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The Ben Affleck-directed Nike film Air from Amazon Studios, Skydance Sports and Mandalay Pictures is set to close out the SXSW Film Festival in a surprise showing ahead of its global April 5th theatrical release, Deadline can confirm. The screening is expected to take place at Austin, TX’s Paramount Theatre at 6:30 p.m on March 18.

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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s Nike Film ‘Air’ to Make Surprise Debut at SXSW (EXCLUSIVE)

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s Nike drama “Air” is heading to Austin, Texas. The movie will screen to the public for the first time at SXSW as the festival’s closing night film on March 18. Currently on the SXSW website, there’s a TBA under the Closing Night Special Screening at Paramount Theatre at 6:30 p.m. Amazon is releasing “Air,” which centers on real-life Nike shoe salesman Sonny Vaccaro and his pursuit of basketball phenom Michael Jordan, in theaters on April 5. According to the film’s logline, “this moving story follows the career-defining gamble of an unconventional team with everything on the line, the uncompromising vision of a mother who knows the worth of her son’s immense talent, and the basketball phenom who would become the greatest of all time.”

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Jennifer Garner Has A Cute Date Night With Son Samuel Garner Affleck At Lakers Game

Jennifer Garner is spending special time with the most important man in her life – her son.

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‘AIR: Courting A Legend’ trailer: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon reunite in this sneaker story

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are set to reunite for AIR: Courting A Legend – check out a new trailer above.Affleck is set to direct AIR: Courting A Legend, which is based on the true story of how Nike creating its iconic sneaker the Air Jordan and the company’s relationship with basketball great Michael Jordan.“Sonny Vaccaro (Damon) and Nike pursue basketball rookie Michael Jordan, creating a partnership that revolutionises the world of sports and contemporary culture,” reads the synopsis for AIR: Courting A Legend, with Affleck set to star as Nike’s CEO Phil Knight.“This moving story follows the career-defining gamble of an unconventional team with everything on the line, the uncompromising vision of a mother who knows the worth of her son’s immense talent, and the basketball phenom who would become the greatest of all time.”The first trailer was premiered earlier this week while a new, Big Game Spot was shared during the 2023 Super Bowl. AIR: Courting A Legend is set to release April 5 and will star Viola Davis, Marlon Wayans, Chris Tucker, Jason Bateman, Matthew Maher and Chris Messina.Last year, Ben Affleck said that Matt Damon helped him quit portraying Batman, though he is set to appear as the caped crusader in The Flash.The pair recently co-starred and wrote Ridley Scott’s medieval epic The Last Duel, which they proudly declared to be a feminist film.Based on the 2004 book of the same name by Eric Jager, the film is based on the true story of the last medieval trial by combat.

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Jennifer Lopez Shows Everyone Ben Affleck's 'Happy Face', LOLz!

Jennifer Lopez just can’t get enough of Ben Affleck’s “happy face.”

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Jennifer Lopez jokes that Ben's 'miserable' look is actually his 'happy face'

Jennifer Lopez poked fun at husband Ben Affleck on Twitter after he went viral for looking 'miserable' at Sunday's Grammy Awards.The couple further set social media ablaze after the singer, 53, appeared to 'snap at' the actor, 50, for not looking 'friendly' during the ceremony.But in her latest tweet, Lopez joked that Affleck's deadpan look is his 'happy face.'She did so while expressing excitement over the first trailer for Affleck's latest film Air, in which he directs and stars as Nike co-founder Phil Knight.'AIR … cannot wait!' began Lopez, who tagged the Academy Award-winner's co-stars and embedded the full-length teaser in her post. Misery: Jennifer Lopez poked fun at husband Ben Affleck on Twitter after he went viral for looking 'miserable' throughout Sunday's Grammy Awards; pictured But unlike the one shared to YouTube, Lopez's version kicked off with a still image of Affleck's Knight scowling at the camera.'My husband's happy face,' the On The Floor singer captioned.Fans eagerly reacted to her humorous post with several replying with crying-laughing emojis.The couple's seemingly tense exchange during Sunday's Grammys was caught on camera right as host Trevor Noah sat down next to them in the audience.A lip reader commissioned by DailyMail.com recently revealed what the two had actually said to one another.'Stop,' Lopez tells him.

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Jennifer Lopez Jokes About ‘My Husband’s Happy Face’ After Ben Affleck Grammy Memes

Having a laugh. Jennifer Lopez seemingly poked fun at Ben Affleck‘s viral Grammys reactions while promoting his new movie Air.

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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Recreate Nike’s Game-Changing Partnership With Michael Jordan in ‘Air’: Everything to Know

Matt and Ben at it again! Matt Damon and Ben Affleck reunite onscreen in the forthcoming biographical movie Air.

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Jennifer Lopez Affleck Mocks Ben's ‘Happy Face’ in Spot-on Meme

, is not actually all that sad. This according to , who I think would know. Hollywood's favorite poked fun at the idea that Ben exists in a constant state of misery with a new meme posted to on Thursday, February 9.

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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's new movie Air drops trailer featuring Jason Bateman and Viola Davis

The first trailer for Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's star-studded new movie Air was released on Thursday. Air, which tells the story of the rise of sneaker brand Air Jordan, is directed by Affleck and features an all-star cast including Jason Bateman, Chris Tucker and Viola Davis. The shoes - produced by American corporation Nike, Inc - were created for Hall of Fame former basketball player Michael Jordan during his time with the Chicago Bulls in 1984, released to the public on April 1, 1985.The Air trailer begins with Damon playing sports exec Sonny Vaccaro as hears about how both sales and growth in Nike's basketball division are trending downward before being called into Nike founder Phil Knight's (Affleck) office where he's given a stern talking to. This is followed up by Howard White (Chris Tucker) and George Raveling (Marlon Wayans) telling Vaccaro that no one likes Nike shoes. New movie: The first trailer for Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's star-studded new movie AIR came out on Thursday (Damon stars above as sports exec Sonny Vaccaro) Tough boss: Ben Affleck plays Nike founder Phil Knight (pictured above) When discussing a new idea with his boss (Bateman) about pitching individual players on sponsorships, Vaccaro is told he needs a pretty compelling pitch. 'I can tell them the one thing other companies can't compete with his,' Vaccaro says.

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Amazon Studios Returns To Wide Theatrical With Ben Affleck & Matt Damon Nike Movie ‘Air’ This Spring

Some great news for exhibition this morning: Amazon Studios is getting back into the wide theatrical release business with Ben Affleck’s Nike movie Air starring his fellow Good Will Hunting co-Oscar winner Matt Damon. Air will get a global theatrical release on Wed, April 5 this year, heading into the lucrative Easter weekend. This is the first wide theatrical release from Amazon since its Sundance acquisition, Mindy Kaling’s Late Night, which was a wide summer release back in 2019.

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‘ClayDream’ Review: A Lively Look at Stop-Motion Maestro Will Vinton

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticThe book of Genesis contains two competing creation stories: There’s the one where an all-powerful deity conjures everything in six days, and the version where a more anthropomorphic god rolls up his heavenly sleeves and makes man from clay.Guess which one visionary stop-motion artist Will Vinton would have preferred.Co-inventor of the “Claymation” technique, Vinton wanted to be the second Walt Disney. Colorful eyegasm “ClayDream” celebrates all that Will Vinton Studios achieved — its most beloved characters include the California Raisins, rabbit-eared Domino’s Pizza menace “the Noid” and Eddie Murphy series “The PJs” — while musing about what might have been, had control of the company not been wrested away from him by Nike honcho Phil Knight, who rechristened it Laika and put his son Travis in charge.

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Ben Affleck, 49, cuts a youthful figure as he steps out showing off his buff arms while smoking

Two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker Ben Affleck cut a youthful figure as he arrived to the LA set of his untitled Nike film while puffing on a Marlboro Menthol cigarette and clutching a can of Dr. Pepper.The happy newlywed - who's turning the big 5-0 on August 15 - showed off his bulging biceps while clad in a grey T-shirt emblazoned with his hometown of Boston, MA.Ben produces, writes, directs, and stars as Nike co-founder Phil Knight in Amazon Studios' sports marketing drama about the origin of Nike Air Jordan sneakers.

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‘The Outpost’ Star Jessica Green Joins Ben Affleck’s Nike Drama For Amazon; ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Adds ‘Euphoria’s Zak Steiner

EXCLUSIVE: Jessica Green (The Outpost) is the latest addition to the cast of Ben Affleck’s Nike drama for Amazon Studios, Skydance Sports and Mandalay Pictures, in which Affleck will star opposite his Good Will Hunting collaborator Matt Damon.

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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon share a laugh while BFFS work on Northridge set of upcoming Nike movie

They have become well known for frequently collaborating on various projects over the course of their professional careers.And on Thursday, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck were spotted while having lunch together on the set of their currently-untitled Nike movie in Northridge, California.The performers, 51 and 49, stayed close during the latter's smoke break, and the former of the pair flashed a smile during his impromptu meeting with his longtime friend. Downtime: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck were spotted while having lunch together on the set of their currently-untitled Nike movie in Northridge, California on ThursdayDamon kept it casual in a white t-shirt and a pair of slim-fitting black pants during his time on set.Affleck opted for a green button-up shirt and a set of navy blue trousers while he worked on the upcoming movie.

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Ben Affleck spends time with daughter Violet, 16, as she joins him on set of untitled Nike movie

Ben Affleck fit in some quality time with his daughter Violet as he worked in Los Angeles on Tuesday.The 49-year-old filmmaker was seen in character asNike co-founder Phil Knight as his 16-year-old daughter visited.Ben wore a light blue button-up shirt with slacks while Violet sported a long, printed dress. Multitasking: Ben Affleck fit in some quality time with his daughter Violet as he worked in Los Angeles on TuesdayBen added a dark tie, light grey dress pants, and black dress shoes to complete his outfit.He used a dark leather belt to secure the pleated and cuffed trousers as he worked on the not-yet-titled film.

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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon share a laugh on set of their untitled Nike movie in Los Angeles

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon were spotted having a giggle as they worked together in Los Angeles on Friday.The two filmmakers, 49 and 51, respectively, have teamed up once again for a new feature about how Nike worked to secure a deal with Michael Jordan in the 1980s.Affleck kept it casual in a long-sleeved gray T-shirt and sneakers while Damon wore slacks and loafers. Taking it easy: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon were spotted having a giggle as they worked together in Los AngelesBen added a pair of dark pants and contrasted them with white sneakers that had grey accents.He rolled the sleeves of his crewneck shirt up to his elbows and sported his usual full beard.

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Ben Affleck & Matt Damon Spotted During a Break From Filming 'Nike' Movie

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are enjoying their time on set together!

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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon grin on the LA set of Amazon's untitled Nike movie

On Thursday, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon were spotted grinning ear-to-ear on the Los Angeles set of Amazon Studios' untitled film about the origin of Nike Air Jordan sneakers.The longtime Boston BFFs were not in costume as they strolled past a Star Waggons trailer while chatting with two other gentlemen.The sports marketing drama, which began principle photography on June 6, marks 49-year-old Ben's fifth feature directorial effort. Thick as thieves: On Thursday, Ben Affleck (R) and Matt Damon (L) were grinning ear-to-ear on the LA set of Amazon Studios' untitled film about the origin of Nike Air Jordan sneakersIt's the first time Affleck has directed 51-year-old Matt, who helped him punch up Alex Convery's 2021 blacklist script Air Jordan which was inspired by ESPN's 2015 documentary Sole Man.Damon plays former Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro, who embarked on a relentless quest to sign Chicago Bulls shooting guard Michael Jordan to what was then the fledgling running-shoe company in 1984.

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Viola Davis Joins Ben Affleck & Matt Damon On Set of 'Nike' Movie

Viola Davis is getting to work on her next project!