Sylvester Stallone has recut Rocky 6, aka Rocky Balboa, and we’ll get to see the new cut of the movie in the summer. More here.
Following his tinkering with the iconic Rocky IV, Sylvester Stallone admitted that he was looking at putting together alternate cuts of some of his other Rocky movies. He’s been true to his word too, with franchise revival Rocky Balboa next in line for the treatment.
It became known that the original cut of the movie went well past the two hour mark. MGM was believed to be instrumental in Stallone cutting it back to just over 100 minutes, and inevitably, this left a lot on the cutting room floor. Still, the film was very well received, and had it not taken off in the way that it did, we probably wouldn’t have the Creed franchise now.
The specifics of Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky Balboa cut haven’t been confirmed,...
Following his tinkering with the iconic Rocky IV, Sylvester Stallone admitted that he was looking at putting together alternate cuts of some of his other Rocky movies. He’s been true to his word too, with franchise revival Rocky Balboa next in line for the treatment.
It became known that the original cut of the movie went well past the two hour mark. MGM was believed to be instrumental in Stallone cutting it back to just over 100 minutes, and inevitably, this left a lot on the cutting room floor. Still, the film was very well received, and had it not taken off in the way that it did, we probably wouldn’t have the Creed franchise now.
The specifics of Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky Balboa cut haven’t been confirmed,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone, the man behind Rocky, has undoubtedly inspired a generation of boxers with his 1976 cult classic. However, things appear to have changed drastically in recent times because Stallone sparked controversies after offering a glimpse of his lethal boxing gloves from his Oscar-winning Rocky movies.
Sylvester Stallone in 1976’s Rocky
Reminiscing about the tougher era he belongs to while showing off the gloves used for filming the Rocky franchise, Sylvester Stallone implied that perhaps people today are not as resilient as they used to be. Claiming that those gloves are no longer legal to use in today’s era, Stallone expressed his concerns about modern life. Later on, his controversial comments divided the internet and sparked a heated debate.
Sylvester Stallone Comments on the Current State of Toughness
Veteran actor Sylvester Stallone, famously known for his Rocky movies that launched his Hollywood career, recently shared a rare glimpse...
Sylvester Stallone in 1976’s Rocky
Reminiscing about the tougher era he belongs to while showing off the gloves used for filming the Rocky franchise, Sylvester Stallone implied that perhaps people today are not as resilient as they used to be. Claiming that those gloves are no longer legal to use in today’s era, Stallone expressed his concerns about modern life. Later on, his controversial comments divided the internet and sparked a heated debate.
Sylvester Stallone Comments on the Current State of Toughness
Veteran actor Sylvester Stallone, famously known for his Rocky movies that launched his Hollywood career, recently shared a rare glimpse...
- 5/9/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
As Sylvester Stallone’s envious legacy continues to dominate the entertainment industry, the actor gets a biopic narrating his inspiring story of bringing his iconic boxing film Rocky to the big screen. With acclaimed filmmaker Peter Farrelly helming the potential project, Ryan Gosling makes the rounds for being the prime candidate for the role.
Ryan Gosling in a still from The Gray Man
With the new film currently titled I Play Rocky, being in its script writing and casting process, fans believe Ryan Gosling might be best suited for the role. Recalling how he was previously selected by Sylvester Stallone to be the next Rambo, fans justified their choice by explaining how Gosling has been an outspoken Rambo fan.
Peter Farrelly Prepares Sylvester Stallone’s Biopic About Rocky
Popularly known as the acclaimed director of Green Book, Peter Farrelly is currently making headlines for helming a potential biopic that tells...
Ryan Gosling in a still from The Gray Man
With the new film currently titled I Play Rocky, being in its script writing and casting process, fans believe Ryan Gosling might be best suited for the role. Recalling how he was previously selected by Sylvester Stallone to be the next Rambo, fans justified their choice by explaining how Gosling has been an outspoken Rambo fan.
Peter Farrelly Prepares Sylvester Stallone’s Biopic About Rocky
Popularly known as the acclaimed director of Green Book, Peter Farrelly is currently making headlines for helming a potential biopic that tells...
- 5/8/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
"Rocky" is one of the most beloved sports movies of all time. One could probably even stretch beyond to say that it's plainly and simply one of the most beloved American movies ever made. Now, the movie is getting the "making of" treatment in a new film titled "I Play Rocky." The project has lined up a slightly unexpected director in the form of Peter Farrelly, known best for his work on screwball comedies such as "There's Something About Mary" and "Dumb & Dumber."
According to Variety, Farrelly is set to direct. What's more, casting is already underway for the lead role. Sylvester Stallone, who played Rocky Balboa in the original and its many sequels, is not specifically named as the inspiration for this lead role. However, it's crystal clear this movie is about the actor and his journey to get the cinematic classic made. The logline for the film...
According to Variety, Farrelly is set to direct. What's more, casting is already underway for the lead role. Sylvester Stallone, who played Rocky Balboa in the original and its many sequels, is not specifically named as the inspiration for this lead role. However, it's crystal clear this movie is about the actor and his journey to get the cinematic classic made. The logline for the film...
- 5/7/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Back in 2021, we got a sitcom titled Young Rock, based on the life of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Running for three seasons, the show told the story of Johnson’s life from his childhood to his early days as a WWE wrestler in a fictionalized version. The current day Rock is running for the President of the United States of America in the 2030s and reminisces about his past life with every episode.
Sylvester Stallone wrote and played the lead in 1976’s Rocky
Now, in 2024, we have another star who will be getting a movie made on his life, and it is none other than Sylvester Stallone. From the time before he came to his Rocky fame and the early days of his life, the upcoming movie will showcase the struggle before Stallone became a worldwide sensation. Director Peter Farrelly is attached to the project as of now, which will...
Sylvester Stallone wrote and played the lead in 1976’s Rocky
Now, in 2024, we have another star who will be getting a movie made on his life, and it is none other than Sylvester Stallone. From the time before he came to his Rocky fame and the early days of his life, the upcoming movie will showcase the struggle before Stallone became a worldwide sensation. Director Peter Farrelly is attached to the project as of now, which will...
- 5/7/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Netflix is bringing a lot of interesting content to their exclusive audiences which spans around array of genres. One such project is Bloodhounds, an eight-episode action-drama series that is a culmination of phenomenal action sequences sprinkled with suspense. It would not be a surprise as the show feels similar to Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky on steroids as the show explores dark themes and violence.
Park Sung-woong in Bloodhounds | Credit: Netflix / Youtube
With the immense success of the first season, many fans wondered if the streaming giant would renew it further and the answer seems positive now!
Netflix’s Bloodhounds Likely Gets Renewed for Season 2!
According to a new report from a local Korean outlet, SportsSeoul from journalist Kim Hyeon-deok, Netflix‘s Bloodhounds is getting renewed for another season. While their confirmation surely is great news for the action-drama fandom, it didn’t scoop much into what the new season has to offer.
Park Sung-woong in Bloodhounds | Credit: Netflix / Youtube
With the immense success of the first season, many fans wondered if the streaming giant would renew it further and the answer seems positive now!
Netflix’s Bloodhounds Likely Gets Renewed for Season 2!
According to a new report from a local Korean outlet, SportsSeoul from journalist Kim Hyeon-deok, Netflix‘s Bloodhounds is getting renewed for another season. While their confirmation surely is great news for the action-drama fandom, it didn’t scoop much into what the new season has to offer.
- 4/29/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
A glimpse at upcoming UK Steelbook release dates until early 2024: here’s what’s getting the fancy treatment and when.
The incredibly fancy Steelbook format is the only choice for those needing a physical media release that doubles as a table tennis bat in a pinch. If that’s you, this list of all the upcoming UK Steelbook releases will be right up your alley.
Releases in this list cover Blu-ray and 4K, and are marked as such. Note that some Steelbooks sell out quickly, so just because they’re listed as upcoming here, there’s no guarantee of availability. Some store exclusives are also harder to track.
Also: We’ve started adding affiliate links. If you click on those, we benefit, and can spend more money paying more people to write more things for this website. No pressure, just hugely obliged.
Obviously in the current climate everything is subject to change,...
The incredibly fancy Steelbook format is the only choice for those needing a physical media release that doubles as a table tennis bat in a pinch. If that’s you, this list of all the upcoming UK Steelbook releases will be right up your alley.
Releases in this list cover Blu-ray and 4K, and are marked as such. Note that some Steelbooks sell out quickly, so just because they’re listed as upcoming here, there’s no guarantee of availability. Some store exclusives are also harder to track.
Also: We’ve started adding affiliate links. If you click on those, we benefit, and can spend more money paying more people to write more things for this website. No pressure, just hugely obliged.
Obviously in the current climate everything is subject to change,...
- 4/29/2024
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
Franco Columbu, the Italian bodybuilding prodigy, and the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger forged a close friendship. The two dealt with everything after meeting in 1965, sticking by one another through good times and bad. But they each brought unique personalities to the table.
If boxing was Columbu’s background, then soccer was Schwarzenegger’s. In spite of this, their shared love of ‘bodybuilding’ served as the foundation for their friendship. Here’s an intriguing anecdote, though: Columbu trained Schwarzenegger’s fellow Hollywood veteran actor, Sylvester Stallone, for the film Rocky II.
Sylvester Stallone in Rocky films
When Franco challenged Stallone to a bench press competition, the actor accepted, but not before the latter tore his pec off the bone. This is where things got tricky. The injury happened 1.5 months before Stallone was supposed to appear and helm the Rocky sequel.
Well, you must hear him discuss how he turned the tide of events!
If boxing was Columbu’s background, then soccer was Schwarzenegger’s. In spite of this, their shared love of ‘bodybuilding’ served as the foundation for their friendship. Here’s an intriguing anecdote, though: Columbu trained Schwarzenegger’s fellow Hollywood veteran actor, Sylvester Stallone, for the film Rocky II.
Sylvester Stallone in Rocky films
When Franco challenged Stallone to a bench press competition, the actor accepted, but not before the latter tore his pec off the bone. This is where things got tricky. The injury happened 1.5 months before Stallone was supposed to appear and helm the Rocky sequel.
Well, you must hear him discuss how he turned the tide of events!
- 4/23/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
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Last year, McFarlane Toys resurrected their Movie Maniacs line of collectible figures. As you might have seen in our humongous /Film Holiday Gift Guide, the first waves included the likes of Alan from "The Hangover," Gandalf from "Lord of the Rings," the titular soccer coach from "Ted Lasso," and all four players from "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle," just to name a few. This year, the Movie Maniacs line continues to expand with a variety of collectible figures across several genres.
First up, in honor of the 25th anniversary of "The Matrix," both Neo (Keanu Reeves) and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) are getting their own figures in the line. Switching over to the sports arena, there's Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) and his formidable opponent Apollo Creed (the late Carl Weathers). Throwing it back to 1976, Matthew McConaughey has his character David Wooderson immortalized in plastic,...
Last year, McFarlane Toys resurrected their Movie Maniacs line of collectible figures. As you might have seen in our humongous /Film Holiday Gift Guide, the first waves included the likes of Alan from "The Hangover," Gandalf from "Lord of the Rings," the titular soccer coach from "Ted Lasso," and all four players from "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle," just to name a few. This year, the Movie Maniacs line continues to expand with a variety of collectible figures across several genres.
First up, in honor of the 25th anniversary of "The Matrix," both Neo (Keanu Reeves) and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) are getting their own figures in the line. Switching over to the sports arena, there's Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) and his formidable opponent Apollo Creed (the late Carl Weathers). Throwing it back to 1976, Matthew McConaughey has his character David Wooderson immortalized in plastic,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
From left: Dev Patel, Vipin Sharma in Monkey ManPhoto: Universal Studios
Overlook the training montage sequence in Monkey Man at your own pop culture and movie peril. Kid (Dev Patel) aims to avenge his mother’s death by vanquishing the police chief (Sikander Kher as Rana Singh) who raped and...
Overlook the training montage sequence in Monkey Man at your own pop culture and movie peril. Kid (Dev Patel) aims to avenge his mother’s death by vanquishing the police chief (Sikander Kher as Rana Singh) who raped and...
- 4/17/2024
- by Ian Spelling
- avclub.com
From Rocky Balboa fights to cornfield baseball games, virtually every mainstream sport has received a few moments in the Hollywood spotlight. But it’s hard to think of a sport more intrinsically intertwined with cinema than bodybuilding. Football fans might enjoy watching “Remember the Titans” on an offseason afternoon, but cinematic recreations are unlikely to scratch the same itch as live games on an NFL Sunday. Bodybuilding, on the other hand, has enjoyed a symbiotic relationship with Hollywood ever since a certain Austrian named Arnold Schwarzenegger set foot in California. For the past half century, documentaries about the sport have often drawn more mainstream attention than any live broadcast of an actual competition.
In many fans’ eyes, the sport of bodybuilding first gained mainstream legitimacy with the release of “Pumping Iron,” George Butler and Robert Fiore’s landmark 1977 documentary about Schwarzenegger’s preparations for the Mr. Olympia competition. In addition...
In many fans’ eyes, the sport of bodybuilding first gained mainstream legitimacy with the release of “Pumping Iron,” George Butler and Robert Fiore’s landmark 1977 documentary about Schwarzenegger’s preparations for the Mr. Olympia competition. In addition...
- 3/26/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, is on the verge of making a comeback to the wrestling world. His match with The American Nightmare, also known as Cody Rhodes, has certainly attracted a lot of attention towards WrestleMania 40.
Produced by WWE, WrestleMania 40 is the upcoming professional wrestling event which will be held two nights- April 6 and April 7. This is the first WrestleMania since the formation of the Tko Group Holdings after the WWE was merged with UFC. This happened after Endeavor bought the former company in 2023, and implies that in addition to the WWE players, UFC players will also be joining the event this year.
While The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes is one of the most highly anticipated matches of WrestleMania 40, here are 5 other matches (via WWE) that will keep you hooked.
Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes
Roman Reigns (L) and Cody Rhodes (R) during WrestleMania 39
Roman Reigns is...
Produced by WWE, WrestleMania 40 is the upcoming professional wrestling event which will be held two nights- April 6 and April 7. This is the first WrestleMania since the formation of the Tko Group Holdings after the WWE was merged with UFC. This happened after Endeavor bought the former company in 2023, and implies that in addition to the WWE players, UFC players will also be joining the event this year.
While The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes is one of the most highly anticipated matches of WrestleMania 40, here are 5 other matches (via WWE) that will keep you hooked.
Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes
Roman Reigns (L) and Cody Rhodes (R) during WrestleMania 39
Roman Reigns is...
- 3/24/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Ryan Coogler is working on a Prince movie musical.The 'Black Panther' director is set to produce a new movie for Universal Pictures based on Prince's extensive song collection, according to The InSneider newsletter.Coogler will produce the jukebox musical project alongside Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian, Atom Factory’s Troy Carter and Universal Music Publishing Group chair Jody Gerson. Proximity Media’s Rebecca Cho will executive produce.The film - which was written by Bryan Edward Hill - has been in development since 2018.Meanwhile, it was previously revealed that Ryan and his frequent collaborator Michael B. Jordan are reuniting for a new top-secret project.The filmmaker and actor have worked together on Coogler's 2013 directorial debut 'Fruitvale Station', 2015 'Rocky' spin-off 'Creed' and the 'Black Panther' MCU movies, and now they are set to collaborate again.The Hollywood Reporter shared in January that Coogler,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Colette Fahy 2
- Bang Showbiz
The 21st century has been rich with cinematic tales that capture the spirit of sports. These films not only showcase the thrill of competition but also delve into personal struggles, triumphs, and the relentless pursuit of dreams. The stories told through these movies often reflect our life challenges and make them resonate deeply with audiences around the globe.
Inspirational Underdogs: Stories of Triumph
One of the most compelling aspects of sports cinema is the portrayal of underdogs, individuals, or teams who rise above adversity to achieve greatness. Movies like Rocky Balboa and Million Dollar Baby exemplify this theme, offering viewers a glimpse into the hearts and minds of characters who defy the odds.
Their journeys from the bottom to triumph are not just about winning, they’re about perseverance, dedication, and the human spirit’s capacity to overcome. The beauty of these stories lies in their ability to inspire us,...
Inspirational Underdogs: Stories of Triumph
One of the most compelling aspects of sports cinema is the portrayal of underdogs, individuals, or teams who rise above adversity to achieve greatness. Movies like Rocky Balboa and Million Dollar Baby exemplify this theme, offering viewers a glimpse into the hearts and minds of characters who defy the odds.
Their journeys from the bottom to triumph are not just about winning, they’re about perseverance, dedication, and the human spirit’s capacity to overcome. The beauty of these stories lies in their ability to inspire us,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Michael Walsh
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Known for starring in movies like Rocky and Rambo, Sylvester Stallone has become an iconic Hollywood action star. However, over the course of his extensive career spanning decades, Stallone’s evolving appearance has garnered significant attention and speculation from fans and observers.
Sylvester Stallone in the Rocky film series
Plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Westreich analyzed the shifts in the actor’s facial features over time, suggesting that Stallone may have undergone multiple procedures, including the use of fillers and Botox.
Plastic Surgeon Analysed Sylvester Stallone’s Evolving Appearance
A 2023 report from The Sun shared plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Westreich’s analysis of the Hollywood action star Sylvester Stallone’s potential plastic surgeries. The surgeon shared that the “Stallones are at the early stages” of such procedures.
Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin (@officialslystallone | Instagram)
Dr. Westreich also offered insight into the potential surgeries Stallone may have pursued over the years to keep up with his appearance.
Sylvester Stallone in the Rocky film series
Plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Westreich analyzed the shifts in the actor’s facial features over time, suggesting that Stallone may have undergone multiple procedures, including the use of fillers and Botox.
Plastic Surgeon Analysed Sylvester Stallone’s Evolving Appearance
A 2023 report from The Sun shared plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Westreich’s analysis of the Hollywood action star Sylvester Stallone’s potential plastic surgeries. The surgeon shared that the “Stallones are at the early stages” of such procedures.
Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin (@officialslystallone | Instagram)
Dr. Westreich also offered insight into the potential surgeries Stallone may have pursued over the years to keep up with his appearance.
- 3/19/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Sylvester Stallone is one of the legendary action heroes of the 80s and 90s. The actor created a brand for himself as the indestructible one-many army through his Rambo films. Additionally, he also became synonymous with the Rocky franchise and his character Rocky Balboa, which he conceptualized from the beginning.
Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo in First Blood
However, before his fame as an actor, Stallone struggled to make a living and would do odd jobs to earn a buck. Even when he was born, his mother underwent a difficult surgery which resulted in an injury to the nerves on his face. Stallone addressed this when people started accusing him of undergoing plastic surgery on his face.
Sylvester Stallone Underwent a Minor Surgery to Correct a Birth Deformity Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky films made him a household name
Sylvester Stallone had a rough life before his fame in acting. Like his character in 1976’s Rocky,...
Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo in First Blood
However, before his fame as an actor, Stallone struggled to make a living and would do odd jobs to earn a buck. Even when he was born, his mother underwent a difficult surgery which resulted in an injury to the nerves on his face. Stallone addressed this when people started accusing him of undergoing plastic surgery on his face.
Sylvester Stallone Underwent a Minor Surgery to Correct a Birth Deformity Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky films made him a household name
Sylvester Stallone had a rough life before his fame in acting. Like his character in 1976’s Rocky,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
There is a good news for die-hard Rambo fans because looks like Sylvester Stallone’s legendary character John Rambo might not be done fighting just yet.
Despite Stallone saying Rambo: Last Blood (2019) was the character’s final outing, rumors of a potential Rambo 6 are keeping hope alive for fans.
Rambo: Last Blood (2019)
This isn’t the first time Stallone has brought back a beloved character. He’s done it before with Rocky Balboa and Barney Ross from The Expendables.
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So, it’s no wonder why fans are holding onto the hope that Rambo 6 could be a real possibility. Now, a recent fan-made concept trailer for Rambo 6: New Blood has only fueled those flames even higher!
Rambo 6: New Blood Fan Trailer Hints at Fresh Take on the Franchise
A fan-made trailer...
Despite Stallone saying Rambo: Last Blood (2019) was the character’s final outing, rumors of a potential Rambo 6 are keeping hope alive for fans.
Rambo: Last Blood (2019)
This isn’t the first time Stallone has brought back a beloved character. He’s done it before with Rocky Balboa and Barney Ross from The Expendables.
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So, it’s no wonder why fans are holding onto the hope that Rambo 6 could be a real possibility. Now, a recent fan-made concept trailer for Rambo 6: New Blood has only fueled those flames even higher!
Rambo 6: New Blood Fan Trailer Hints at Fresh Take on the Franchise
A fan-made trailer...
- 3/16/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Remember Sylvester Stallone, the muscle-bound maestro of the ‘Rocky’ and ‘Rambo’ franchises? Well, after ‘The Expendables’ flexed its last bicep, Sly didn’t just crawl back into the Hollywood Hills to sip raw eggs in peace. No, he’s been as busy as a one-armed wallpaper hanger. Let’s take a gander at what ol’ Sly has been punching out since. Stallone Steps Back Into the Ring with Creed Stallone decided to dust off his Rocky Balboa trunks for the ‘Creed’ movie series, which was like a shot of adrenaline straight to the heart of his career. Critics and audiences alike were cheering...
- 3/15/2024
- by Jane Wiggle
- TVovermind.com
While The Kardashians star, Kourtney Kardashian, has been keeping baby Rocky Thirteen Barker under wraps, she gave a peek into his world. Although there aren’t many photos of the wee one just yet, seeing his pad gives some hints that he is getting royal treatment.
Rocky Thirteen Is Ready To Follow Dad
Lately, The Kardashians star, Kourtney Kardashian, has been laying low with her four-month-old. Although she ventured out of the country recently, but got backlash for choosing to travel with baby Rocky Thirteen Barker at such a young and fragile age. But Rocky wasn’t just born into just any family, he’s a Kardashian-Barker and was born ready to rock. With a famous mom and dad, Blink-182 drummer, Travis Barker, the sky is the limit for this tiny bundle. Additionally, being the youngest sibling in the Kardashian-Barker brood, Rocky will certainly need a fighting spirit...
Rocky Thirteen Is Ready To Follow Dad
Lately, The Kardashians star, Kourtney Kardashian, has been laying low with her four-month-old. Although she ventured out of the country recently, but got backlash for choosing to travel with baby Rocky Thirteen Barker at such a young and fragile age. But Rocky wasn’t just born into just any family, he’s a Kardashian-Barker and was born ready to rock. With a famous mom and dad, Blink-182 drummer, Travis Barker, the sky is the limit for this tiny bundle. Additionally, being the youngest sibling in the Kardashian-Barker brood, Rocky will certainly need a fighting spirit...
- 3/11/2024
- by Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill
- TV Shows Ace
The King of Monsters finally has his share of Oscars glory.
In an ironic triumph of small over large, Japanese monster movie sensation Godzilla Minus One — which was made for only about $15 million — beat out four big-budget Hollywood tentpoles to win the best visual effects category. It’s the first time in decades that a non-u.S. studio film has won the category. Despite its deep influence on the history of visual effects in cinema, this year was the first time in the Godzilla franchise’s seven-decade history that it was nominated for an Oscar.
Godzilla Minus One was written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki, who also headed up the film’s VFX team, which included Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi and Tatsuji Nojima. The team is now Japan’s first-ever winner of the best visual effects Oscar. In another rarity, a director winning the category has only occurred once before...
In an ironic triumph of small over large, Japanese monster movie sensation Godzilla Minus One — which was made for only about $15 million — beat out four big-budget Hollywood tentpoles to win the best visual effects category. It’s the first time in decades that a non-u.S. studio film has won the category. Despite its deep influence on the history of visual effects in cinema, this year was the first time in the Godzilla franchise’s seven-decade history that it was nominated for an Oscar.
Godzilla Minus One was written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki, who also headed up the film’s VFX team, which included Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi and Tatsuji Nojima. The team is now Japan’s first-ever winner of the best visual effects Oscar. In another rarity, a director winning the category has only occurred once before...
- 3/11/2024
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In 1989's "Road House," lifelong nightclub cooler/bouncer/warrior John Dalton (Patrick Swayze) shrugs off his various injuries with a sly phrase: "Pain don't hurt." Yet his lady love, Dr. Elizabeth Clay (Kelly Lynch), warns him that while he may shrug away pain right now, years later his injuries will catch up to him and pain will start to hurt very, very much. That's a truth which many athletes, servicepeople, and actors find themselves facing in their middle age and up, one which younger versions of themselves would do well to heed.
One such actor facing that reality is Sylvester Stallone, a star whose career off-screen greatly mirrors his typical journey on-screen. Just like the character closest to his real self, Rocky Balboa, Stallone does his best work when he's got something to prove, whether to himself, to Hollywood, the public, or some combination thereof. It's a huge motivator but...
One such actor facing that reality is Sylvester Stallone, a star whose career off-screen greatly mirrors his typical journey on-screen. Just like the character closest to his real self, Rocky Balboa, Stallone does his best work when he's got something to prove, whether to himself, to Hollywood, the public, or some combination thereof. It's a huge motivator but...
- 3/9/2024
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
Sylvester Stallone is the action star known for the Rocky and Rambo franchises, which delivered high-octane action for cinephiles. The actor wrote the first Rocky and became a star overnight as the film earned $225 million worldwide against an $860,000 budget. Stallone was nominated for Best Actor and Original Screenplay at the Oscars.
The film spawned the Rocky franchise which is still going strong. The actor also created the hugely successful Rambo franchise and The Expendables film. However, Stallone stated that he did not find any similarities between him and these iconic characters. He also mentioned that the only character he ever put details of himself into was that of a hitman.
Sylvester Stallone Says He Is Not Like Rocky or Rambo Sylvester Stallone in Rocky
The worldwide fame that Sylvester Stallone received when he starred as the underdog boxer Rocky Balboa in Rocky was unparalleled. The actor reportedly struggled to make...
The film spawned the Rocky franchise which is still going strong. The actor also created the hugely successful Rambo franchise and The Expendables film. However, Stallone stated that he did not find any similarities between him and these iconic characters. He also mentioned that the only character he ever put details of himself into was that of a hitman.
Sylvester Stallone Says He Is Not Like Rocky or Rambo Sylvester Stallone in Rocky
The worldwide fame that Sylvester Stallone received when he starred as the underdog boxer Rocky Balboa in Rocky was unparalleled. The actor reportedly struggled to make...
- 3/5/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky franchise made him the star he is today, but it is also his brainchild. As he wrote the captivating story of the first movie of the franchise, he had very little idea of the future of the franchise’s astonishing success.
Sylvester Stallone in Rocky
Stallone, who was a struggling actor at the time, convinced the producers to star himself in the movie, and it made all the difference. However, despite writing several movies in the franchise and being its original creator, the actor had no rights to anything related to the franchise.
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Sylvester Stallone crafted the Rocky universe, yet his foundational rights for Rocky were never rock solid.
Sylvester Stallone in Rocky
Stallone, who was a struggling actor at the time, convinced the producers to star himself in the movie, and it made all the difference. However, despite writing several movies in the franchise and being its original creator, the actor had no rights to anything related to the franchise.
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Sylvester Stallone crafted the Rocky universe, yet his foundational rights for Rocky were never rock solid.
- 3/5/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Well, well, well, if it isn’t Rocky Balboa deciding to skip leg day… and arm day, and Creed 3 day. That’s right, folks, Sylvester Stallone has hung up the gloves for the latest installment of the boxing saga that made him a household name. But why, you ask? Let’s dive into the ring of reasons with a few jabs of humor and see if we can’t knock out some answers. Sylvester Stallone throws in the towel over creative differences It seems Sly has been dancing around some creative differences like a boxer dodges punches. I wrote it. I thought it...
- 3/5/2024
- by Jane Wiggle
- TVovermind.com
Sylvester Stallone is synonymous with his breakthrough role Rocky Balboa. But despite the character being perhaps his most recognizable performance, Stallone doesn’t share too much in common with him.
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It might be difficult to imagine someone else in the role of Rocky Balboa. The actor is very close to the role, as he wrote the character for him to play. But although Stallone was set on portraying Rocky, he and the famous boxer had little in common.
“I, Sylvester Stallone, am really not much like Rocky. Rocky is a much more ethical, moral person than I am. He’s really a great guy,” Stallone once told The Aquarian.
Similarly, he also wasn’t too much like his other iconic character John Rambo.
“And Rambo is a much darker person than I am, and much more reserved and withdrawn,...
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It might be difficult to imagine someone else in the role of Rocky Balboa. The actor is very close to the role, as he wrote the character for him to play. But although Stallone was set on portraying Rocky, he and the famous boxer had little in common.
“I, Sylvester Stallone, am really not much like Rocky. Rocky is a much more ethical, moral person than I am. He’s really a great guy,” Stallone once told The Aquarian.
Similarly, he also wasn’t too much like his other iconic character John Rambo.
“And Rambo is a much darker person than I am, and much more reserved and withdrawn,...
- 3/5/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
After training Tommy “The Machine” Gunn and Adonis “Donnie” Johnson, Sylvester Stallone may enter WWE to train ex-Bloodline member Sami Zayn. The actor became synonymous with his character Rocky Balboa in the boxing world and played a crucial role in widening the reach of the sport in America. However, one former WWE legend is not happy about this news and shared that he would denounce the star’s Rocky films if his WWE entry ever happened.
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The legend is none other than pro wrestling veteran Vince Russo. Sami Zayn had a string of bad luck in the recent past. However, his last year’s match against Roman Reigns for the title of the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion made him a people’s favorite, despite losing the match.
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The legend is none other than pro wrestling veteran Vince Russo. Sami Zayn had a string of bad luck in the recent past. However, his last year’s match against Roman Reigns for the title of the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion made him a people’s favorite, despite losing the match.
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- 3/3/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Sylvester Stallone’s Hollywood journey is a mix of tough breaks and ultimate comebacks. Forget the glam; he faced rejection, hustled, and emerged stronger. The Godfather snub was a turning point, leading Stallone to an unexpected success route in gritty crime dramas. Enter Tulsa King, Stallone’s take on a quirky gangster that hits differently.
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The 77-year-old spills the beans on why Tulsa King is his ace on the deck, sharing the offbeat charm that sets this role apart. It’s not just about movies; it’s about Stallone’s knack for turning setbacks into cinematic triumphs, proving there’s power in the unexpected.
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The 77-year-old spills the beans on why Tulsa King is his ace on the deck, sharing the offbeat charm that sets this role apart. It’s not just about movies; it’s about Stallone’s knack for turning setbacks into cinematic triumphs, proving there’s power in the unexpected.
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- 3/1/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
Following the journey of boxer Rocky Balboa, Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky franchise stands as some of his most renowned work across his extensive career. After the success of the original 1976 film, the action star reprised his role in multiple films under the franchise, facing off various opponents in the boxing ring. The third film in the series featured Rocky Balboa going off against one of the most iconic adversaries of the franchise, Clubber Lang, portrayed by Mr. T.
Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa
The film was a huge hit, grossing, $270 million at the box office. And its theme song, Eye of the Tiger by the rock band Survivor, has become one of the most notable aspects of the film. However, it was not what the makers initially wanted for the movie, as they originally aimed to feature Queen’s Another One Bites the Dust.
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Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa
The film was a huge hit, grossing, $270 million at the box office. And its theme song, Eye of the Tiger by the rock band Survivor, has become one of the most notable aspects of the film. However, it was not what the makers initially wanted for the movie, as they originally aimed to feature Queen’s Another One Bites the Dust.
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- 2/29/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Stallone Goes Back to the Basics with Rocky Balboa Remember when Sylvester Stallone was just another washed-up star? Yeah, me neither. But let’s pretend for a moment. After all, the guy made a comeback that would make Lazarus jealous. So, stepping back into the ring as the beloved underdog Rocky Balboa in 2006, Stallone showed us he still had the eye of the tiger. Rocky Balboa was about more than just nostalgia; it was about age, legacy, and proving you’ve still got it. Stallone slides back into the role so easily, and he’s as lovable as ever, going toe-to-toe with...
- 2/28/2024
- by Jane Wiggle
- TVovermind.com
Sylvester Stallone is not only one of the best actors in Hollywood but also one of the best action heroes in the industry. That is not to say that he has not tried other genres, but the action genre seems to fit him the best. His beefed-up body along with the signature snarling look and slurred speech, due to the accidental severing of a nerve during his birth, contribute to his success as an action hero.
Sylvester Stallone is gracing his fans’ screens with the second season of the Paramount Plus reality show- The Family Stallone. That being said, he is also getting ready to take over the big screen with the anticipated sequel of 1993’s Cliffhanger. During an interview, he revealed the reason for agreeing to do the reboot to be an impressive script.
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- 2/28/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Actor Sylvester Stallone has made a life-changing decision in the past few months as the Rocky star left behind California for newer pastures. Fans of the actor got an inside look at Stallone’s decision to move out of California in the season 2 premiere of his reality TV series The Family Stallone, where Stallone announced his and his wife’s decision to relocate their family to Florida.
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While the episode revealed details of the Stallone family’s move to the viewers, the logistics were already figured out as the episode was filmed back in 2023. Stallone sold his California residence at a loss as the family moved to their Florida mansion, which Stallone and his wife had purchased a few years earlier. Here is everything you need to know about the Stallone family’s permanent move to Florida.
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While the episode revealed details of the Stallone family’s move to the viewers, the logistics were already figured out as the episode was filmed back in 2023. Stallone sold his California residence at a loss as the family moved to their Florida mansion, which Stallone and his wife had purchased a few years earlier. Here is everything you need to know about the Stallone family’s permanent move to Florida.
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- 2/27/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Thanks to films like Rambo, Rocky, and The Expendables, actor Sylvester Stallone has built quite a ‘tough guy’ reputation for himself, and rightly so. But what happens when someone like him ends up having daughters? He becomes a softie, and even Sylvester Stallone couldn’t save himself from going down that path!
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Being a girl dad often results in some of the most chilled-out people becoming as overprotective as they can in order to save their daughters from any harm that comes their way. Sylvester Stallone was no exception to the rule. In fact, he took the overprotectiveness up a notch. His daughters recall how their dad would make them practice some brutal self-defense techniques!
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Being a girl dad often results in some of the most chilled-out people becoming as overprotective as they can in order to save their daughters from any harm that comes their way. Sylvester Stallone was no exception to the rule. In fact, he took the overprotectiveness up a notch. His daughters recall how their dad would make them practice some brutal self-defense techniques!
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- 2/26/2024
- by Mishkaat
- FandomWire
Sylvester Stallone is undoubtedly one of the biggest names in Hollywood. He established himself as an action star in the entertainment industry with movie franchises like Rocky and Rambo. He is one of the only two actors in the history of cinema to have starred in a box office number-one movie for six consecutive decades. However, the price he has paid for this success and stardom might not be something every actor is willing to pay.
After years of struggling to make a breakthrough as an actor, when Sylvester Stallone got the chance to prove his worth in Rocky (1976), there was no looking back. The actor now has an enviable fan following and a reputation only a few have in the industry. However, behind the glitz and glamour of this reputation lie dark secrets.
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- 2/25/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
After Russell Crowe’s story about his brutal injury on the sets of Robin Hood, Sylvester Stallone has now revealed how he sustained an even brutal spine injury while working in The Expendables. Stallone made this revelation on his reality television show, The Family Stallone, which also stars his wife, Jennifer Flavin, and three daughters. The injury occurred during a botched stunt where he was tackled by none other than WWE legend Stone Cold Steve Austin.
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While Crowe and Stallone’s revelations show the extent to which actors were willing to go to entertain their audience, a few feel that bragging about recklessness is not the way to go about it. It was not the first instance where Sylvester Stallone risked a life-threatening injury on a movie set.
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While Crowe and Stallone’s revelations show the extent to which actors were willing to go to entertain their audience, a few feel that bragging about recklessness is not the way to go about it. It was not the first instance where Sylvester Stallone risked a life-threatening injury on a movie set.
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- 2/23/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Actor Mark Wahlberg discussed an intense experience from filming the comedy Ted 2 involving a deleted scene. Despite never making the final cut, Wahlberg was forced to memorize a random list of 57 movie character names, and five years later, he still wakes up “saying that shit.”
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The comedy Ted 2 was released in 2015 as a sequel to Seth MacFarlane’s original 2012 hit film, with Mark Wahlberg reprising his role as the titular teddy bear’s best friend. The plot involves Ted fighting to gain legal recognition as a person, rather than mere property. Wahlberg’s character John is Ted’s longtime buddy who helps him in his legal battles and silly misadventures.
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- 2/22/2024
- by Nivedita Dubey
- FandomWire
With over $1.4 billion in box office receipts, the Rocky film franchise stands as one of the all-time greatest. Beginning with the 1976 flick (Rocky), its commercial and critical success not only kicked off Sylvester Stallone’s career but also became a cultural phenomenon.
The movie even led to several sequels and received three Academy Award wins out of ten nominations. Even though the majority of people have seen the inspirational story of Rocky Balboa on the big screen, very few are aware of how it was made. It may surprise many to learn that the 77-year-old actor wrote the first ninety pages of a 1976 sports drama film in just three days. Certainly, it is among the most motivational Hollywood tales ever told.
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The movie even led to several sequels and received three Academy Award wins out of ten nominations. Even though the majority of people have seen the inspirational story of Rocky Balboa on the big screen, very few are aware of how it was made. It may surprise many to learn that the 77-year-old actor wrote the first ninety pages of a 1976 sports drama film in just three days. Certainly, it is among the most motivational Hollywood tales ever told.
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- 2/19/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
The Rocky and Creed film series may have been the only projects where Sylvester Stallone and the late legend Carl Weathers got to share the screen together, but the pair’s personal relationship was much greater than that.
While Stallone played the prime protagonist Rocky Balboa in all of the movies of the film series of the same name, Weathers initially played Stallone’s character’s main antagonist in the starting two movies before transforming into one of the protagonists for the remaining two films.
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Because of their relationship onscreen in the initial installments, many rumors had been circulating around about the possible rivalry that Sylvester Stallone and Carl Weathers shared on the sets of the films during the shoot of the saga.
However, the widely commended makeup artist for the Rocky saga, Michael Westmore has recently debunked all these rumors,...
While Stallone played the prime protagonist Rocky Balboa in all of the movies of the film series of the same name, Weathers initially played Stallone’s character’s main antagonist in the starting two movies before transforming into one of the protagonists for the remaining two films.
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Because of their relationship onscreen in the initial installments, many rumors had been circulating around about the possible rivalry that Sylvester Stallone and Carl Weathers shared on the sets of the films during the shoot of the saga.
However, the widely commended makeup artist for the Rocky saga, Michael Westmore has recently debunked all these rumors,...
- 2/17/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky films have been some of the most inspirational films ever. The story of an underdog having a huge dream and working hard to achieve it connected with people and the franchise has become a beloved one over the years. Rocky Balboa has also become an integral part of Stallone’s career and is probably his most recognizable role.
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The fight between Stallone and Carl Weathers was the highlight of the film and makeup artist Michael Westmore was the make-up artist and his great work made the film intense and believable. It seems he was approached for an IP that he thought would not work. However, he went on to spend almost 18 years and helped create one of the greatest franchises of all time.
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Sylvester Stallone committed to the boxing scenes in Rocky and made it as realistic as possible
The fight between Stallone and Carl Weathers was the highlight of the film and makeup artist Michael Westmore was the make-up artist and his great work made the film intense and believable. It seems he was approached for an IP that he thought would not work. However, he went on to spend almost 18 years and helped create one of the greatest franchises of all time.
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- 2/17/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Megastar Sylvester Stallone has been a prominent action figure in the entertainment industry. Stallone gained initial stardom by playing the role of a boxer Rocky Balboa in the Rocky franchise and films like Rambo. These films became a cultural phenomenon in the 70s and have reached a cult classic status since then.
In his decades-long career, Stallone has done predominantly action films and established himself as an action god of Hollywood. It is slightly surprising that after being in the genre for the entirety of his career, Stallone has now chosen to change paths and delve into murder mystery. Here’s what we know of his new endeavor.
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In his decades-long career, Stallone has done predominantly action films and established himself as an action god of Hollywood. It is slightly surprising that after being in the genre for the entirety of his career, Stallone has now chosen to change paths and delve into murder mystery. Here’s what we know of his new endeavor.
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- 2/16/2024
- by Ankita Shaw
- FandomWire
Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone remembered his ‘Rocky’ co-star Carl Weathers, who reportedly died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in his sleep at the age of 76 on February 1. Stallone, 77, detailed Weathers’ audition for ‘Rocky’ to Jimmy Fallon on ‘The Tonight Show’, reports ‘People’ magazine.
He revealed how the late actor landed the role of Apollo Creed in the popular film franchise. The ‘Rambo’ star told Fallon that his death was “shocking” and described him as “magnificent” before recalling when Weathers, who was still playing for the Oakland Raiders at the time, auditioned in the mid 1970s.
“Rocky was a compilation of really great actors, almost born to play those parts,” Stallone said. “I couldn’t fill that spot (for Apollo Creed) because it required incredible athleticism, brains, spirit, talent, speed. (Weathers) had it all. I mean, he had it all”.
As per ‘People’, Stallone remembered Weathers being in a “bad mood” when he arrived at the audition,...
He revealed how the late actor landed the role of Apollo Creed in the popular film franchise. The ‘Rambo’ star told Fallon that his death was “shocking” and described him as “magnificent” before recalling when Weathers, who was still playing for the Oakland Raiders at the time, auditioned in the mid 1970s.
“Rocky was a compilation of really great actors, almost born to play those parts,” Stallone said. “I couldn’t fill that spot (for Apollo Creed) because it required incredible athleticism, brains, spirit, talent, speed. (Weathers) had it all. I mean, he had it all”.
As per ‘People’, Stallone remembered Weathers being in a “bad mood” when he arrived at the audition,...
- 2/11/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sylvester Stallone shared one of his first memories of actor Carl Weathers, who starred in the iconic role as boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky series.
While on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in an episode aired Friday, Stallone, who co-starred in the franchise as Rocky Balboa, recalled the difficulty of finding someone who could play Creed. “I couldn’t fill that spot,” the actor told the host. “It required incredible athleticism, brains, spirit, talent, speed.” Weathers, a professional football player who played eight games with the then-Oakland Raiders...
While on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in an episode aired Friday, Stallone, who co-starred in the franchise as Rocky Balboa, recalled the difficulty of finding someone who could play Creed. “I couldn’t fill that spot,” the actor told the host. “It required incredible athleticism, brains, spirit, talent, speed.” Weathers, a professional football player who played eight games with the then-Oakland Raiders...
- 2/10/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
A Super Bowl ad starring Carl Weathers will be “adjusted” before the Big Game and following the death of the beloved Rocky actor.
Weathers was set to appear alongside former NFL star Ron Gronkowski in the FanDuel sports betting app’s Super Bowl commercial, and the actor appeared in a short clip previewing the ad that appeared online in the days before his death.
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Weathers was set to appear alongside former NFL star Ron Gronkowski in the FanDuel sports betting app’s Super Bowl commercial, and the actor appeared in a short clip previewing the ad that appeared online in the days before his death.
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- 2/4/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
It's been almost 50 years since "Rocky" first arrived in 1976, and in that time the franchise has changed dramatically. The "Rocky" saga has now grown beyond original star Sylvester Stallone, with Michael B. Jordan's "Creed III" barely mentioning the man who birthed the now legendary film series. Whatever you think about that, everyone can surely recognize the staying power of the "Rocky" movies, which have formed part of our pop cultural history for the better part of a half century.
None of this could have happened without the first entry in the saga, of course. "Rocky" introduced the world to the scrappy Southpaw from South Philly, who led a film that was remarkable for its realism and affecting performances. Much of that was down to Stallone who, having written the script during a particularly challenging time in his personal life, insisted on starring in the film, only to wow audiences...
None of this could have happened without the first entry in the saga, of course. "Rocky" introduced the world to the scrappy Southpaw from South Philly, who led a film that was remarkable for its realism and affecting performances. Much of that was down to Stallone who, having written the script during a particularly challenging time in his personal life, insisted on starring in the film, only to wow audiences...
- 2/3/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
The “Rocky” franchise lost a key player on Friday when Carl Weathers, the actor who will be forever known to many as Apollo Creed, died at the age of 76. Shortly after the news broke, Rocky Balboa himself weighed in on the passing of his longtime boxing foil.
In a video posted to his personal Instagram account February 2, Sylvester Stallone opened up about the role that Weathers played in his life. He recalled meeting Weathers for the first time while casting “Rocky,” and emphasized that Weathers’ talent was an integral part of the boxing franchise’s massive success.
“Today is an incredibly sad day for me,” Stallone said. “I’m so torn up, I can’t even tell you. I’m just trying to hold it in because Carl Weathers was such an integral part of my life, my success — everything about it, I give him incredible credit and kudos. Because...
In a video posted to his personal Instagram account February 2, Sylvester Stallone opened up about the role that Weathers played in his life. He recalled meeting Weathers for the first time while casting “Rocky,” and emphasized that Weathers’ talent was an integral part of the boxing franchise’s massive success.
“Today is an incredibly sad day for me,” Stallone said. “I’m so torn up, I can’t even tell you. I’m just trying to hold it in because Carl Weathers was such an integral part of my life, my success — everything about it, I give him incredible credit and kudos. Because...
- 2/3/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Sylvester Stallone is honoring the late Carl Weathers.
Carl, who was best known for playing Apollo Creed in the Rocky movies, died on Thursday (February 1) at the age of 76.
In the aftermath of the sad news on Friday (February 2), Sylvester, who played Rocky Balboa in the franchise, shared a touching tribute.
Keep reading to find out more…
He posted a minute-long video on Instagram in which he spoke about Carl‘s impact on the Rocky films.
“Today is an incredibly sad day for me,” Sylvester began. “I mean, I’m so torn up I can’t even tell you. I’m just trying to hold it in because Carl Weathers was such an integral part of my life, my success, everything about it. I give him incredible credit and kudos, because when he walked into that room, and I saw him for the first time, I saw greatness, but I didn’t realize how great.
Carl, who was best known for playing Apollo Creed in the Rocky movies, died on Thursday (February 1) at the age of 76.
In the aftermath of the sad news on Friday (February 2), Sylvester, who played Rocky Balboa in the franchise, shared a touching tribute.
Keep reading to find out more…
He posted a minute-long video on Instagram in which he spoke about Carl‘s impact on the Rocky films.
“Today is an incredibly sad day for me,” Sylvester began. “I mean, I’m so torn up I can’t even tell you. I’m just trying to hold it in because Carl Weathers was such an integral part of my life, my success, everything about it. I give him incredible credit and kudos, because when he walked into that room, and I saw him for the first time, I saw greatness, but I didn’t realize how great.
- 2/3/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Rocky Balboa himself, Sylvester Stallone, took a moment to pay tribute to his co-star Carl Weathers, who died Thursday in his sleep at 76.
The actors fought it out in the ring for the first two films of the famous boxing franchise, and they remained friends in the decades following the final installment, 1985’s Rocky IV.
Stallone shared a video on his Instagram Friday, remembering Weathers and their time together in their breakthrough films. In the caption, he partially wrote, “We lost a legend yesterday. My life was forever changed for the better the day I met Carl Weathers.”
In the minute-long video, the Tulsa King star explained that the film franchise wouldn’t have been what it became had it not been for Weathers’ Apollo Creed.
“Today is an incredibly sad day for me,” Stallone began the video. “I mean, I’m so torn up I can’t even tell you.
The actors fought it out in the ring for the first two films of the famous boxing franchise, and they remained friends in the decades following the final installment, 1985’s Rocky IV.
Stallone shared a video on his Instagram Friday, remembering Weathers and their time together in their breakthrough films. In the caption, he partially wrote, “We lost a legend yesterday. My life was forever changed for the better the day I met Carl Weathers.”
In the minute-long video, the Tulsa King star explained that the film franchise wouldn’t have been what it became had it not been for Weathers’ Apollo Creed.
“Today is an incredibly sad day for me,” Stallone began the video. “I mean, I’m so torn up I can’t even tell you.
- 2/3/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sylvester Stallone is paying tribute to his longtime friend and “Rocky” co-star Carl Weathers, who died Thursday at age 76.
Speaking through a video posted to his Instagram Friday evening, Stallone recalled his longtime partnership with Weathers, through the “Rocky” series and their decades-long friendship. The star gave the message while standing in front of a painting depicting their characters, Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed, squaring off in the ring.
“Today is an incredibly sad day for me. I’m so torn up, I can’t even tell you. I’m just trying to hold it in because Carl Weathers was such an integral part of my life, my success — everything about it, I give him incredible credit and kudos. Because when he walked into that room and I saw him for the first time, I saw greatness. But I didn’t realize how great,” Stallone said. “I never could’ve...
Speaking through a video posted to his Instagram Friday evening, Stallone recalled his longtime partnership with Weathers, through the “Rocky” series and their decades-long friendship. The star gave the message while standing in front of a painting depicting their characters, Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed, squaring off in the ring.
“Today is an incredibly sad day for me. I’m so torn up, I can’t even tell you. I’m just trying to hold it in because Carl Weathers was such an integral part of my life, my success — everything about it, I give him incredible credit and kudos. Because when he walked into that room and I saw him for the first time, I saw greatness. But I didn’t realize how great,” Stallone said. “I never could’ve...
- 2/3/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Sylvester Stallone paid tribute today to Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films and died Thursday at 76.
In an emotional Instagram video post (watch it below), the three-time Oscar nominee recalled his longtime friend in a sometimes-quivering voice: “”My life was forever changed for the better the day I met Carl Weathers. … He was magic, and I was fortunate to be part of his life. … Rest in power and keep punching.”
Standing in front of an abstract painting from their Rocky days in the ring, Stallone says in the video: “Hello, everyone. Today is an incredibly sad day for me. … Carl Weathers was such an integral part of my life which he says everything about it. I give him incredible credit …. because when he walked into that room, and I saw him for the first time, I saw greatness, but I didn’t realize how great.
In an emotional Instagram video post (watch it below), the three-time Oscar nominee recalled his longtime friend in a sometimes-quivering voice: “”My life was forever changed for the better the day I met Carl Weathers. … He was magic, and I was fortunate to be part of his life. … Rest in power and keep punching.”
Standing in front of an abstract painting from their Rocky days in the ring, Stallone says in the video: “Hello, everyone. Today is an incredibly sad day for me. … Carl Weathers was such an integral part of my life which he says everything about it. I give him incredible credit …. because when he walked into that room, and I saw him for the first time, I saw greatness, but I didn’t realize how great.
- 2/3/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Carl Weathers passed away peacefully in his sleep on Feb. 1, 2024, leaving an indelible mark on our pop culture. Weathers, who most recently joined the Star Wars galaxy as both a talented director and as the charismatic magistrate Greef Karga, is a legend whose years as a performer on both the big and small screens are worthy of celebration.
Weathers originally made his name in college football, but when his NFL career didn’t pan out, he moved into acting. His linebacker physique made him perfect to play heavyweight champion of the world Apollo Creed in the first Rocky film, and his pop culture immortality was assured. You’ll find him in several iconic ’80s movies, including in one of our genre favorites, Predator.
If you’re interested in seeking out the actor’s work beyond Rocky, Predator, and Star Wars, here are our picks for the best of Carl Weathers in movies and TV.
Weathers originally made his name in college football, but when his NFL career didn’t pan out, he moved into acting. His linebacker physique made him perfect to play heavyweight champion of the world Apollo Creed in the first Rocky film, and his pop culture immortality was assured. You’ll find him in several iconic ’80s movies, including in one of our genre favorites, Predator.
If you’re interested in seeking out the actor’s work beyond Rocky, Predator, and Star Wars, here are our picks for the best of Carl Weathers in movies and TV.
- 2/2/2024
- by Jbindeck2015
- Den of Geek
Carl Weathers is dead at the age of 76. It’s shocking to consider, even though his best-known character, Apollo Creed, in some ways was ultimately defined by his death in 1985’s “Rocky IV.” The franchise went on without him, and ultimately followed his son played by Michael B. Jordan. But for the next 38 years, there was the fact that Weathers was in reality alive, well, in astonishingly great shape, and underutilized.
Now, Weathers has died himself. And given that he was one of Hollywood’s most prominent musclemen of the late ’70s and ’80s, an era defined by fitness-obsessed actors who either were athletes or aspired to be them, 76 feels startlingly young. Especially given how vital and active he was up until the very end, even directing a couple episodes of “The Mandalorian” so good that one wishes he could have, for the sake of that show’s quality, directed more.
Now, Weathers has died himself. And given that he was one of Hollywood’s most prominent musclemen of the late ’70s and ’80s, an era defined by fitness-obsessed actors who either were athletes or aspired to be them, 76 feels startlingly young. Especially given how vital and active he was up until the very end, even directing a couple episodes of “The Mandalorian” so good that one wishes he could have, for the sake of that show’s quality, directed more.
- 2/2/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
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