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Prepare for a winning combination of football banter, comedic chaos, and a dash of Hollywood flair as “A League of Their Own” returns. This week, former Burnley boss Sean Dyche joins the panel, bringing his tactical insights and dry wit to the mix. Comedian Alan Carr adds his signature brand of humor, while boxer Tony […]

A League of Their Own: Sean Dyche, Alan Carr, Tony Bellew...

On Sunday 9 February 2025, ITV broadcasts Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Celebrity Specials!

Season 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Celebrity Specials” promises to be an exciting event for fans of the show. Jeremy Clarkson will return as the host, guiding two well-known personalities through the challenging quiz format. This time, the spotlight shines on actress Julie Hesmondhalgh and former professional boxer Tony Bellew. Both stars are playing for a worthy cause, aiming to win one million pounds for charity.

As the episode unfolds, viewers can expect to see Julie and Tony tackle a series of tricky questions. With each correct answer, they move closer to the grand prize, but the pressure will be on as they face the classic lifelines. The dynamic between Clarkson, Hesmondhalgh, and Bellew is sure to bring both humor and tension to the screen, making for an entertaining watch.

On Saturday 8 February 2025, BBC One broadcasts Michael McIntyre’s Big Show!

Season 8 Episode 4 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Michael McIntyre’s Big Show” promises to be a night full of laughter and surprises. Michael McIntyre, the BAFTA award-winning comedian, is back with a brand new installment, bringing his signature humor to the stage at the famous Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London.

In this episode, comedian Josh Widdicombe will be part of the Midnight Gameshow segment. Widdicombe’s unique style is sure to bring plenty of laughs as he navigates the challenges of being woken up for this late-night fun. Fans can expect a mix of wit and spontaneity that makes this segment a highlight of the show.

Boxing star Tony Bellew will also make an appearance, participating in the popular Send to All segment. This segment involves celebrities sharing their phones with Michael, leading to unexpected and often...

Michael McIntyre is back with his signature brand of high-energy, star-studded Saturday night entertainment. This week’s episode features comedian Josh Widdicombe enduring the “Midnight Gameshow,” boxer Tony Bellew bravely facing the “Send to All” segment, and The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins taking the stage as the “Unexpected Star.” Plus, a musical performance by Olly Alexander, […]

Michael McIntyre’s Big Show: Josh Widdicombe, Justin Hawkins...

Mike Tyson is known to have inflicted the fear of God in his opponents inside the ring. But the former heavyweight champion retained his savage and spin-chilling aura even outside the boxing arena.

Numerous bigwigs of Hollywood and influential figures in the boxing industry have spoken about the professional boxer’s intimidating personality. Among names like Joe Rogan and Brad Pitt, there are more who genuinely found Tyson to be terrifying.

Robin Givens Robin Givens in Boomerang | Credits: Paramount Pictures

When popular actress Robin Givens married Iron Mike in 1988 she didn’t expect to come out of the marriage bruised and terrified for her life. The Head of the Class actress levied multiple accusations of verbal and physical assault against her former husband (via ABC News).

Related “Diddy is the ultimate creep”: Even Mike Tyson Was Afraid of Baby Oil Hoarder in Resurfaced Interview That Gives Us the Creeps...

The excitement builds for the third episode of “Romesh Ranganathan’s Parents’ Evening,” airing on Saturday, 16 November 2024, at 10:15 Pm on ITV. This episode promises a mix of laughter and competition as three pairs take the stage: Joel Dommett with his mum Penny, Tony Bellew alongside his son Corey, and Vicky Pattison with her mum Carroll.

In this episode, Joel is determined to break his second-place streak. His playful rivalry with the other contestants adds to the fun. Meanwhile, Tony and Corey’s constant bickering could either be their downfall or a source of hilarious moments. Vicky and her mum bring a unique twist, as Vicky’s past party lifestyle might just give them the edge they need to win.

Romesh adds his own flair to the show, including a surprising tip from his mum on how to get away with murder, which is sure to raise eyebrows and laughs.

Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel is back for another exciting episode in Season 5, and this time, it’s sure to deliver plenty of entertainment. Episode 5, airing on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 9:05 Pm on BBC One, promises a fun-filled night with a lineup of celebrity guests ready to help contestants win big.

This week, the spinning wheel will feature a star-studded cast, including Richard Osman, Tony Bellew, Steph McGovern, Anton Du Beke, Josie Gibson, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and Helen Flanagan. Each celebrity will bring their unique charm and knowledge to the show, adding to the excitement as contestants try to answer questions and climb their way to a fortune.

With Michael McIntyre at the helm, viewers can expect plenty of laughs and unexpected moments. The combination of big personalities and the giant spinning wheel creates a lively atmosphere that keeps everyone on their toes. As the game unfolds, it will be interesting...

One Fast Move is a sports action drama film written and directed by Kelly Blatz. The Prime Video film follows the story of Wes Neal, a destitute young man as he reconnects with his estranged professional motorcycle racer father to try and train with him. As he begins his training Wes starts to break all the walls he had built in himself to really move on and forgive his father for being absent. One Fast Move stars Kj Apa in the lead role with Eric Dane, Maia Reficco, Edward James Olmos, Austin North, and Gary Weeks starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the speed, sports, and bonds in Prime Video’s One Fast Move here are some similar films you could watch next.

Gran Turismo (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Sony Pictures

Gran Turismo is a biographical sports drama film directed by Neill Blomkamp from a screenplay...

Soccer Aid for Unicef 2024, broadcast live from Stamford Bridge, London, last week has raised £15 million, for Unicef’s vital work helping give children around the world happy, healthy, and play-filled childhoods.

Thanks to the generous UK public, Unicef UK supporters, ITV1, Itvx and Stv viewers, this year’s amount sees the current total, raised since 2006 – when Unicef UK Ambassador Robbie Williams founded the concept – hit a record fundraising milestone of over £106 million for children worldwide. This year, with thanks to the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, every donation made up to £4 million was doubled.

The hotly anticipated match took place at the sold-out Stamford Bridge stadium in London – returning for the third time in Soccer Aid for Unicef history and welcoming back over 40,000 fans. The match ended 6-3 to England, with the Three Lions taking the win for the first time in six years. World XI keep the overall...

Nigel Farage failed in his quest to win I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! last night as he finished third in the final of the ITV juggernaut, which saw viewing decline dramatically from last year’s closer.

Farage equalled former Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s finish last year, as ITV’s penchant for throwing controversial politicians into the jungle continued into 2023.

But the show lost a whopping 4M viewers from last year’s finale, tumbling to just 6.5M with a share of 42%, peaking with 7.5M. The show failed to even top the daily charts behind the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing results show. In 2022, 10.4M (54.2%) watched the final when footballer Jill Scott took home the crown. That ep peaked with 11.5M during a top-rated season. The launch of 2022 was also well up on 2023, by around 2M, although Gb News producer Ben Leo accidentally tweeted otherwise three weeks ago.

Adonis Creed's opponents force him to confront personal demons, exploring hidden parts of himself and reconciling with his father's legacy. Unlike Rocky, Adonis fights foes who have a connection to his past, adding depth and complexity to his character development. Adonis' biggest opponent is himself, as he confronts his inner demons and triumphs over the parts of himself that can't accept his success.

While Sylvester Stallone's Rocky movies feature an impressive roster of villains, its spinoff Creed has the true edge on that front for one big reason. Both film franchises focus on their protagonists' underdog credentials and the hardships they come up against, with "Italian Stallion" Rocky Balboa (Stallone) learning to get back up after beatings at the hands of more experienced opponents. However, the younger boxer, Adonis Creed (Michael B Jordan), has to take on more formidable opponents — though they are intimidating in a very different way.

Michael B. Jordan's titular character in Creed should have won his first title fight to avoid comparisons with Rocky. It felt like Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Balboa retired at the end of each movie, only for the sequels to concoct another big fight for him. 2006's Rocky Balboa was billed by Stallone as the definitive ending for the saga, but Ryan Coogler's Creed proved there was another story to be told in the Rocky universe. This spinoff introduced Michael B. Jordan's Adonis Creed, the son of Rocky's former rival turned best friend Apollo (Carl Weathers) as he trained to become a professional boxer.

Creed was not only one of the best films of 2015, it's one of the best entries in the Rocky movie franchise. Being an underdog sports movie, there are of course similar dramatic beats between the Creed and Rocky films, but Adonis proved to be a...

Including the three Creed movies to date, the best fighters in the Rocky series show the kind of talent seen inside the ring in these movies. The heroes and villains of the Rocky series are some of the most beloved and well-remembered characters in cinematic history, with each having their own interesting story and struggle to overcome. With Creed III continuing the franchise, it's time to look back at the boxers of past movies and decide who are the top fighters from the Rocky movie series.

Rocky arrived in 1976, with Sylvester Stallone playing the titular working-class Philadelphian that gets one shot at fighting world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed. The immense financial and critical success of the first movie led to a litany of sequels, with six Rocky films being released in the franchise from 1976 to 2006. However, Rocky Balboa was far from the end of the franchise, with the Creed spinoff...

Find out how to watch the boxing movie Creed, including which streaming service it is available on and more.

Apollo Creed. Now, if you are into sports movies — particularly boxing ones — that name will be very familiar to you. The main antagonist in Sylvester Stallone's Rocky films I and II, Apollo Creed made up one-half of the most dramatic fictional sporting rivalries in the world. At the start of the series, Apollo Creed is the undisputed champion of the world, who challenges local tough guy, Rocky Balboa, to a fight with his world titles on the line.

At this point, you’re probably aware of what happens, Balboa tries to overcome the odds, has many iconic training montages, and eventually gets beaten by Creed, but takes away a personal victory by going the distance.

Rocky does eventually defeat Creed in the sequel, snatching a dramatic victory as both fighters...

In its initial opening weekend, "Creed III" genuinely knocked out box office expectations (and records), its competition, and prior "Rocky" first weekends all in one punch. This third franchise entry sees Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) confronted by his past in the form of childhood-friend-turned-enemy Damian "Dame" Anderson (Jonathan Majors). Following an early situation that left Dame locked up while Adonis got away, Dame reemerges after almost two decades' incarceration with dreams of restoring his once-promising early boxing career. It's yet another memorable performance from the electric Majors in bringing Dame to life, alongside Michael B. Jordan expanding the "Creed" universe as both filmmaker and star. 

While "Creed III" certainly boasts great performances and stunningly executed fights, one of its greatest elements is the film's attention to detail, showcasing the filmmakers' love for and knowledge of the sport of boxing. Woven into Dame's arc, character, style, and fighting habits are...

Just as Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) has stepped out of the shadow of his father Apollo (Carl Weathers) and mentor Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), "Creed" now stands on its own two legs as a franchise. The first film, where Adonis sought out Rocky to train him, followed a formula that's become known as a "legacy sequel" -- hit the beats of the original and mix old characters with new ones filling familiar archetypes.

The thing about legacy sequels is they tend to be more legacy, less sequel. The old stars usually overshadow the new ones, who fail to leave an impression. But not this time. The endurance of "Creed" is even more remarkable given the different fundamentals it operates on compared to contemporary film franchises.

The most consistently successful are superheroes. "Creed," though, is about sports. The "Rocky" series certainly got outlandish, while the introduction of Adonis' childhood friend-turned-rival...

Creed III Review — Creed III (2023) Film Review, a movie directed by Michael B. Jordan, written by Keenan Coogler and Zach Baylin and starring Michael B. Jordan, Jonathan Majors, Tessa Thompson, Wood Harris, Phylicia Rashad, Mila Davis-Kent, Selenis Leyva, Florian Munteanu, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Spence Moore II, Tony Bellew, Jacob ‘Stitch’ Duran, Bobby Hernandez [...]

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Creed III is a boxing drama directed by and starring Michael B. Jordan with a supporting cast of Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, and Jonathan Majors.

Michael B. Jordan and Tessa Thompson return for the third film in the Creed franchise. As a thriving Adonis (Jordan) enjoys his career and family, a childhood friend and boxing prodigy returns. Their eventual confrontation is more than just a fight.

Release Date

March 3, 2023

Where to Watch Creed III

In Theaters

Creed III Cast

Michael B. Jordan / Adonis Creed

Tessa Thompson / Bianca Taylor

Jonathan Majors / Damien Anderson

Phylicia Rashād / Mary Anne Creed

Wood Harris / Tony ‘Little Duke’ Evers

Florian Munteanu / Viktor Drago

Tony Bellew / Pretty Ricky Conlan

Jacob ‘Stitch’ Duran / Stitch

Selenis LeyvaThaddeus J. Mixson...

Michael B. Jordan is bringing part of the Creed world to life, as the actor has partnered with Hennessy to bring up a replica of the Delphi Boxing Academy seen in the films, according to Variety. In the movies, Adonis Creed (Jordan) uses the gym to train before his battles against his toughest opponents, including Ricky Conlan (Tony Bellew) and Viktor Drago (Florian Munteanu). The experience, which will be open for the public this weekend (March 4 and 5) in Los Angeles, California, was built in order to promote tomorrow's arrival of Creed III to theaters.

Michael B. Jordan not only stars in Creed III but also makes his directorial debut. During the Hollywood premiere at the Chinese Theatre, Jordan introduced the entire cast of the film and gave an emotional speech.

“This journey over the last three years has been incredible. Never thought I could do what y’all say I did,” he said. “I couldn’t have done that without the people that I just named in this incredible, incredible cast. It’s a team effort”

Jordan continued, “Every day I tried to show up and I wanted to impress them. I wanted to let them know that I wasn’t doing it just to do the job. And finding the truth within the Creed family was really, really important to us. So, thank you, guys, so much for having my back every step of the way, even when it’s difficult.”

Michael B.

Adonis is getting back in the ring for the fight of a lifetime in Creed III. The sports drama franchise first launched in 2015, acting as a continuation of Sylvester Stallone's iconic Rocky series, though now centered on Michael B. Jordan's Adonis Creed, son of Rocky's rival-turned-friend Apollo. First helmed by Ryan Coogler, who would later direct Jordan in Black Panther, then by future Transformers: Rise of the Beasts director Steven Caple Jr., the Creed movies have proven to be critical and commercial hits.

With less than a month remaining until its hits theaters, MGM have released a new Creed III trailer during Super Bowl Lvii.

The video offers a further look at the highly-anticipated boxing threequel, namely the hard-hitting fights to come from the film surrounding Jonathan Majors' complex antagonist, Damian "Dame" Anderson. Check out the new trailer above:

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Ahead of his hosting debut, Creed 3's Michael B. Jordan accidentally channels his boxing persona in a Saturday Night Live promo. Jordan is best known for his portrayal of the villain Erik Killmonger in Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, as well as for playing the boxer Adonis Creed in Creed and Creed II. With his third portrayal of Adonis in Creed III on the way, which marks his directorial debut, Jordan is also set to make his Saturday Night Live hosting debut on January 28.

Now, ahead of his appearance this weekend, a Saturday Night Live promo shows Jordan accidentally channeling his boxing persona.

The short video begins with Jordan standing in awe of the sketch show's legendary stage in Studio 8H when Saturday Night Live cast member Michael Longfellow, who recently joined the show this season, sneaks up behind the Creed actor. This triggers Jordan's muscle memory...

Rocky III saw Sylvester Stallone's titular character go up against Clubber Lang, though a real-life prominent 70s boxer almost played the latter. Clubber Lang is introduced as a vicious, hungry new boxer who challenges Rocky after accusing him of fighting easier opponents throughout his career. The character in the film was played by iconic action star Mr. T, which is a very different type of casting than what could have been.

Initially, the antagonistic boxer was intended to be played by someone else. This would have kickstarted the trend that was seen in the Creed films which saw real fighters like Tony Bellew playing the titular character's opponent. As revealed by Stallone, who will not return for Creed III, on his Instagram, Mr. T's casting was initially very different.

Related: Apollo Creed vs. Clubber Lang: Which Rocky Opponent Would Win A Fight

Joe Frazier Almost Played Clubber Lang In...

The latest Creed III poster reveals a touching look at Adonis (Michael B. Jordan) and his family — Bianca (Tessa Thompson) and Amara (Mila Davis-Kent) — in the boxing ring. The film will be unique within the franchise on two fronts, as it's not only the first film without Sylvester Stallone present, but is also Jordan’s directorial debut. Creed III will be released in March 2023, five years after the second installment.

With just a few months remaining until it hits theaters, a new Creed III poster arrives from MGM, showing Adonis sitting with his wife’s arm draped over him and his daughter on the ground in front of him. Capturing the family unit they have become, the poster highlights how important a role Adonis’ family will play in the events of the film. The backdrop of the ring also illustrates that the trio will face things together, both in Adonis’ career and their home life.

March 2023 will see the continuation of the Creed franchise through Creed III and can include many different aspects to allow it to become better than its partner series in Rocky. While the Creed films are spiritual sequels of sorts to the Rocky franchise, many often deem them as a different series of films despite the continuation of Rocky's story and its titular character's ties to Rocky's Apollo Creed. However, as Creed III will not be including Sylvester Stallone as Rocky, the films are beginning to separate themselves from their predecessors.

Through this third film in the franchise, Creed can begin to differentiate itself as a franchise even further. Indeed, if the series plays its cards right, it could do this by potentially being even greater than the Rocky series already was. From being a longstanding series in and of itself to how Creed III works without Rocky Balboa and a...

Michael B. Jordan is opening up about how important it was for him to make Creed III more “honest to the sport of boxing” by incorporating elements of Mexican culture.

Fans of the boxing franchise got a glimpse of Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez making an appearance in the trailer for the new film. The Mexican boxing star is one of the biggest names in the combat sport and predecessors like Julio César Chávez helped raise the notoriety of the sport.

“We just looked back, you know, it’s the history of boxing, and the Mexican culture is such a pillar within the sport of boxing and felt like there wasn’t really a lot of representation throughout the films in that type of way. And it just didn’t seem like the reality I lived in. So I wanted to incorporate Mexican culture into this film,” Jordan said during a press conference according to Slash Film.

Next year’s “Creed III” will be a fresh start for the “Rocky” spinoff franchise in more ways than one. It will be the first “Creed” movie without the involvement of Sylvester Stallone, who executive produced and played Rocky Balboa in the first two films in addition to writing “Creed II.” The film will also be Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut, something he said was “always an aspiration.”

Without the shadow of Rocky Balboa, “Creed II” places Jordan’s Adonis Creed front and center. But Jordan doesn’t want to hog all the spotlight.

At a recent press conference to promote the movie (via Slash Film), Jordan spoke about his decision to cast Mexican boxer Canelo Álvarez in his first acting role. While the “Rocky” franchise has a proud tradition of casting former boxers, Jordan’s saw the casting as an opportunity to highlight Mexican boxers. He said it...

The trailer for Creed 3 reveals that Adonis Creed gets revenge for his only defeat from the first film. In 2015's Creed, Adonis Creed unsuccessfully challenged light-heavyweight champion Ricky Conlan for Adonis' first shot at a world title. Conlan is played by real-life boxer and former cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew.

Creed 3's trailer shows bits of a rematch between Adonis Creed and Ricky Conlan. The fight's results are not shown, but it is likely that Adonis won, as the remaining trailer scenes show him as a successful boxer at his peak or possibly later in his career. Ricky Conlan was imprisoned at the end of the first Creed film, so this fight takes place well into Adonis Creed's career, as the film takes place seven years after Creed II. Their first bout took place at light-heavyweight, but since then, Creed has become the heavyweight champion, so their rematch is likely at a new weight.

Michael B. Jordan is leveling up in “Creed III”.

Jordan will step back into the boxing ring as Adonis “Donnie” Creed in the third franchise instalment and he will also sit ringside as the film’s director. MGM released the official trailer for “Creed III” on Tuesday in what marks Jordan’s directorial debut.

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“Me and him bonded in a way that I never had an opportunity to,” Jordan said of Majors at a press conference on Monday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “It’s my first time directing that relationship between director and actor. I really understand that now, and it’s a bond that’ll last forever. So just really lucky to have that gentleman by my side.”

Jordan takes over directing duties for Ryan Coogler (“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”) and Steven Caple Jr. (“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts...

There is a long history of boxing in cinema. Even before there were motion pictures, kinetoscopic recordings of boxing were distributed and shown among fans. Over the decades, the sport, with its larger-than-life personas, minimalistic iconography, and opportunity for primal violence became a staple of the cinema medium. There have been prestige boxing movies, and there have been empty-fun popcorn boxing movies.

A titan among these movies, of course, is the "Rocky" franchise. From its indie roots and its poignant underdog story to its over-the-top live-action anime sequels that defy all logic but still deliver thrills, laughs, and big emotions, there is no stopping this franchise. The franchise even comments on the real world, as with a focus on the latest technology and engineering the greatest boxer in Ivan Drago during "Rocky IV."

But as fun as those movies are, they are not really representative of the real world, either...

Adonis Creed is stepping back into the ring. And for the first time ever, he won’t be flanked by his longtime trainer Rocky Balboa.

While Michael B. Jordan’s eponymous character has always been the protagonist of the “Creed” franchise, Sylvester Stallone inevitably cast a large shadow over him in the first two films. But that’s about to change in “Creed III,” the first film in the “Rocky” spinoff franchise not to feature Stallone’s involvement on either side of the camera. In addition to reprising his role as Adonis Creed, Jordan is making his directorial debut on the film, working from a script written by Ryan Coogler, Keenan Coogler, and Zach Baylin.

The new film follows Adonis Creed as he goes to battle with Damian Anderson, a fierce new boxing opponent played by Jonathan Majors. Majors certainly gave the role everything he had — he recently revealed that...

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MGM has tapped Warner Bros. to be its new international partner, giving Warners a shot at having a piece of the James Bond franchise. One caveat, the arrangement doesn’t include the next James Bond film.

The two companies announced the arrangement on Sunday.

MGM’s previous partner was Universal, which released 2022 James Bond installment No Time To Die internationally, as well as such high-profile MGM as House of Gucci and Licorice Pizza.

Under the pact, Warner Bros. International’s distribution division will handle all Warners movies, beginning with the release of Bones and All in November of 2022 and Creed III, which is set for 2023.

Universal Pictures International will still distribute MGM and Orion Pictures Till later this year and Women Talking in the first quarter of 2023. Bond 26, the next chapter in the James Bond series of films, will also be distributed...

Exclusive: Two months into their run as Warner Bros Pictures Group Co-Chairs and CEOs, Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, have hammered out a multi-year deal to handle the international distribution of MGM’s theatrical titles, commencing with Luca Guadagnino’s Bones and All in November and continuing with the 2023 slate and beyond; the second title under the pact being Creed III in March.

The deal, which De Luca and Abdy worked out with MGM COO Christopher Brearton, will deliver a great deal of incremental revenue to Warner Bros. I hear the terms are three years with an option for two and encompasses the theatrical distribution of MGM titles outside of the U.S. including China. The new agreement also includes worldwide physical home entertainment distribution on all newly released MGM titles. MGM and Warner Bros. Picture Group will team on marketing/advertising, publicity, film distribution and exhibitor relations on...

Sylvester Stallone might be tossing in the towel on Rocky Balboa: The actor, whose boxing hero has been looking tigers in the eye since the 1976 Rocky, suggests in an Instagram post that the recently released Creed II will mark his final involvement in the 42-year franchise.

“I just want to thank everyone around the whole wide World for taking the Rocky family into their hearts for over 40 years,” Stallone wrote in a post that accompanied a video of what seems to be a beach bonfire gathering of the Creed II cast and crew. “It’s been my Ultimate privilege to have been able to create and play this meaningful character. Though it breaks my heart, Sadly all things must pass… and end. I love you Kind and generous people , and The most wonderful thing of all , is that Rocky will never die because he lives on in you ….”

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Eddie Hearn -- the promoter in charge of Anthony Joshua's career -- says the fight between Logan Paul and Ksi is an insult to hardcore boxing fans ... an insult he'd Love to promote. Hearn basically controls boxing on the other side of the pond ... promoting not only Aj, but stars like Amir Khan, Daniel Jacobs and Tony Bellew. Being that the fight is happening in his backyard in Manchester, we had to get Hearn's take on the event,...

On Michael B. Jordan’s first trip to Cannes for the Ryan Coogler-directed Fruitvale Station, the young actor walked wide-eyed down the Croisette, smiling when fans shouted, “Where’s Wallace?” a signature line about his tragic character from the HBO series The Wire. Jordan is the first to admit that, while growing up in front of the camera, he was lucky to be in the right place when cast in that seminal series, as well as Friday Night Lights. But he has shown remarkably good judgment in his transition to adulthood. He is emerging as a major star, not just because he’s got the acting chops, but for his willingness to work harder than anyone else.

He would confirm it with his second film for Coogler, the Rocky sequel Creed. Jordan trained hard, sure, but then Coogler headed to Philadelphia to scout gyms and watched the footwork of the fighters there.

He may be fictional, but the headline above isn’t too far from the truth. More than 30 years since Dolph Lundgren brought him to life on the big screen for the one and only time in 1985’s Rocky IV, the character of Ivan Drago looks odds-on to re-surface in the next chapter of the saga, Creed 2.

Whether or not this would be Lundgren himself once more is questionable, as the Swedish action man is now 59 years old. Instead it may be his son or a protégé that will be spoiling for a fight with Adonis Creed, whose father Apollo was slain in the ring by Drago.

Not that realism has ever worried Sylvester Stallone in the past. Every part of the Rocky franchise has, to some degree, blown a big fat raspberry in the face of plausibility and just got on with being immensely entertaining (well, apart from the fifth...

Ryan Coogler's incredible revamp of the Rocky franchise lit up the box office and has garnered plenty of awards attention. Today, Warner Bros. has revealed when you'll be able to bring Creed home on blu-ray along with all the special features to expect. Come inside to learn more.

If you missed out on Creed or simply can't wait to watch it again, you'll get your chance on March 1, 2016 when the film hits blu-ray/DVD and Digital formats.

See why your legacy is more than a name when “Creed” arrives onto Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD. From Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema comes award-winning filmmaker Ryan Coogler’s “Creed.” The film reunites Coogler with his “Fruitvale Station” star Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Johnson, the son of Apollo Creed, and explores a new chapter in the “Rocky” story, starring Academy Award nominee Sylvester Stallone in his iconic role.

Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Andre Ward, Tony Bellew, Ritchie Coster, Wood Harris | Written by Ryan Coogler, Aaron Covington | Directed by Ryan Coogler

It’s not too often you get the seventh installment of a movie franchise that feels fresh, exciting and renews your faith in that series as a whole. Well, if you don’t count The Force Awakens, anyway. Creed is that rare beast that pays homage to the films that came before it but doesn’t wallow in nostalgia, instead making room for new characters, stories and themes to work their way into the hearts of viewers.

Even though one of those themes is that of legacy, we’re most definitely in the present with Adonis Johnson’s (Michael B. Jordan) story. The illegitimate son of Rocky’s rival-turned-friend Apollo Creed, Adonis decides to shrug off a white-collar existence in pursuit of...

Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky Balboa turns trainer to a young star in a decent boxing picture with room for a sequel

In 2006’s Rocky Balboa, Sly Stallone’s ageing boxer was ridiculously called out of retirement for one last fight, going toe-to-toe with Antonio Tarver’s Mason “The Line” Dixon. After such nonsense, surely there could be no life left in this serial punchbag? Astonishingly, there is – and the result has already earned Stallone his first Golden Globe, for best supporting actor. Director and co-writer Ryan Coogler reteams with Fruitvale Station star Michael B Jordan to take the series on a left turn which will sensibly push Balboa to the side of the ring while newcomer Adonis Johnson takes centre stage. Johnson (Jordan) is the privileged son of boxing champion Apollo Creed, the father he never knew, but whose widow saved him from juvenile hall. Determined to make a name...

Warner Bros.' Creed is one of the most critically-acclaimed films of the year, with an impressive 93% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while taking in a solid $68 million at the box office after just two weeks in theaters. We also reported this morning that Sylvester Stallone received a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of Rocky Balboa, who trains the son of Apollo Creed, Adonis (Michael B. Jordan) in this spinoff of the beloved Rocky franchise. Earlier this week, Sylvester Stallone shared an intriguing video, which showed his co-star Michael B. Jordan actually getting knocked out during a take in the ring. Here's what Sylvester Stallone had to say on his Twitter page.

"Michael B. Jordan, young creed and getting Ko'd for real! But he got up and did it again! That's called guts!!"

Creed explores a new chapter in the Rocky story and stars Academy Award nominee Sylvester Stallone in his iconic role.

Sylvester Stallone offered up an interesting behind-the-scenes look at "Creed" on his Twitter account, with a video that appears to show Michael B. Jordan getting knocked the hell out from a punch by co-star (and professional boxer) Tony Bellew. Michael B Jordon, "young creed and "getting Ko'd for real! But he got up and did it again! That's called guts!! pic.twitter.com/yFo3PVmvhA — Sylvester Stallone (@TheSlyStallone) December 9, 2015 I'm not sure if it's called "guts" to get up and keep filming boxing scenes after suffering a concussion. You didn't see Harrison Ford returning to Millennium Falcon after breaking his leg on the "Force Awakens" set. Perhaps movie sets should adopt a concussion protocol?...

Audiences loved watching Michael B. Jordan triumph in “Creed,” but now they can see him get knocked out behind the scenes. Sylvester Stallone, who garnered critical acclaim for reprising the role of Rocky Balboa in the latest entry in the franchise, took to Twitter on Wednesday to share a quick video shot on set while filming the climactic fight between the eponymous boxer and his heavyweight opponent, ‘Pretty’ Ricky Conlan. In the video, Jordan takes a punch from Conlan, who is played by real-life boxer Tony Bellew. According to Stallone, Jordan was “Ko’d for real!” Also Read: 'Creed...

From Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema comes award-winning filmmaker Ryan Coogler’s Creed – which explores a new chapter in the Rocky story and stars Academy Award nominee Sylvester Stallone in his iconic role. The film also reunites Coogler with his Fruitvale Station star Michael B. Jordan as the son of Apollo Creed.

Adonis Johnson (Jordan) never knew his famous father, world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, who died before he was born. Still, there’s no denying that boxing is in his blood, so Adonis heads to Philadelphia, the site of Apollo Creed’s legendary match with a tough upstart named Rocky Balboa. Once in the City of Brotherly Love, Adonis tracks Rocky (Stallone) down and asks him to be his trainer. Despite his insistence that he is out of the fight game for good, Rocky sees in Adonis the strength and determination he had known in...

From Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema comes award-winning filmmaker Ryan Coogler’s Creed – which explores a new chapter in the Rocky story and stars Academy Award nominee Sylvester Stallone in his iconic role. The film also reunites Coogler with his Fruitvale Station star Michael B. Jordan as the son of Apollo Creed.

Adonis Johnson (Jordan) never knew his famous father, world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, who died before he was born. Still, there’s no denying that boxing is in his blood, so Adonis heads to Philadelphia, the site of Apollo Creed’s legendary match with a tough upstart named Rocky Balboa. Once in the City of Brotherly Love, Adonis tracks Rocky (Stallone) down and asks him to be his trainer. Despite his insistence that he is out of the fight game for good, Rocky sees in Adonis the strength and determination he had known in...

I love a good cinematic surprise, and boy oh boy did I get one last week when I saw Creed. This sixth sequel in the Rocky franchise is also a spinoff, focusing on the son of Apollo Creed as opposed to just Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky Balboa. It’s also one of the best movies of the year so far, masterfully done by filmmaker Ryan Coogler. I expected very little, but this film blew me away. It’s now something that I consider a dark horse awards player, in particular for Stallone. Hard to believe, I know, but believe. The flick is out today and is a must see, so hopefully I can convince you now… The film centers on Adonis Johnson (Jordan), who finds out he’s the son of Apollo Creed and sets off to follow in his father’s footsteps. He tracks down retired and broken down...

Chronicling the blood, sweat and tears shed getting into shape for the role of Adonis Johnson, today brings forth a new featurette for Creed that places Michael B. Jordan firmly in the limelight, which ought to get moviegoers amped up about the drama’s arrival.

It lands in theaters today, November 25, and the first wave of reviews for the quasi-sequel have been overly positive. Reuniting with his Fruitvale Station director Ryan Coogler, Jordan takes point as Adonis, the son of legendary world champion Apollo Creed, the fierce rival that quickly became one of Rocky Balboa’s few friends across the original franchise.

And so, Jordan’s driven protagonist locates the former Italian Stallion in order to be versed in the tricks of the trade, and despite Rocky’s apprehension at first, he soon discovers a fiery ambition in Adonis that echoes his late father.

Though the notion of a Rocky...

One of the great strengths of the Rocky franchise is its sense of a true continuing narrative, rather than a momentum-devoid series of rehashes orchestrated purely for financial gain. From the original Rocky through Rocky III, and again with 2006’s Rocky Balboa, the series’ characters actually change in interesting, logical, and significant ways from film to film. We’ll neglect the more perfunctory Rocky IV and Rocky V for this argument, but it’s remarkable nonetheless that such a blockbuster film series has maintained such a sense of narrative integrity for the lion’s share of its run. Balboa seemed poised as a lovely swan song to the franchise’s legacy, but, like Rocky himself rising from the mat to claim an unlikely late-bout victory, the new film Creed proves that there’s still a surprising amount of juice in the decades-spanning series.

And it does so by shifting the...

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Chicago – “Creed” is poised to become a contender at the box office over the Thanksgiving weekend, and the new boxing film starring Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa and Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed (son of ex-heavyweight champion and Rocky opponent Apollo Creed) is also in the buzz of the 2015 Oscar race. The film premiered in Chicago on Nov. 12th, 2015, with a Red Carpet event at Jones College Prep High School, where a mural was unveiled as part of the ceremony.

“Creed” features Stallone and Jordan, plus Tessa Thompson as Bianca, the love interest of Adonis. The film was co-written and directed by Ryan Coogler, who released his debut film “Fruitvale” last year. Jordan, Thompson and Coogler all attended the Red Carpet opening.

Photographer Joe Arce of HollywoodChicago.com was at the Red Carpet, and took these Exclusive Portraits. Click...

Chicago – This is what happens when passionate filmmakers come into a known movie project – with an obvious love for the previous stories and characters – and create a new chapter that both evolves and honors its source. “Creed” does all of that, and gives the beloved Rocky Balboa one more time in the spotlight.

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Writer/director Ryan Coogler – with screenwriter Aaron Covington – are the creators, taking the universe of Rocky Balboa (the opening scene of the first film takes place 40 years ago today, on November 25th, 1975, and includes six previous films) and expanding it with the story of Adonis Creed, the son of Rocky’s first opponent, heavyweight champion Apollo Creed. The approach is straightforward and clean, borrowing from Sylvester Stallone’s last outing as the Rocky character, “Rocky Balboa,” and adding the Adonis situation to the mix. Director Coogler also used some unexpected tools in his filmmaker’s arsenal...