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Ben Affleck replaces Matt Damon in Animals as Gillian Anderson joins cast

'Animals' director Ben Affleck has replaced his longtime friend Matt Damon in the movie, which has also cast 'Sex Education' star Gillian Anderson.

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7 biggest Oscar snubs and where to stream them

Seven films that were snubbed by the Academy Awards that are worth your time.

Tom’s Guide

7 best new to Prime Video movies that are 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes

June 2023 sees seven new to Prime Video movies with critical acclaim that are worthy additions to any watchlist.

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Ben Affleck, Matt Damon Decry Trump Campaign’s Unsanctioned Use Of ‘Air’ Monologue

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's production company Artists Equity issued a statement not approving the use of content from Air.

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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon condemn use of audio from Air in Trump campaign video

The actors’ production company Artists Equity ‘had no foreknowledge and did not consent’ to any involvement

The Guardian - UK

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck condemn Donald Trump’s new ad

Donald Trump used part of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's movie for a campaign ad, in a move their production company has condemned.

The New Daily

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.

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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

9 new shows and movies to watch this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Apple and more (May 12-14)

Our guide on what to watch this weekend, including Air, The Mother, Class of '09

Tom’s Guide

Mrs Harris Goes to Paris to Air: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Lesley Manville shines in a feelgood comedy, while Matt Damon and Ben Affleck recount the slick story of basketball genius Michael Jordan signing with Nike

The Guardian - UK

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

Sonny Vaccaro talks 'Air,' signing Michael Jordan and being played by Matt Damon

PITTSBURGH — Sonny Vaccaro knows that Matt Damon looks nothing like an Italian kid from Trafford. But that doesn't mean he had any misgivings about Damon playing him in "Air," the feature film currently in theaters about how Vaccaro signed Michael Jordan to his first shoe deal at Nike.

Tribune News Service

‘Air’ entertaining movie to watch, but it raises deep questions upon reflection

The movie is about Nike’s signing of NBA rookie Michael Jordan to a shoe contract in 1984, but it’s also about the glorification of pursuing the god of profit at the expense of morality.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ben Affleck Cut A Scene From Air That Dissed NBA Team For Passing On Michael Jordan, But Not For The Reason You Might Think

Ben Affleck reveals that scene cut from Air would've dogged the Portland Trail Blazers for not drafting Michael Jordan.

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"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

USA Today Sports Media Group

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

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

Tribune News Service

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.

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Air Review: Ben Affleck And Matt Damon's Sports Drama Is Solid, But Very Traditional

Air will play well with the faithful, but outside of the die-hards whose minds are already made up, this game will be seen as respectably played, but not that intensely interesting.

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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.

WhatToWatch

Fact vs Fiction: AIR — did Michael Jordan prefer Adidas to Nike?

Plus, how accurate was AIR about a particular NBA rule and a character’s link to a historic figure. We give you the specifics.

Salon

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

ABC News

Ben Affleck's playful sports drama Air tells the true story of the Nike executives who won over Michael Jordan

Ben Affleck's Air features an all-star cast, including Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Jason Bateman and Chris Tucker. But we never see the basketball prodigy at its centre.

Sports Illustrated

‘Air’ Doesn’t Need Michael Jordan to Soar

In a tense movie about the birth of the Air Jordan, Ben Affleck gets his star-heavy cast to phone it in—to great effect.

Tribune News Service

Mac Engel: We don’t see Michael Jordan in ‘AIR,’ but he’s clearly the star. That’s why he’s the GOAT.

The new feature length movie about Michael Jordan doesn’t actually include Michael Jordan, much in the same way audiences barely saw the giant fish in "Jaws."

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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.

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