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The 10 best movies of 2023: ‘Oppenheimer’ made with detailed care that no film can match

The year also brought standout titles about murders of Native Americans, Michael Jordan’s Nike deal and a doll leaving her pink wonderland.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023

Michael Jordan Net Worth 2024: Wealth Sees Sharp Jump From Sale of Hornets Stake

Business magazine Forbes has estimated Michael Jordan's net worth at $3B, thanks to the sale of his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets.

International Business Times · Dec 19, 2023

How true is the movie Air? Here's everything that didn't happen in real life

How true is the movie Air? Real stories translated into movies are always embellished - here's everything in Ben Affleck's Air that didn't actually happen.

GoodToKnow · May 15, 2023

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‘Air’ movie review: Ben Affleck shoots Matt Damon into MVP territory

Armed with a phenomenal cast, Ben Affleck deftly directs this tale of Nike’s basketball division trying to sign a young Michael Jordan, in what would be a game-changing move for the worlds of sport, shoes and athletic marketing

The Hindu · May 12, 2023

In 'Air,' Michael Jordan's silence speaks volumes about the marketing of Black athletes

The film “Air,” which tells the story of Nike’s signing of Michael Jordan, isn’t actually about Michael Jordan at all.

The Conversation · Apr 28, 2023

Air movie review: Ben Affleck’s latest about Michael Jordan’s trainers is no slam dunk - but it is a blast

The story of a game-changing sponsorship deal is annoyingly watchable

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2023

"Air" fails Sonny Vaccaro & sneakerheads

"Air" doesn't offer anything new to Jordan addicts, but does a good job of selling the risk-taking American dream

Salon · Apr 8, 2023

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Ben Affleck’s Air is the next great American sports movie

Ben Affleck's Air is the next great American sports movie.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 8, 2023

Behind Michael Jordan’s Nike deal, ‘Air’ shows how his parents helped make shoe history

Michael Jordan’s legacy looms large in “Air,” the new film about his endorsement deal with Nike that launched the Air Jordan sneaker and one of the most successful partnerships ever.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023

Ben Affleck Recalls Meeting With Michael Jordan And How His Airness Helped Him To See How Air’s Story Should Go

Affleck says his meeting with the NBA legend made him decide to change the focus of his sports film.

Cinemablend · Apr 6, 2023

Who plays Michael Jordan in AIR?

Though he is not a central character in AIR, who is the actor that plays Michael Jordan in the movie based on the basketball legend?

WhatToWatch · Apr 6, 2023

Air review: Why does Ben Affleck’s Nike boardroom drama actually exist?

The success of this star-studded sports film depends on how willing audiences are to discard Michael Jordan as a person in favour of Michael Jordan as an idea

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

The power of "Air" gotta be the views

The legendary line of sports apparel gets an easygoing '80s sports origin story that reunites Affleck and Damon

Salon · Apr 5, 2023

Air: Where You've Seen The Stars Of Ben Affleck And Matt Damon's New Movie Before

Air has arrived with plenty of stars that you have probably seen elsewhere. Here's why you might recognize them.

Cinemablend · Apr 5, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2023

Air review – Ben Affleck and Matt Damon drop the ball in Michael Jordan shoe drama

Affleck’s dramatisation of the bid to get Jordan to endorse Nike’s radical new sneaker almost ignores the most compelling character

Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2023

Review: 'Air' pits Matt Damon against Viola Davis — guess who wins?

"A shoe is always just a shoe until someone steps into it," a Nike marketer played by Jason Bateman says in "Air," hinting at both the challenge and achievement of the snappy comedy.

Tribune News Service · Apr 3, 2023

Movie review: Affleck's 'Air' entertains with assists from top-brand talent

At the end of “Air,” director and co-star Ben Affleck, bafflingly bewigged as Nike CEO and co-founder Phil Knight, lies back on his office couch and utters a single word: “equity.” It’s a bit of a cheeky callback to something that happens even before the movie starts: the appearance of…

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 3, 2023

‘Air,’ about Nike chasing Michael Jordan, is year’s best film so far

Director Ben Affleck’s fast-paced period piece portrays a sneaker deal that revolutionized sports and business.

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2023

‘More than just shoes’: how Air Jordans kicked off a revolution in sport

A new film starring Ben Affleck tells the story of how Michael Jordan’s sponsorship deal with Nike in 1984 turned a clever marketing idea into a slam dunk

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2023

In business: how brands like Nike, BlackBerry and Pop-Tarts became film’s hottest stars

A slew of new movies celebrate the boardroom mavericks of the 1980s and 90s – as well as the products they flogged. What’s behind this corporate nostalgia?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 29, 2023

AIR: See the cast of Ben Affleck’s new Nike movie compared to real-life counterparts

Ben Affleck nails it as Nike founder Phil Knight.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 20, 2023

Viola Davis is ‘glad’ she didn’t know Michael Jordan chose her to play his mother in 'Air'

The world found out last week that Michael Jordan personally selected Viola Davis to play his mother, Deloris Jordan, in the new movie, “Air” — and apparently so did Davis.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20, 2023

Michael Jordan Insisted Viola Davis Portray His Mother in ‘Air’

Naturally, he got his wish.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 19, 2023

Michael Jordan required Ben Affleck to cast this Oscar winner to play his mom in Air

Michael Jordan wanted this Oscar winner to play his mom in the upcoming sports drama Air.

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