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fashion2 years ago

"Priceless Air Jordans Discovered in Shelter Donation Bin"

A pair of gold Air Jordan 3 sneakers, commissioned by Spike Lee and valued at over $10,000, was found in a donation bin at the Portland Rescue Mission's shelter. The designer of the shoes, Tinker Hatfield, confirmed their authenticity and provided a replacement box and a signed design proof. Sotheby's is auctioning the shoes, with all proceeds going to the shelter, and they are expected to fetch up to $20,000. The origin of the shoes in the donation bin remains unknown.

via UPI News|
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film2 years ago

The Making of 'Air': Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and the Michael Jordan Factor.

Ben Affleck explains why Michael Jordan's face is not shown in his new film "Air," despite the NBA superstar playing a pivotal role. Affleck felt that Jordan was too big to be impersonated and that seeing an actor play him would destroy the movie. Instead, Jordan is talked about by everyone but not seen, with only archival clips and snippets of footage used. Affleck also expanded the role of Viola Davis's character, Deloris Jordan, to become the focus of the Nike executives' courtship efforts.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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entertainment2 years ago

The Mythical Air: A Review

Screenwriter Alex Convery wrote the script for the Air Jordan creation-myth biopic "Air" out of desperation during the pandemic lockdown, never expecting it to be made into a movie. However, the right people read the script at the right time, and it was eventually adapted by director and co-star Ben Affleck, with Matt Damon producing. The film is based on Nike's 1984 endorsement-deal signing of Michael Jordan, and its watchability is predicated on "people in rooms talking"; there is only one scene of actual basketball in the whole thing.

via Vulture|
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entertainment2 years ago

'Air' soars with captivating story and characters.

"Air," a new movie about the creation of the Air Jordan shoe, is a likable and entertaining underdog sports movie set in 1984 Beaverton, Oregon. The star-studded cast includes Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Jason Bateman, and Ben Affleck, who also directs the film. The movie tells the story of how Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro came up with the idea to design and market a whole new product around Michael Jordan, who was then a promising rookie. "Air" is a retail tale of tales and a must-watch for fans of basketball and anyone who loves a good underdog story.

via New York Post |
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entertainment2 years ago

Viola Davis shines in 'Air', the captivating story of Nike's Air Jordan deal.

"Air" is a movie about the origin story of the famous Air Jordan sneaker, and how Nike's marketing executive, John "Sonny" Vaccaro, convinced Michael Jordan to sign with the company. While the film is a feel-good story about an underdog sports brand, it's Viola Davis who steals the show as Michael's mother, Deloris Jordan. Davis delivers a powerful performance that elevates the movie beyond a simple corporate success story.

via Rolling Stone|
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entertainment2 years ago

The Impact of Michael Jordan on the Film 'Air'

The movie "Air" tells the story of how Nike created the Air Jordan brand after Michael Jordan left UNC and began his professional basketball journey. The film stars Ben Affleck as Nike founder Phil Knight and Matt Damon as Sonny Vaccaro, the marketing genius behind Air Jordan. Michael Jordan himself does not appear in the movie, but he did have a major role in whether the movie got made, requesting that former coach George Raveling and Viola Davis play key roles. The movie is a quintessential North Carolina story, but was filmed exclusively in and around Los Angeles.

via WGHP FOX8 Greensboro|
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entertainment2 years ago

Matt Damon and family attend 'Air' premiere in rare public appearance.

Matt Damon and his wife Luciana Barroso attended the premiere of his new film Air, directed by Ben Affleck, which tells the story of the rise of the sneaker brand Air Jordan. Damon plays a sports executive tasked with improving Nike's sales in their basketball division. The couple posed alongside their daughters Isabella, Gia, and Stella. Air earned rave reviews and received a standing ovation at SXSW. The film is set for release exclusively in theaters on April 5.

via Daily Mail|
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entertainment2 years ago

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's PDA-filled 'Air' premiere.

Ben Affleck premiered his new film, Air, in Los Angeles, which tells the story of Michael Jordan's partnership with Nike's basketball division and the creation of the Air Jordan brand. The film features a star-studded cast including Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, Chris Tucker, and Viola Davis. Affleck became emotional during his remarks, thanking his longtime friend and co-star Damon and his wife Jennifer Lopez for their support. Air is Amazon Studios' first global theatrical release and hits theaters on April 5.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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entertainment2 years ago

Ben Affleck's Heartfelt Praise for Jennifer Lopez at 'Air' Premiere

Ben Affleck praised his wife Jennifer Lopez at the L.A. premiere of his new film, Air, calling her "fabulous, amazing, wonderful, good, kind, magnificent and I love you." The film, which stars Affleck, Matt Damon, and Viola Davis, tells the story of the partnership between Michael Jordan and Nike's basketball division that led to the creation of the Air Jordan brand. Air is Amazon Studios' first global theatrical release and hits theaters on April 5.

via Yahoo News|
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entertainment2 years ago

Ben Affleck's Heartfelt Praise for Jennifer Lopez at 'Air' Premiere

Ben Affleck praised his wife Jennifer Lopez at the L.A. premiere of his new film, Air, calling her "fabulous, amazing, wonderful, good, kind, magnificent and I love you." The film, which stars Affleck, Matt Damon, and Viola Davis, tells the story of the partnership between Michael Jordan and Nike's basketball division that led to the creation of the Air Jordan brand. Air is Amazon Studios' first global theatrical release and hits theaters on April 5.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
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entertainment2 years ago

Ben Affleck's "Air" features Viola Davis and Chris Tucker, premieres at SXSW.

Ben Affleck revealed that Michael Jordan insisted on Viola Davis playing his mother in the upcoming film "Air," which tells the story of how Jordan's mother negotiated a sneaker deal with Nike that led to the creation of the Air Jordan line. Affleck called Davis the best actor he's ever seen and compared getting her for the role to convincing Michael Jordan to join a team.

via Vulture|
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entertainment2 years ago

Michael Jordan's Demands for Ben Affleck's 'Air' Movie

Ben Affleck's new sports drama film "Air" chronicles Nike's quest to sign Michael Jordan at the beginning of his pro basketball career, leading to the creation of the popular Air Jordan line of shoes and clothing. The film features an all-star cast, including Affleck, Matt Damon, Viola Davis, and Chris Tucker. Jordan requested that Davis portray his mom in the film, and that Howard White be included in the story. "Air" is set to hit theaters on April 5 before streaming on Amazon's Prime Video.

via AL.com|
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entertainment2 years ago

Ben Affleck's "Air" Movie Premiere Draws Star-Studded Crowd

Ben Affleck's latest movie "Air," which tells the backstory of how Michael Jordan partnered with Nike on his revolutionary Air Jordan shoe line, received rave reviews at South by Southwest. Affleck directs, produces and stars as Nike CEO Phil Knight, while Matt Damon stars as Sonny Vaccaro, the Nike executive who persuades Knight to give Air Jordan a shot. Viola Davis also stars as Jordan's mother. The film arrives in theaters on April 5 and premieres on Amazon Prime Video at a later date.

via USA TODAY|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Michael Jordan Insisted on Viola Davis for 'Air', Ben Affleck Reveals"

During the premiere of "Air" at the SXSW Film Festival, director Ben Affleck revealed that Michael Jordan requested Viola Davis to play his mother in the film. Affleck praised Davis as the best actor he's ever seen and expressed his desire to cast her in one of his future films. "Air" stars Matt Damon as Sonny Vaccaro and Damian Young as Michael Jordan, and tells the story of how Vaccaro convinced Jordan to sign the deal that led to the creation of the Air Jordan shoe line.

via Fox News|
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