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[PhoncipleBone]

http://www.deadline.com/2014/02/lebron-james-space-jam-sequel-dick-ebersol/

EXCLUSIVE: What’s up, doc? A broken nose. Ouch! After he recovers from the injury suffered in last night’s game, NBA MVP LeBron James will be ready for his close-up — with Bugs Bunny.

Broadcasting veteran Dick Ebersol‘s sons have come on board to develop the sequel to 1996 animated/live-action hit Space Jam as a starring vehicle for James, the Miami Heat Miami Heat Media Day - Miamistar who broke his nose during last night’s game against the Oklahoma City when the Thunder’s Serge Ibaka got him in the face after a dunk.

Related: Starz Picks Up Basketball Comedy From LeBron James & Mike O’Malley To Series

Another Space Jam film? Why not? The first film, which broke ground for Warner Bros and starred then-Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan and a slew of other top NBA players, ended up grossing $230M worldwide for the studio and even launched a kids TV series.

charlie ebersolCharlie Ebersol, who already has a good relationship with the NFL through his NFL Characters Unite series on USA Network, is about ready to do the same with the NBA. He has been brought on to the produce the picture through his production company, The Company, from a script by his brother Willie Ebersol. The latter won an Emmy for the London Olympics. This is his first screenplay.

Jon Berg is production executive on the project at Warner Bros. I well remember when the studio produced the first one and delighted in the fact that top NBA players including Larry Bird, Patrick Ewing, Charles Barkley, Danny Ainge, Tyron “Muggsy” Bogues, Vlade Divac, Cedric Ceballos, Larry Johnson, Shawn Bradley and Paul West all did deals to be part of the film during a key basketball game between their trademark characters. The film also included sports commentators Ahmad Rashad and Jim Rome as well as NBA coach Del Harris.

This one should be equally power-charged with NBA players and beloved Warner Bros characters — a fun departure from the more serious fare Charlie Ebersol has been involved with.

Space Jam 2 marks Charlie Ebersol’s first major film deal as he is best known for unscripted TV such as The Moment, about second chances for people who are given the opportunity to reclaim their career dreams after their lives have taken an unexpected turn. Ebersol’s first film was the 2006 documentary Ithuteng: Never Stop Learning, which received wide critical acclaim and numerous humanitarian awards, such as the inaugural OneXOne Award, at the Toronto Film Festival in 2005. Seriously, what a good guy. Oprah Winfrey reportedly was so moved by his film that she donated $1.14M to the Ithuteng Trust School, an organization dedicated to the positive development and education of at-risk children in South Africa.

This is the second big sequel for Warner Bros that came to light today. The other being The Lego Movie, which they decided to move forward on in only two weeks. The Space Jam took 18 years. Hey, better late than never.

 

[Squire]

UUUGGGHHH

 

[Hours Left]

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT? @_@

 

[freenudemacusers]

well it can't be worse than the first one

 

[Krev]

Come on and slam

 

[Secret Fawful]

I am going to cry, and they will not be tears of joy.

 

[Intheflorsh]

FUCK
ING
WHAT

 

[Tesseract]

shit's changed, bird.

 

[hunnies28]

Everybody get up, it's time to slam now
We got a real jam goin' down
Welcome to the Space Jam

 

[Nokterian]

Time for Monstars!

B-Real, Coolio, Method Man, LL Cool J And Busta Rhymes - Hit em high (monstars anthem)

 

[strobogo]

Fully behind it until I got to Lebron. Should be MJ again.

 

[Oersted]

One on hand Looney Tunes, on the other Space Jam 2.

 

[JCizzle]

Oh lawd. No way they can match the greatness of the first. So great.

 

[Deleted member 22576]

I can't wait for the novelty basketball jerseys.

 

[SgtCobra]

Is nothing sacred anymore!?!

 

[Insane Dead]

:O Wow

 

[Kid Ska]

Nooooooooo

 

[ultron87]

Taking his talents to Toon Town.

 

[AuthenticM]

I was about to make this thread.

 

[Aeroknight94]

Lebron James? Man Fuck that. I hope it bombs

 

[Toxi]

People actually liked Space Jam?

 

[Intheflorsh]

Warning: Canon

 

[PhoncipleBone]

I was indifferent to the original. I didn't love it, but I didn't hate it. I am curious about the new one.

And they should get MJ back for something in it.

 

[Femmeworth]

Why.

 

[Courage]

Waiting for the inevitable MJ vs. Lebron showdown for the last game of the movie.

 

[MisterHero]

you're not michael

no one is michael

we want michael

 

[dorkimoe]

well it can't be worse than the first one

Excuse me? The fuck. That movie was amazing when I was growing up.

 

[Colonel Nasty]

Who's powers do they steal?

CP3
Harden or Wade (just cause Kobe is up there)
Durant
Griffin
Howard

 

[JCizzle]

People actually liked Space Jam?

People didn't like space jam? Do they hate fun?

 

[Freaky Fred]

well it can't be worse than the first one

Of course it can. Just wait

expecting a horrible soundtrack

 

[A Pretty Panda]

Will it be a film adaption of Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden?

 

[speculawyer]

LeBron James is no Michael Jordan.

 

[CreepingFear]

It should have been Kobe. He was a better MJ ripoff.

 

[Gorillaz]

jesus nothing is sacred

 

[AuthenticM]

Just to be clear:

I AM FUCKING PSYCHED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FUCK YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

 

[LyleLanley]

18 years? Fuck, I hate being old.

 

[daviyoung]

Excuse me? The fuck. That movie was amazing when I was growing up.

So was Power Rangers

 

[Oersted]

well it can't be worse than the first one

Never underestimate Hollywood.

People actually liked Space Jam?

A fact that will always confuse me.

 

[Ultratech]

Uh....WHY?

More importantly, why would anyone in their right mind ask for this?

 

[thestopsign]

People actually liked Space Jam?

I'd say most people my age (around 21) have really fond memories of it. I watched it again this summer and loved it.

 

[Tucah]

It's not Space Jam 2 without MJ.

 

[hemtae]

You might as well go back in time and tell five year old me that Santa/Easter Bunny/Tooth Fairy isn't real because this would have pretty much the same effect.

 

[Nerdkiller]

Does this mean they're gonna have to update the website?

So was Power Rangers

At least Power Rangers is still amazing.

 

[Feep]

IT'S REAL YO

 

[daviyoung]

I'd say most people my age (around 21) have really fond memories of it. I watched it again this summer and loved it.

you were 3 when it came out

 

[GSG Flash]

Day 1

Even though no one can replace MJ.

 

[foxuzamaki]

why

 

[MIMIC]

Where's that MJ laughing GIF? Or I guess it would be more appropriate if he were crying.

 

[LNBL]

 

[AuthenticM]

you're not michael

no one is michael

we want michael

A Michael Jordan cameo at the end of the film would be fucking dope. Imagine James and him dunkin' together.

MADNESS