Tom Jolliffe looks at the potential of another outing for Rocky Balboa… If there’s one thing that has rung true with Sylvester Stallone throughout his career, it’s that occasionally large pinches of salt are required when he says something ‘definitive’ about a prospective film or characters arc. Last year, and not for the first time, […]
Sylvester Stallone says Rocky VII and a prequel TV series in the works
Despite the fact that he announced his retirement as Rocky Balboa following the release of last year’s Creed II, it looks like Sylvester Stallone is keen on another outing as the Italian Stallion. Speaking to Variety, Stallone has revealed that he is currently working on another Rocky movie – that’s Rocky VII, as opposed to […]
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. […]
Blu-ray Review – Creed II (2018)
Creed II, 2018. Directed by Steven Caple Jr. Starring Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Florian Munteanu, Phylicia Rashad, Russell Hornsby, Dolph Lundgren, Wood Harris, Robbie Johns, Andre Ward, Brigitte Nielsen, and Milo Ventimiglia. SYNOPSIS: Under the tutelage of Rocky Balboa, light heavyweight contender Adonis Creed faces off against Viktor Drago, the son of […]
When Will the Oscars Get It Right?
Olly Krizan on the Oscars… While we’re warming our winter woes with the glitz and glamour of awards season, The Academy are having yet another nightmare of a year. This time around they’ve decided to get ahead of the game by airing these issues before the ceremony has even taken place. From what I can […]
Sylvester Stallone regrets killing off Apollo Creed in Rocky IV
While wishing Carl Weathers a happy birthday, Sylvester Stallone has said that he regrets killing the character of Apollo Creed in Rocky IV. Carl Weathers’ performance in the Rocky movies is certainly iconic, playing an integral part of those films’ continued success and resonance with generations of fans over the years. The character’s death in […]
Sylvester Stallone announces Rocky Balboa retirement
He’s had more comebacks than Sugar Ray Leonard, but it seems we may have seen the last of the Italian Stallion as Sylvester Stallone has taken to Instagram to share an emotional farewell speech to the character of Rocky Balboa from the set of Creed II. “Well, this is probably my last rodeo because what […]
Creed II director discusses the film’s surprise cameo
Warning. Minor spoilers for Creed II follow… In Creed II, the follow-up to 2015’s acclaimed Rocky spinoff, Michael B. Jordan’s Adonis Creed finds himself pitted against Viktor Drago (Florian Munteanu), the son of Rocky IV villain and Apollo Creed killer Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). The film sees Lundgren reprising his Rocky IV role of Drago, […]
Creed II director talks possible return of Clubber Lang
Steven Caple Jr., the director of Creed II, has discussed the possibility of Mr. T’s Clubber Lang returning. The Rocky franchise is replete with iconic and colourful characters, one of them, Ivan Drago, is returning to the series for Creed II. But what about Clubber Lang, the ferocious boxer played by Mr. T? Well, according […]
Michael B. Jordan comments on the change in director for Creed II
Michael B. Jordan has spoken about the change in director for Creed II and how it has influenced the film. Creed, the boxing spinoff film from the Rocky franchise, directed by Ryan Coogler, was a big hit with fans and critics. A sequel is just about to land in cinemas but there has been a change […]