Tag: Space Jam 2
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‘Squid Game’s Alternate Ending Would Have Completely Changed the Show
Squid Game may have been a pop culture sensation, but never underestimate the power of a bad ending. Whether it’s Mass Effect 3 or Game of Thrones, a bad landing can threaten plans for a would-be franchise. The ninth episode of Squid Game was nominated for an Outstanding Writing Emmy, but wasn’t without its share…
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Ryan Coogler and Peter Nicks on Strike Solidarity and Making Documentaries for Divided Times
Almost exactly 10 years ago, Ryan Coogler’s “Fruitvale” launched the young Oakland filmmaker into the upper echelons of Hollywood influence. With “Black Panther” and “Creed,” Coogler brought fresh energy and social consciousness to existing franchises while expanding their appeal to underserved audiences. Now, those efforts have expanded to the documentary realm.Two years ago, Coogler rooted…
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‘Squid Game’ Creator Roasts LeBron James After Finale Criticism: Have You Seen ‘Space Jam 2’?
“Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-hyuk brought up the critically-maligned “Space Jam 2” in response to LeBron James’ criticism of the “Squid Game” finale. During an October 12 press conference, James had this to say about the ending of the show’s first season: “I didn’t like the ending, though. I know it’s supposed to start off…
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Box Office Twist: M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Old’ Beats ‘Space Jam’ and ‘Snake Eyes’
In a twist fitting for an M. Night Shyamalan thriller, “Old” is the No. 1 movie at the domestic box office with $16.5 million in ticket sales.Heading into the weekend, reigning champ “Space Jam: A New Legacy” and fellow newcomer “Snake Eyes” were projected to lead North American charts. Instead, “Space Jam 2” had a…
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Box Office: ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Beats ‘Black Widow’ in Surprise Victory
The Tune Squad ruled over the court and box office charts this weekend. In an unexpected win, “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” which sees LeBron James team up with the animated Looney Tunes crew, dunked on the competition with $31.6 million in ticket sales.The Warner Bros. sequel to 1996’s “Space Jam” sailed past forecasts, which…
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‘Space Jam 2’ Slams ‘Black Widow’ to Take No. 1 at Box Office
Warner Bros.’ “Space Jam: A New Legacy” has turned box office predictions on their head, blowing past both tracker projections and “Black Widow” to easily take the No. 1 spot at the box office with $13 million grossed from 3,965 screens on Friday and an estimated $32 million opening weekend.Entering the weekend, “Space Jam 2”…
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‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Trailer: LeBron James Makes His Slam-Dunk Looney Tunes Debut
Warner Bros. and HBO Max have released the first trailer for “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” the sequel to the blockbuster 1996 comedy that featured NBA superstars alongside Looney Tunes characters. Stepping into Michael Jordan’s kicks this time around is LeBron James, who spearheaded the title’s return under his production company SpringHill Entertainment. Though he…
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Watch: HBO Max Teases ‘Mortal Kombat’, ‘Space Jam 2’, ‘The Suicide Squad’ and More in New Sizzle Reel
Warner Bros. Pictures is shaking up the theatrical release model this year by releasing their entire movie slate simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max for a limited time. Wonder Woman 1984 was the first to try out this strategy, but the studio wanted to take it much further by sending movies like Godzilla vs.…
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‘Space Jam 2’: Malcolm D. Lee Replacing Terence Nance as Director
“Random Acts of Flyness” creator Terence Nance is officially out as director of Warner Bros.’ sequel to the 1996 live-action/animated sports comedy “Space Jam.” According to Deadline, Nance is being replaced by “Girls Trip” helmer Malcolm D. Lee.Nance’s exit is said to have been an “amicable” one, with creative differences cited as the reason for…