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	Topics Space Jam Topic Home *Space Jam* is a 19961996 in film The year 1996 in film involved some significant events.... AmericanUnited States The United States of America, also known as the United States, the U.S., the U.S.A., and America, is... live-action/animated filmLive-action/animated film A live-action/animated film is a motion picture that features a combination of real actors or elements: live-action and anim... starring Michael JordanMichael Jordan Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a retired American professional basketball player.... opposite Bugs BunnyBugs Bunny Bugs Bunny is a fictional street-smart anthropomorphic gray rabbit who appears in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies... (voiced by Billy West) and the rest of the Looney TunesLooney Tunes *Looney Tunes* is a Warner Brothers animated cartoon series which ran in many movie theatres from 1930 to 1969.... characters. It was produced by Ivan ReitmanIvan Reitman Ivan ReitmanReitman worked on a number of films after graduating from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.... , and directed by Joe Pytka (live-action), Tony Cervone, and Bruce W. SmithBruce W. Smith Bruce W. Smith is an African-American character animator, film director, and television producer, best known as the creator ... (animation). This film was released to movie theatres by Warner Bros. Family EntertainmentWarner Bros. Family Entertainment Warner Bros. Family Entertainment is a family film division of Warner Bros.... on November 15, 1996. Other voices included Bob BergenBob Bergen Bob Bergen is an American voice actor.... as Porky PigPorky Pig Porky Pig is an animated cartoon character in the Warner Bros.... , Tweety, Hubie and BertieHubie and Bertie Hubie and Bertie are animated cartoon mouse characters in the Warner Bros.... and Marvin the MartianMarvin the Martian Marvin the Martian is a fictional character appearing in the Looney Tunes cartoons.... , Bill FarmerBill Farmer Bill Farmer is an American voice actor and comedian.... as SylvesterFacts About Sylvester (Looney Tunes) Sylvester J. Pussycat, Sr. is a fictional character, an anthropomorphic cat who appears in several Looney Tunes and Merrie M... and Dee Bradley BakerDee Bradley Baker Dee Bradley Baker is an American voice actor for animated series like The Fairly OddParents and American Dad!, and v... as DaffyDaffy Duck Daffy Duck is an animated cartoon character in the Warner Bros.... and TazTasmanian Devil (Looney Tunes) The Tasmanian Devil, often referred to as "Taz", is an animated cartoon character featured in the Warner Bros.... . The Looney Tunes crew did not return to movie status afterwards until 20032003 in film The year 2003 in film involved some significant events.... in (the year that Michael Jordan retired for good). Space Jam was also converted in a pinballFacts About Pinball Pinball is a type of coin-operated arcade game where a player attempts to score points by manipulating one or more metal bal... and a video game by Acclaim EntertainmentAcclaim Entertainment Acclaim Entertainment was an American video game developer and publisher.... for PCPersonal computer A personal computer is usually a microcomputer whose price, size, and capabilities make it suitable for personal usage.... -DOSDOS DOS commonly refers to the family of closely related operating systems which dominated the IBM PC compatible market between ... , Sega SaturnSega Saturn The is a 32-bit video game console, first released on November 22 1994 in Japan, April 27 1995 in North America and July 8 1995 i... and PlayStationPlayStation The PlayStation is a video game console of the 32/64-bit era, first produced by Sony Computer Entertainment in the mid-1990... . The film includes Looney Tunes such as: Bugs BunnyBugs Bunny Bugs Bunny is a fictional street-smart anthropomorphic gray rabbit who appears in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies... , Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Tweety, Marvin the MartianMarvin the Martian Marvin the Martian is a fictional character appearing in the Looney Tunes cartoons.... , Foghorn LeghornFoghorn Leghorn Foghorn Leghorn is a large, Southern-accented anthropomorphic adult rooster appearing in numerous Warner Brothers animated c... , Taz, Wile E. Coyote, RoadrunnerRoadrunner Roadrunner may mean:* An athlete that participates in road running... , Porky Pig, Elmer FuddElmer Fudd The fictional cartoon character Elmer J.... , Yosemite SamYosemite Sam Yosemite Sam is an animated cartoon character in the Warner Brothers Looney Tunes series of cartoons.... , Pepe LePew, Speedy GonzalesSpeedy Gonzales Speedy Gonzales, "the fastest mouse in all Mexico", is an animated cartoon mouse from the Warner Brothers Looney Tunes a... , Granny and Lola BunnyLola Bunny Overview Lola Bunny is a fictional cartoon character from Warner Bros.... . Plot Aliens called Nerdlucks arrive on Earth to capture the Looney TunesLooney Tunes *Looney Tunes* is a Warner Brothers animated cartoon series which ran in many movie theatres from 1930 to 1969.... characters and take them back to Moron Mountain, an outer space theme park belonging to their boss, Mr. Swackhammer, voiced by Danny DeVitoDanny DeVito Daniel Michael DeVito is an Emmy Award-winning American actor, a director, and an Oscar-nominated producer, who first gained... as the theme park is in need of a new attraction. Bugs BunnyBugs Bunny Bugs Bunny is a fictional street-smart anthropomorphic gray rabbit who appears in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies... convinces the aliens that the Looney TunesLooney Tunes *Looney Tunes* is a Warner Brothers animated cartoon series which ran in many movie theatres from 1930 to 1969.... must be allowed to defend themselves. Since the aliens are very short the Looney Tunes challenge them to a basketballFacts About Basketball Basketball is a sport in which two teams of five players each try to score points on one another by throwing a ball through ... game. After viewing a reel on Basketball and finding out about the NBA, the aliens steal the talent of 5 NBANational Basketball Association The National Basketball Association is the world's premier men's professional basketball league and one of the major profes... stars\|Larry Johnson]] and Shawn BradleyFacts About Shawn Bradley Shawn Paul Bradley is a 7 ft. 6 in.... ) and use it to transform themselves into the tall and muscular Monstars. Fortunately, the Monstars haven't stolen the talent of Michael JordanMichael Jordan Summary Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a retired American professional basketball player.... because he has retired from basketball to pursue a career in baseballBaseball Baseball is a team sport popular in North America, parts of Latin America, the Caribbean, and East Asia.... (a real-life event). Bugs Bunny gets Jordan to help them in their basketball game. After a hardened battle and despite taking several casualties (Bugs Bunny himself gets injured in the process) and with the timely arrival of Bill Murray, The Looney Tunes manage to win the game and their freedom. Swackhammer berates the Monstars for losing, but then they realize that since they're no longer smaller than him, they don't have to put up with his bullying anymore. They launch Swackhammer into space, and give back the stolen skills through the basketball they got it from, becoming Nerdlucks again. The Nerdlucks ask Bugs Bunny a request to stay in Looney Tune land, to which Daffy and Bugs reluctantly agree. Michael Jordan then gives back the talent where the "bad players" touch the ball and become normal again. Michael Jordan then decides to return to basketball, mirroring his real-life return. Many major and minor characters from Looney Tunes shorts make appearances in the movie, and are even joined by Lola BunnyLola Bunny Overview Lola Bunny is a fictional cartoon character from Warner Bros.... , a female hare that acts as Bugs' love interest. Notable cameos include Wayne KnightWayne Knight Overview Wayne Knight is an American actor, best known for his roles as Newman in the TV sitcom Seinfeld and as police officer Do... (as Michael's new managerManaGeR ManaGeR is a graphical window system.... , Stan), Bill MurrayBill Murray William James "Bill" Murray is an Academy Award-nominated, Emmy-winning and Golden Globe-winning American comedian and actor... (as himself, but mistaken by Swackhammer in the movie for Dan AykroydFacts About Dan Aykroyd Daniel Edward Aykroyd CM is an Academy Award-nominated Canadian comedian, actor, screenwriter, and musician.... ), Jim RomeJim Rome James "Jim" Rome is an American sports radio talk show host syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks, the subsidiary of Clear ... , Larry BirdLarry Bird Larry Joe Bird is an American former NBA basketball player.... and Scottie PippenScottie Pippen Scottie Maurice Pippen is an American former professional basketball star who played in the National Basketball Association,... . The movie ends after the credits with Bugs, Porky, Daffy, the Nerdlucks and Michael saying the famous quote "That's All Folks". Reception Space Jam had mixed critical response. Notable critic Roger EbertRoger Ebert Roger Joseph Ebert is an Emmy Award-nominated American television personality, author, and film critic who began writing fo... gave Space Jam an enthusiastic "thumbs up," which Gene SiskelGene Siskel Eugene "Gene" Kal Siskel was one of the world's most successful film critics.... also gave the film although his zeal was more subdued. Leonard MaltinLeonard Maltin Leonard Maltin is a widely known American film critic and film historian.... also gave the film a positive review. Some critics compared it unfavorably to Who Framed Roger RabbitWho Framed Roger Rabbit Summary *Who Framed Roger Rabbit* is a 1988 film, produced by Disney subsidiary Touchstone and Amblin Entertainment, that combines... , a popular film in which cartoon characters (including The Looney Tunes) and live-action humans coexisted in the same film as well. Those who liked the film praised the visual effects, which were groundbreaking at the time. The film's soundtrack was popular and highly praised, and it served as a high point for musical artist R. KellyR. Kelly Name = R. Kelly\|Img =\|Img_capt =\|Background = solo_singer... , whose song "I Believe I Can FlyI Believe I Can Fly "I Believe I Can Fly" is a 1996 song by R&B singer R.... " became a hit after it was featured on the film's soundtrack. Other notable musical numbers appearing in the film include a cover of "Fly Like an EagleFly Like an Eagle (song) "Fly Like an Eagle" is a song written By Steve Miller for the album Fly Like an Eagle, and lasts 4:55.... " (by SealSeal (musician) Seal Samuel is a two-time Grammy Award-winning English soul vocalist and songwriter.... ), "Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem) Summary *Hit 'Em High* is a 1996 Hip-Hop song sung by B-Real, Busta Rhymes, Coolio, LL Cool J, and Method Man from the Space Ja... " (by B-RealB-Real B-Real is a Latin rapper of Cuban and Mexican heritage.... , CoolioCoolio Coolio is an American rapper perhaps best known for the hit song "Gangsta's Paradise" from the Dangerous Minds soundtrac... , Method ManFacts About Method Man Method Man is an American rapper and member of the hip hop collective, Wu-Tang Clan.... , LL Cool JLL Cool J James Todd Smith III is an American hip hop artist and actor better known by his stage name, LL Cool J.... , and Busta RhymesBusta Rhymes Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known as Busta Rhymes, is an American hip hop musician and actor.... ), "Basketball JonesBasketball Jones featuring Tyrone Shoelaces "Basketball Jones featuring Tyrone Shoelaces" is a song by Cheech and Chong that first appeared on the 1973 album Los Coch... " (by Chris RockChris Rock Chris Rock is an American stand-up comedian and actor.... & Barry WhiteBarry White Barry Eugene White was an American record producer and singer responsible for the creation of numerous hit soul and disco s... ), and "For You I WillFor You I Will (Monica song) "For You I Will" is the name of a song written by Diane Warren and performed by Monica.... " (by MonicaMonica (singer) Monica Denise Arnold, professionally known as Monica, is a Grammy Award winning American R&B singer who first attained... ). The movie's theme song was performed by the Quad City DJ'sQuad City DJ's Quad City DJ's is the music artist and producer duo of C.C.... . Box Office Despite mixed reviews, Space Jam was a box office success. In its opening weekend, it grossed $27,528,529 in the United States. At the end of its running, it grossed $90,418,342 in the United States and $230,418,342 worldwide. Cast of NBA players Aside from Michael JordanMichael Jordan Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a retired American professional basketball player.... , who plays the lead role, Space Jam contains a liberal amount of NBA players and coaches appearances. Retired NBA great Larry BirdLarry Bird Larry Joe Bird is an American former NBA basketball player.... plays golf with Jordan, and when the Monstars steal the NBA players' skills, they invade a game between the Phoenix SunsPhoenix Suns Overview The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona.... and the New York KnicksNew York Knicks The New York Knickerbockers, or Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City.... , causing the Knicks' Patrick EwingPatrick Ewing Patrick Aloysius Ewing is a Jamaican-born American former NBA player.... and the Suns' Charles BarkleyCharles Barkley Overview Charles "Muffins" Barkley is an American former basketball power forward.... to make in-game mistakes. In these scenes, the Knicks' Charles OakleyCharles Oakley Charles Oakley is a 6' 9" former professional basketball player who played power forward and gained fame in the National Bas... and Derek HarperDerek Harper Derek Ricardo Harper is a former professional basketball player from the University of Illinois, who spent 16 seasons as a p... and the Suns' A.C. Green, Danny AingeDanny Ainge Daniel Ray Ainge is a former professional basketball and baseball player who played in the NBA for the Boston Celtics, Sacra... and Paul WestphalPaul Westphal Paul Westphal is a former basketball player and coach in the NBA.... (coach) are also on-screen. Later in the film, Ewing and Barkley are joined by the now "gameless" Larry JohnsonLarry Johnson (basketball) Larry Demetric Johnson is a former NBA player who spent his career with the Charlotte Hornets and New York Knicks.... , Muggsy BoguesMuggsy Bogues Tyrone Curtis "Muggsy" Bogues is a former professional basketball point guard and current head coach of the Charlotte Sting ... (the smallest player in NBA history) and Shawn BradleyShawn Bradley Shawn Paul Bradley is a 7 ft. 6 in.... (at 7-6, one of the tallest). Also, when the Los Angeles LakersLos Angeles Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, who play in the National Basketb... are trying to avoid playing basketball in fear of getting infected, Lakers Vlade DivacVlade Divac Summary Vlade Divac is a former NBA player.... , Cedric CeballosCedric Ceballos Cedric Z. "Ice" Ceballos is a former professional basketball player in the NBA.... , Anthony MillerAnthony Miller Anthony Miller may refer to:* Anthony Miller... , and coach Del HarrisDel Harris Delmer W. Harris is a former NBA head coach and current assistant coach of the Dallas Mavericks under head coach Avery Johns... make a short cameo. Similar short appearances are also made by NBA players Jeff MaloneJeff Malone Jeffrey Nigel Malone is a former pro basketball player.... , Alonzo MourningAlonzo Mourning Alonzo Harding Mourning, Jr. is an NBA player who currently plays for the Miami Heat.... and Sharone WrightSharone Wright Sharone Addaryl Wright is an American professional basketball player currently with the EiffelTowers 's-Hertogenbosch.... and TV commentators Jim RomeJim Rome James "Jim" Rome is an American sports radio talk show host syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks, the subsidiary of Clear ... and Ahmad RashadAhmad Rashad Ahmad Rashad is an Emmy award-winning sportscaster and former American football wide receiver for the St.... . In addition, the NBA players make several insider jokes. When Barkley prays to GodGod God is the deity believed by monotheists to be the supreme reality.... to give him back his skill, he swears to stop his trash talk and no longer have affairs with MadonnaMadonna (entertainer) Madonna Louise Ciccone, better known worldwide by only her first name, Madonna, is an Italian-American pop singer, son... , sending up his image as a tough trash talker and in reference to his own real life affair with the singer. Also, Bradley contemplates becoming a missionary once again, again in reference to his own experiences as a Mormon missionaryMormon missionary A Mormon missionary is a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, more commonly known as the Mormon C... . Actor cast Michael JordanMichael Jordan Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a retired American professional basketball player.... - Himself Wayne KnightWayne Knight Wayne Knight is an American actor, best known for his roles as Newman in the TV sitcom Seinfeld and as police officer Do... - Stan Podolak Theresa RandleTheresa Randle Theresa Randle is an American stage, film and television actress.... - Juanita Jordan Manner Washington - Jeffrey JordanJeffrey Jordan Jeffrey Michael Jordan is an American college basketball player for the University of Illinois.... Eric GordonEric Gordon Eric Gordon, Jr. is an American basketball player.... - Marcus JordanMarcus Jordan Marcus James Jordan is an American high school basketball player currently attending Whitney Young High School, having tran... Penny Bae BridgesPenny Bae Bridges Penny Bae Bridges, is an American actress.... - Jasmine Jordan Bill MurrayBill Murray William James "Bill" Murray is an Academy Award-nominated, Emmy-winning and Golden Globe-winning American comedian and actor... - Himself Thom Berry - James Jordan Larry BirdLarry Bird Larry Joe Bird is an American former NBA basketball player.... - Himself Charles BarkleyCharles Barkley Charles "Muffins" Barkley is an American former basketball power forward.... - Himself Patrick EwingPatrick Ewing Patrick Aloysius Ewing is a Jamaican-born American former NBA player.... - Himself Larry JohnsonLarry Johnson (basketball) Larry Demetric Johnson is a former NBA player who spent his career with the Charlotte Hornets and New York Knicks.... - Himself Muggsy BoguesMuggsy Bogues Tyrone Curtis "Muggsy" Bogues is a former professional basketball point guard and current head coach of the Charlotte Sting ... - Himself Shawn BradleyShawn Bradley Shawn Paul Bradley is a 7 ft. 6 in.... - Himself Dan CastellanetaDan Castellaneta Summary Daniel Louis Castellaneta is an American actor best known for providing the voice of Homer Simpson and other characters on t... - Male Fan Patricia HeatonPatricia Heaton Summary Patricia Helen Heaton is an Emmy Award-winning American actress best known for playing Debra Barone on the CBS television si... - Female Fan Voice actors Billy WestBilly West Billy West is an American voice actor, best known for his roles in Ren and Stimpy and Futurama.... - Bugs BunnyBugs Bunny Bugs Bunny is a fictional street-smart anthropomorphic gray rabbit who appears in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies... , Elmer FuddElmer Fudd The fictional cartoon character Elmer J.... Dee Bradley BakerDee Bradley Baker Summary Dee Bradley Baker is an American voice actor for animated series like The Fairly OddParents and American Dad!, and v... - Daffy DuckDaffy Duck Daffy Duck is an animated cartoon character in the Warner Bros.... , Tasmanian DevilTasmanian Devil (Looney Tunes) The Tasmanian Devil, often referred to as "Taz", is an animated cartoon character featured in the Warner Bros.... , Bull Danny DeVitoDanny DeVito Daniel Michael DeVito is an Emmy Award-winning American actor, a director, and an Oscar-nominated producer, who first gained... - Mr. Swackhammer Bob BergenBob Bergen Bob Bergen is an American voice actor.... - Porky Pig, Marvin the Martian, Tweety Bird, Bertie, Hubie Bill FarmerBill Farmer Bill Farmer is an American voice actor and comedian.... - Sylvester, Foghorn Leghorn, Yosemite Sam June Foray - Granny, Witch Hazel Maurice LaMarche - Pepé Le Pew Kath SoucieKath Soucie Kath Soucie is an American voice actress, perhaps best known for her work as the voice of the twins Phil and Lil DeVille in ... - Lola BunnyLola Bunny Lola Bunny is a fictional cartoon character from Warner Bros.... Frank WelkerFrank Welker Franklin W. Welker is an American voice actor.... - Charlie Dog Shane Magwire - Eric Gordon Jocelyn Blue - Nerdluck Pound Joey CamenJoey Camen Joey Camen is a voice actor.... - Monstar Bang T. K. CarterT. K. Carter Thomas Kent Carter, better known as T.K.... - Monstar Nawt Dorian HarewoodDorian Harewood Dorian Harewood is an African-American actor. ... - Monstar Bupkus Charity James - Nerdluck Blanko Steve KehelaSteve Kehela Steve Kehela is an actor known for voicing the character Dr. Zan'Dozz Zeeltor in '.... - Monstar Blanko, Announcer Catherine ReitmanCatherine Reitman Catherine Marcelle Reitman is an American actor and writer.... - Nerdluck Bupkus M. Darnell Suttles - Monstar Pound Colleen Wainwright - Nerdluck Nawt, Sniffles Awards and nominations 1997 and 1998 ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards Winner: Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures Winner: Top Box Office Films Winner: Best Movie Ever Made Ever 1997 Annie Awards Winner: Best Individual Achievement: Technical Achievement Nomination: Best Animated Feature Nomination: Best Individual Achievement: Directing in a Feature Production Nomination: Best Individual Achievement: Producing in a Feature Production 1998 Grammy Awards Winner: Best Song Written Specifically for Motion Picture or for Television (For the Song I Believe I Can FlyI Believe I Can Fly "I Believe I Can Fly" is a 1996 song by R&B singer R.... ) 1997 MTV Movie AwardsMTV Movie Awards Overview The MTV Movie Awards is a film awards show presented annually on MTV.... Nomination: Best Movie Song (For the Song I Believe I Can FlyI Believe I Can Fly Summary "I Believe I Can Fly" is a 1996 song by R&B singer R.... ) 1997 Satellite AwardsFacts About Satellite Awards The Satellite Awards are an annual award given by the International Press Academy.... Nomination: Best Motion Picture- Animated or Mixed Media 1998 World Animation Celebration Winner: Best Use of Animation in a Motion Picture Trailer 1997 Young Artist Awards Nomination: Best Family Feature- Animation or Special Effects External links at Box Office MojoBox Office Mojo Summary Box Office Mojo is a website that tracks box office revenue in a systematic way....