The History of Space Jam & Looney Tunes: Back in Action - Animation Lookback: Looney Tunes 

Sheesh! Never knew _Back in Action_ was under a lot of pressure. If it reached its full potential it would have been as much of a classic as _Who Framed Roger Rabbit_.

In the scene were the water tower thingy falls over I was always disappointet that the Animaniacs didn't jump out.

It's really a shame that there was so much trouble making "Back in Action" because I actually remember really liking that film.

I bet Joe Dante and Chuck Jones would've had a nice bonding with each other over their burning, passionate hatred for "Space Jam".

I saw Space Jam in theaters last year, since it was being run as part of an anniversary special.And I enjoyed it quite a bit.

I kinda liked Back in Action. It is sad that they didn't give Dante more freedom because he would make an AMAZING Looney Tunes movie,that guy is like a old definition of an "fanboy". It is also sad that Warner send this movie to die at the box office. However I did enjoy all the references and it was pretty loyal to the Looney Tunes style.

I actually enjoy both Space Jam and Looney Tunes Back in Action. In my opinion they're really funny.

"I didn't know Dan Aykroyd was in this picture!"

Back in action is my favorite movie. It may have flaws, but I can watch it constantly and not get bored

Dee Bradley Baker is back doing Daffy in "Wabbit"!

14:25 Shaggy and Scooby look surprisingly low-budget in comparison to the Looney Tunes in this movie.

I really enjoyed BOTH films! This was also surprisingly interesting! I actually didn't know that it was based on a commercial!! Personally! I loved Billy West as Bugs, you also made a pretty good point with Lola! XD

I really enjoyed Back in Action a lot more than Space Jam if I were to be honest. I really enjoyed watching each part of the lookback week by week that now I can easily binge this whenever I want to.

*MISSING BIT OF INFORMATION* And with that role in The Looney Tunes Show, not only did they give Lola a new personality (a very funny personality to boot) but they also gave her a new voice going to Kristen Wiig, Lola also got her own direct to DVD film "Looney Tunes Rabbits Run" where she is voiced by writer Rachel Ramras.

The aliens didn't challenge the Looney Tunes to a basketball game at first. It was actually the other way around.

I would have died to see a cameo from Tom and Jerry in the film, seeing them having a chase

Despite the critics and especially Joe Dante, I love Space Jam! :) Its part of my childhood and I love the song "I Believe I Can Fly". Looney Tunes: Back In Action is considered one of my first movies that I saw when I moved to Arizona. I actually thought that movie wasn't that bad, but I love Space Jam more. It has been a year since Joe Alaskey passed away. I love him as the voice of Daffy Duck, especially in the show Duck Dodgers.

FUN FACT: the looney tunes in joe dante's movie were originally puppets by Jim Henson's creature shop.

Michael Jordan made a cameo in Looney Tunes: Back in Action!

One interesting thing about Space Jam is a lot of animators who had previously worked for the studio StarToons on Animaniacs did most of the animation.

14:19, Cue in Shaggy, Scooby-Doo and Matthew Lillard!

I personally loved both movies, but i will admit back in action felt closer to Looney tunes.

Oh, the next Animation Lookback is going to be fun to watch.

Full Voice Cast: Space Jam Billy West: Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd - Dee Brad Baker: Daffy Duck, The Tazmanian Devil, Multiple Animals - Bob Bergen: Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, Hubie, Bertie, Marvin the Martian - Bill Farmer: Sylvester, Foghorn Leghorn, Yosemite Sam - Kath Soucie: Lola Bunny - June Foray: Granny, Witch Hazel - Danny DeVito: Mr. Swackhammer - Charity James: Blanko - Steve Kehela: The Blue Monstar, The Announcer - Colleen Wainwright: Nawt, Sniffles - TK Carter: The Red Monstar - Jocelyn Blue: Pound - Darnell Suttles: The Orange Monstar - Catherine Reitman: Bupkus - Dorian Harewood: The Purple Monstar - June Melby: Bang - Joey Camen: The Green Monstar - Maurice LaMarche: Pepe Le Pew - Frank Welker: Multiple Dogs - Actual Actor Cast: Space Jam Michael Jordan: The Human Basketball Player - Wayne Knight: Stanley Podolak - Theresa Randle: Juanita Jordan - Bill Murray: A Back-Up Human Player - Larry Bird: The Boston Celtics Forward - Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, Shawn Bradley, Jarry Johnson and Mugsy Bogues: The Basketball Victims - Tom Barry: James Jordan - Penny Bae Bridges: Jasmine Jordan - Dan Castelleneta and Patricia Heaton: Some Basketball Fans Full Voice Cast: Back in Action Joe Alaskey: Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Beaky Buzzard, Mama Bear - Eric Goldberg: Tweety Bird, Marvin the Martian, Speedy Gonzales, Michigan J Frog - Jeffrey Bennett: Yosemite Sam, Foghorn Leghorn, Nasty Canasta - Billy West: Elmer Fudd, Peter Lorre - Danny Mann: The Robot Dog, The Spy Car - Brendan Fraser: The Tazmanian Devil - Bob Bergen: Porky Pig - June Foray: Granny - Mel Blanc: A Gremlin Car (Archival Voice) - Bruce Lanoli: Pepe Le Pew - Danny Chambers: Cottontail Smith - Will Ryan: Papa Bear - Stan Freberg: Baby Bear - Casey Kasem: Shaggy Rogers - Frank Welker: Scooby-Doo Actual Actor Cast: Back in Action Brendan Fraser: DJ Drake - Jenna Elfman: Kate Houghton - Steve Martin: Mr. Chairman - Heather Locklear: Dusty Tails - Joan Cusack: A Mother - Timothy Dalton: Damian Drake - Bill Goldberg: Mr. Smith - Don and Dan Stanton: The Warner Brothers - Matthew Lillard: Shaggy's Live Actor - Jeff Gordon: A Professional Actor - Kevin McCarthy: Dr. Bennell - Michael Jordan: The Space Jam Basketball Player - Roger Corman: A Studio Director - Peter Graves: A Civil Defense Host - Marc Lawrence, Ron Perlman and Robert Picardo: The Acme VPs

I remember actually enjoying Looney Back in action I never was the biggest fan of Space Jan Though it’s just very surprising how badly Back in action bombed in the box office but Space Jam was a hit for some reason because everyone wanted to see a basketball player be in a movie with cartoon characters.

Being a guy that grew up in the 90's I was more fond of Space Jam then I was with Back in Action. No one gives Space Jam enough credit where it's due. I mean it was the 1st original Looney Tunes film without the major animators and the usage of Mel Blanc as majority of the voices. Sure they may have tried to get his son to do it, but I'm glad that they didn't. Not to knock off Noel Blanc, as he is his father's son, but there were much greater talent at the time of Space Jam and I'm glad that they recruited some of the best voices at the time to replicate their own flavor of the Looney Tunes and introduce them to a modern day audiences. This film was like a climax thanks to the Nike/McDonalds commercials of the 90's and the STeven Spielburg's animated shows of the 90's that replicated the moments of the Looney Tunes past. Also the NBA All-Stars of the 90's is a major contribute to the film. Had they made a better plot to the Back in Action film, then it would have fare better to the fans and the audiences.

Loony Tunes Back in Action is my all time favorite childhood film! I loved all its breaking the fourth wall elements and all its random references, especially the whole art museum scene!! I've watched it more than anyone should watch a single movie and was so surprised when I read how much of a box office flop it was lol

10:09 Little did he know, that in more than 3 years, on April 30, 2020, his prediction would come true.

14:20 Now that makes perfect of having Shaggy and Scooby with Mathew Lillard because of the major failure of the 2002 Scooby Doo film. Much like it reminds of Ryan Reynolds as the role of DEADPOOL and he always talks back about his original form in X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE

Love your lookback at the Looney Tunes and what made them legends of the animation industry. Maybe do Animation Lookback: Nickelodeon Animation Studios the same way you did the Looney Tunes. Amazing work!

Lola was also a lead character in Baby Looney Tunes.

Hey guys, don't forget that Back in Action wasn't the only Looney Tunes film directed by Joe Dante.... *cough* Gremlins 2 *cough*

Space Jam is one of my favorite movies from my childhood

As a kid, I loved Space Jam; when Back in Action came out I could take it or leave it - I'd forgotten about it as fast as it was over. Now however, I'm thoroughly underwhelmed by Space Jam but I LOVE Back in Action!

Space Jam was my favourite movie growing up. I would literally put it on every single day.

4:43 Dee Baker does eventually return to voice Daffy.. But that’s another story.

Well, space jam is getting a sequel next year, so lets see how it does

Kath Soucie has now voiced Lola outside of Space Jam in the New Looney Tunes, formally known as Wabbit. Her personality would be more like how it was in the Looney Tunes comic books where she was smart and competent but also looney and comedic. Although, instead of being a pizza delivery girl that delivered pizza to mythical creatures, ancient spirits, and deities, she would be known as "Lola, Auntie of Dragons" where she cared for dragons and would punish any who harmed or stole them.

Funny thing about those 2 Looney Tunes movies is Space Jam have negative reviews but was a success, but Back in Action have positive reviews, but was a box office bomb.

I have decided that I like Space Jam better than Looney Tunes Back in Action. First of all, I already had a guess for how any movie can mix Looney Tunes, Basketball and Aliens. This is apparently a combination of three of the most popular projects to watch on television: cartoons for children, sports for adults and science fiction for teenagers. Secondly, I like how this is the first project, movies or television, to star Lola Bunny. Now Bugs can finally have a legitimate romance partner. That, and Lola actually looked somewhat beautiful playing those games (cat purring). Lastly, I am actually conflicted on which live-action/animation hybrid I like more: Who Framed Roger Rabbit or Space Jam. On one hand, Who Framed Roger Rabbit is more popular, but on the other hand, Space Jam looks better for kids. My main problem with Looney Tunes Back in Action is that there is too much cruelty going on, especially in the beginning. Daffy fired just because he is less popular than Bugs Bunny? That is just not called for! Needless to say, I do not like Kate Hughton. She is despicable and unlikable. Not to mention the writing is pretty questionable. The Looney Tunes cameos are just fine, but the villain's motivation is just weak!

Even though Space Jam has a ridiculous plot and in your face product placement, it's still a guilty pleasure for me. I loved it as a kid and lets be honest, the soundtrack is great.

I would have to say, that Animat is going to give us the characters from Cartoon Network. If you guys are wondering what music was playing while Animat was holding his phone, it was from the beginning of the Cartoon Cartoon Fridays intro. I hope Animat will talk about The Powerpuff Girls.

I honestly don't get why so many animation purists hate on Space Jam. It helped introduce me to Looney Tunes when I was little; while I was already somewhat familiar with the characters, I never connected with them in the same way before the movie. I'm sure many other people born in the early 90s (like I was) would tell you the same thing if you asked. Space Jam may not have been a traditional Looney Tunes project, but IMO that's what makes it all the more enjoyable. Is it that terrible that it, along with Cartoon Network, helped introduce the Looney Tunes characters and shorts to a new generation? Because if anything, that is the film's greatest triumph. And Lola? I actually think she's a pretty decent character. While I agree with those who say she shouldn't simply be a love interest/female counterpart for Bugs, I think she would make an excellent standalone character. In fact, I hope that WB will someday make a standalone Lola cartoon short in the style of earlier Looney Tunes from the classic Termite Terrace era (one that looks and feels like Lola existed as a character during that time.)

To whom it may concern, consider the Lola Bunny history mixed with the history of Space Jam is her profile, so it's a honorable mention in a honorable mention.

Oh man, I'm so hyped for the next Animation Lookback being Cartoon Network Studios (or just Cartoon Cartoons from the sound of things). Perfect timing too, given the channel will be 25 years old this year. So this will be quite an interesting journey in the near future.

(14:54) Eric Goldberg only did Speedy, Marvin, Tweety and a one liner for Bugs. (🎩🐸🎶 Michigan J. Frog is just archive singing from “One Froggy Evening”.)

its weird how all of the animators expect Chuck Jones died in the 1990s Chuck Jones died on February 22, 2002 R.I.P Chuck Jones

I still have the DVD of both of those movies.

"Still better than Space Jam" ... ... ... Still a better love story than Twilight. ... I'm not appologizing.

Dee Bradley Baker did come back as Daffy for Wabbit nowadays

He should do an Animation Lookback on puppetry by people like Jim Henson, Rick Baker, Stan WInston, and more.

I always enjoyed these movies as guilty pleasures but i still don`t know why XD

What kinda Mickey Mouse organization would name their team... Da Ducks?

i loved space jam as a kid and I still do to this day

COME ON AND SLAM!

I really enjoyed watching all of these videos and this was an awesome finale! I also remember loving Space Jam as a kid. While I'll admit it's not really that good of a movie, I still have a soft spot for it and it does have some fun moments, plus a great soundtrack and animation. As for Looney Tunes Back in Action, I think it's decent. Admittedly, it's better executed with the portrayals of the Looney Tunes and the story isn't too bizarre, at least by Looney Tunes standards. Not the greatest, but I'd still watch this one from time to time. I can't wait for the the next Animation Lookback on (kind of) the best place for cartoons.

I was wondering what would be done for the honorable mention, Lola Bunny or the movies, and we got both, it was great.

4:39 dude Dee Baker voiced Daffy in wabbit

Dee Bradly Baker actually did reprise his role as Daffy in the new Wabbit season

Coolest outro ever. Also, it's kind of a shame about Back in Action's production, cause I do like that movie. I'd just hate to be Dante.

Bob Bergen still voices Porky and Dee Bradley Baker is soon to reprise his role in the "Wabbit" series

13:03 Anyone Notice The Car Is Believe It Or Not Jeff Gordon's Car He Raced In Nascar During The 2000s

16:29 You could have noted Brother Bear since that one was Released close to Back in Action.

To be honest, since that the production of looney tunes back in action was a nightmare, the only person that I feel bad for is Eric goldberg.

About 10 years ago, I always thought Back In Action was better than Space Jam because it was much more faithful to the Looney Tunes. But years later, I realized that there has never been a movie experience like Space Jam. Combining these 3 elements that you mentioned shouldn't have worked, but they found a way to make it entertaining. I still like Back In Action and think it deserves more attention than its getting, but I think I like Space Jam a little more now for its unique way to stand out as a movie.

I love both live action looney tunes movies.

Space Jam-a technical marvel that doesn't exactly do justice to the world of Looney Tunes. Back in Action-Not perfect, but if I were to make a Looney Tunes movie, it would probably be similar to that. BTW, 16:38 just made me burst out laughing. Seriously, if any of those Thanksgiving 2003 movies should have been a flop, it should definitely have been that horrible excuse for a Cat in the Hat adaptation.

This was a lot of fun. Thanks man!

You forgot to mention this tidbit for Scooby and Shaggy's cameo in Back in Action. Lillard was Shaggy in the 2002 Raja Gosnell Scooby Doo film and would later become the permanent voice of Shaggy after Casey Kasem died.

Ah I see because Jerry Beck is a film historian. Good job Animat!

I love both of these

Well, you definitely got me hooked on the next retrospective. Also, dat ending line. XD

You predicted Space Jam Legacy with lebron. Nice

Looney Tunes: Back In Action. was lot more fun for me.

I really enjoy your animation reviews and lookbacks. Looking forward to Cartoon Cartoons!

Both Space Jam And Lonney Tunes Back In Action Are Very Good Films.

My favorite looney tunes film is back in action

Animation Lookback: Cartoon Cartoons or Carton Network history by AniMat. Coming Fall 2017 or early 2018

I read somewhere that the Monstars were partially inspired by the Ginyu Force from DBZ.

Good job Ed!

Hahahaha. I liked the references to the old Bugs Bunny and Road Runner movie with this entire animation look back sections with Looney Tunes. I could hear a few words of Dot from Anamaniacs so my guess is that you will be covering next the entire WB shows from the 90s that was directed by Steven Steelburg.

Can't wait to see who you explore next.

Personally, I would love to see Jackie chan in a Looney tunes movie.

I love Space Jam :)

Great videos :) And I only have "two" word's for the Honorable mentions; Two of some of my best (favorite) childhood movies.

Next is Animation Lookback: Cartoon Network! (that was the Cartoon Cartoon Fridays intro)

wow this is awsome

I think Billy West does a good job as Bugs and Elmer.

I love looney tunes back in action because I love the jokes and to me it was a good movie

Damn, Tom & Jerry can't get a break with modern cartoon crossover live-action/animation hybrid films.

I remember seeing Looney Tunes: Back in Action at that time didn't know what a Dalek was until I finally decided to watch Dr. Who on Netflix!

Looney tunes back in action came out the year i was born. I was only 5 1/2 old at the time and 17 years later, I feel old.

You're kinda wrong about Kath Soucie. She voiced Lola in Tweety's High Flying Adventure and a few video games before she was replaced by Kristen Wiig in the Looney Tunes Show.

The End! Let the next animation look back come at its time!

I always picture both space jam and Looney tunes back in action same show like take place in 1996-2003 like I was thinking Looney tunes back in action a sequel to space jam

12:29 Jameson as Warner Bros executive: Look Joe we love what you do, but that's an old story. It's got "period" stuff in it we don't want that! We want to re-brand our characters and we want to do Space Jam! LOL 😂😂

R. Kelly's I Believe I Can Fly was No. 2 on the Hot 100 because Toni Braxton's Unbreak My Heart was the top hit at that time.

I've read Chuck Jones was also not very fond of Roger Rabbit that he also worked on. He said that he didn't like that the live action characters were the main characters to the plot with the animated characters as backround characters, he would've preferred that the cartoons were actually the main characters.

ANIMATION LOOK BACK CARTOON NETWORK??? Love it! :)

10:03 A New Legacy Confirmed.