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Adam McKay, director de moda en Hollywood que pasó de dirigir comedias como 'Hermanos por pelotas' a películas nominadas al Oscar como 'La gran apuesta', 'El vicio del poder' y 'No mires arriba', es productor y director del episodio piloto de 'Tiempo de victoria: La dinastía de Los Lakers'. Y se nota.
En el primer capítulo de la nueva serie de HBO Max, en el que vemos como el doctor Jerry Buss trata de adquirir la franquicia de Los Lakers de la NBA y su primer encuentro con Magic Johnson, McKay impone su ritmo frenético y sus diálogos mordaces, muy del estilo del 'Moneyball' de Aaron Sorkin o las sátiras políticas de Armando Iannucci. Los personajes hablan constantemente a cámara rompiendo la cuarta pared y haciendo chistes, y la puesta en escena recuerda constantemente a la época en la que se ambiente la acción, 1979, con una fotografía granulada digitalmente y los encuadres, iluminación, rótulos, etc. dispuestos como si se tratase de una sitcom de la época.
A pesar de tratar sobre la historia real de cómo se formaron Los Lakers del showtime en la década de los 80, ningún protagonista de carne y hueso tiene relación con la serie. Al menos de momento. Pero lo que nos preguntamos, con esta y con otras dramatizaciones que tan de moda están hoy en día como '' o '¿Quién es Anna?', es: ¿Qué hay de cierto en lo que se nos cuenta? ¿Cómo de fieles son sus personajes? Bien, vamos a averiguarlo.
Quincy Isaiah es Magic Johnson
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En la primera escena, y a modo de flashforward adelantado en el tiempo, Quincy Isaiah se mete en la piel de Earvin 'Magic' Johnson durante una visita a la clínica Cedars-Sinaí el 5 de noviembre de 1991. Aunque no se explique en el programa de forma explícita, este sería el principio del fin de la carrera de Magic. Durante una revisión rutinaria al comienzo de la temporada 1991-1992, el base de Los Lakers dio positivo en la prueba del virus VIH, anunciando su retirada tan solo dos días después.
Después de la introducción nos vamos a 1979, con Jerry Buss intentando comprar Los Lakers y la guerra entre el blanco Larry Bird y el afroamericano Magic Johnson por ser los mejores novatos de la temporada que comienza. Con Bird ya seleccionado por Boston Celtics, una moneda decidió si Chicago Bulls o Los Angeles Lakers se hacían con el primer puesto en el draft y, por lo tanto, con el derecho a elegir al novato que decidiesen. Aunque Lakers gana el sorteo, la decisión no es fácil. Jerry Buss quiere a Magic, y en la serie vemos cómo intenta convencerlo de una manera amistosa y paternal, mostrándole confianza. Sin embargo la anterior directiva, que todavía mantiene poder, y el actual entrenador Jerry West, leyenda de la NBA, optan por elegir al anotador Sidney Moncrief.
Todas estas dudas provocan que Magic esté a punto de tomar la decisión de permanecer un año más en la universidad de Michigan State, y posponer así su salto al baloncesto profesional. Quizá la resolución al conflicto no fuera tan bonita como en la serie, con Johnson encontrando su camiseta en el vestuario y descubriendo la magia del Forum de Inglewood, mítico pabellón del equipo angelino, pero el caso es que Jerry Buss se salió con la suya y Magic Johnson se convirtió en un Laker.
John C. Reilly es Jerry Buss
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Jerry Buss es presentado en la Mansión Playboy como un millonario algo excéntrico y alocado, y prueba de ello es que esté dispuesto a desembolsar 67.5 millones de dólares por la franquicia de Los Lakers cuando la NBA está en claro descenso de audiencias y su viabilidad corre peligro. John C. Reilly, actor relacionado con la comedia que sabe ponerse serio cuando toca (nominado al Oscar por 'Chicago'), es el actor que lo interpreta.
Además, Buss estaba empeñado en seleccionar a Magic Johson como novato cuando ya tenían a un base All Star en el equipo (Norm Nixon) y el entrenador Jerry West estaba visible y públicamente en contra. El plan no puedo salirle mejor.
Jerry Buss fue propietario de Los Lakers hasta su muerte en 2003, y el equipo que compró por 67.5 millones ahora está valorado en 5.000 millones de dólares. En su primer año como propietario, Los Lakers ganaron el título de campeones de la NBA con Magic Johnson como MVP de las finales. Ganaron otros 4 campeonatos durante la década de los 80, y llegaron a dos finales más sin éxito.
Jason Clarke es Jerry West
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El logo de la NBA Jerry West no sale muy bien parado en el primer capítulo de 'Tiempo de victoria'. Presentado como un muy irascible personaje que grita, golpea y patalea a las primeras de cambio, en el piloto se recuerda además que cuenta con el dudoso honor de ser el único MVP de unas finales de la NBA que fue premiado sin que su equipo se alzase con el campeonato. Una especie de premio de consolación después de numerosos intentos, sin éxito, por acabar con la dinastía de los Celtics de Bill Russell. Lo que no mencionan es que sí que ganó un anillo, en 1972.
Según la serie, West no quiere a Magic Johnson porque es muy alto para ser base, porque no es muy anotador y porque "sonríe demasiado". Todo un visionario el señor West. No llegó a empezar esa temporada como entrenador, sino que cambió su asiento al palco y a los despachos de la franquicia. Aun así, fue una figura clave para los éxitos venideros, sirviendo de apoyo fundamental al que terminó siendo el entrenador que supo llevar al equipo a la gloria: Pat Riley.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird y otros personajes
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Lew Alcindor, conocido como Kareem Abdul-Jabbar tras su cambio de religión y de nombre en 1971, había sido el Jugador Mas Valioso de la liga en 1971, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977 y lo volvió a ser en 1980. Pero a partir de ahí, el testigo fue cambiando a manos de Magic. La serie ahondará en próximos capítulos en la relación entre las dos estrellas dentro y fuera de las canchas. El papel de Abdul-Jabbar supone el debut de Solomon Hughes en la interpretación, y de momento le vemos tan cómodo (es un decir) como al propio Kareem en su cameo en 'Aterriza como puedas'.
La otra gran relación entre jugadores que tratará la serie será de de Magic Johnson y Larry Bird, unidos desde la universidad (Magic le ganó la final universitaria a Bird). Ese primer año con ambos en la liga, Bird fue Novato del Año y Magic MVP de las finales, y durante la década de los 80 se fueron intercambiando títulos de campeón, de Jugador Más Valioso, de All-Stars y de récords de todo tipo. Pero aunque eran rivales en la cancha, siempre mantuvieron una buena amistad fuera de ella. Sean Patrick Small es el encargado de ponerse en la piel del mejor jugador de la historia de Boston Celtics... si no existiera Bill Russell.
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En la serie también aparecen (o aparecerán) Brett Cullen como Bill Sharman, general manager de Lakers, Michael Chiklis como Red Auerbach, leyenda en los banquillos y los despachos de Boston Celtics, David Purdham como Larry O'Brien, comisionado de la NBA entre 1975 y 1984, Spencer Garrett como Chick Hearn, mítico comentarista de Lakers durante más de 40 años, Gaby Hoffman como Claire Rothman, vicepresidenta del club, Hadley Robinson como Jeanie Buss, hija de Jerry y futura propietaria de la franquicia, Kirk Bovill como Donald Sterling, futuro polémico propietario de Los Angeles Clippers, Jason Segel como Paul Westhead, entrenador de la temporada 1979-1980, Adrien Brody como Pat Riley, entrenador de la mayoría de títulos angelinos en los 80 y Sally Field como Jessie Buss, madre y consejera de Jerry.
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FAQs
Where can I see the Magic Johnson documentary? ›
The most prominent is a four-part documentary on the life of the basketball legend Earvin Johnson, called They Call Me Magic. Both series are streaming now with an Apple TV+ subscription.
Is Winning Time on HBO Max? ›All 10 episodes of Season 1 of Winning Time are now streaming on HBO Max.
What's the name of the HBO series about Magic Johnson? ›'Winning Time' Is the HBO Series Ex-Laker Magic Johnson Doesn't Want You To See - WSJ. News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content and other products and services.
Will there be a season 2 of Winning Time? ›The champions are on their way back! Today, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty shared the exciting news via their Twitter account that Season 2 is officially in production. Cheesing and looking pumped to be back in the game, the candid photo reveals the cast and crew preparing to shoot a scene.
How can I watch the Lakers documentary? ›Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers captures the remarkable rise and unprecedented success of one of the most dominant and iconic franchises in professional sports. Get Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+.Get all three.
How rich is Magic Johnson? ›3. Magic Johnson, 62 – US$620 million.
Is Showtime on HBO Max? ›Watch Showtime - Stream Movies | HBO Max.
How much is HBO Max? ›HBO Max does offer deals and discounts on its own from time to time. The service launched a cheaper ad-supported plan that discounts the price of an HBO Max subscription to just $9.99 a month. Without ads, the price of ad-free streaming is $14.99 each month.
Does HBO Max release all episodes at once? ›Each episode is set to drop on HBO Max globally at the same time they air on cable. HBO Max can be accessed with monthly subscriptions starting at $10 for ad-supported streaming and going up to $15 for HD ad-free streaming.
Can I watch Winning Time on Netflix? ›You can watch 'Winning Time' exclusively on the HBO cable channel and HBO Max streaming service. The first episode premieres March 6 at 9 p.m. ET.
How true is Winning Time HBO? ›
In essence, most of the story is true — the Lakers dynasty did indeed win all of those trophies — but some small details have been elevated or straight-up fictionalized to provide dramatic effect and fill out the ten-episode narrative.
Who is the future billionaire in the Lakers show? ›| Patrick Soon-Shiong | |
|---|---|
| Title | CEO of Nantworks LLC Owner of Los Angeles Times Owner of San Diego Tribune Minority owner of Los Angeles Lakers |
| Spouse | Michele B. Chan |
| Children | 2 |
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How many seasons are there in Winning Time? › What channel is the new Lakers documentary on? ›Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the 10-part documentary series exploring the rise of one of the NBA's most dominant franchises premiered on Hulu on Monday (Aug. 15).
How many episodes are in the Lakers legacy documentary? ›Featuring exclusive access to the Buss Family and probing, revealing interviews with players, coaches, and front office execs, this 10-part documentary series chronicles this extraordinary story from the inside – told only by the people who lived it. When charismatic real estate tycoon Dr.
How do I get HBO Max? ›Open the HBO Max app on your Amazon, Apple, Android, Roku, or your Samsung TV and start your subscription. To learn more, see Sign up through an app store. Contact your TV provider and ask about adding HBO Max. For a list of TV providers that support HBO Max, see Cable and satellite TV providers.
What NBA player is a billionaire? ›LeBron James poses at the premiere of the film Hustle on June 1 at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles. James' net worth recently broke $1 billion, making him the first ever active NBA player to become a billionaire.
Is Shaq a billionaire yet? ›The "NBA on TNT" analyst thanked Durant for the compliment and clarified that he is not, in fact, a billionaire. Indeed, Shaq is not a billionaire.
Who is the richest NBA player ever? ›Michael Jordan arguably the greatest NBA-player of all time. Michael Jordan's net worth is estimated to be roughly $1.5 Billion dollars, making him the richest NBA-player in the world.
Is SHOWTIME a part of HBO? ›
Showtime is an American premium television network owned by Paramount Media Networks, and is the flagship property of the namesake parent subsidiary under its Premium Network Group unit, Showtime Networks.
What's the difference between SHOWTIME and HBO? ›Showtime vs.
Both platforms have original content, but HBO Max has more shows from other networks, including the entire catalog of Friends. While Showtime has a generous 30-day trial period, HBO Max no longer offers a free trial.
Individually, HBO Max, Showtime and Starz cost $15, $11 and $9 respectively, for a total of $35 monthly. The announcement follows news that YouTube TV will also release a premium add-on option for 4K streaming, DVR downloading for offline viewing and an unlimited number of concurrent streams on one subscription.
How can I get HBO Max for free? ›Download the HBO Max app or visit play.hbomax.com to enjoy access to a limited, free experience. You can sample the first episodes of select Max Originals and HBO Originals for free, with new titles added monthly.
What's the difference between HBO and HBO Max? ›The biggest difference between HBO Max and HBO is what you can stream. HBO Max. Stream HBO, plus SO much more. Stream all of HBO together with a collection of classic TV favorites, even more blockbuster movies, and new Max Originals.
Is HBO Max free with Amazon Prime? ›How much is it to watch HBO Max? As of Fall 2021, HBO Max is no longer available as an add-on service through Amazon Prime Video.
What all is included with HBO Max? ›It's a platform offered by WarnerMedia that features 10,000 hours of premium content bundling all of HBO together with even more movies, shows, and Max Originals for the whole family, including Friends, South Park, The Big Bang Theory, Peacemaker, Hacks, Wonder Woman, the Studio Ghibli collection, and more.
Why does HBO not release all episodes at once? ›“We like creating cultural impact and nurturing great value from our IP. Our creators also see the value in rolling out shows gradually and letting them breathe. HBO hits like Succession and Chernobyl became part of the zeitgeist with a weekly release schedule rather than fading quickly after a binge-and-burn.
What day does HBO Max release new episodes? ›More often than not, any streaming platform follows a standard release time schedule. In HBO Max's case, most new TV shows and movies are released at 12:00 AM PT/3:00 AM ET. But we have also seen the service unveil a few titles at 9:00 PM ET/10:00 PM ET on weekends.
Is the rise of the Lakers on Netflix? ›Unfortunately, Winning Time is not a Netflix original and most likely won't be any time soon as its home is on a completely different major streaming service.
Who created Winning Time? ›
Based on the book by Jeff Pearlman, “Winning Time,” co-created by Max Borenstein and Jim Hecht and executive produced by Adam McKay, opens in 1979 with Buss' purchase of the team from Jack Kent Cooke. But as it unfurls its dramatic tale, Season 1 of the series fudges some real-life details — and leaves out others.
Where can I watch Winning Time episodes? ›Currently you are able to watch "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" streaming on HBO Max or buy it as download on Apple iTunes, Amazon Video, Vudu.
Who did Dr Buss buy the Lakers from? ›Episode 1 of the docuseries will cover Buss' deal to buy the Lakers from Jack Kent Cooke. But before we start streaming, let's learn a few things about the man who brought "Showtime" to Los Angeles.
Is Jeanie Buss in Winning Time? ›'Winning Time' portrays Jeanie as having a significant role in the franchise early on, but she pushed back against that: “Yeah, until it's not. As much as they portrayed my character as having a lot of the the input into the Laker girls and things like that, that's not the case.
Who bought the Lakers in 1979? ›In 1979, Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the Lakers in a multifaceted $67.5 million deal that included the Lakers, the NHL Kings, the Great Western Forum in Inglewood and a 13,000-acre ranch in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Does Winning Time use real footage? ›Although much of "Winning Time" is based on actual events as chronicled in Jeff Pearlman's best-selling non-fiction book "Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s" there are some liberties taken for dramatic effect.
How true is Jerry West in Winning Time? ›West's attorney, Skip Miller, also stated, “The portrayal of NBA icon and L.A. Lakers legend Jerry West in Winning Time is fiction pretending to be fact — a deliberately false characterization that has caused great distress to Jerry and his family.” They also state that because the show is claiming to be an adaption of ...
Are Magic and Kareem friends? ›Despite the rocky start to their relationship as teammates, Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar eventually developed a closeness off-court to match how well they connected to each other on the court as mainstays of the Los Angeles Lakers' "Showtime" era.
How can I watch They Call Me Magic documentary? ›Where Is They Call Me Magic Streaming Online? They Call Me Magic is an Apple original series and is only be available on Apple TV+. If you're new to Apple TV+, you can start a 7-day free trial and watch the series once it has finished airing.
How can I watch call me Magic? ›Currently you are able to watch "They Call Me Magic" streaming on Apple TV Plus.
Is there a Magic Johnson documentary? ›
In They Call Me Magic, a new four-episode documentary miniseries on Apple TV+, we get a chance to revisit the lives and careers of both Magic Johnson and Earvin Johnson, Jr., the real man behind the mythos.
How many episodes is magic documentary? ›I like They Call Me Magic because it is a four-episode docuseries about the life and career of Earvin "Magic" Johnson, the five time NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers. The audience can appreciate Magic's humbleness, sacrifices and challenges he went through in order to be the Legend he is today.
Is Apple TV for free? ›(1) If you buy an Apple device, Apple TV+ is included free for 3 months. (2) A monthly subscription is just $4.99 per month after a free seven-day trial. (3) Apple TV+ is included in Apple One, which bundles up to five other Apple services into a single monthly subscription. Apple One plans start at $14.95 per month.
How much is Apple TV a month? ›Apple TV Plus is actually priced as one of the most affordable streaming services on the market. A monthly subscription to just Apple TV Plus costs just $4.99/£4.99/€4.99 per month.
What did Magic Johnson say about winning time? ›Magic Johnson calls 'Winning Time' inaccurate, says he hasn't watched it. In promotion for his new docuseries, Magic Johnson briefly discussed “Winning Time” and became the latest person to criticize it for it's inaccuracies.
How do I get Apple TV? ›- Go to your device's app store and search for the Apple TV app or Apple TV+ app. If you don't see the app that you're looking for, check your device's compatibility. ...
- Download the app.
- Open the app and follow the instructions to complete setup.
Apple TV's four-part docuseries, “They Call Me Magic,” takes us on a journey that begins with Magic Johnson's ascension as a basketball star in Lansing, Michigan, to his evolution into being a major player in the business world who has made a significant impact in Black and Brown communities.
What shows are on Apple TV? ›Apple TV+
Can I watch winning time on Netflix? ›You can watch 'Winning Time' exclusively on the HBO cable channel and HBO Max streaming service. The first episode premieres March 6 at 9 p.m. ET.
What channel is Magic Johnson on? ›Apple TV+'s 'They Call Me Magic': TV Review. Rick Famuyiwa chronicles Earvin "Magic" Johnson's journey from high school and college legend to NBA star to centerpiece of the HIV/AIDS education movement to business pioneer in a four-hour documentary.
What channel is the Lakers documentary on? ›
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the 10-part documentary series exploring the rise of one of the NBA's most dominant franchises premiered on Hulu on Monday (Aug. 15).
Will There Be Light and Magic Season 2? ›...
Episodes.
| No. | 2 |
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| Title | "On the Bucking Bronco" |
| Directed by | Lawrence Kasdan |
| Original release date | July 27, 2022 |
"Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers" is set to premiere on Hulu on Monday, Aug. 15. The documentary details the rise of the Lakers as they became one of the most dominant and popular franchises in professional sports, featuring exclusive access to the Buss family, players, coaches and front office executives.
Does Magic Johnson have a wife? ›