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ESPN 30/30

ESPN is turning 30 next year and plans to celebrate by airing a special series of 30 documentary films by 30 different filmmakers on 30 different moments in sports that occurred since September 1979, when the sports network first started in Connecticut.

Spike Lee has signed up for the "30/30" series, but won't comment on the subject matter, "I have several ideas, but I have to have more discussions with individuals first, " Lee said. "But it's going to be good." Lee's participation in the "30/30" series is not to be confused with Lee's recently completed film 'Game Day With Kobe,' where he, along with a crew of over 20 cameramen stalked Kobe for a day as he prepared for the April 13 game against the San Longoria Spurs. "For me it's about not just him, but about the preparation," said Lee, "With these guys, you don't just show up, put on the uniform and go out play the game. I mean they get iced before the game. I had never heard of that." more...