Has 'cancel culture' doomed the 'Space Jam' sequel?
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Actor and comedian Gabriel Iglesias is defending his role as Speedy Gonzales in "Space Jam: A New Legacy" following criticism that the character plays into harmful stereotypes about Mexicans.
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The new 'Space Jam' sequel has a few references to the original - including a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo from the 1996 movie's iconic alien villains
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Space Jam 2': Director of the 1996 Original Says Sequel Is Doomed
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7 CANCELLED Space Jam Sequels You Never Saw (FOOTAGE)
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Pepe Le Pew Won't Be Appearing In Warner Bros' 'Space Jam' Sequel: Here's Why