Larry birds two scenes in michael jordans motion picture space jam 1996. The movie starring michael jordan and the looney tunes is a fun romp but doesnt have much in. Lets talk about our favorite childhood sports movies. Made of a resin material, the shoes arent made to wear. Michael jordan was now back in the nba, and the air jordan xi was his shoe for the 19951996 season. Jordan brand unveils space jam collection nike news. Dec 12, 2016 the air jordan xi space jam showed that sneaker culture isnt just sneakerheads anymore. Fast forward to 2000, the brand released the space jams for the first time to the public. In 1996, space jam created a popculture phenomenon that.
But before michael jordan wore the model, tinker had to design them. Dec 09, 2016 sound the alarm, the air jordan 11 space jam could be returning for holiday 2016 and right on time for the movie s 20th anniversary. Twenty years later, michael jordans space jam still a. Air jordan 11 space jam 2016 release date sneaker bar detroit. Aug 02, 2016 original space jam star michael jordan offers his pick for which current nba player should star in space jam 2. Bill murray and michael jordan huddle up with looney tunes bugs and lola bunny. The shoes received more media exposure when jordan wore the air jordan xi model in the 1996 animated movie space jam. Space jam 1996 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Starring michael jordan, the film presents a fictionalized account.
While these arent an original colourway, the space jam xi stands as one of the most soughtafter air jordan xis in history. In a desperate attempt to win a basketball match and earn their freedom, the looney tunes seek the aid of retired basketball champion, michael jordan. The air jordan 11 are loved by many sneaker enthusiasts and are always a sell out. Space jam poster movie f 11x17 michael jordan bill murray wayne knight theresa randle masterposter print, 11x17. Michael jordans space jam jersey to be auctioned starting.
The original space jam was an upbeat tale of basketball legend michael jordan teaming up with bugs bunny and the rest of the looney tunes characters to win a. Although at first glance it looks like a movie dreamed up by a marketing committee and in some respects it probably was, space jam actually defies the odds against it to become a dazzling display of family entertainment. Were all familiar with the aj11s, but what were the kicks worn by charles barkley and bill murray. Nike michael jordanair jordanair jordan 11air jordan 9nike airair. Jul 15, 20 there are several reasonable explanations for why his airness wouldve wanted to be a part of the incredible film that was space jam. Shoes air jordan 11 space jam are the model that michael jordan wore in the film sapce jam in 1996 air jordan 11 space jam in the first place we are going to talk about space jam, a model of the air jordan 11 that we saw for the first time in the film and that it was only given to people who were linked with the brand in 1996. The concord purple was changed to royal blue for the released versions of the shoe. Lebron james is leading the charge this time, taking over from michael jordan for space jam 2, but hell get some backup from some of his teammates and rivals in the sport of basketball.
Lebron james to star, but whats michael jordan s role. However, the nerdlucks turn the tables and steal the talents of leading professional basketball stars to become massive basketball bruisers known as the monstars. Michael jordan debuted the space jam 11 against the orlando magic in the. The magic won that game 10699 in what was jordan s first game at the united center after the bulls had played in chicago stadium earlier in jordan s career. As jordan brand and warner brothers celebrate the 20th anniversary of space jam, i not only feel a little bit older than i like to think of myself, but i also like to look back and think about how the movie, michael jordan, and his shoes have played through history over the last two decades.
Widely considered the greatest basketball player in history, he has parlayed an incredible college and professional career with the north carolina tar heels and the chicago bulls into a position as. Footwear aficionados noticed that the aj xis jordan wore in the film were a different color combination black on black with a pop of purple in the jumpman logo on the heel. Feb 25, 2016 heres your first look at the air jordan 11 retro space jam shoes confirmed for the end of the year. Dec 07, 2018 the air jordan xi space jam is considered one of the greatest jordans of alltime due to its blackdark concordwhite colorway, which mj wore during the movie in the game against the. Michael jordan actually wore his north carolina tar heel college basketball. A great film with michael jordan and the looney tunes. The last scene shows michael jordan returning to the nba wearing the number 45 jersey, due to his number 23 jersey being retired by the chicago bulls after his first retirement. Undeniably the air jordan 11s space jams, featured in the climatic game against the monstars are the footwear stars of the film.
Space jam with michael jordan is packed with cheeky. Dec 09, 2016 michael jordan only wore air jordan 11 space jam for three games during the 1995 nba playoffs, but the shoes impact continues to echo to this day after debuting air jordan 11 concord in games 1 and 2 in the second round against the orlando magic, jordan started catching flak from the nba league office about his shoes not matching the bulls uniform. Footwear aficionados noticed that the aj xis jordan wore in the film were a different color combination black on black with a. Not only was the city of chicago hurt, but the entire world felt this one. You see, these aliens from outer space want to make us slaves in their theme park. Michael jordan, wayne knight, theresa randle, joe pytka. The hat that bill murray is wearing at the bulls game at the end of the movie is the. Space jam currently ranked among netflixs top 10 most popular movies michael jordan and bugs bunny are bringing comfort to fans starved for basketball fun. Space jam was based around michael jordan s retirement. Twenty years later, michael jordan s space jam still a slam dunk. The jokes fly and the fun never stops as the tune squad takes on the nerdlucks in a hardcourt game to decide if the. Who does michael jordan want as the star of space jam 2. Michael jordan slams, bugs bunny jams and a cavalcade of looney tunes stars hoop it up in space jam, the rimrattlin animatedliveaction roundball romp from hollywood talents who refuse to let their imaginations be earthbound.
Nike processes information about your visit using cookies to improve site performance, facilitate social media sharing and offer advertising tailored to your interests. The jordan 11s were already a hit prior to the films release, with three colors in store. It was a point in time when it felt like there was a hole in the game of basketball because of jordan s absence. It was officially announced yesterday that lebron james will star in the longawaited space jam 2 and that black panther director ryan coogler is set to produce while terence nance will helm the sequel. Nov 25, 2018 debuted in 2016, the air jordan 11 space jam celebrate the 20th anniversary of the movie space jam starring michael jordan, who wore the shoes in both the movie and the 1995 nba playoffs. The space jam game, a fake documentary that treats michael jordan s legendary cartoon movie as a reallife event. The nickname of course came from the fact that michael jordan wore the now blackvarsity royalwhite air jordan 11 colorway seen in the movie back in 1996. Michael jordan has a role in space jam 2 only if he wants it. Mar 14, 2018 the space jam air jordan 11 was not an original release in 1996, however an extremely limited amount of pairs were produced exclusively for michael jordan and the movie space jam while also wearing them during games.
Space jam 1 dc 1996 nm michael jordan bugs bunny photo cover movie. Movie about michael jordan and the looney tunes characters bugs bunny, daffy duck, roadrunner etc etc. I saw space jam the first day it was released in november of 96. Space jam is among the top 10 films on netflix right now. Twenty years later, space jam is the movie we never knew we needed bugs bunny and michael jordan in the 1996 movie space jam. The 11 takes center stage, but it wasnt the only air jordan model worn in space jam. Was those michael jordan kids in the movie space jam. Air jordan 11 space jam 2016 air jordan 11 concord 2018 sbd. After the news of the suspension, space jam the 1996 movie about michael jordan helping the looney tunes win a basketball game against aliens began trending on twitter, with people pointing out how it strangely echoes real life.
Space jam 1996 pg 1h 27m basketball movies basketball legend michael jordan hoops it up with bugs bunny and other looney tunes characters in this romp that blends live action with animation. Space jam is a 1996 american liveactionanimated sports comedy film directed by joe pytka. The movie starts off with mj playing baseball in the cleated. I was eight years old, and of course like any child, i loved it. Check out the latest innovations, top styles and featured stories. Although the movie released in 1996, a retro air jordan 11 space jam did not drop until december th 2000. Back in 96, his airness was the star of space jam, an unexpected. Aug 20, 2015 space jam clip stan finds bugs and daffy and michael s ready to play duration. Since jordan came back wearing the 45, his second jersey number. The air jordan xi space jam is considered one of the greatest jordan s of alltime due to its blackdark concordwhite colorway, which mj wore during the movie in the game against the. Nov 15, 2016 how the 2009 air jordan xi space jam changed sneaker culture michael jordans patent leather sneakers from the 1996 film helped change the way people look at sneakers over 10 years later. Dec 23, 2009 michael jordan wearing the air jordan 11 space jams. In the movie, michael jordan wore this colorway of the air jordan xi in the final matchup to save his and the cartoons lives against the monstars. There are several reasonable explanations for why his airness wouldve wanted to be a part of the incredible film that was space jam.
Based on an air jordan super bowl commercial, the movie. Space jam 1996 michael jordan as michael jordan imdb. Starring michael jordan, the film presents a fictionalized account of what happened between jordan s initial retirement from the nba in 1993 and his comeback in 1995, in which he is enlisted by the looney tunes to help them win their freedom in a basketball match against the monstars working for mr. In space jam, bridges helps daffy and bugs get michael jordan s lucky shorts and sneakers so he can play for the looney tunes. Cover has some slight cosmetic wear but that is expected with age. The final scene of the game mirrors michael jordan s actual first home game back during his 1995 comeback which was actually against the orlando magic on march 24th.
The film depicts three of michael jordan s children in the movie. They need a new ride so he sends five helpers to earth to kidnap the looney tunes characters. Twenty years later, space jam is the movie we never knew. The movie space jam and his presence in the universe of. How space jam influenced a generation of nba stars. Appearing in the movie space jam, the shoes appeared again for the first. Some of these actors are michael jordan, brandon hammond, bill murray, wayne knight, larry bird and thom barry. Michael jordan wearing space jam air jordan 11 xi on. First in a scene when playing golf together with mj, bill murray and stan played by. People are joking that space jam predicted the nba. Space jam has been one of my favorite movies since i was a kid. A brief history of the air jordan 11 space jam cassius born. Space jam with michael jordan is packed with cheeky humor.
The folks over at yahoo sports put together a video entitled 30 for 30. Lebron james says space jam 2 still on track for 2021. Was those michael jordan kids in the movie space jam answers. An evil animated monster runs moron mountaina planet with an amusement park. Heres what happened to michael jordans daughter from. Sep 19, 2016 the song was a part of the soundtrack to the movie that eventually became the nickname for one of the most popular air jordans of all time, the space jam air jordan 11. There are a variety of actors who starred in the 1996 movie space jam. While jordan and bugs may be the stars of the film, space jam s secret weapon is undoubtedly bill murray. In the movie, michael jordan wore this colourway of the air jordan xi in the final matchup to save his and the cartoons lives against the monstars. The air jordan xi space jam showed that sneaker culture isn. Michael jordan and bugs bunny in space jam warner bros.
How the 2009 air jordan xi space jam changed sneaker. A sneaker connected to many of michael jordans most monumental moments. Michael jordan, who appears as himself, makes his motionpicture feature debut with space jam. How the 2009 air jordan xi space jam changed sneaker culture michael jordan s patent leather sneakers from the 1996 film helped change the way people look at. Your first look at the air jordan 11 retro space jam shoes. U ndeniably the air jordan 11s space jams, featured in the climatic game against t he monstars are the footwear stars of the film. In 1996, michael jordan appeared in the movie space jam alongside bugs bunny and a cadre of animated looney tunes. Space jam, starring nba legend michael jordan and the looney tunes is a very strange beast and a puzzling piece of 90s nostalgia. I thought michael jordan s acting was great and the film was a masterpiece. The first space jam was released in 1996 featured michael jordan in the lead role, joined by the likes of charles barkley, larry johnson, muggsy. The michael jordan starring space jam has been a major hit on netflix over the last month or so, consistently popping up in the streaming services top 10 list. Air jordan 11 retro space jam black varsity royal white. Michael jordan stepped onto the court against the orlando magic wearing black shoes with a. Grown adults wear space jam basketball jerseys and pore over the movie s website which, yes, is still online in its.
During the films run, mcdonalds gave away space jam toy figures inside. Heres why you should check out the 1996 movie starring michael jordan and bugs bunny. Finally, if you are a massive fan of michael jordan and the looney tunes cartoon characters, or just want to see how the legends performed back in their day, you will want to lace up your sneakers and hit the court for this bluray disc of the film space jam 20th anniversary edition. A game worn jersey of michael jordan from the 1996 film space jam will be. Today marks the 20th anniversary of warner brothers released space jam, a liveaction and animation film starring michael jordan and bugs bunny and the looney tunes. Michael jordan and the looney tunes joined forces to create space jam 20 years ago, making an iconic film that has withstood the test of time. These shoes were eventually released in 2000 and rereleased in 2009 with the nickname space jams. Sneakers you may have missed from space jam hypebeast. Michael jordan s tenure as a baseball player in which he hit.
Mj wore space jam air jordan 11 xi during 3 last games in 1995 nba conference semifinals against orlando magic. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The weirdest space jam memorabilia you can buy now sole. Dec 09, 2016 the space jam air jordan 11 was not an original release in 1996, however an extremely limited amount of pairs were produced exclusively for michael jordan and the movie space jam while also wearing them during games.