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LeBron James responds to criticism over “Space Jam: A New Legacy”

LeBron James had a short but sweet message in response to critics’ ratings of “Space Jam: A New Legacy”.

“Space Jam: A New Legacy” was officially released in theaters Friday, and many have taken the opportunity to watch LeBron James star in the second segment of the iconic “Space Jam” that Michael Jordan starred in.

It’s the first movie James has ever had a leading role in as he teams up with Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes squad to win a basketball game in order to save his son.

However, the movie has received criticism for not living up to the first installment, and the ratings on various sites are lower than the originals.

In spite of those downfalls, James’ Space Jam earned top acknowledgments in the box office department, via Deadline:

“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, and 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. beating Godzilla vs. Kong‘s big Easter opening of $31.625M by a smidge.”

“Space Jam: A New Legacy” also topped Marvel’s “Black Widow” — in its second week in theaters — for the No. 1 spot, which isn’t easy to do given it being the most recent Marvel movie to hit theaters since “Avengers: Endgame” in 2019.

James posted the article on his Twitter with a message to the critics:

The opposite side of the low ratings are spectators saying this film is specifically targeted towards children and a family audience, so rating it as an adult movie is unfair.

Nonetheless, as James said in his response, and just like he does on the court, the numbers will back it up.

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Nike reveals official images of new Space Jam LeBron 8 Retro

Take a look at the official images of the new LeBron 8 Retro with a Space Jam twist.

With “Space Jam: A New Legacy” releasing on July 16, fans will soon have the ability to grab shoes with characteristics from the movie.

One of the shoes debuting in the film is the new Nike LeBron 19, which will be available to purchase when the entire Space Jam apparel collection goes live.

There will also be three new Looney Tunes-themed designs that incorporate characteristics from the iconic characters and pit them against each other. Designs include the Road Runner vs. Wile E. Coyote, which sees different traits for each character meshed in the final colorway.

Also coming alongside the film is a Nike LeBron 8 Retro, which recently had its official images revealed, via Nick DePaula of ESPN:

The tongue of the shoe has the Tune Squad logo on it, and the animated version of LeBron James and Bugs Bunny is on the heels. The sole of the shoe is glow-in-the-dark.

It will cost $200 USD and should release near the time Space Jam hits theaters.

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LeBron James, Bugs Bunny pose on new edition of SLAM Magazine

LeBron James stands with Bugs Bunny in the latest cover of SLAM Magazine ahead of “Space Jam: A New Legacy”.

“Space Jam: A New Legacy” is releasing on July 16, and the world will soon see the story of LeBron James and the Tune Squad crew.

Taking on a fresh plot from the 1996’s “Space Jam” film starring NBA legend Michael Jordan, James’ son is trapped in the digital world by villain Al-G Rhythm, played by Don Cheadle.

In order for James to rescue his son, he must win a game of basketball, so he recruits Bugs Bunny and the rest of the iconic Looney Tunes characters to face off against the Goon Squad.

Ahead of the movie’s release, SLAM Magazine unveiled its latest cover, which features James and Bugs Bunny with the orange aesthetic from the film:

It’s also an important moment for the future of cartoon characters, as Bugs’ appearance is the first cartoon character to be displayed on the cover of SLAM.

The magazine is available to purchase on SLAM’s website for $8.99 USD, including different colorways that are currently out of stock.

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Space Jam-themed LeBron 18 Low to drop in exclusive bundle on Nike SNKRS app

You can get your hands on the new LeBron 18 Low through an exclusive bundle on the Nike SNKRS app on July 15.

“Space Jam: A New Legacy” is set to release in about two weeks, and there will be new apparel up for grabs involving LeBron James’ shoes.

Along with the movie, Nike is releasing several new designs of the LeBron 18 Lows that encapsulate themes from the iconic Looney Tunes characters.

Among the designs is a “Road Runner vs. Wile E. Coyote” creation, which extracts traits from each character and merges them onto one shoe.

Xbox, Nike and Warner Bros. are linking up to have an exclusive bundle featuring that shoe design and an exclusive Xbox controller available through the Nike SNKRS app. It will be the first time a controller is dropping on the app.

The controller is part of the new “Space Jam: A New Legacy – The Game” that is available to play only on Xbox. There will be three additional exclusive controllers called the Tune Squad, Goon Squad and Serververse.

This new design shown above is another integration of Road Runner vs. Wile E. Coyote. Dust clouds from Road Runner are visible throughout the design, including “ACME” on the D-pad.

The bundle will be live on the SNKRS app in North America on July 15 at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET while supplies last. It will cost $220 USD.

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LeBron James to star in ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ crossover with Candy Crush Saga

LeBron James will be starring in a new limited-time event crossover between “Space Jam: A New Legacy” and Candy Crush Saga.

The July 16 release date for “Space Jam: A New Legacy” starring Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is inching closer.

In the film, James will team with Bugs Bunny and the Tune Squad in a basketball game against the Goon Squad to save his son who is trapped in the digital world.

Beyond the movie, “Space Jam: A New Legacy” will also have different mediums to interact with the various characters.

King, the mobile gaming company, announced it is teaming with “Space Jam: A New Legacy” in a crossover event with the popular game, “Candy Crush Saga.”

Here’s what the game will entail, according to the official statement via King:

“With the support of LeBron and Tiffi, players must work their way through the levels to free Lola Bunny, Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny from the gum trapping them in the map. As players free the Tune Squad and climb up the event leader board, they will unlock a variety of special treats, including exclusive new film content from Space Jam: A New Legacy. The limited-time event will also feature a movie-themed Treasure Box quest, where players can collect a haul of in-game boosters if completed.”

It will be available to download and play on IOS and Android from July 6 to July 19, and a Space Jam-themed season pass will be available to use in Candy Crush Soda Saga from July 8 to July 29.

James will also star in the new “Space Jam: A New Legacy – The Game” available exclusively on Xbox. It resembles an old-school arcade game with the ability to play as different characters ranging from James to various Looney Tunes icons.

Watch James star in the teaser trailer, courtesy of Candy Crush Saga’s YouTube channel.
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LeBron James discusses parallels of real life and Tune Squad life in ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’

LeBron James discussed how real life and Tune Squad life came together in ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’.

With LeBron James’ new movie “Space Jam: A New Legacy” releasing in about a month, there is plenty of intrigue about James’ role in the movie.

Other NBA and WNBA players like Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard, Diana Taurasi and more are featured in the film, but the premise focuses on James’ character and the importance of family.

James is all about family, which is evident in the way he supports his sons as they grow up in the world.

In a promotional interview for the movie, James discussed the parallels between real life and life as a Tune Squad member:

“This is a fictional version of myself but it’s also kind of who I am as well. What works so well with the character is I was able to implement a lot of the things I actually do when the camera’s not on…For me, to able to produce a movie like this but also to be able to star in a movie like this is very humbling for me, just knowing where I come from.”

James shared the interview on Twitter and reacted to it as well:

Also making its debut in the film is the new Nike LeBron 19 shoe, which James dons throughout the game. He’ll also wear No. 6 on his Tune Squad jersey, which he’ll switch to when next season tips off.

The switch from No. 23 could result in James having four retired jerseys, which would be the first time in NBA history a player has had that many jerseys in the rafters.

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WATCH: LeBron James stars in second ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ trailer

The second trailer of ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ is live with more looks at LeBron James, the Toon Squad and more.

The second trailer for “Space Jam: A New Legacy” is live with fresh looks and angles of LeBron James, the Tune Squad, the Goon Squad and more.

The trailer builds off the central plot of James attempting to find his son, who gets taken by Al-G Rhythm (played by Don Cheadle) and is trapped.

Al-G Rhythm says James has to play basketball in order to save his son. James responds with: “You wanna play me in basketball?”

There are more frames of James in 2D form alongside characters from the Looney Tunes franchise, including more 3D looks of characters not often shown in the initial trailer.

The trailer offers more looks of Daffy Duck, Wile. E. Coyote and the Tasmanian Devil on the court in Tune Squad uniforms.

James’ new shoe, the Nike LeBron 19, will debut in the film.

Check out the full trailer above, courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures YouTube Channel.

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‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Trailer: LeBron and Bugs vs. the ‘Goon Squad’

The first full trailer for the upcoming Space Jam movie with LeBron James debuted on Saturday morning.

While LeBron James continues to recover from his high ankle sprain and his Los Angeles Lakers fight to stay high in the standings without him, James had another off-court milestone. On Saturday morning, Warner Bros. dropped the first trailer for LeBron’s “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” his biggest movie project yet as an actor.

In the trailer, the audience finally gets a chance to see what the actual story will be, after years of script rewrites and reports about what the movie is about. You can see the full trailer below, with LeBron James falling through the Warner Bros. “serververse” to save his son. James also has to finish the “Goon Squad,” which is likely where the other NBA and WNBA players will come in.

As fans have noted online after watching the trailer, it included one incredible reference to an iconic moment in LeBron’s career, his dunk trailing Dwyane Wade from their first year together on the Miami Heat.

The July 16 release date is projected to be during the 2021 NBA Finals, so James could potentially be playing in the Finals again while his blockbuster movie debuts.

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LeBron James, Looney Toons adorn Entertainment Weekly cover

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was on the cover of Entertainment Weekly for “Space Jam: A New Legacy.”

No matter what happens with the Los Angeles Lakers this season, the summer of 2021 will mark another major accomplishment for LeBron James with the release of “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” And as part of the promotion for the Space Jam reboot with LeBron, Entertainment Weekly did a cover story on LeBron and the Tune Squad with Bugs, Lola and Daffy.

LeBron James was thrilled to share the cover and he addressed once again how big of a deal it is for him to be in his own “Space Jam” movie in the cover story.

“There was a lot of films growing up for me, but Space Jam was up there,” James told EW of Micheal Jordan’s 1996 classic. “For my friends and I, just growing up, loving the NBA, obviously loving Michael Jordan, and loving the Looney Tunes, it was an automatic and a very organic blend between the two worlds. It was fun to see what MJ and Bugs and Taz and all those great Tunes were able to go through in that first movie. It was pretty cool, as a kid, wanting to see the same inspiration from movies and from people that you look up to, and people that you watch on a day-to-day basis. So it definitely was a big part of my childhood.”

But the Entertainment Weekly cover wasn’t just a story for the magazine. The I Promise school in Akron also got their own special cover.

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“Space Jam: A New Legacy” is set for theatrical release on June 16 and it will also premiere on HBO Max.

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LeBron James, Looney Tunes adorn Entertainment Weekly cover

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was on the cover of Entertainment Weekly for “Space Jam: A New Legacy.”

No matter what happens with the Los Angeles Lakers this season, the summer of 2021 will mark another major accomplishment for LeBron James with the release of “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” And as part of the promotion for the Space Jam reboot with LeBron, Entertainment Weekly did a cover story on LeBron and the Tune Squad with Bugs, Lola and Daffy.

LeBron James was thrilled to share the cover and he addressed once again how big of a deal it is for him to be in his own “Space Jam” movie in the cover story.

“There was a lot of films growing up for me, but Space Jam was up there,” James told EW of Micheal Jordan’s 1996 classic. “For my friends and I, just growing up, loving the NBA, obviously loving Michael Jordan, and loving the Looney Tunes, it was an automatic and a very organic blend between the two worlds. It was fun to see what MJ and Bugs and Taz and all those great Tunes were able to go through in that first movie. It was pretty cool, as a kid, wanting to see the same inspiration from movies and from people that you look up to, and people that you watch on a day-to-day basis. So it definitely was a big part of my childhood.”

But the Entertainment Weekly cover wasn’t just a story for the magazine. The I Promise school in Akron also got their own special cover.

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“Space Jam: A New Legacy” is set for theatrical release on June 16 and it will also premiere on HBO Max.

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