Hiya Toys has officially announced the Rocky IV version of Apollo Creed is coming to its Exquisite Super Series Rocky collection with a 1:12 action figure inspired by the likeness of Carl Weathers as the former heavyweight champion of the world, climbing into the ring for the final time in his fateful exhibition bout with […]
10 Reasons Why Predator Is Awesome
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 […]
PCS’ Rocky III collectible diorama pits Rocky vs Apollo for their private rematch
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 […]
Incredible Character Actors Who Elevate Every Film
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 […]
Apollo Creed launches Hiya Toys’ Rocky Exquisite Super Series action figure line
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… […]
Ernie Hudson steps into Combat Carl role for Toy Story 5
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 […]
Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed quarter scale collectible statues unveiled by Star Ace Toys
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 […]
The Mandalorian cast remember Carl Weathers at Fan Expo Canada
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 […]
90s Video Action Stars Part III – Hulk Hogan, Don ‘The Dragon’ Wilson, Loren Avedon, Jeff Speakman and Bobbie Phillips
Tom Jolliffe returns with the latest instalment of the 90s Video Action Stars Rampage [read part one and part two]… At this stage in my revisit of 90’s video action stars, I find myself not only dredging through the dark recesses of my brain in order to think up who to run the rule over […]
Creed II was originally going to feature a cameo from Apollo’s ghost
During a Q&A at Monster Mania Con 42 in New Jersey (via CinemaBlend), actor Dolph Lundgren was speaking about reprising his Rocky IV role as Ivan Drago in last year’s Creed II, during which he revealed that the first draft of the script featured a cameo from Drago’s fallen foe Apollo Creed in ghost form. […]
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