Ben Affleck's 'Air': Release date, Oscars contention rumors, and everything we know so far

Ben Affleck is set to prove his brilliance as a director and actor in his upcoming film "Air," which will be released in theaters worldwide. The film is a biographical sports drama about the origins of the Air Jordan shoeline, which landed a transformational deal with Michael Jordan.

According to multiple sources, Air could be an early contender for next year's Oscars. Variety gave an early analysis of the film and commended the performances of the actors and the directorial job Affleck has done in making a masterpiece.

The film has been well-received by critics, and early reviews from Rotten Tomatoes have shown that it could be a huge hit among the masses.

Air will be released in theaters on Apr. 5. The film features a star-studded cast of talented actors. Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Marlon Wayans, Jason Bateman and Chris Tucker are part of the cast.

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Why was Ben Affleck at 2023 NBA All-Star Celebrity game?

2023 NBA All Star - Ruffles Celebrity Game

One of the highlights of this year's NBA All-Star Weekend was the celebrities that featured in the Celebrity Game. From comedians to former NBA stars, there were a ton of surprises. One interesting celebrity who had a part in the festivities was Ben Affleck, who made the player introductions for the celebrity game.

His voice wasn't recognizable, as he disguised his natural voice. It almost sounded like Batman was presenting the players to the fans during the event. Together with Affleck, his son Samuel joined him on court as they presented the participants of the game.

During the game, he joined his Air co-star Chris Tucker as they discussed their upcoming film with Richard Jefferson and the rest of the broadcast crew.

"The movie's called 'Air.' It's about the time when Nike signed Michael Jordan." Affleck said. "For the movie, it's a good opportunity because this is a movie that I think more than just basketball fans will like and be interested in.

"The first step of this is to reach out to people. If you like basketball, you're gonna like this movie. If you're watching All-Star games, you're gonna connect to what this movie is about. You're gonna get all, not just the big themes but all the little references."

The award-winning actor even took the time to have some fun with Shaquille O'Neal as he kissed the former NBA star on the head.

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