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05-29-2009, 12:26 AM
The Chanifesto: NBA at the movies (http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/The_Chanifesto_NBA_at_the_movies.html)
By Lorne Chan - Express-News
Casting Call
There isn't much need to catch this year's summer movies, not when all the drama is happening in the NBA playoffs. Who needs the Terminator and Wolverine when Carmelo and Kobe are playing?
Here's how the NBA's remaining playoff teams compare to some of summer's box office blockbusters.
Orlando Magic as ‘Terminator: Salvation'
Back in the early 1990's, there weren't any franchises cooler than these two. Terminator 2: Judgment Day was in theaters while Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway were leading the Magic. Then both had their stars leave to run California — Shaq to the Lakers, Arnold Schwarzenegger to the governor's office.
Now, new action heroes are trying to revive the franchises. Terminator got Batman (The Dark Knight's Christian Bale). Orlando got Superman in Dwight Howard.
Cleveland Cavaliers as ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine'
Can one superhero carry an entire franchise? After the success of the X-Men movies, a Wolverine spin-off was released this summer without much of an ensemble cast. Wolverine succeeded at the box office.
LeBron James seemed to be succeeding until he ran into the Magic.
Denver Nuggets as ‘The Hangover'
The unlikeliest of possible blockbusters, the Nuggets' run has the aura of a ridiculous summer comedy.
Pitching a comedy about the Nuggets' playoffs doesn't even seem that plausible in Hollywood.
A story about a loveable team covered in tattoos that feuded with the WWE and boss Vince McMahon. And there's even a cameo by former MTV VJ Lala Vazquez, Carmelo Anthony's fiancée, when she argued with Mavs fans during their series.
Los Angeles Lakers as ‘Star Trek'
One of the most storied and thriving franchises around, one with a much deeper history than the other blockbusters. “Star Trek” is the 11th feature film in the franchise while the Lakers go for their 10th title since moving to Los Angeles.
This year's versions are a little darker and less campy than previous years, but they're still coming up with thrills.
By Lorne Chan - Express-News
Casting Call
There isn't much need to catch this year's summer movies, not when all the drama is happening in the NBA playoffs. Who needs the Terminator and Wolverine when Carmelo and Kobe are playing?
Here's how the NBA's remaining playoff teams compare to some of summer's box office blockbusters.
Orlando Magic as ‘Terminator: Salvation'
Back in the early 1990's, there weren't any franchises cooler than these two. Terminator 2: Judgment Day was in theaters while Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway were leading the Magic. Then both had their stars leave to run California — Shaq to the Lakers, Arnold Schwarzenegger to the governor's office.
Now, new action heroes are trying to revive the franchises. Terminator got Batman (The Dark Knight's Christian Bale). Orlando got Superman in Dwight Howard.
Cleveland Cavaliers as ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine'
Can one superhero carry an entire franchise? After the success of the X-Men movies, a Wolverine spin-off was released this summer without much of an ensemble cast. Wolverine succeeded at the box office.
LeBron James seemed to be succeeding until he ran into the Magic.
Denver Nuggets as ‘The Hangover'
The unlikeliest of possible blockbusters, the Nuggets' run has the aura of a ridiculous summer comedy.
Pitching a comedy about the Nuggets' playoffs doesn't even seem that plausible in Hollywood.
A story about a loveable team covered in tattoos that feuded with the WWE and boss Vince McMahon. And there's even a cameo by former MTV VJ Lala Vazquez, Carmelo Anthony's fiancée, when she argued with Mavs fans during their series.
Los Angeles Lakers as ‘Star Trek'
One of the most storied and thriving franchises around, one with a much deeper history than the other blockbusters. “Star Trek” is the 11th feature film in the franchise while the Lakers go for their 10th title since moving to Los Angeles.
This year's versions are a little darker and less campy than previous years, but they're still coming up with thrills.