Space Jam combined the athletics of Michael Jordan with the comedy of the Looney Tunes to create one of the most quintessential basketball films of the 1990s. Released by Warner Bros. Pictures in 1996, Space Jam opened at No. 1 in the box offices grossing over 230 million worldwide, easily becoming the highest grossing basketball movie of all-time. Featuring some of the NBA's best players including: Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, Muggsy Bogues, Larry Johnson & Shawn Bradley with the latter five seeing their basketball talents taken by The Nerdlucks who are looking to enslave the Looney Tunes. Following the Nerdlucks sneaking into NBA games & stealing Bradley, Barkley, Bogues, Ewing & Johnson's talents, the group can be seen at the gym wondering as to where their abilities have gone. Michael Jordan then arrives to save the day.
Offered here is an ULTRA-RARE limited edition (2/9) over-sized 28" x 22" photograph of Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, Muggsy Bogues, Larry Johnson & Shawn Bradley holding the "magic ball" that gave the stars their talents back. Each has signed in bold vintage black felt tip marker on the white portion of the image along with Space Jam's still photographer Bruce W. Talamon. These pieces were strategically limited to 9, with one going to Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, Muggsy Bogues, Larry Johnson, Shawn Bradley, two producers & director Joe Pytka. While it remains unclear as to whose edition this is, the rarity & personal connection of this offering to the epic 1996 film cannot be understated. Overall in fine condition with handling wear to the frame. Authenticated by Beckett/BAS with a full letter of authenticity.