Space Jam

Theatrical Release Date: 1996 11 15 (USA)

UPC: 883929157518

Studio: Warner Home Video

MPAA Rating: PG   Contains:[Suitable for Children]

Summary: Warner Bros. attempted to revitalize its animation division with this family adventure that blended live action and animation in the style of Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), reportedly coming in with a price tag of $100 million. Basketball legend Michael Jordan stars as himself, a retired sports hero trying his hand at baseball and failing miserably. Meanwhile, the Looney Tunes gang, led by Bugs Bunny, are kidnapped by aliens called the Nerdlucks. It seems that the Nerdlucks' theme park, Moron Mountain (a barely-veiled dig at Disney) is failing to attract customers. The space invaders are convinced that the appearance of Bugs and his pals Porky Pig and Speedy Gonzalez will beef up business. Bugs makes his captors a deal -- they'll play a game of basketball for their freedom. When the Nerdlucks stack the deck by pilfering the talent of NBA superstars Charles Barkley and Patrick Ewing, the Warner Bros. heroes enlist the aid of Jordan, who returns to the court to help the classic characters. While he prepares to play, Jordan is aided by fellow celebrity Bill Murray. Director Joe Pytka previously created many of the television commercials that featured Jordan as a paid endorser. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

Category: Children's/Family

Features: cc

Commentary by Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Director Joe Pytka
Production Notes

Space Jam

Format: DVD

Release Date: 02/08/2011

Audio: DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1, DD2 Dolby Digital Stereo

Runtime: 88 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English,French,Spanish

Subtitles: English,French,Spanish

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Disc #1 -- Space Jam
1. Michael's Dream [2:21]
2. Hoop-Crazy/Credits [3:32]
3. Moon Mountain [3:06]
4. Good-looking Strikeout [2:34]
5. Diminutive Visitors [2:33]
6. At Home With The Jordans [4:05]
7. The Challenge [3:21]
8. Disorder in the Court [2:49]
9. Player Revolt [1:20]
10. Monstars! [1:58]
11. Hole in One... With Help [2:31]
12. Vanishing Act [1:02]
13. Michael's New Pals [2:45]
14. The Mean Team Visits [2:54]
15. A Wannabe Charles Barkley [1:12]
16. What's The Matter? [1:27]
17. "Don't Call Me 'Doll;" [2:31]
18. Michael's Gear [3:42]
19. Unbelievable [:45]
20. Daffy's Suggestion [:32]
21. He Can Still Play [:54]
22. Dork on the Bench [1:55]
23. Staring Lineups [3:39]
24. Kinda One-Sided [3:15]
25. The Smell of a Spy [1:00]
26. Secret Stuff [2:17]
27. Whole New Ball Game [2:13]
28. Raising the Stakes [1:42]
29. Monstar Mash [1:56]
30. Stan's In - and Out [1:36]
31. Our Fifth Guy [1:50]
32. The Final Basket [2:16]
33. Swackhammer's Space Jam [:40]
34. Looney Enough? [1:46]
35. Making an Entrance [1:09]
36. Back in the Game [2:57]
37. End Credits [8:29]
38. That's All, Folks! [:26]

Derek Armstrong

Many lesser basketball stars have graced the big screen, so it was almost a surprise that it took Michael Jordan this long. But it should be no surprise that Space Jam isn't half the fun of simply watching one of Jordan's highlight reels. For all his choreographed jams in dunk contests, Michael Jordan found his greatest glory during moments of in-game improvisation, when his stunning talent manifested itself as pure instinct. In a semi-animated movie, the necessarily careful staging removes the wonder from Jordan's repertoire, leaving only generic feats of above-average athleticism that have no real-world reference point. Of course, Space Jam is not meant as a highlight reel, rather, an opportunity to promote the persona of Michael Jordan and revive a cast of beloved Warner Brothers cartoons that haven't been dusted off in years. On these scores it's also weak, even with R. Kelly singing "I Believe I Can Fly" as urgently as anyone could want. Trying to insinuate themselves into a sophisticated world of animation that has passed them by, the characters seem like relics, their old-fashioned quips as tired as the hand joints of the animators who draw them. Where Space Jam does find a few laughs is in the cameos of other NBA players, notably Charles Barkley and Patrick Ewing, who struggle humorously with methods to recoup their stolen basketball skills. It's while spoofing himself that Jordan is also most effective, including some good-sport jabs at his brief and comical foray into professional baseball. ~ Derek Armstrong, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Leo Benvenuti  Screenwriter 
Daniel Goldberg  Producer 
Timothy Harris  Screenwriter 
James Newton Howard  Composer (Music Score) 
Joe Medjuck  Producer 
Joe Pytka  Director 
Jerry Rees  Producer 
Ivan Reitman  Producer 
Herschel Weingrod  Screenwriter 
Steve Rudnick  Screenwriter 
David Falk  Executive Producer 
Ken Ross  Executive Producer 
Michael Jordan  Actor 
Charles Barkley  Actor 
Wayne Knight  Actor 
Theresa Randle  Actor 
Patrick Ewing  Actor 
Billy West  Actor 
Muggsy Bogues  Actor 
Billy West  Actor 
Bill Murray  Actor 
D. Bradley Baker  Actor 
D. Bradley Baker  Actor 
D. Bradley Baker  Actor 
Larry Bird  Actor 
Danny DeVito  Actor 
Bill Farmer  Actor 
Bill Farmer  Actor 
Bill Farmer  Actor 
Kath Soucie  Actor 
Bob Bergen  Actor 
June Foray  Actor 
Maurice LaMarche  Actor 
Shawn Bradley  Actor 
Ahmad Rashad  Actor 
Del Harris  Actor 
Vlade Divac  Actor 
Cedric Ceballos  Actor 
Jim Rome  Actor 
Paul Westphal  Actor 
Danny Ainge  Actor 
Larry Johnson  Actor 
Cheryl James  Actor 
Bob Bergen  Actor 
Bob Bergen  Actor 
Bob Bergen  Actor 
Bob Bergen  Actor 

Country: USA