The Sly Stallone Shop has officially launched its retro-themed Rocky Superstars action figure line with a first wave that includes Rocky Balboa and Ivan Drago from Rocky IV, Apollo Creed from Rocky, and Clubber Lang from Rocky III; styled on 80s wrestling figures, the first wave is available to pre-order now, priced at $50 each, […]
Hiya Toys announces Rocky III Exquisite Super Series action figure
Hiya Toys has announced that the Rocky III version of Sylvester Stallone’s Italian Stallion is coming to its Exquisite Super Series line with a new Rocky Balboa 1:12 scale action figure inspired by his appearance in the third film, and featuring several accessories and interchangeable pieces to help Rocky on his quest to regain the […]
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 […]
4K Ultra HD Review – Rocky: The Knockout Collection
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 […]
The 10 Best Villains in Sylvester Stallone Movies
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 […]
8 Rounds with Rocky and Creed: Ranking the Rocky Franchise
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 […]
The Films of 1982: One of the Finest Years in Cinema History
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 […]
Is it time to move away from Legacy Characters?
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 […]
