The new 'Space Jam' sequel has a few references to the original — including a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo from the 1996 movie's iconic alien villains

In the 1996 film, the cartoon aliens work with their evil boss Swackhammer to force the Looney Tunes cartoons to work at their space theme park.

Today in Chicago History: ‘Space Jam’ — starring Michael Jordan — released

1996: “Space Jam” — starring Looney Tunes characters, Bill Murray and Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls as himself — was released. The PG-rated movie was given 3½ stars by Tribune critic Gene Siskel ...
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"All of the top brass from Warner Bros. came" - Space Jam staffer recalls how Michael Jordan's pick up outshone Hollywood A-listers

The summer of 1995 was pivotal for Michael Jordan. After the Orlando Magic humbled the Chicago Bulls in the '95 East semis, he was dead set on re-establishing himself as the alpha of the NBA. However, ...
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Michael Jordan flying through space before ‘Space Jam’?: Sports Card of the Week

Welcome to The Athletic Collectibles Staff’s Sports Card of the Week! Here we highlight a notable, interesting, or just plain fun sports card. This week, we go back to the early ’90s and a classic ...