Tag: Rocky IV
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Predator Ending Explained: Making Arnie The Underdog
The action movies of the ’80s were dominated by Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, who developed an intense rivalry going back as far as the Golden Globes in 1977. The two actors found themselves seated at the same table and Arnie, the up-and-coming star who had already bagged an award for his role in “Stay Hungry,”…
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‘Rocky IV’ Director’s Cut Has a Release Date and Knock-Out Poster Reveal
Sylvester Stallone has been keeping himself busy during the pandemic with his long-awaited director’s cut of Rocky IV. The film’s writer, director, and ridiculously ripped star has been teasing this release for months now, but Stallone finally announced a release date, as well as a gorgeous poster reveal for the occasion. While the 35th anniversary…
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Tessa Thompson on ‘Creed 2′ and Thousands of Extras Chanting “Rocky” Between Takes
Creed 2 plays like the dark, emotional reboot of 1985’s Rocky IV, a description that doesn’t quite do justice to just how well this film works. The sequel to Creed—with director Steven Caple Jr. stepping in for Ryan Coogler—sees Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan) feeling the pressure of the light heavyweight championship around his shoulder,…
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‘Creed II’: Ivan Drago Is A Damaged Man, According to Dolph Lundgren
Ivan Drago is back in Creed II, but he’s not the Russian superman we saw in Rocky IV. In fact, according to actor Dolph Lundgren, the former boxer is emotionally damaged. This is a far-cry from the Drago audiences are used to, and it’ll be interesting to see Lundgren’s new take on the character. Read…
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First ‘Creed II’ Poster and Synopsis Tease the Sequel; Trailer Coming Tomorrow
MGM and Warner Bros. have released the first poster and official synopsis for Creed 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2015 sports drama that served as a sequel/spinoff of the Rocky franchise. Officially framed as “Creed II,” the film finds Michael B. Jordan reprising his role as Adonis Creed, squaring off against the son…