Space Jam: A New Legacy

Space Jam: A New Legacy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Released	July 9, 2021
Recorded	March 2020 - April 2021
Genre	R&B; Pop; Hip Hop
Legnth	47:41
Label	Republic/WaterTower
Producers	Kris Bowers

Space Jam: A New Legacy
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Directed by	Malcolm D. Lee;
Producers	Ryan Coogler; Lebron James; Maverick Carter; Duncan Henderson;
Screenplay by	Juel Taylor; Tony Rettenmaier; Keenan Coogler; Terence Nance; Jesse Gordon; Celeste Ballard;
Based on	Space Jam; by Leo Benvenuti; Steve Rudnick; Timothy Harris; Herschel Weingrod; Looney Tunes; by Warner Bros.;
Story by	Juel Taylor; Tony Rettenmaier; Keenan Coogler; Terence Nance;
Starring	LeBron James; Don Cheadle; Jeff Bergman; Ben Affleck; Tye Sheridan; Cedric Joe; Jared Leto; Ben Mendelsohn; TJ Miller; Michael Keaton; Eric Bauza; Zendaya;
Music by	Kris Bowers;
Cinematography by	Salvatore Totino;
Edited by	Bob Duscay;
Production Companies	Warner Animation Group; Proximity Media ; The Springhill Company;
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For information on the 1996 film, see Space Jam.

Space Jam: A New Legacy is a 2021 American science-fiction sports film which serves as the sequel to 1996's Space Jam. The film was be directed by Malcolm D. Lee. Like the previous hybrid films, it is be a combination of live-action and traditional hand drawn 2D animation with some CGI effects. The film was set released on July 16, 2021, both in theaters and on HBO Max.

The film also features the Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny, Lola Bunny, and Daffy Duck. James also acts as a producer alongside Ryan Coogler.

Talks for a Space Jam sequel began after the first film's release but eventually fell through due to Michael Jordan's refusal to return. Several possible spin-offs, focusing on other athletes, including Jeff Gordon, Tiger Woods, and Tony Hawk, were also discussed but never came to fruition. A LeBron James-led sequel was officially announced in 2014, and after several years of languishing, filming began under Terence Nance in June 2019 around Los Angeles. After a few weeks into filming, Nance left the project; Lee was hired to replace him in July 2019. Production wrapped in September 2019.

Space Jam: A New Legacy was released in the United States on July 16, 2021 (except for Australia where it was pushed to November due to the COVID-19 pandemic), by Warner Bros. Pictures. It was the first theatrically released film to feature the Looney Tunes characters since the release of Looney Tunes: Back in Action in November 2003, as well as the overall tenth feature film in the franchise (not including Who Framed Roger Rabbit, as that was produced by Disney).

Premise summary[]

When basketball champion and golbal icon LeBron James and his young son Dom (Cedric Joe) - who dreams of being a video game developer - are trapped in a virtual space by a rogue algorithm named AL-G Rhythm (Dom Cheadle), LeBron James must be them home safe by leading Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Lola Bunny, and the whole undisciplined Looney Tunes to victory over AL-G's digitized champions on the court.

Plot synopsis[]

Basketball champion and global icon LeBron James wishes for both of his sons, Darius and Dom, to follow in his footsteps, but Dom, a child prodigy in computer software, instead dreams of becoming a video game developer. LeBron's wife, Kamiyah, advises him to respect Dom's wish. While showing an interest in Dom's game, Dom discovers a glitch in his character after performing a specific move which causes the character to be deleted, to his chagrin. Later, LeBron is invited with his family to the Warner Bros. studio and is offered to become a movie star, but LeBron dismisses the idea, while Dom shows an interest in the studio's software's, particularly its A.I., Al-G Rhythm. Dom expresses an interest in a future with Warner Bros, leading to an argument with his father over basketball camp where the two storm out. Al-G, who has secretly become self-aware and desires more recognition from the world, lures the two to the basement and traps them inside a virtual reality, where he takes Dom prisoner and orders LeBron to assemble a basketball team made from fictional characters owned by Warner Bros to challenge him to a game in a day's time, telling him that he will only be released if he wins, and sends him through the virtual space where he lands in Tune World. Meanwhile, Al-G accosts Dom and begins to turn him against his father by playing on his resentments and helping him develop and upgrade himself and his game, which he secretly intends to use against LeBron.

LeBron finds Tune World deserted save only for Bugs Bunny, Batman, Parzival and WB Heroes who explains that Al-G persuaded the rest of the Looney Tunes to leave their world. Using a spaceship belonging to Marvin the Martian, LeBron, Bugs, Batman, Parzival and WB Heroes travel to different worlds based on Warner Bros properties such as DC Comics, Harry Potter, Mad Max, Austin Powers, Casablanca, The Matrix and Game of Thrones to locate and recruit the rest of the Looney Tunes, such as Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Wile E. Coyote, Roadrunner, Elmer Fudd, Sylvester, Yosemite Sam, Tasmania Devil, Foghorm Leghorn, Gossamer, Granny, Speedy Gonzales, Tweety Bird and Lola Bunny, into the Tune Squad. Over Bugs' objections, LeBron insists on coaching them on fundamental basketball. The Tune Squad meet with Al-G's team, the Goon Squad, comprised of upgraded avatars of professional basketball players with superpowers and led by Dom. To further the stakes, Al-G livestreams the game and abducts countless viewers, including LeBron's family, into the virtual reality, and says that if the Tune Squad lose, the viewers will remain there for eternity and the Looney Tunes will be deleted permanently.

The Goon Squad easily dominate the first half of the game, using their powers to overcome the Tune Squad to score extra points. During the break, Sylvester attempts to recruit Michael Jordan, who previously helped them beat the Monstars and Mr. Swackhammer years ago, but accidentally locates Michael B. Jordan instead. LeBron realizes his mistake and allows Bugs to devise the strategy for the second half, using their cartoon physics to catch up with the Goon Squad. During a respite, however, LeBron confronts Dom and tells him he no longer wants to stand in the way of his dream. Al-G takes over the Goon Squad and uses his own abilities to take control of the game. Dom suddenly discovers the only way to win the game is to use the move he previously showed LeBron, even though he will be deleted. However, during the final seconds of the game, Bugs performs the move, sacrificing himself and enabling Dom by throwing the extra jumper to LeBron, scoring the final point, winning the game, and posterizing Al-G, erasing him forever. The James family and the abducted citizens are returned to the real world, while in Tune World, Batman, Parzival, the Looney Tunes and WB Heroes honored Bugs Bunny and Bugs bids farewell to his friends before he disappears.

In the real world, LeBron comes to see his family in a different light and supports Dom's decision to become a video game designer. After dropping him off at E3, he is approached by Bugs, who actually survived due to being a Tune, Batman and Parzival who transported to the real world. They asked LeBron to put them up for a little while. LeBron agrees, but Bugs, Batman and Parzival goes on to ask if he can invite the rest of the Looney Tunes and WB Heroes over as well.

Cast[]

Live-Action Actors[]

LeBron James as Himself
Stephen Kankole as young LeBron (13 years)
Don Cheadle as Al-G Rhythm
Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne/Batman
Tye Sheridan as Parzival
Jared Leto as The Joker
Ben Mendelsohn as Nolan Sorrento
T.J. Miller as I-R0k
Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman (Earth-89), Beetlejuice
Cedric Joe as Dom James
Sonequa Martin-Green as Kamiyah James
Ceyair J Wright as Darius James
Harper Leigh Alexander as Xosha James
Khris Davis as Mailk
Jim Carrey as Stanley Ipkiss/The Mask, Willy Wonka, The Riddler
Henry Cavill as Kal-El/Clark Kent/Superman
Ian McKellen as Gandalf
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter
Lizzy Greene as Dorothy Gale
Tom Hiddleston as Scarecrow
Colin Farrell as Tin Woodman
John C. Reilly as Cowardly Lion
Tom Hardy as Max Rockatansky
Mike Myers as Austin Powers, Dr. Evil
Will Ferrell as Rick Blaine
Drew Barrymore as Ilsa Lund
Keanu Reeves as Neo
Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity
Olivia Cooke as Art3mis
Charlize Theron as Imperator Furiosa
Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort
Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor
Sala Baker as Sauron
Hugo Weaving as Agent Smith
Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise
Mile Kunis as Wicked Witch of the West
Hugh Keays-Byrne as Immortan Joe (archive footage)
Peter Greene as Dorian Tyrell
Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn
Danny DeVito as The Penguin
Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman
Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face
John Lithgow as Saruman
Terence Stamp as General Zod
Uma Thurman as Poison Ivy
Arnold Schwarzenegger as Mr. Freeze
Ray Porter as Darkseid
Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth
Ezra Miller as Barry Allen/Flash
Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry/Aquaman
Ray Fisher as Victor Stone/Cyborg
Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan/Green Lantern
Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Dick Grayson/Robin
Alicia Silverstone as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl
Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins
Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee, Mikey Walsh
Orlando Bloom as Legolas
John Rhys-Davies as Gimli
Olivia Cooke as Art3mis
Lil Rel Howery as Aech
Tadanobu Asano as Daito
Daniel Wu as Sho
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger
Rupert Grint as Ronald Weasley
Josh Brolin as Brand Walsh
Jeff Cohen as Chunk Cohen
Corey Feldman as Mouth Devereaux
Ke Huy Quan as Data Wang
Kerri Green as Andy Carmichael
Martha Plimpton as Stef Steinbrenner
Cameron Diaz as Tina Carlyle
Additionally, Ernie Johnson Jr. and Lil Rel Howey appear as the game commentators. (NBA) players Kyrie Irving, Chris Paul, Draymond Green, and Kyle Kuzma as well as (WNBA) player Chiney Ogwumike and actor Michael B Jordan are also set make cameo appearances.

Voice Actors[]

Jeff Bergman as Bugs Bunny, Sylvester, Yosemite Sam, Yogi Bear, George Jetson, and Fred Flintstone ^[1]
Zendaya as Lola Bunny
John Mulaney as Wile E. Coyote
Andy Samberg as Gossamer
Frank Welker as Scooby-Doo, Stripe
Matthew Lillard as Shaggy Rogers
Gabriel Iglesias as Speedy Gonzales
Eric Bauza as Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, and Marvin the Martian^.[2]
Candi Milo as Granny
Bob Bergen as Tweety
Fred Tatasciore and Jim Cummings (uncredited) as Tasmanian Devil
Paul Julian as the Road Runner (archival audio)
Klay Thompson as Wetfire
Anthony Davis as The Brow
Damian Lillard as Chronos
Diana Taurasi as White Mamba
Nneka Ogwumike as Arachnneka
Rosario Dawson as Wonder Woman
Justin Roiland as Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith
Kimberly D. Brooks as Additional Voices
Danny McBride as Batman
Mark Wahlberg as Superman
Keke Palmer as Batgirl
Vin Diesel as Green Lantern
Jack Black as The Flash
Nick Kroll as Commissioner James Gordon
Owen Wilson as Jimmy Olsen
Maya Rudolph as Lois Lane
Jim Gaffigan as Alfred Pennyworth
Quinta Brunson as Dr. Harleen Quinzel
Jeff Bergman as Yogi Bear, Fred Flintstone
Mel Rodriguez as Boo Boo
Tobey MaGuire as Barney Rubble
Kristen Schaal as Wilma Flintstone
Thomas Middleditch as Space Ghost
Will Forte as Blue Falcon
Jake T. Austin as Frankenstein Jr.
Rob Paulsen as Yakko Warner
Jess Harnell as Wakko Warner
Tress MacNeille as Dot Warner

Production[]

although production for a direct Space Jam sequel had been planned since the first film's release, the original ideas were scrapped due to Michael Jordan and Joe Pyka refusing to return for a sequel (it is unknown why, but has been rumoured that they had written their own script and were fired for it because their ideas were too dark). Warner Bros. Entertainment eventually landed on the idea for a standalone spin-off film, which came to be Looney Tunes: Back in Action in 2003. Back in Action was not successful, and prevented Warner Bros. from producing theatrical Looney Tunes-related media for a while.

Rebecca Ford, a reporter from the Hollywood Reporter, reported that director Justin Lin of Fast and Furious fame has been signed on as director and co-screenwriter. A source close to Mega Hollywood Studio confirmed that Warner Bros. has also hired Andrew Dodge, writer of the 2013 comedy Bad Word, to co-write for the film. While little is known on the cast as of now, basketball superstar LeBron James is set to star in the sequel as part of a multimedia deal James signed with Warner Bros in July for movies, TV and internet endeavors for his production company.

Development[]

In February 2014, Warner Bros. officially announced development of a sequel that will star LeBron James. Charlie Ebersol was set to produce, while Willie Ebersol wrote the script.[1]

In May 2014, James was quoted as saying, "I've always loved Space Jam. It was one of my favorite movies growing up. If I have the opportunity, it will be great."[2]

In July 2015, James and his film studio, SpringHill Entertainment, signed a deal with Warner Bros. for television, film and digital content after receiving positive reviews for his role in Trainwreck.[3]

In May 2016, Justin Lin signed onto the project as director, and co-screenwriter with Andrew Dodge and Alfredo Botello.[4]

In August 2018, Lin left the project, and Terence Nance was hired to direct the film.[5]

In September 2018, Ryan Coogler was announced as a producer for the film. SpringHill Entertainment released a promotional teaser image officially announcing the film, with production set to begin in 2019 during the NBA off-season.[6]

In November 2018, filming was to take place in California, within a 30 mile radius of Los Angeles. Prior to production, the film received $21.8 million in tax credits as a result of a new tax incentive program from the state. [7]

In February 2019, the film had a set release date of July 16, 2021.[8]

In June 2019, principal photography began.[9]

In July 2019, it was announced Nance was leaving the project because he and "the studio/producers had different takes on the creative vision for Space Jam 2", and that Malcolm D. Lee would serve as his replacement.[10]

In September 2019, production wrapped.[11]

In December 2019, Bradford Young, who was set to serve as cinematographer, also left the project and was replaced by Salvatore Totino.[12]

In January 2020, Veteran Walt Disney animator Tony Bancroft, known for his work on The Lion King and Mulan, started working at Warner Bros. Animation for the film. And Hans Zimmer was announced as the composer for the film. [13]

In March 2020, photos taken on set and a brief recording of the wrap party were leaked online, revealing that the film will feature characters from other Warner-owned properties. James also revealed that work on the film's animation has begun. He also said that production on the film has been largely unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic, as most of the work left on the film involves animation. And the Bancroft Brothers confirmed that Spike Brandt, a Warner Bros. Animation veteran and an animator on the original Space Jam, would be directing the animation. [14]

In April 2020, James officially revealed the title and logo of the movie, via Instagram, as Space Jam: A New Legacy. And Kris Bowers was announced as another composer for the film. He was later confirmed to be the only composer. [15]

In May 2020, according to voice actor Eric Bauza, the animation was still being worked on and he had voiced some temporary dialogue while neither confirming nor denying his involvement with the final product. Bauza also said that he does some scratch dialogue as the writers "punch up story lines and jokes". And Ole Loken, who worked on Klaus, confirmed that he was animating on the film. [16]

In August 2020, James held a farewell meeting talking about how he idolized with the first Space Jam film when he was a kid in Akron, Ohio, when the production wrapped, which was leaked, along with pictures of James with his #6 Tune Squad outfit. And Matt Williames, who has not worked with Warner Bros. since Looney Tunes: Back in Action, started doing animation for the movie.[17]

In September 2020, it was announced that Australian toy company Moose Toys made a deal with Warner Bros. to make merchandise for the film along with the 2021 live-action/animated Tom and Jerry hybrid film.[18]

In October 2020, the synopsis was leaked from a test screening email by Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts and Final Spacewriter Ben Mekler. And Loken shared the design for Lola Bunny on Twitter, confirming that the movie will stay true to designs of the Looney Tunes characters in the 1996 version. He also shared the design for Daffy Duck. [19]

In December 2020, it was announced that the film would be released on July 16, 2021 in theaters and HBO Max simultaneously.[20]

On March 7, 2021, it was announced Pepé Le Pew was removed from the sequel film, so instead, Penelope Pussycat took over.

The first trailer for the movie was released on YouTube on April 3, 2021, revealing that Zendaya was cast as Lola Bunny.

On April 30, 2021, LeBron James has confirmed that the Monstars, the antagonists of the first film, will not return as Space Jam: A New Legacy will be a stand-alone sequel rather than a direct sequel.

On May 11, 2021, Michael Jordan was confirmed to return, but in Cheadle's words, "Not the way you expect".

On May 21, 2021, Lil Baby & Kirk Franklin released a song for the Space Jam: A New Legacy soundtrack.

On June 8, 2021, a new poster was released with the trailer being announced to release for the following day.

In June 13, 2021, It's if unknown Petunia Pig and Tina Russo Join For New Sequel Film Space Jam: A New Legacy.

In June 16, 2021, Space Jam: A New Legacy Soundtrack Featuring.

In June 25, 2021, Official Release poster

Reception[]

Prior the the film's release, Joe Pytka, the director of the original film, advised the film's creators "Don't do it. It's doomed. Michael Jordan was the biggest star on the planet." He goes on to comment that LeBron James' popularity and skill has already been surpassed by the likes of Steph Curry or other basketball atheletes. "...when we did Space Jam, there was a perfect storm of players and ex-players available — Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing," says Pytka. "They all had a persona that complemented the film. There are none around like that now."

Upon release, the movie was received poorly from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 26%, with the critics consensus, "Despite LeBron James' best efforts to make a winning team out of the Tune Squad, Space Jam: A New Legacy trades the zany, meta humor of its predecessor for a shameless, tired exercise in IP-driven branding." However, the audience scoring on the website was 79%.

The movie was also nominated for four Golden Raspberry Awards. The movie won three of those, LeBron James as worst actor, LeBron James and Warner Cartoon Characters for worst screen combo, and worst sequel.

Transcript[]

Main article: Space Jam: A New Legacy/Transcript

Soundtrack[]

It was officially released on July 9, 2021 by Republic Records and WaterTower Music.

1. We Win by Lil Baby & Kirk Franklin (3:15)
2. Control the World by 24kGoldn and Lil Wayne (2:16)
3. See Me Fly by Chance the Rapper, John Legend and Symba (2:23)
4.Hoops by Saweetie, Salt-N-Pepa and Kash Doll (2:42)
5. Pump Up the Jam by Lil Uzi Vert {2:15)
6. Just for Me Saint Jhn and SZA (3:37)
7. Crowd Go Crazy by John Legend (3:00)
8. Mercy by Jonas Brothers (3:01)
9. Gametime by Lil Tecca and Aminé (3:11)
10. All About Time by Dame D.O.L.L.A., G-Eazy, White Dave and P-Lo (3:11)
11. MVP by Brockhampton (2:51)
12. Settle the Score by Cordae and Duckwrth (2:29)
13. Goin' Looney by Big Freedia (3:40)
14. Shoot My Shot by Joyner Lucas (3:22)
15. My Guy by Leon Bridges (3:20)
16. The Best by Anthony Ramos (3:01)

Origianl score[]

the film's soundtrack was composed by Kris Bowers, although was initially to be composed by Hans Zimmer.

Gallery[]

Production art[]

Space Jam A New Legacy trailer No oficial

Fan art[]

Screenshots[]

Merchandise[]

Videos[]

'Space Jam 2' With LeBron Gives A First Glimpse! TMZ TV

Ray Allen Is Casting 'Space Jam 2,' Here Are Your Monstars!!! TMZ Sports

Lil Baby & Kirk Franklin - We Win (Space Jam- A New Legacy) (Official Audio)

SPACE JAM 2 A NEW LEGACY First Look Trailer (NEW 2021) Animated Movie HD