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When one thinks of all the great performances in cinema history, one often goes straight to Michael Jordan in Space Jam, or perhaps Shaq as Steel or Kazaam, right? Exactly. That's why Oscar nominee Gary Oldman is stepping onto the court with a very serious message...

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"I, Gary Oldman, would very much appreciate it if professional basketball players would STAY THE F**K OUT OF MOVIES!!!" screams the star of such films as The Dark Knight Rises, The Professional and Sid & Nancy, adding, "WHO THE HELL TOLD YOU YOU COULD F**KING ACT? THE DIRECTOR ON YOUR POWERADE COMMERCIAL?!!!"

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Of course, the message is all in fun for an "Actors Against Acting Athletes" bit on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Gary's not really that pissed at basketball stars trying to take his glory. At least I think he's not pissed. Sometimes with Gary it's hard to tell…