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Interview Time: 8 p.m. ET

INTERVIEW BY: Kevin Frazier (bio provided by ViacomCBS Press Express)
SHOW: Entertainment Tonight
Location: 4024 Radford Avenue; Studio City, California
Airs: Local stations and airs usually around 7:30 or 10:30. ET
Interview segments also online at etonline.com

KEVIN FRAZIER

As host of a five-time Emmy award-winning show

ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, Kevin Frazier
continues to impact the entertainment industry as a
multi-faceted journalist, producer and entrepreneur. He
has interviewed Hollywood’s biggest stars from Oprah
Winfrey to Brad Pitt to Will Smith and Beyoncé. Frazier
joined ET as co-host in September 2014, coinciding with
the beginning of the 34th season.
In addition to his position on ET, where he has
won four Emmy Awards, Frazier has kept busy hosting
numerous shows and events. Frazier has also hosted Emmy-nominated Game Changers With
Kevin Frazier, which spotlights professional athletes who use their public image to make positive
changes in the lives of fans in need. In 2012 and 2013, he co-hosted Clash of the Commercials
on CBS. Frazier also served as lead anchor for College Football on FX and Fox Sports Net and
hosted the launch of SportsNet for Time Warner Cable. He has served as co-host of the Macy’s
Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS since 2011.

Prior to hosting ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, Frazier served as the co-host and

managing editor of ET’s sister show, THE INSIDER. He originally joined THE INSIDER in
March 2011, after spending seven years as a correspondent and weekend host for
ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT. Frazier’s professionalism, charisma and demeanor have made
him a sought-after journalist to cover high-profile and historical events.
 In 2008, Frazier founded HipHollywood.com, the premiere online web site for the latest
urban entertainment news. The site is a content partner for ETonline and TV One, offering
breaking news, up-to-the moment pop culture information, and exclusive photos and interviews
with today’s top stars in music, sports, television and film. HipHollywood.com is the only urban
media outlet providing broadcast quality content for television distribution. Additionally, he
launched Kevin Frazier Productions (KFP) to focus on in-depth reporting and video production
for a variety of corporate and entertainment clients. In 2018, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT
WEEKEND began airing HipHollywood.com branded segments.

Frazier began his broadcasting career as a local sports reporter. Prior to joining
ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT in 2004, he served as host of ESPN’s SportsCenter, NBA
Shoot Around and NBA Fastbreak and worked at the FX Network as co-host of The FX Sports
Show. He has also served as a sideline reporter for the NFL on Fox telecasts as well as host of
the pre-game shows for NFL on Fox, NHL on Fox and College Football Saturday.

Frazier is an active member of the Los Angeles civic community and frequently
participates in events and speaking engagements for charitable organizations. He is a member of
the National Association of Black Journalists.

ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT is a multi-platform entertainment news brand, with a

cross-screen portfolio that includes the #1 entertainment newsmagazine on television with nearly
4 million viewers daily, the 24/7 streaming network ET Live, and a top entertainment news
network online, delivering more than 150 million video views per month. ETonline.com
averages 20 million monthly unique visitors in the U.S. per comScore, while ET’s social
audience reaches more than 70 million U.S. users monthly.

Produced and distributed by CBS Television Distribution, ENTERTAINMENT

TONIGHT is hosted by Kevin Frazier with Nischelle Turner, Lauren Zima, Rachel Smith and
Matt Cohen as correspondents. Erin Johnson serves as Executive Producer with Whitney Wallace
and Leslie Kawaguchi as Co-Executive Produce
Interview Time: 3:00 PST
INTERVIEW BY: Ellen DeGeneres (bio provided by Warner Brothers Studio)
SHOW: The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Location: 3400 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
Airs: Local stations and affiliates usually around 4 p.m. PST/ET. Interview
segments also online at ellentube.com

ELLEN
Emmy-winning talk show host Ellen Lee DeGeneres was born in Metairie, Louisiana, a New
Orleans suburb. She is the daughter of Betty DeGeneres
(née Elizabeth Jane Pfeffer), a speech therapist, and Elliott
Everett DeGeneres, an insurance agent. Her brother is
musician and producer Vance DeGeneres. Her parents
divorced when she was 16 years old. Her mother remarried,
and her new husband, salesman Roy Gruessendorf, moved
the family to Atlanta, Texas.

After graduating from Atlanta High School in 1976, Ellen

attended the University of New Orleans as a
communications major, but she dropped out after one
semester. She held a wide variety of jobs until she turned to stand-up comedy, making her bones
at small clubs and coffeehouses before working her way up to emcee Clyde's Comedy Club by
1981. Her comedy was described as a distaff version of Bob Newhart. Beginning in the early
1980s, she toured nationally and was named the funniest person in America after winning a
competition sponsored by the cable network Showtime. This led to better gigs, including her first
appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) in 1986.

Though DeGeneres's early forays into series television were not successful (she appeared as a
supporting player in two short-lived TV situation comedies in the period 1989-92, Open House
(1989) and Laurie Hill (1992)), she scored a hit headlining her own 1994 sitcom on ABC "These
Friends of Mine" (renamed Ellen (1994) after its first season). She made TV history in April
1997, when her character, and DeGeneres personally, revealed that she was a lesbian. However,
the show was canceled the following season due to declining ratings, after which DeGeneres
returned to the stand-up circuit. In 2001, DeGeneres launched a new series, The Ellen Show
(2001), on CBS, but it suffered from poor ratings and was canceled.

Redemption as a television artist came in 2003, when DeGeneres's daytime talk show, The Ellen
DeGeneres Show (2003), proved to be both a critical hit and a commercial success. Along with
good ratings, the show has won unprecedented kudos from the industry, winning 15 Emmy
Awards in its first three seasons on the air and becoming the first talk show in TV history to win
the Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show in its first three seasons.

DeGeneres has also made a name for herself as a host of awards shows. She hosted the Grammy
Awards in 1996 and 1997, as well as the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2001 and 2005. In
February 2007, she had the ultimate TV awards show gig, hosting the Oscars, which she hosted
again in 2014.
Interview Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
INTERVIEW BY: Jimmy Fallon (bio provided by NBCUniversal)
SHOW: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Location: Studio 6B, Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112
Airs: Local stations and affiliates usually around 11:30 p.m. ET
Interview segments also online at nbc.com/the-tonight-show

JIMMY FALLON

Emmy Award and Grammy Award winner Jimmy Fallon brought

NBC's "The Tonight Show" back to its New York origins when he
launched "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" from
Rockefeller Center. Fallon puts his own stamp on the storied NBC
late-night franchise with his unique comedic wit, on-point pop
culture awareness, welcoming style and impeccable taste in music
with the award-winning house band, The Roots.

Fallon began his TV career with "Saturday Night Live" in 1998,

where he quickly became an audience favorite. Known for his
spot-on impressions, hilarious sketches and his stint with Tina Fey
as co-anchor of "Weekend Update," Fallon spent six successful years
on the show. In March 2009, he returned to NBC and took over the "Late Night" legacy with
"Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," a show that consistently garnered attention for its viral videos,
celebrity games and A-list guests.

Since the show's 2009 debut, Fallon and the "Late Night" team have earned much acclaim,
including three consecutive Emmy nominations for outstanding variety series (2011-13). "Late
Night" received a nomination for best talk show at the 2013 Critics' Choice Television Awards,
having won the category in 2012. In 2013, Fallon was honored with his second consecutive
People's Choice Award for favorite late-night talk show host and received a nomination in the
same category for the 2014 event. Fallon and the "Late Night" writing team received an Emmy
nomination for outstanding writing for a variety, music or comedy series in 2011. He won an
Emmy in 2010 for the show's website in the interactive media category and received the Webby
Person of the Year Award in 2009. Fallon has also been recognized with several nominations at
the Teen Choice Awards throughout his career.

In May 2011, Fallon and the writers of "Late Night" released the New York Times best-seller
"Thank You Notes," based on the popular show segment in which he addresses more than 150
subjects in need of his undying gratitude. "Thank You Notes 2," published in May 2012, hit the
No. 1 spot on the New York Times best-seller list in its first week on sale. On June 12, 2012,
Warner Bros. Records released "Blow Your Pants Off," a musical comedy album featuring
Fallon's collaborations with Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, Justin
Timberlake and more. The album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's comedy album chart and won
the 2013 Grammy for best comedy album.

Additionally, Fallon returned to his "Saturday Night Live" roots when he hosted both the 2013
and 2011 Christmas episodes of the legendary sketch comedy show to widespread critical praise.
His first "SNL" hosting effort earned him a 2012 Emmy Award for outstanding guest actor in a
comedy series. He also received rave reviews for his stint hosting the 2010 Primetime Emmy
Awards. Most notably, he opened the show with a star-studded performance of Bruce
Springsteen's "Born to Run."

Fallon and his wife, Nancy, live in New York with daughter Winnie Rose and the family's female
golden retriever, Gary Frick.
Interview Time: 7:00 a.m ET
INTERVIEW BY: Robin Roberts and Michael Strahan (bio provided by abcnews.go)
SHOW: Good Morning America
Location: Time Square Studios- 1500 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
Airs: Airs at 7:00 a.m in all time zones, live ET
Interview segments also online at goodmorningamerica.com

ROBIN ROBERTS

Robin Roberts is co-anchor of ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Under

her leadership, the broadcast has won four Emmy Awards for
Outstanding Morning Program and the 2017 People’s Choice Award for
Favorite Daytime TV Hosting Team.

Roberts has been honored with the Walter Cronkite Award for
Excellence in Journalism, was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable
Hall of Fame as well as the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame, and
named one of Glamour’s Women of the Year. She was voted the “Most
Trusted Person on Television” by a Reader’s Digest poll in 2013.

Roberts founded her own production company, Rock'n Robin

Productions, which creates original broadcast and digital programming for ABC and other
networks, ranging from informational shows and documentaries, to live special events.

Roberts was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2007, and five years later, she was diagnosed
with MDS. Roberts underwent a bone marrow transplant, her sister Sally-Ann was a perfect
match. Her story triggered an outpouring of support from across the nation. She joined forces
with Be the Match to inform the public about the need for more donors, and since her diagnosis,
the bone marrow registry has seen a tremendous increase.

Her battle has been recognized with awards and honors from organizations around the country,
including The Susan G. Komen Foundation and The Congressional Families Cancer Prevention
Program. Roberts was also honored with a George Foster Peabody Award and Gracie Award.
Additionally, Roberts was recognized with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY’s in
July 2013 for the strength and courage she has displayed throughout her life and career.

Roberts was named co-anchor of “Good Morning America” in May 2005. She began
contributing to the morning program in June 1995, and prior to that, she was a contributor to
ESPN as a host on “SportsCenter” and contributing to “NFL PrimeTime.” Roberts has worked in
broadcasting for more than 30 years.

Roberts graduated cum laude from Southeastern Louisiana University with a Bachelor of Arts
degree in communications. She was a standout performer on the women’s basketball team,
ending her career as one of the school’s all-time leading scorers and rebounder. In 2012, Roberts
was named an inductee to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.

Roberts is the author of From the Heart: 7 Rules to Live By and her memoir, “Everybody’s Got
Something,” in which she tells the story of her battle against a life-threatening illness, learning
life’s hardest lessons, and her inspiring return to the GMA anchor desk.

Roberts is a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and currently resides in New York City.

MICHAEL STRAHAN

Michael Strahan is co-anchor of ABC’s “Good Morning

America” and host of ABC’s primetime show “$100,000
Pyramid.”

Since joining "GMA" in 2016, he has covered major

stories including the COVID-19 pandemic, the death of
George Floyd, the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl
championship, the passing of “Black Panther” star
Chadwick Boseman, the United States’ Women’s World
Cup victory, the Santa Fe High School shooting of 2018, the devastation of Hurricane Harvey
and the London Bridge terror attack in 2017. Strahan has also conducted interviews with a wide
range of newsmakers including recent interviews with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo,
former NFL star Deion Sanders, Dr. Jill Biden, and exclusive interviews with Sgt. Jonathan
Mattingly, Tom Brady, Ariana Grande, and Jason Wright, the first-ever black NFL team
president, among others.

Since joining "GMA," the morning show won the Daytime Emmy Award for “Outstanding
Morning Program” in 2017 and 2018.

From 2012-2016, Strahan co-hosted the top-rated, nationally syndicated entertainment talk show
“LIVE with Kelly and Michael.” Strahan and co-host Kelly Ripa were the co-winners of the
2015 and 2016 Daytime Emmy for “Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host.”

Strahan founded his own production company SMAC Entertainment which creates strong and
diversified content for ABC and other networks, most notably “The Joker's Wild,” “ESPN 30 for
30: Deion’s Double Play,” “Wiz Khalifa: Behind The Cam,” “Back In The Game,” and more.
Most recently in November 2020, Strahan and SMAC Entertainment produced a new HBO
Sports documentary, “The Cost of Winning.” The four-part docu series follows the football team
at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Maryland. Since 2014, Strahan and SMAC have produced
the highly rated and critically acclaimed “Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards.” Strahan
hosted the first “Kids’ Choice Sports Awards'' in 2014, as well as the ceremony in 2019.

In 2015, Strahan released his best-selling book, “Wake Up Happy: The Dream Big, Win Big
Guide to Transforming Your Life,” and introduced COLLECTION by Michael Strahan, a men’s
and boy’s clothing, shoes, luggage, and accessories line.

Prior to joining the ranks of the top broadcasters in the country, Strahan played 15 years in the
NFL and was a seven-time Pro-Bowler and one of only four players ever to lead the NFL in
sacks for two seasons. In 2007, Strahan led the New York Giants to a dramatic Super Bowl
victory over the previously undefeated New England Patriots in 2007. His spectacular NFL
career resulted in Strahan being named to the 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, the sport’s
highest honor. During the NFL football season, he serves as an analyst of “Fox NFL Sunday,”
and headlines the Thursday Night Football Pregame Show live from New York City.
Born in Houston, Texas, Strahan spent most of his youth in Germany, where his father Gene was
stationed in the U.S. Army. Strahan returned to the U.S. for a portion of high school and soon
was recruited to play football at Texas Southern University.
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For Space Jam: A New Legacy

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Space Jam: A New Legacy Prep Sheet

You should always be prepared to answer the following questions:

Q: “What was it like working on the set of Space Jam: A New Legacy?”
A: I missed being on a set. I'm not gonna lie. The cast and crew that I got to work with were

Q: “Have you called up Michael Jordan for any advice on working with the Tune Squad?”
A: I have! He’s brought a lot of inspiration to Space Jam that I definitely incorporated into my
time on the film.

Q: “What was working with your son, Ceyair, like on set?”

A: A dream. I wouldn’t give it up for the world.

Q: “What can we expect to be different in this movie from the first Space Jam film?”
A: Without giving too much away I think the biggest plot difference from the first one is going to
be the “Server Verse” aspect of the movie and navigating that world with Cedric Joe, who plays
my son.

Q: “You were a kid when Space Jam first came out in theatres. Would you say that it was a
key movie for you growing up?”
A: Absolutely. I was approached about doing the second Space Jam, but turned it down because I
didn’t think I was ready to do anything of that magnitude. I aspired to be just like Michael
Jordan.
Q: “How did you guys decide on the roster of the NBA and WNBA players? I can imagine
the demand to be cast for those roles.”
A: In the end I think it was decided based on players who are doing great things on and off the
court. It was definitely a challenge though, there are so many amazing men and women in the
league.

Q: “So LeBron how is it being an actor?”

A: “Well it is pretty damn good, I am really enjoying playing my role and cannot wait for the
movie to hit the theaters!”

Q: “How did you manage enough time to play basketball, film a movie, and take care of
your family?”
A: Just be yourself and speak genuinely but don’t give out too much information about the movie
and the behind the scenes. Try and speak about how you went around your basketball schedule
and how you never spent that much time away from home.

Q: “Was it hard filming during a pandemic?”

A: “It wasn’t easy at first. It definitely took some getting used to but the staff have made
everything so easy. I felt super safe on set at all times and everyone was extremely cooperative
with wearing their masks and not really having contact with anyone from outside of the set.”

Q: “Take us through a day on set.”

A: “Every morning we arrive at the set and get Covid tested. Afterwards, we usually goof off for
a little then get into action. We typically spend anywhere from 7-10 hours a day on set just
depends on how things go.”

Q: “What was it like playing a main character while co-producing Space Jam: A New
Legacy?”
A: I’ve produced more than I have acted. So it was interesting juggling both roles and
challenging myself in that way to achieve the final product for such an iconic movie franchise.
Q: “Have you found that after playing roles of actor and producer you prefer one over the
other?”
A: I don’t have a preference but I do enjoy acting. I don’t get to do it as often as I would like. It’s
like comparing apples and oranges.

Q: “How was it working with fellow Los Angeles Lakers players Anthony Davis and Kyle
Kuzma in a major project like this?”
A: I really don’t feel like it has been that big of a difference. On the court and on set were all
working together to accomplish a goal and have a good time. The fact it is a movie about
basketball just makes that connection even stronger.

Q: “Would you consider Space Jam 3?”

A: If given the chance, there is a good possibility I would. I love working with the Space Jam
team. I’d gladly do it again.

Q: “What would you change about Space Jam? About Space Jam: A New Legacy?”
A: I don’t know if I’d change anything. Maybe add an action scene or two. (haha)

Q: “Would you ever direct for the Space Jam franchise?

A: Of course. It would be an honor to direct such a successful franchise. It’s like directing a
movie for Marvel. It’s legendary.

Q: “What was your favorite part of filming Space Jam: A New Legacy?”
A: Bugs Bunny. He’s the best. Obviously.

Q: “You and Warner Bros. are partnering with Microsoft to create a custom user-inspired
video game for Space Jam: A New Legacy! How did this idea come about?”
A: Warner Bros were the ones to reach out to Microsoft. They came to me with the idea for my
help and promotion. I think this video game will be inspiring, it completely changes the rules of
video gaming and collaboration. I’m excited to see who will win and what the video game itself
will look like!
 Meet the players

Lebron James
LeBron James, also known as “King James”, started his professional basketball career straight
out of highschool when he was drafted to the Cleveland Cavaliers before making the move to the
Miami Heat. In his time in the NBA he competed in 10 finals and four championships and is the
only player to win championships with three different teams. James currently is Point Guard for
the Los Angeles Lakers.

Klay Thompson

Klay Thompson, son of former NBA player Mychal Thompson, is a current shooting guard for
the Golden State Warriors. When he started his career in the NBA he was a first round draft pick
from the Washington State Cougars. Since then he has won many championships and gained
many accolades. In the 2019 he sustained a major ACL injury which has caused him to miss the
2020 season all together.

Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis, current forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, started his professional career after
being drafted to the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans after one impressive freshman year playing in
college for University of Kentucky. Davis has also won the NCAA title, NBA title, Olympic
Gold Medal, and FIBA World Cup, the first basketball player in history to do so.

Kyle Kuzma
Kyle Kuzma is a relatively new player to the NBA. He was drafted out of college in 2017 from
the Utah Utes to play for the Brooklyn Nets, but was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Since he
has been named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team and won a championship in 2020.

Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard, aka “Dame Time”, is a point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers. He played for
the Weber State College Wildcats and was drafted to the NBA in 2012. That same year he was
voted NBA Rookie of the Year and since been selected six times to the NBA All-Star team.

Chris Paul

Chris Paul has had an impressive professional career after being drafted from Wake Forest
University in 2005 to the New Orleans Hornets. He has since played for the Los Angeles
Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder and is currently a Point Guard for the
Phoenix Suns. Paul has participated in the Olympics and FIBA World Championship. He is also
president of the National Basketball Players Association.

Diana Taurasi

Diana Taurasi is one of the most accomplished players in the WNBA. She was given the
nickname “White Mamba” from Kobe Bryant himself. Since being drafted in 2004 as a point
guard to the Phoenix Mercury she won Rookie of the Year in 2004, she has also won several
MVP Awards, Olympic medals, and FIBA World Cups.

Chiney Ogwumike

Chiney Ogwumike has made a name for herself both on and off the court. She started out playing
for the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun in 2014. She is now forward for the Los Angeles Sparks.
Outside of basketball she is the first black woman and WNBA player to host a national radio
show for ESPN. Even though she still plays, she is also a full time basketball analyst for ESPN.

Nneka Ogwumike
Nneka, meaning “Mother is Supreme”, Ogwumike, is the older sister of Chiney Ogwumike and
an accomplished player on and off the court herself. While attending college at Stanford
University, she went to the final four all four years. She is a current forward for the WNBA’s Los
Angeles Sparks and president of the WNBA players association.
 Meet the Tune Squad

Bugs Bunny
The fictional cartoon character was "born" in 1940 in Brooklyn, New York. He soon wound up
on the Warner Brothers studio lot and made his first feature appearance in Tex Avery's 'A Wild
Hare', when he emerged from his rabbit hole to ask Elmer Fudd, "What's Up Doc?". He will be
voiced by Eric Bauza in Space Jam: A New Legacy.

Lola Bunny
Lola is generally depicted as Bugs Bunny's girlfriend. She first appeared in the 1996 film Space
Jam. Throughout the film, there is a sub-plot of whether there will be a romance between Lola
and Bugs. She is a tough-talking, no-nonsense woman who is extremely independent and
self-reliant. She will be voiced by Kath Soucie in Space Jam: A New Legacy.

Daffy Duck
The character has appeared in cartoon series such as Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies, in
which he usually has been depicted as a foil for Bugs Bunny. Daffy starred in 130 shorts in the
golden age, making him the third-most frequent character in the Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies
cartoons, behind Bugs Bunny and Porky Pig. He will be voiced by Eric Bauza in Space Jam: A
New Legacy.

Marvin the Martian

He frequently appears as a villain in cartoons and video games, and wears a helmet and skirt.
The character first appeared as an antagonist in the 1948 Bugs Bunny cartoon Haredevil Hare.
He will be voiced by Eric Bauza in Space Jam: A New Legacy.

Tweety

The name "Tweety" is a play on words, as it originally meant "sweetie", along with "tweet" being
an English onomatopoeia for the sounds of birds. Despite the perceptions that people may hold,
owing to the long lashes and high pitched voice of Tweety, Tweety is male. On the other hand,
his species is ambiguous; although originally and often portrayed as a young canary, he is also
frequently called a rare and valuable "tweety bird" as a plot device. Tweety is owned by the
character ‘Grandma’.

Pepé Le Pew
Depicted as a French striped skunk, Pepé is constantly on the quest for love. However, his
offensive skunk odor and his aggressive pursuit of romance typically cause other characters to
run from him. He will be voiced by Eric Bauza.

Sylvester
Sylvester's trademark was his sloppy, stridulating lisp (which, like Daffy Duck's, was based on
producer Leon Schlesinger's). His sloppy voice was provided by voice acting legend Mel Blanc.
Sylvester is an adorable cat who shows much pride in himself, and he never gives up. He will be
voiced by Jeff Bergman.

Foghorn Leghorn
He is a white rooster who speaks with a Southern accent. He first appeared in the Henry Hawk
cartoon, "Walky Talky Hawky". He and the Daffy Duck both vie as the most popular character
associated with director Robert McKimson. He has a bombastic and somewhat unrefined
personality, added to which he shows a penchant for mischief. He will be voiced by Jeff
Bergman.

Porky Pig
Porky always remained a sentimental favorite of the Warner directors. He has a mild-mannered
nature and shy demeanor. In the ending of many Looney Tunes cartoons, Porky Pig bursts
through a bass drum head, and his attempt to close the show with "The End" becomes
"Th-Th-The, Th-Th-The, Th-Th... That's all, folks!" Porky Pig appeared in 153 cartoons in the
Golden age of American animation. He will be voiced by Bob Bergen.

Speedy Gonzales
He is portrayed as "The Fastest Mouse in all Mexico" with his major traits being the ability to
run extremely fast, speaking English with an exaggerated Mexican accent, and also speaking
Spanish. Gabriel Iglesias will voice the character.
 MEET THE SPACE JAM CREATIVE TEAM:

Director:
Malcolm D. Lee
A graduate of Georgetown University with a BA in English and Fine Arts and a NYU Tisch
directing graduate, Malcolm D. Lee is a rising star within Hollywood. Lee is a prominent
director and producer best known for successful comedies like Girls Trip, The Best Man Holiday,
Night School and Scary Movie 5. His 2018 success of Girls Trip grossed $137 million at the box
office and awarded him a nomination for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Directing in
a Motion Picture.

Producer:
Ryan Coogler
Ryan Coogler, a graduate of Saint Mary’s College, has spread his directorial wings to legendary
blockbuster projects like Marvel’s Black Panther and Rocky’s Creed. At the debut of Black
Panther, Coogler was the youngest director on a Marvel film and Black Panther’s success
brought in $1.3 billion at the box office securing his nominations as Time’s 2018 runner-up
Person of the Year. He lends his writing and producing expertise for Space Jam: A New Legacy.

Lebron james:
While not shooting hoops and winning NBA titles, Lebron James directs, edits, and produces
projects like Trainwreck, Smallfoot and Shut Up and Dribble. Aside from playing the main
character LeBron is credited as a producer for Space Jam: A New Legacy.
Cinematographer:
Salvatore totino
Best known for his work alongside Ron Howard, Totino is one of the up and coming
cinematographers in the game. He lent his cinematography experience to classic movies like The
Davinci Code, Angels and Demons and most recently, to Marvel’s Spiderman: Homecoming and
Netflix’s Birdbox. Totino has over 500 commercials in his resume and has worked on multiple
music videos in the past twenty years.

Animator:
Tony Bancroft
A Disney royal and animation legend, Bancroft has lent his skills to classic Disney movies like
Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Aladdin and The Emperor’s New Groove. He directed
Mulan in 1998 which brought him an Annie nomination for Outstanding Achievement in
Directing. Bancroft brings his animation skills to Space Jam: A New Legacy to bring Bugs
Bunny and his Tune Squad friends to life.
“MICROSOFT AND WARNER BROS. PICTURES ASSEMBLE ALL-STAR TEAM IN LEBRON
JAMES, BUGS BUNNY AND XBOX TO CELEBRATE GAMING AND CODING EDUCATION
INSPIRED BY THE UPCOMING ANIMATED, LIVE-ACTION ADVENTURE SPACE JAM: A
NEW LEGACY”
- Microsoft Corporation

REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. and Warner Bros. are

tipping off an epic partnership, celebrating the release of the new movie "Space Jam: A New

Legacy," coming in 2021. The campaign launch teams up Xbox with basketball champion and

cultural icon LeBron James, Bugs Bunny and the rest of the Looney Tunes Tune Squad to

amplify coding education and create an original Xbox arcade-style video game inspired by the

movie.

As announced on his Instagram, LeBron and Bugs Bunny are on the hunt for the best

fan-submitted video game ideas. Starting Dec. 14 through Dec. 30, fans aged 14 and up can visit

the official contest website to review official rules and submit their game ideas. To enter, fans

select the gaming genre of their choosing using a key image, and then describe the game idea in

less than 500 words.

Two winners will have their ideas brought to life in the official "Space Jam: A New Legacy"

arcade-style video game, available as a Perk for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members in 2021.

Winners will also receive the following prizes: their names featured in the game credits; an
exclusive winner's bundle with signed and authenticated LeBron James memorabilia, "Space

Jam: A New Legacy" merchandise and Nike VIP packs, and a personalized Xbox Series S

console; a private friends and family screening of the film; and a virtual Microsoft coding

workshop for their local community.

To help coders of all ages jump-start their creativity, Microsoft Stores are hosting free,

one-of-a-kind "Space Jam: A New Legacy ''-themed virtual workshops on video game creation.

Students will build a playable prototype of a video game using block-based coding on the

MakeCode Arcade platform, while learning about the professional skills and STEAM careers

involved in game design. Additional resources and other free workshops that teach new skills

and keep kids entertained this holiday season can be found on the microsoft.com virtual student

workshop page.

There are also two film-themed Microsoft Learn lessons, targeting more experienced coders,

older teens, high school and college-aged students, and adults, that focus on how to use player

stats to make real-time decisions in the middle of a game. The first lesson includes predicting

efficiency ratings with machine learning and Visual Studio Code, using data from human and

Tune Squad basketball players. The second lesson includes building a web app that uses

additional machine learning models in real time to help a coach decide who needs a water break

and who should be put in the game to yield the highest likelihood of winning.

The video game contest, coding workshops and lessons align with Microsoft's greater skilling

initiative, which aims at helping 25 million people — including those from underrepresented

populations —acquire new digital skills and apply them to their passions.

ABOUT SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY

Welcome to the Jam! Basketball champion and cultural icon LeBron James goes on an epic

adventure alongside timeless Tune Bugs Bunny with the animated/live-action event "Space Jam:

A New Legacy," from director Malcolm D. Lee and an innovative filmmaking team including

Ryan Coogler and Maverick Carter. This transformational journey is a manic mashup of two

worlds that reveals just how far some parents will go to connect with their kids. When LeBron

and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I., LeBron must get them

home safe by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny and the whole gang of notoriously undisciplined Looney

Tunes to victory over the A.I.'s digitized champions on the court: a powered-up roster of

basketball stars as you've never seen them before. It's Tunes versus Goons in the highest-stakes

challenge of his life, that will redefine LeBron's bond with his son and shine a light on the power

of being yourself. The ready-for-action Tunes destroy convention, supercharge their unique

talents and surprise even "King" James by playing the game their own way.

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 ADVICE FOR FACING THE NEWS MEDIA
Some quick tips to put you at ease when being interviewed

1. Remember to stay on message.

2. Be positive and respectful of the interviewer and their time.

3. Pause for a second and think before you answer a question - sometimes words can be

caught out of context. Avoid anything that can be misinterpreted.

4. Always be truthful. Liars get caught.

5. Know what not to say (view following page). Remember your media training.

6. You have a right to not answer a question, if you so choose.

7. Ask for clarification if you are unsure of the reporter's question. This helps avoid

miscommunication.

8. Tell the reporter if you can’t answer a question at all because you don’t know the answer,

or you can’t because the information is private.

9. Small talk is always a good way to break the ice.

10. Always come prepared for the worst but expect the best.

11. Wear the clothes that most reflect you and the values of your brand.

12. Incorporate the question within the start of your answer.

13. Maintain control of the conversation. Keep answers short and sweet and the interviewer

will continue asking for more information.

14. Be aware of your body language during an on camera interview. (Smile!)

15. Be yourself!

16. Finally, keep in mind, the reporters are people too. Don’t be intimidated. It will all be

fine.
 WHAT NOT TO SAY/DO

Some quick tips that can help you avoid crisis communication. Or, just help you feel better when

being interviewed.

1. Do not limit yourself to the subject matter of the questions.

○ If you find yourself uncomfortable with the subject matter - or wish to bring up

something or a story related to the interview questions - you can always string the

conversation in a different direction. But, always remember to be on brand and

avoid miscommunication.

2. Don’t leak any sensitive information about the movie that is not already out. Avoid

questions that pressure you to answer this.

○ Accidental or on-purpose spoilers ruin the movie for the fans and are bad for the

press. Avoid spilling sensitive production secrets as well.

3. Avoid negative conversations about other people or companies.

○ No one likes malicious gossip. Always remain positive.

4. Do not say ‘no comment’ it looks defensive and is tantamount to an admission of guilt.

○ If you must avoid a question, respond with a comical retort. Something like: “I

wish I could tell you, x reporter. But I may get into some trouble for that!” It is

both mysterious and comical enough to avoid coming off as defensive and rude.

5. Do not let your emotions get the best of you on camera.

○ Keep your emotions in check. If something were to stir up negative (or positive)

emotions, remember actions have consequences. Always remember: would this

look good in hindsight?