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10 Reasons Why Predator Is Awesome

June 12, 2025 by Tom Jolliffe

Here are 10 reasons why Predator is one of the greatest movies of the 1980s… Released on this day in 1987, Predator remains a timeless classic. Its lithe simplicity and iconic imagery have given it a lasting legacy. The film launched a franchise which has never come close to matching its expert delivery and tense […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Featured, Movies, Tom Jolliffe, Top Stories Tagged With: Alan Silvestri, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bill Duke, Carl Weathers, Jesse Ventura, John McTiernan, Predator, shane black, Sonny Landham

PCS’ Rocky III collectible diorama pits Rocky vs Apollo for their private rematch

May 8, 2025 by Amie Cranswick

Premium Collectibles Studio has revealed the 1:4 scale Rocky III diorama which displays the final moments of the sports drama sequel as the former foes turned friends Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) and Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) go head to head in their private third fight. It is available to pre-order now, priced at $1,425; take […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Toys Tagged With: Carl Weathers, PCS Collectibles, Rocky III, Sylvester Stallone

Apollo Creed launches Hiya Toys’ Rocky Exquisite Super Series action figure line

May 3, 2025 by Amie Cranswick

Hiya Toys is kicking off an all-new 1:12 Exquisite Super Series collection of action figures inspired by the Rocky franchise, kicking things off with Apollo Creed, based on the likeness of the late Carl Weathers. The figure is available to pre-order now, priced at $89.99; check out the official promotional images and details below…   […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Toys Tagged With: Carl Weathers, Hiya Toys, Rocky

Incredible Character Actors Who Elevate Every Film

May 2, 2025 by admin

Simon Thompson with ten incredible character actors who are guaranteed to elevate any film… If movies and football have one thing in common it’s the fact that whilst having star names to get people in the building is all well and good, it’s what you have to bring off the bench that can make or […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Featured, Movies, Simon Thompson Tagged With: Alfred Molina, Carl Weathers, Claude Rains, John C. McGinley, Keith David, Patricia Clarkson, Peter Lorre, Philip Baker Hall, Robert Forster

Ernie Hudson steps into Combat Carl role for Toy Story 5

April 23, 2025 by EJ Moreno

With the Toy Story franchise continuing in an upcoming fifth installment, production sought out to replace one of its main characters after the passing of Carl Weathers. They’ve found their replacement for the late actor with Ernie Hudson, as confirmed by Deadline. Hudson is best known for his work in Ghostbusters, but has starred in […]

Filed Under: EJ Moreno, Movies, News Tagged With: Carl Weathers, Ernie Hudson, Toy Story, Toy Story 5

Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed quarter scale collectible statues unveiled by Star Ace Toys

January 27, 2025 by Amie Cranswick

Sideshow and Star Ace Toys have revealed the 1:4 scale Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed epic fight statues which are inspired by the likeness of Sylvester Stallone and Carl Weathers in the iconic 1976 film Rocky. The collectible pieces are available to pre-order now, priced at $399 each; check them out here… Step into the […]

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Toys Tagged With: Carl Weathers, Rocky, Sideshow Collectibles, Star Ace Toys, Sylvester Stallone

The Mandalorian cast remember Carl Weathers at Fan Expo Canada

August 28, 2024 by Ricky Church

Earlier this year we lost iconic actor, director and legend Carl Weathers who passed away in his sleep after suffering from cardiovascular disease. Weathers was an an actor beloved by many after starring in the Rocky franchise as Rocky Balboa’s rival turned mentor and friend Apollo Creed as well as other hits like Predator and Happy Gilmore. One […]

Filed Under: Exclusives, Movies, News, Ricky Church, Television, Top Stories Tagged With: Carl Weathers, emily swallow, fan expo canada, Giancarlo Esposito, Star Wars, Temuera Morrison, The Mandalorian

Cannon’s Avengers: What If… Cannon Films Did the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

April 6, 2024 by Tom Jolliffe

Here in the Flickering Myth multiverse, we look at how a Cannon-produced Avengers epic may have been cast… The Marvel Cinematic Universe enjoyed an unprecedented run of success after Robert Downey Jr kicked off a major era in movies back with 2008’s Iron Man. Some might not have enjoyed the all-powerful grip that the MCU […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Featured, Movies, Tom Jolliffe Tagged With: Albert Pyun, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Billy Drago, Brandon Lee, Brooke Shields, Bruce Lee, cannon films, Carl Weathers, Charles Bronson, Chuck Norris, Corey Feldman, Cynthia Rothrock, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, Frank Langella, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lou Ferrigno, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Michael Dudikoff, Mickey Rourke, Oliver Reed, Richard Chamberlain, Sharon Stone, Steve James, Sylvester Stallone

Carl Weathers in Action

February 3, 2024 by Tom Jolliffe

An icon for generations of film fans, Carl Weathers might have left this mortal coil but his legacy as an action star won’t be forgotten… Film and TV fans worldwide were saddened by the news of Carl Weathers’ death on February 1st, 2024. To many, their first experience of Weathers’ larger-than-life presence and charisma was […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Movies, Tom Jolliffe, Top Stories Tagged With: Action Jackson, Assault on Death Mountain, Assault On Devils Island, Carl Weathers, Death Hunt, Hurricane Smith

R.I.P. Carl Weathers (1948 – 2024)

February 2, 2024 by Gary Collinson

Some very sad news to report this evening, as it has been announced that American actor Carl Weathers has died aged 76, with his family revealing in a statement that “he died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024.” “Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News, Television Tagged With: Carl Weathers

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