reading ‘Coyote vs. Acme’: Warner Bros. Sets Dave Green to Direct!!

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‘Bitter Root’: Ryan Coogler to Produce Comic Book Adaptation for Legendary!!!

Black Panther director Ryan Coogler is lending his producing prowess to another comic book movie, as he has signed on to produce an adaptation of the Image Comics series Bitter Root along with his wife Zinzi Evans, as well as his Fruitvale Station collaborator Sev Ohanian. Bitter Root was created by David F. Walker and Sanford Greene along with Chuck Brown. According to Deadline, which broke the … Continue reading ‘Bitter Root’: Ryan Coogler to Produce Comic Book Adaptation for Legendary!!!

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‘Space Jam 2’: Malcolm D. Lee Takes over Directing Duties from Terence Nance!!

Malcolm D. Lee is taking over Space Jam 2. Deadline reports that director Terence Nance (Random Acts of Flyness) is off the project over creative differences. However, Lee is an exciting choice for the project having a long track record of success including 2017’s box office smash Girls Trip as well as the successful Night School. There are still no details yet on what Space … Continue reading ‘Space Jam 2’: Malcolm D. Lee Takes over Directing Duties from Terence Nance!!

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‘Space Jam 2’: Don Cheadle Joins the LeBron led Sequel!!

All summer, questions surrounded LeBron James. In sports circles, everyone wondered who he’d recruit the Lakers, ultimately winding up with Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins. For those of us who give equal merit to LeBron’s movie career, the question was, who would join him in Space Jam 2. We’re still waiting for confirmation on which NBA stars will lace up for the sequel (it is a … Continue reading ‘Space Jam 2’: Don Cheadle Joins the LeBron led Sequel!!

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‘Space Jam 2’ Assembles Its Roster of Basketball Stars!!!

With filming on the long-gestating Space Jam 2 set to get underway this year, ESPN is reporting that Warner Bros. has enlisted a number of basketball stars to feature alongside NBA superstar LeBron James. According to the report, the live-action/CG-hybrid animated sequel will see James lining up alongside his Los Angeles Lakers team-mate, Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers, Chris Paul of the Houston … Continue reading ‘Space Jam 2’ Assembles Its Roster of Basketball Stars!!!

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‘Space Jam 2’: ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Sonequa Martin-Green Joins the Sequel!!

Having officially received the official green light back in February, the long-gestating Space Jam sequel is now moving onto the casting stage, with Variety reporting that Star Trek: Discovery and The Walking Dead’s Sonequa Martin-Green is in talks to portray the wife of producer and star LeBron James. Terence Nance (Random Acts of Flyness) is attached to direct Space Jam 2, with Ryan Coogler (Black … Continue reading ‘Space Jam 2’: ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Sonequa Martin-Green Joins the Sequel!!

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‘Space Jam 2’ Gets 2021 Release Date As ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Moves Away from ‘Fast 9’!!!

It’s officially official: Space Jam 2 is happening. The long-discussed basketball-centric sequel has been set for release on July 16, 2021, staking out a big summer release date for the film. LeBron James is set to star, just as Michael Jordan led the first movie, and Black Panther filmmaker Ryan Coogler is onboard as a producer with Terence Nance (Random Acts of Flynes) in the … Continue reading ‘Space Jam 2’ Gets 2021 Release Date As ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Moves Away from ‘Fast 9’!!!

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Tim Story, Chris Columbus Working On New ‘Tom And Jerry’ and ‘Scooby-Doo’ Films!!!!

Warner Bros. is reaching out to some veteran talent to help shepherd their new takes on classic properties. First up in a live-action/animation hybrid picture is Tom and Jerry, followed by an animated Scooby-Doo movie. WB’s Home Entertainment wing has been cranking out animated mash-ups, one-offs, and original series and movies featuring both properties for years now, but the studio and Warner Animation Group are … Continue reading Tim Story, Chris Columbus Working On New ‘Tom And Jerry’ and ‘Scooby-Doo’ Films!!!!

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‘Space Jam 2’: Ryan Coogler to Produce the Sequel Starring Lebron James!!!

Well, everybody should probably get up because, September 19, 2018, it’s time to slam now. THR reports we do, in fact, got a real jam goin’ down: Welcome to the Space Jam…sequel, starring Lebron James and produced by Ryan Coogler, with Random Acts of Flyness creator Terence Nance in the director’s chair. Anyone excited for Coogler’s next project after the record-breaking Black Panther, here’s your chance. Do your dance. Because it’s Space Jam. … Continue reading ‘Space Jam 2’: Ryan Coogler to Produce the Sequel Starring Lebron James!!!

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NBA Star LeBron James May Star In A New Comedy Project From Paramount!!

NBA star LeBron James just signed a historic deal with Los Angeles Lakers (that being a 4-year, $154 million contract — one of the biggest in sports history), but he’s also working on other ambitions off the court. According to Variety, James and screenwriter Steve Mallory (The Boss), along with James’ production banner SpringHill Entertainment, have sold a comedy pitch to Paramount Players, with James potentially … Continue reading NBA Star LeBron James May Star In A New Comedy Project From Paramount!!

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Don’t Expect ‘Space Jam 2’ Anytime Soon!!

When last we spoke of Space Jam 2, currently active NBA star / aspiring actor LeBron James had signed on to star in the sports-comedy sequel directed by Justin Lin. (And Michael Jordan thought that Blake Griffin should star instead.) Screenwriter Andrew Dodge (Bad Words) is onboard to pen the script … and that’s the sum total of available info. Until today! Lin was in attendance at the ongoing TCA 2017 event to … Continue reading Don’t Expect ‘Space Jam 2’ Anytime Soon!!

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‘Space Jam 2’ Is Happening! Justin Lin in Talks to Direct LeBron James in the Sequel‘Space Jam 2’ Is Happening! Justin Lin in Talks to Direct LeBron James in the Sequel!!

C’mon and slam, and welcome to the jam! Great news for fans of the 1996 live-action/animation hybrid sports comedy Space Jam: the sequel just got a step closer to becoming a reality. Warner Bros. is reportedly in talks with director Justin Lin (Fast & Furious, Star Trek Beyond) to helm the spacey sports sequel that will star LeBron James. This picture’s been rumored for a … Continue reading ‘Space Jam 2’ Is Happening! Justin Lin in Talks to Direct LeBron James in the Sequel‘Space Jam 2’ Is Happening! Justin Lin in Talks to Direct LeBron James in the Sequel!!

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