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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

The 10 Best Villains in Sylvester Stallone Movies

April 1, 2024 by Tom Jolliffe

Every hero needs a formidable villain and action titan Sylvester Stallone has faced plenty. We look at the ten best villains in Stallone movies… Most action films live or die on the strength of the villain. An underwhelming villain can kill a film, especially if the hero isn’t all that interesting. We’ve taken a look […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Featured, Movies, Tom Jolliffe, Top Stories Tagged With: Antonio Banderas, Armand Assante, Assassins, Brian Dennehy, Brian Thompson, Cliffhanger, Demolition Man, Dolph Lundgren, Donald Sutherland, Eric Roberts, First Blood, Jack Palance, James Woods, Jason Mamoa, Jean-Claude Van Damme, John Lithgow, Judge Dredd, lock up, Mr T, Nighthawks, Rocky III, Rocky IV, Rutger Hauer, Steven Berkoff, Tango and Cash, The Expendables 2, Wesley Snipes

4K Ultra HD Review – Rocky: The Knockout Collection

March 19, 2023 by Brad Cook

Rocky: The Knockout Collection Directed by John G Avildsen and Sylvester Stallone Starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith, Mr. T, Brigitte Nielsen and Dolph Lundgren. SYNOPSIS: The first four Rocky movies arrive on 4K, including director Sylvester Stallone’s new cut of the fourth film, which he calls Rocky IV: Rocky […]

Filed Under: Brad Cook, Movies, Physical Media, Reviews Tagged With: Brigitte Nielsen, Burgess Meredith, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Dolph Lundgren, John G. Avildsen, Mr T, Rocky, Rocky II, Rocky III, Rocky IV, Rocky IV: Rocky v. Drago: The Ultimate Director's Cut, Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire

8 Rounds with Rocky and Creed: Ranking the Rocky Franchise

March 2, 2023 by Tom Jolliffe

As Adonis Creed steps into the ring for his third cinematic outing, it’s high time we looked back at the previous adventures of Rocky Balboa (and Adonis) and ranked them from Rocky V to best… Creed III is punching into cinemas right now and it’s the first time that Adonis Creed gets to step out […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Movies, Tom Jolliffe Tagged With: Creed, creed II, Michael B. Jordan, Rocky, Rocky Balboa, Rocky II, Rocky III, Rocky IV, Rocky V, Sly Stallone

The Films of 1982: One of the Finest Years in Cinema History

November 22, 2022 by Tom Jolliffe

Tom Jolliffe ventures back 40 years to explore the cinematic landscape of 1982… 1982 was a great year for films. It could well be argued too that 1982 might well be one of the finest years in cinema history. There’s an array of blockbuster hits, cult films, iconic films and initially maligned genre films now […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Movies, Tom Jolliffe Tagged With: 48 Hours, Airplane 2, Amityville 2, An Officer and a Gentleman, basket case, Beastmaster, Blade Runner, Conan the Barbarian, death wish 2, Diner, E.T., E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial, Fanny and Alexander, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, First Blood, forced vengeance, Friday the 13th Part III, gandhi, Grease 2, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, Night Shift, On Golden Pond, Pieces, Poltergeist, Rocky III, silent rage, Sophies Choice, Tenebrae, The Dark Crystal, The Draughtsman's Contract, The King of Comedy, the sword and the sorcerer, The Thing, The Verdict, The World According to Garp, tron, xtro

Is it time to move away from Legacy Characters?

May 12, 2019 by George Chrysostomou

George Chrysostomou on legacy characters… Franchises have a lot of bankable qualities, but one thing that will forever boost the box office of a much loved film saga is the continuation of a well known individual’s story, or the return of a legendary character, one that people would actually pay money to see return to […]

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