Sylvester Stallone worked alongside Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan to revitalize the Rocky franchise with Creed. After the sequel film, Stallone had a few new directions he wanted to take Rocky in. But he wasn’t sure that the audience would’ve been interested.
Sylvester Stallone wasn’t sure if audiences would be interested in his new ‘Rocky’ ideas after ‘Creed’ Sylvester Stallone | Christian Augustin/Getty Images
Creed saw Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky seemingly passing the torch to a younger generation of fighters. It wasn’t the first time fans saw the character adopting more of a mentorship role. Stallone’s critically panned Rocky V saw him help mold the future generation of fighters. But it was an attempt that soon backfired in Rocky’s face.
Creed was the first time fans would see Rocky in a film without lacing up the gloves. The franchise would put more focus...
Sylvester Stallone wasn’t sure if audiences would be interested in his new ‘Rocky’ ideas after ‘Creed’ Sylvester Stallone | Christian Augustin/Getty Images
Creed saw Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky seemingly passing the torch to a younger generation of fighters. It wasn’t the first time fans saw the character adopting more of a mentorship role. Stallone’s critically panned Rocky V saw him help mold the future generation of fighters. But it was an attempt that soon backfired in Rocky’s face.
Creed was the first time fans would see Rocky in a film without lacing up the gloves. The franchise would put more focus...
- 5/12/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Brendan Fraser’s The Mummy would’ve had a different actor playing a crucial role in the film. During a recent interview, director Stephen Sommers revealed that he tried to cast a famous Star Wars actor in the film. The character of Ardeth Bay in the film was initially written for an older actor and Sommers tried to cast Darth Vader actor James Earl Jones in the role. The director also considered Roscoe Lee Browne in the role, but both actors were busy with other projects.
Oded Fehr played the role of Ardeth Bay in The Mummy franchise
Sommers then had to rewrite the character to be played by a much younger actor and cast Israeli actor Oded Fehr in the role. The character returned once again in the sequel film, The Mummy Returns, in 2001.
The Mummy Director Initially Wanted Star Wars Actor In One Role
The Mummy director considered...
Oded Fehr played the role of Ardeth Bay in The Mummy franchise
Sommers then had to rewrite the character to be played by a much younger actor and cast Israeli actor Oded Fehr in the role. The character returned once again in the sequel film, The Mummy Returns, in 2001.
The Mummy Director Initially Wanted Star Wars Actor In One Role
The Mummy director considered...
- 5/12/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Long before headlining Amazon Prime’s The Boys series as Billy Butcher, Karl Urban attempted to lead a comic book film Dredd. The film was based on the comic strip Judge Dredd created by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra for the 2000 Ad comic magazine. However, Urban’s film was not the first adaptation of Judge Dredd, as Sylvester Stallone did it first in his 1995 film of the same name.
Karl Urban as Judge Dredd in Dredd (2012)
Even though both the Judge Dredd films underperformed financially, Karl Urban had an upper hand. Urban’s version was liked by critics and is also regarded as a cult classic by fans. Even the home media sales of Dredd were impressive.
It looks like The Boys fame already expected his film to be on higher ground as he had a savage message for Sylvester Stallone on the release of his remake.
Karl Urban did...
Karl Urban as Judge Dredd in Dredd (2012)
Even though both the Judge Dredd films underperformed financially, Karl Urban had an upper hand. Urban’s version was liked by critics and is also regarded as a cult classic by fans. Even the home media sales of Dredd were impressive.
It looks like The Boys fame already expected his film to be on higher ground as he had a savage message for Sylvester Stallone on the release of his remake.
Karl Urban did...
- 5/11/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Sylvester Stallone was famously cast as Judge Dredd years before Karl Urban took up the role. But although Stallone was his predecessor, Urban quipped Stallone’s feelings would have little affect on his own thoughts.
Karl Urban revealed how his Judge Dredd would be different than Sylvester Stallone’s Sylvester Stallone | Richard Blanshard/Getty Images
Stallone explored the comic book genre when he was cast as the titular character Judge Dredd. The actor played a law authority in a corrupt future where he was judge, jury, and executioner to all criminals. In Jane Killick’s The Making of Judge Dredd, it was revealed that Stallone was the first choice for the role. Stallone took to the initial draft of the script immediately.
“Sly was the first person we thought of and the one and only person we showed the script to. He fell in love with [it] and we decided to look no further,...
Karl Urban revealed how his Judge Dredd would be different than Sylvester Stallone’s Sylvester Stallone | Richard Blanshard/Getty Images
Stallone explored the comic book genre when he was cast as the titular character Judge Dredd. The actor played a law authority in a corrupt future where he was judge, jury, and executioner to all criminals. In Jane Killick’s The Making of Judge Dredd, it was revealed that Stallone was the first choice for the role. Stallone took to the initial draft of the script immediately.
“Sly was the first person we thought of and the one and only person we showed the script to. He fell in love with [it] and we decided to look no further,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Sylvester Stallone has recut Rocky 6, aka Rocky Balboa, and we’ll get to see the new cut of the movie in the summer. More here.
Following his tinkering with the iconic Rocky IV, Sylvester Stallone admitted that he was looking at putting together alternate cuts of some of his other Rocky movies. He’s been true to his word too, with franchise revival Rocky Balboa next in line for the treatment.
It became known that the original cut of the movie went well past the two hour mark. MGM was believed to be instrumental in Stallone cutting it back to just over 100 minutes, and inevitably, this left a lot on the cutting room floor. Still, the film was very well received, and had it not taken off in the way that it did, we probably wouldn’t have the Creed franchise now.
The specifics of Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky Balboa cut haven’t been confirmed,...
Following his tinkering with the iconic Rocky IV, Sylvester Stallone admitted that he was looking at putting together alternate cuts of some of his other Rocky movies. He’s been true to his word too, with franchise revival Rocky Balboa next in line for the treatment.
It became known that the original cut of the movie went well past the two hour mark. MGM was believed to be instrumental in Stallone cutting it back to just over 100 minutes, and inevitably, this left a lot on the cutting room floor. Still, the film was very well received, and had it not taken off in the way that it did, we probably wouldn’t have the Creed franchise now.
The specifics of Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky Balboa cut haven’t been confirmed,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone, the man behind Rocky, has undoubtedly inspired a generation of boxers with his 1976 cult classic. However, things appear to have changed drastically in recent times because Stallone sparked controversies after offering a glimpse of his lethal boxing gloves from his Oscar-winning Rocky movies.
Sylvester Stallone in 1976’s Rocky
Reminiscing about the tougher era he belongs to while showing off the gloves used for filming the Rocky franchise, Sylvester Stallone implied that perhaps people today are not as resilient as they used to be. Claiming that those gloves are no longer legal to use in today’s era, Stallone expressed his concerns about modern life. Later on, his controversial comments divided the internet and sparked a heated debate.
Sylvester Stallone Comments on the Current State of Toughness
Veteran actor Sylvester Stallone, famously known for his Rocky movies that launched his Hollywood career, recently shared a rare glimpse...
Sylvester Stallone in 1976’s Rocky
Reminiscing about the tougher era he belongs to while showing off the gloves used for filming the Rocky franchise, Sylvester Stallone implied that perhaps people today are not as resilient as they used to be. Claiming that those gloves are no longer legal to use in today’s era, Stallone expressed his concerns about modern life. Later on, his controversial comments divided the internet and sparked a heated debate.
Sylvester Stallone Comments on the Current State of Toughness
Veteran actor Sylvester Stallone, famously known for his Rocky movies that launched his Hollywood career, recently shared a rare glimpse...
- 5/9/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
As Sylvester Stallone’s envious legacy continues to dominate the entertainment industry, the actor gets a biopic narrating his inspiring story of bringing his iconic boxing film Rocky to the big screen. With acclaimed filmmaker Peter Farrelly helming the potential project, Ryan Gosling makes the rounds for being the prime candidate for the role.
Ryan Gosling in a still from The Gray Man
With the new film currently titled I Play Rocky, being in its script writing and casting process, fans believe Ryan Gosling might be best suited for the role. Recalling how he was previously selected by Sylvester Stallone to be the next Rambo, fans justified their choice by explaining how Gosling has been an outspoken Rambo fan.
Peter Farrelly Prepares Sylvester Stallone’s Biopic About Rocky
Popularly known as the acclaimed director of Green Book, Peter Farrelly is currently making headlines for helming a potential biopic that tells...
Ryan Gosling in a still from The Gray Man
With the new film currently titled I Play Rocky, being in its script writing and casting process, fans believe Ryan Gosling might be best suited for the role. Recalling how he was previously selected by Sylvester Stallone to be the next Rambo, fans justified their choice by explaining how Gosling has been an outspoken Rambo fan.
Peter Farrelly Prepares Sylvester Stallone’s Biopic About Rocky
Popularly known as the acclaimed director of Green Book, Peter Farrelly is currently making headlines for helming a potential biopic that tells...
- 5/8/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Peter Farrelly is to direct a film about the making of 'Rocky'.The 67-year-old filmmaker is to helm the movie 'I Play Rocky', which tells the story of how Sylvester Stallone bet on himself to play the career-defining role in the 1976 sports film.A logline for the project reads: "A struggling actor with a partially paralysed face and a speech impediment writes a script that a big movie studio wants to buy, but he refuses to sell it unless he gets to play the lead. "Turning down an offer of life-changing money, he instead works for pennies to get the movie made with himself in the starring role."The movie becomes the biggest box office hit of 1976, notching 10 Oscar nominations and winning Best Picture. The true story of the making of the iconic movie 'Rocky'."'Green Book' director Farrelly is producing the flick alongside former Warner Bros.
- 5/8/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
The director of Green Book, Peter Farrelly, is set to make a film based on the ultimate Hollywood underdog story: the making of 1976’s Rocky.
That old saying about art mirroring life? It’s never been as true (in Hollywood at least) as in the mid-1970s when a young Sylvester Stallone wrote a boxing underdog story that was pursued by a major movie studio. However, Stallone refused to sell unless he got to play the lead, despite suffering from a partially paralysed face and a speech impediment.
In the end, the underdog triumphed and that film, Rocky, became one of the most successful films of the year and an instant classic. Now it has been announced that Peter Farrelly will be turning the real-life drama of Stallone’s fight to get the film made – while also staying involved in the project – to the screen.
As well as being one half of The Farrelly Brothers,...
That old saying about art mirroring life? It’s never been as true (in Hollywood at least) as in the mid-1970s when a young Sylvester Stallone wrote a boxing underdog story that was pursued by a major movie studio. However, Stallone refused to sell unless he got to play the lead, despite suffering from a partially paralysed face and a speech impediment.
In the end, the underdog triumphed and that film, Rocky, became one of the most successful films of the year and an instant classic. Now it has been announced that Peter Farrelly will be turning the real-life drama of Stallone’s fight to get the film made – while also staying involved in the project – to the screen.
As well as being one half of The Farrelly Brothers,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Big Brother Finale Julie Chen Moonves. Photo Credit: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Forget the beach – CBS is bringing the heat this summer! Their just-announced schedule is packed with exciting premieres, returning favorites, and must-see award shows. What to Watch: Tulsa King (July 14) Sylvester Stallone takes on network TV as a New York mobster facing a whole new world in Oklahoma. Think witty dialogue, unexpected situations, and a whole lot of Stallone charm. Big Brother Season 26 (July 17 & 18) Get ready for a double dose of drama with a two-night premiere! A fresh batch of houseguests means new alliances, shocking twists, and, of course, those tense live evictions. The Real CSI: Miami (June 26) Love true crime? The CSI team brings you real-life mysteries and the cutting-edge science used to solve them. Let’s Make a Deal Primetime (Aug 7) It’s back! Wayne Brady, zany costumes, and the chance...
- 5/7/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
"Rocky" is one of the most beloved sports movies of all time. One could probably even stretch beyond to say that it's plainly and simply one of the most beloved American movies ever made. Now, the movie is getting the "making of" treatment in a new film titled "I Play Rocky." The project has lined up a slightly unexpected director in the form of Peter Farrelly, known best for his work on screwball comedies such as "There's Something About Mary" and "Dumb & Dumber."
According to Variety, Farrelly is set to direct. What's more, casting is already underway for the lead role. Sylvester Stallone, who played Rocky Balboa in the original and its many sequels, is not specifically named as the inspiration for this lead role. However, it's crystal clear this movie is about the actor and his journey to get the cinematic classic made. The logline for the film...
According to Variety, Farrelly is set to direct. What's more, casting is already underway for the lead role. Sylvester Stallone, who played Rocky Balboa in the original and its many sequels, is not specifically named as the inspiration for this lead role. However, it's crystal clear this movie is about the actor and his journey to get the cinematic classic made. The logline for the film...
- 5/7/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Back in 2021, we got a sitcom titled Young Rock, based on the life of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Running for three seasons, the show told the story of Johnson’s life from his childhood to his early days as a WWE wrestler in a fictionalized version. The current day Rock is running for the President of the United States of America in the 2030s and reminisces about his past life with every episode.
Sylvester Stallone wrote and played the lead in 1976’s Rocky
Now, in 2024, we have another star who will be getting a movie made on his life, and it is none other than Sylvester Stallone. From the time before he came to his Rocky fame and the early days of his life, the upcoming movie will showcase the struggle before Stallone became a worldwide sensation. Director Peter Farrelly is attached to the project as of now, which will...
Sylvester Stallone wrote and played the lead in 1976’s Rocky
Now, in 2024, we have another star who will be getting a movie made on his life, and it is none other than Sylvester Stallone. From the time before he came to his Rocky fame and the early days of his life, the upcoming movie will showcase the struggle before Stallone became a worldwide sensation. Director Peter Farrelly is attached to the project as of now, which will...
- 5/7/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Peter Farrelly is ready to eat lightning and crap thunder for a unique project focusing on Sylvester Stallone‘s beloved Rocky franchise. I Play Rocky finds Farrelly directing a film about Stallone’s journey to play the Italian Stallion on the silver screen. Toby Emmerich is producing, with Peter Gamble penning the script.
Here’s the official blurb for I Play Rocky:
A struggling actor with a partially paralyzed face and a speech impediment writes a script that a big movie studio wants to buy, but he refuses to sell it unless he gets to play the lead. Turning down an offer of life-changing money, he instead works for pennies to get the movie made with himself in the starring role. The movie becomes the biggest box office hit of 1976, notching ten Oscar nominations and winning Best Picture. The true story of the making of the iconic movie Rocky.
I...
Here’s the official blurb for I Play Rocky:
A struggling actor with a partially paralyzed face and a speech impediment writes a script that a big movie studio wants to buy, but he refuses to sell it unless he gets to play the lead. Turning down an offer of life-changing money, he instead works for pennies to get the movie made with himself in the starring role. The movie becomes the biggest box office hit of 1976, notching ten Oscar nominations and winning Best Picture. The true story of the making of the iconic movie Rocky.
I...
- 5/7/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
CBS has unveiled its Summer 2024 schedule, revealing when we can expect the new season of Big Brother, as well as the network TV debut of Sylvester Stallone’s Paramount+ drama Tulsa King.
Tulsa King, which stars Stallone as mobster Dwight “The General” Manfredi, joins the CBS line-up on Sunday, July 14, just a few days before Big Brother’s two-night Season 26 premiere on July 17 and 18.
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Tulsa King, which stars Stallone as mobster Dwight “The General” Manfredi, joins the CBS line-up on Sunday, July 14, just a few days before Big Brother’s two-night Season 26 premiere on July 17 and 18.
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- 5/7/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Oscar winner Peter Farrelly will direct and former Warner Bros Motion Picture Boss Toby Emmerich will produce I Play Rocky, a film about how Sylvester Stallone bet on himself to play the star-making title role in Rocky. CAA Media Finance and FilmNation are selling at Cannes.
Emmerich and Farrelly are producing with Christian Baha, and Peter Gamble is writing the script.
Here’s the pic’s blurb: A struggling actor with a partially paralyzed face and a speech impediment writes a script that a big movie studio wants to buy, but he refuses to sell it unless he gets to play the lead. Turning down an offer of life-changing money, he instead works for pennies to get the movie made with himself in the starring role. The movie becomes the biggest box office hit of 1976, notching 10 Oscar nominations and winning Best Picture. The true story of the making of the iconic movie Rocky.
Emmerich and Farrelly are producing with Christian Baha, and Peter Gamble is writing the script.
Here’s the pic’s blurb: A struggling actor with a partially paralyzed face and a speech impediment writes a script that a big movie studio wants to buy, but he refuses to sell it unless he gets to play the lead. Turning down an offer of life-changing money, he instead works for pennies to get the movie made with himself in the starring role. The movie becomes the biggest box office hit of 1976, notching 10 Oscar nominations and winning Best Picture. The true story of the making of the iconic movie Rocky.
- 5/7/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
“Green Book” director Peter Farrelly will take audiences behind-the-scenes on the unlikely and tumultuous production of “Rocky,” the boxing drama that catapulted Sylvester Stallone into stardom.
“I Play Rocky,” the upcoming film, will follow Stallone long before his action hero days. Here, he’s a struggling actor whose partially paralyzed face and a speech impediment hasn’t left him in demand by Hollywood. But betting on his talent, Stallone writes a hot script that a big movie studio wants to buy. However, he refuses to sell it unless he gets to play the lead. Turning down an offer of life-changing money, he instead works for a pittance in order to get the movie made with himself as the title character. The result is the biggest box office hit of 1976, as well as an Academy Award juggernaut that went on to win best picture.
Farrelly will produce the film with Toby Emmerich,...
“I Play Rocky,” the upcoming film, will follow Stallone long before his action hero days. Here, he’s a struggling actor whose partially paralyzed face and a speech impediment hasn’t left him in demand by Hollywood. But betting on his talent, Stallone writes a hot script that a big movie studio wants to buy. However, he refuses to sell it unless he gets to play the lead. Turning down an offer of life-changing money, he instead works for a pittance in order to get the movie made with himself as the title character. The result is the biggest box office hit of 1976, as well as an Academy Award juggernaut that went on to win best picture.
Farrelly will produce the film with Toby Emmerich,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Now here’s a real underdog story. Peter Farrelly (“Green Book”) is set to direct a film inspired by the story of how Sylvester Stallone came to make his seminal 1976 boxing film “Rocky.”
The film is titled “I Play Rocky,” and per its official logline, which never names Stallone directly, the film “follows a struggling actor with a partially paralyzed face and a speech impediment who writes a script that a big movie studio wants to buy, but he refuses to sell it unless he gets to play the lead.”
The logline continues: “Turning down an offer of life-changing money, he instead works for pennies to get the movie made with himself in the starring role.” The movie becomes the biggest box office hit of 1976, garnering 10 Academy Award nominations and winning Best Picture.
That movie of course is “Rocky.” “Casting is underway” for who would be tapped to play Stallone...
The film is titled “I Play Rocky,” and per its official logline, which never names Stallone directly, the film “follows a struggling actor with a partially paralyzed face and a speech impediment who writes a script that a big movie studio wants to buy, but he refuses to sell it unless he gets to play the lead.”
The logline continues: “Turning down an offer of life-changing money, he instead works for pennies to get the movie made with himself in the starring role.” The movie becomes the biggest box office hit of 1976, garnering 10 Academy Award nominations and winning Best Picture.
That movie of course is “Rocky.” “Casting is underway” for who would be tapped to play Stallone...
- 5/7/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Sylvester Stallone is set to part with some of his beloved watches, with the Rocky star auctioning 11 luxury timepieces from his collection at Sotheby’s New York on June 5. Included in the sale is an extremely rare Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime, seen by enthusiasts and collectors as one of the most complicated wristwatches in the world, that originally sold for $2.5 million.
Aside from Stallone’s star power, what’s sure to draw interest to the forthcoming sale is that this will be the first time a Grandmaster Chime has been put up for commercial auction. In 2019, at the Only Watch charitable auction, a one-off steel model Grandmaster Chime sold for a whopping $31 million, setting a record. Stallone’s Grandmaster Chime has a price estimate between $2.5 million to $5 million, but is likely to climb well north of that, with a record price for a watch at a non-charity auction a real possibility.
Aside from Stallone’s star power, what’s sure to draw interest to the forthcoming sale is that this will be the first time a Grandmaster Chime has been put up for commercial auction. In 2019, at the Only Watch charitable auction, a one-off steel model Grandmaster Chime sold for a whopping $31 million, setting a record. Stallone’s Grandmaster Chime has a price estimate between $2.5 million to $5 million, but is likely to climb well north of that, with a record price for a watch at a non-charity auction a real possibility.
- 5/7/2024
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hollywood has brought several heart-thrilling action movies that have hooked audiences for years. Some of the movies spawned a successful franchise, catapulting its cast to fame. Sylvester Stallone and Tom Selleck are just one of the few names that have cemented a strong legacy in the cinematic world. But, it all comes with a hefty price, especially for the actors, who take a risk in action movies.
Sylvester Stallone as Dwight “The General” Manfredi in Tulsa King
Both the actors have already experienced the same. Selleck recently reflected on his well-being as he spilled the beans on working in the action movies.
Tom Selleck Reflected on Working in Action Movies
Tom Selleck has gained cultural icon of the 1980s status, thanks to his impeccable contribution to Hollywood. From small screen to charming the audiences on the big screen, he has created a strong portfolio with an array of projects, exploring several genres.
Sylvester Stallone as Dwight “The General” Manfredi in Tulsa King
Both the actors have already experienced the same. Selleck recently reflected on his well-being as he spilled the beans on working in the action movies.
Tom Selleck Reflected on Working in Action Movies
Tom Selleck has gained cultural icon of the 1980s status, thanks to his impeccable contribution to Hollywood. From small screen to charming the audiences on the big screen, he has created a strong portfolio with an array of projects, exploring several genres.
- 5/5/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
A striking home once owned by sports icon and three-time heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali has hit the auction block.
The seven-bedroom Los Angeles mansion was built in the Italian Renaissance style in 1916. Ali purchased the property in 1979 and lived there until 1984 with his third wife, Veronica, and their children Leila and Hana. Ali hosted numerous celebrities at his home, including Clint Eastwood, Sylvester Stallone, and Michael Jackson, according to Robb Report.
The house is one of 70 located within Fremont Place, an exclusive gated community in the city’s desirable Hancock Park neighborhood. John C. Austin, the architect behind LA’s Griffith Observatory and LA City Hall, designed the home.
Muhammad Ali’s house | Credit: Concierge Auctions
Ali’s former home sits on a 1½-acre corner lot. Gracious marble steps lead up to an elegant terrace that overlooks landscaped grounds.
Credit: Concierge Auctions
Among the home’s notable features is a...
The seven-bedroom Los Angeles mansion was built in the Italian Renaissance style in 1916. Ali purchased the property in 1979 and lived there until 1984 with his third wife, Veronica, and their children Leila and Hana. Ali hosted numerous celebrities at his home, including Clint Eastwood, Sylvester Stallone, and Michael Jackson, according to Robb Report.
The house is one of 70 located within Fremont Place, an exclusive gated community in the city’s desirable Hancock Park neighborhood. John C. Austin, the architect behind LA’s Griffith Observatory and LA City Hall, designed the home.
Muhammad Ali’s house | Credit: Concierge Auctions
Ali’s former home sits on a 1½-acre corner lot. Gracious marble steps lead up to an elegant terrace that overlooks landscaped grounds.
Credit: Concierge Auctions
Among the home’s notable features is a...
- 5/5/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Exclusive: Rich Ting (Warrior) is set for a recurring role on Paramount+ drama Tulsa King, starring Sylvester Stallone.
Created by Taylor Sheridan, the drama follows New York mafia capo Dwight “The General” Manfredi (Stallone), just after he is released from prison after 25 years and unceremoniously exiled by his boss to set up shop in Tulsa, Okla. Realizing that his mob family may not have his best interests in mind, Dwight slowly builds a “crew” from a group of unlikely characters to help him establish a new criminal empire in a place that to him might as well be another planet.
Ting will play Jackie Ming, a quiet but ruthless man with his own ambitions in Tulsa.
Andrea Savage, Martin Starr, Max Casella, Domenick Lombardozzi, Vincent Piazza, Jay Will, A.C. Peterson with Garrett Hedlund and Dana Delany also star.
Tulsa King, produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, is one...
Created by Taylor Sheridan, the drama follows New York mafia capo Dwight “The General” Manfredi (Stallone), just after he is released from prison after 25 years and unceremoniously exiled by his boss to set up shop in Tulsa, Okla. Realizing that his mob family may not have his best interests in mind, Dwight slowly builds a “crew” from a group of unlikely characters to help him establish a new criminal empire in a place that to him might as well be another planet.
Ting will play Jackie Ming, a quiet but ruthless man with his own ambitions in Tulsa.
Andrea Savage, Martin Starr, Max Casella, Domenick Lombardozzi, Vincent Piazza, Jay Will, A.C. Peterson with Garrett Hedlund and Dana Delany also star.
Tulsa King, produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, is one...
- 5/3/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Challengers and The Fall Guy prove that the movie star is still alive – and can make a huge difference to a film’s success. A few thoughts…
The movie star is dead. Or at least our idea of stardom may have drastically changed. After streaming has become a credible rival to cinemas, it’s not so much star power that necessarily gets people to spend their hard-earned money on a movie ticket. Sure, the Swifties ran to the cinemas to watch The Eras Tour, but Taylor Swift is hardly a movie star, despite her turn in Cats.
Ana De Armas blames social media for the lack of movie stars. “I feel like the new generations don’t have that concept, because of social media,” de Armas told Vanity Fair in 2023. “There is so much information out there and oversharing. The concept of a movie star is someone untouchable you only see onscreen.
The movie star is dead. Or at least our idea of stardom may have drastically changed. After streaming has become a credible rival to cinemas, it’s not so much star power that necessarily gets people to spend their hard-earned money on a movie ticket. Sure, the Swifties ran to the cinemas to watch The Eras Tour, but Taylor Swift is hardly a movie star, despite her turn in Cats.
Ana De Armas blames social media for the lack of movie stars. “I feel like the new generations don’t have that concept, because of social media,” de Armas told Vanity Fair in 2023. “There is so much information out there and oversharing. The concept of a movie star is someone untouchable you only see onscreen.
- 5/2/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
What Do We Know About the upcoming second season of the Paramount+ series Tulsa King? More than you may think. The Taylor Sheridan series has been one of the most successful projects from the Yellowstone creator that does not feature the Dutton Family. With a second season greenlit almost as soon as the first episode debuted, everyone has been wondering what is coming from the show’s sophomore run. So, let’s dive in and take a look at what Sylvester Stallone and his crime crew will be coming up with this year.
Who is running the show (literally)?
The first season of Tulsa King was overseen by Terence Winter, best known as the creator of Boardwalk Empire and a main writer and executive producer on The Sopranos. He wrote the screenplay for The Wolf of Wall Street and developed Tulsa King alongside Taylor Sheridan ahead of this season. Winter...
Who is running the show (literally)?
The first season of Tulsa King was overseen by Terence Winter, best known as the creator of Boardwalk Empire and a main writer and executive producer on The Sopranos. He wrote the screenplay for The Wolf of Wall Street and developed Tulsa King alongside Taylor Sheridan ahead of this season. Winter...
- 5/1/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
The Fall Guy is a movie that celebrates and spotlights the importance of stunt performers, dressed up in an entertaining action thriller that has a real commitment to giving audiences a good time. Helped along, of course, by Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. But they aren’t the only ones making this film what it is, as we had the pleasure in speaking to the supporting star Winston Duke, as well as director & producer team (and husband and wife); David Leitch and Kelly McCormick.
We speak about the roles of stunt performers, and whether they believe there could be a chance of a stunt Oscar in the foreseeable future. We speak about Spielberg seeing (and liking) the movie, while with Duke, who we could’ve spoken to for hours, we get deep into the differences between Schwarzenegger, and Stallone. Enjoy both interviews in their entirety below.
Winston Duke
David Leitch...
We speak about the roles of stunt performers, and whether they believe there could be a chance of a stunt Oscar in the foreseeable future. We speak about Spielberg seeing (and liking) the movie, while with Duke, who we could’ve spoken to for hours, we get deep into the differences between Schwarzenegger, and Stallone. Enjoy both interviews in their entirety below.
Winston Duke
David Leitch...
- 4/30/2024
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Just take a sneaky peak back on the movies we’ve covered so far on our Arnie Revisited series, and the Austrian Oak had already covered several genres in his rise from bodybuilder to Hollywood icon. Raw Deal and Commando were straight-up action movies, while his work as Conan was an epic mix of action and fantasy. You can even argue that The Terminator is a classic 80s slasher flick, and not simply the revolutionary sci-fi masterpiece it’s generally regarded as. However, he hadn’t managed to blend both horror and science fiction in any of his previous movies, in the way he did with the film we’re focusing on in today’s episode – Predator. It was such a huge success for both star and franchise that it not only helped to further cement Arnie as a Hollywood icon, but also created a franchise packed with sequels, a prequel,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Adam Walton
- JoBlo.com
Dolly Parton’s ebullient personality makes it seem like little gets her down, but things still bother the singer. According to one of her backup singers, three things deeply disturbed the Queen of Country. Outside one show in Atlanta, a woman upset her by touching on two of these things.
Dolly Parton’s friend said an encounter outside a show disturbed the singer
Parton has been famous for decades and has often leaned into gossip about her as a way to promote her projects. She admitted that while tabloids often overblow news, there is typically a grain of truth in the stories they run. It bothers her deeply when there is not, and magazines run outright lies about her.
Even worse than this is when someone doubts her talent, or calls her songwriting into question. Parton rightfully takes immense pride in her work and she finds it incredibly hurtful when...
Dolly Parton’s friend said an encounter outside a show disturbed the singer
Parton has been famous for decades and has often leaned into gossip about her as a way to promote her projects. She admitted that while tabloids often overblow news, there is typically a grain of truth in the stories they run. It bothers her deeply when there is not, and magazines run outright lies about her.
Even worse than this is when someone doubts her talent, or calls her songwriting into question. Parton rightfully takes immense pride in her work and she finds it incredibly hurtful when...
- 4/24/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
After more than fifty years of a successful acting career, Sylvester Stallone still got it all — but sometimes he himself doubts it.
Despite a considerable age of 77 years, the legendary actor doesn’t seem to have a problem with keeping up with his younger colleagues, but one of his recent projects gave him a weird feeling about the whole situation.
2022 marked Stallone’s first leading role on television thanks to his crime drama show Tulsa King. The storyline follows Dwight "The General" Manfredi, a Mafia leader who is back on track after being released from prison and immediately sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he tries to revive his criminal career by forming a new organization.
Feeling somewhat out of place after 25 years of isolation, Dwight instead creates The Manfredi Crime Family.
Though Stallone definitely looks good even against his younger co-stars, one scene actually kind of hurt his feelings. Talking to The Hollywood Reporter recently,...
Despite a considerable age of 77 years, the legendary actor doesn’t seem to have a problem with keeping up with his younger colleagues, but one of his recent projects gave him a weird feeling about the whole situation.
2022 marked Stallone’s first leading role on television thanks to his crime drama show Tulsa King. The storyline follows Dwight "The General" Manfredi, a Mafia leader who is back on track after being released from prison and immediately sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he tries to revive his criminal career by forming a new organization.
Feeling somewhat out of place after 25 years of isolation, Dwight instead creates The Manfredi Crime Family.
Though Stallone definitely looks good even against his younger co-stars, one scene actually kind of hurt his feelings. Talking to The Hollywood Reporter recently,...
- 4/24/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Oftentimes, a sequel to a much-beloved film fails to meet the expectations set by its predecessors, which eventually ends up tainting the original’s legacy. Fortunately, this wasn’t the case with Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky, arguably his most iconic franchise, which is still going strong with Michael B. Jordan taking its reign with the Creed features.
However, getting the first sequel off the ground wasn’t easy, and if it wasn’t for one plot twist, Rocky might not have gone on to become one of the most celebrated franchises in the sports genre.
One Illogical Plot Twist Was Made in Rocky 2 to Combat Sylvester Stallone’s Injury
Rocky II | United Artists
Coming off the success of the Rocky, which won the Oscar for Best Picture, the sequel had a lot to live up to. But just a month and a half before the shooting was about to kickstart,...
However, getting the first sequel off the ground wasn’t easy, and if it wasn’t for one plot twist, Rocky might not have gone on to become one of the most celebrated franchises in the sports genre.
One Illogical Plot Twist Was Made in Rocky 2 to Combat Sylvester Stallone’s Injury
Rocky II | United Artists
Coming off the success of the Rocky, which won the Oscar for Best Picture, the sequel had a lot to live up to. But just a month and a half before the shooting was about to kickstart,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Sylvester Stallone’s underdog story and meteoric rise as a Hollywood star have long been talked about over the years. The actor had to make a lot of sacrifices to make sure that Hollywood took notice of him and his script for Rocky. With no acting godfather by his side, his struggle paid off greatly, as Rocky has become his signature role and franchise that he is popularly known for.
Sylvester Stallone wrote and played the lead in 1976’s Rocky
In his long and illustrious career, Stallone has never played a gangster and was never approached by filmmakers for it. That changed when Taylor Sheridan came to him for Tulsa King. The two shared many things and were friends long before the project came to fruition. Stallone found many similarities between Sheridan’s career and his and this formed a deep connection between them.
Sylvester Stallone and Taylor Sheridan Have...
Sylvester Stallone wrote and played the lead in 1976’s Rocky
In his long and illustrious career, Stallone has never played a gangster and was never approached by filmmakers for it. That changed when Taylor Sheridan came to him for Tulsa King. The two shared many things and were friends long before the project came to fruition. Stallone found many similarities between Sheridan’s career and his and this formed a deep connection between them.
Sylvester Stallone and Taylor Sheridan Have...
- 4/24/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Los Angeles, April 24 (Ians) Hollywood stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone warred over everything from their earnings to their muscles and the size of the weapons they wielded in their films at the peak of their action movie popularity in the 1980s.
In an upcoming joint TV interview titled ‘TMZ Presents: Arnold and Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons’, the actors said they are still unsure who had the bigger career, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
A preview of the chat shows Schwarzenegger sitting alongside Stallone, saying: “We ended up kind of like, ‘Well, you killed 28 people in the movie; I killed 32’.”
Stallone added: “I got to top that.”
Schwarzenegger then said: “He killed 80 people, so I had to kill 87 people.”
‘Rambo’ and ‘Rocky’ star added: “It was now the body count and then it was kind of, like, ‘Well, what was your body fat?’ I was down to seven per cent.”
To which,...
In an upcoming joint TV interview titled ‘TMZ Presents: Arnold and Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons’, the actors said they are still unsure who had the bigger career, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
A preview of the chat shows Schwarzenegger sitting alongside Stallone, saying: “We ended up kind of like, ‘Well, you killed 28 people in the movie; I killed 32’.”
Stallone added: “I got to top that.”
Schwarzenegger then said: “He killed 80 people, so I had to kill 87 people.”
‘Rambo’ and ‘Rocky’ star added: “It was now the body count and then it was kind of, like, ‘Well, what was your body fat?’ I was down to seven per cent.”
To which,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
As two titans of Tinseltown in the 1980s and early 1990s, Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger found ideal rivals in one another and grew so competitive that the Hollywood heroes resorted to Machiavellian tactics to gain status as the world’s top action star, they revealed on Tuesday in a televised interview from TMZ.
The septuagenarian stars, who are now close friends, sat down for an hourlong primetime special called TMZ Presents: Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons, which debuted on Fox on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Et. With TMZ founder Harvey Levin taking on the interviewing honors, the two action flick legends discussed some revealing details of their past rivalry, the troubled childhoods both say they’ve overcome and the faces they’d place alongside their own on a hypothetical Mount Rushmore for action heroes.
“Well, what is your body fat?’” Schwarzenegger recalled while discussing the multifaceted rivalry. “I was down to 7 percent.
The septuagenarian stars, who are now close friends, sat down for an hourlong primetime special called TMZ Presents: Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons, which debuted on Fox on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Et. With TMZ founder Harvey Levin taking on the interviewing honors, the two action flick legends discussed some revealing details of their past rivalry, the troubled childhoods both say they’ve overcome and the faces they’d place alongside their own on a hypothetical Mount Rushmore for action heroes.
“Well, what is your body fat?’” Schwarzenegger recalled while discussing the multifaceted rivalry. “I was down to 7 percent.
- 4/24/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In Rocky II, Sylvester Stallone’s character has to learn how to box right-handed due to the eyesight problems he developed following his first fight with Apollo Creed, but it was a real-life injury which prompted this twist.
During the TMZ special Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons, Stallone revealed that he tore his pec muscle right off the bone while training with Franco Columbu. This was just a month and a half before he was scheduled to start shooting Rocky II. “So, I go down, and it’s maybe only 200 [lbs]. I’m just warming up, and I hear a Pow!” Stallone said. “I fall on the floor. And Franco goes, ‘Let me see.’ He jams his fingers — I’ve torn my pec off the bone. I mean, bad. I could hear it go rip, and he’s jamming his fingers. And I think I’m going to black out.” That…...
During the TMZ special Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons, Stallone revealed that he tore his pec muscle right off the bone while training with Franco Columbu. This was just a month and a half before he was scheduled to start shooting Rocky II. “So, I go down, and it’s maybe only 200 [lbs]. I’m just warming up, and I hear a Pow!” Stallone said. “I fall on the floor. And Franco goes, ‘Let me see.’ He jams his fingers — I’ve torn my pec off the bone. I mean, bad. I could hear it go rip, and he’s jamming his fingers. And I think I’m going to black out.” That…...
- 4/23/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Sylvester Stallone revealed on the TMZ special “Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons” (via The Daily Mail) that a near career-ending injury in the lead up to “Rocky II” threatened to end the boxing franchise before its first sequel got off the ground. Stallone was training with bodybuilder Franco Columbu about a month and a half before the “Rocky 2” shoot when he ripped his pec muscle right off the bone.
“So, I go down, and it’s maybe only 200 [lbs]. I’m just warming up, and I hear a Pow!’ Stallone remembered. “I fall on the floor. And Franco goes, ‘Let me see.’ He jams his fingers — I’ve torn my pec off the bone. I mean, bad. I could hear it go rip, and he’s jamming his fingers. And I think I’m going to black out.”
“I go home. I feel like my career is over. I’m supposed to start ‘Rocky II,...
“So, I go down, and it’s maybe only 200 [lbs]. I’m just warming up, and I hear a Pow!’ Stallone remembered. “I fall on the floor. And Franco goes, ‘Let me see.’ He jams his fingers — I’ve torn my pec off the bone. I mean, bad. I could hear it go rip, and he’s jamming his fingers. And I think I’m going to black out.”
“I go home. I feel like my career is over. I’m supposed to start ‘Rocky II,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Franco Columbu, the Italian bodybuilding prodigy, and the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger forged a close friendship. The two dealt with everything after meeting in 1965, sticking by one another through good times and bad. But they each brought unique personalities to the table.
If boxing was Columbu’s background, then soccer was Schwarzenegger’s. In spite of this, their shared love of ‘bodybuilding’ served as the foundation for their friendship. Here’s an intriguing anecdote, though: Columbu trained Schwarzenegger’s fellow Hollywood veteran actor, Sylvester Stallone, for the film Rocky II.
Sylvester Stallone in Rocky films
When Franco challenged Stallone to a bench press competition, the actor accepted, but not before the latter tore his pec off the bone. This is where things got tricky. The injury happened 1.5 months before Stallone was supposed to appear and helm the Rocky sequel.
Well, you must hear him discuss how he turned the tide of events!
If boxing was Columbu’s background, then soccer was Schwarzenegger’s. In spite of this, their shared love of ‘bodybuilding’ served as the foundation for their friendship. Here’s an intriguing anecdote, though: Columbu trained Schwarzenegger’s fellow Hollywood veteran actor, Sylvester Stallone, for the film Rocky II.
Sylvester Stallone in Rocky films
When Franco challenged Stallone to a bench press competition, the actor accepted, but not before the latter tore his pec off the bone. This is where things got tricky. The injury happened 1.5 months before Stallone was supposed to appear and helm the Rocky sequel.
Well, you must hear him discuss how he turned the tide of events!
- 4/23/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
We all know Trey Parker and Matt Stone from South Park, but what about all that came before it? Sure, some of us may have checked out Orgazmo to get an idea of what the boys were up to and maybe you even tracked down Cannibal! The Musical. But only the true die hard Parker and Stone fans have seen Your Studio and You. Styled after industrial movies of the 1950s – which would guide viewers through the process of any given corporation – Your Studio and You gives us a glimpse inside of Universal Studios…with exactly the sort of humor that fans would expect from Parker and Stone.
Released in 1995, Your Studio and You was a commissioned piece from David Zucker, who would go on to direct Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s BASEketball. Meant for internal studio use only, the 14-minute short begins by poking fun at “classic talking...
Released in 1995, Your Studio and You was a commissioned piece from David Zucker, who would go on to direct Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s BASEketball. Meant for internal studio use only, the 14-minute short begins by poking fun at “classic talking...
- 4/22/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Sylvester Stallone is one of the finest men that Hollywood has to offer, and we are not just talking about his stellar acting skills. The man has always had a “broody and dangerous” look going for him that many would find attractive, even today. Clearly, age is not a construct when it comes to crushing on him. However, it did make Sylvester Stallone feel a little depressed once.
Sylvester Stallone in a still from Tulsa King
Sylvester Stallone has been a part of many television shows, but Paramount+’s Tulsa King marked his very first TV lead role. The actor plays the role of Dwight Manfredi, a Mafia boss who just served 25 years in prison. Quiet on brand, isn’t it? While it seems like Sylvester Stallone was made for the series, it also became the reason behind him feeling quite depressed.
How A Romantic Scene Turned Depressing for Sylvester...
Sylvester Stallone in a still from Tulsa King
Sylvester Stallone has been a part of many television shows, but Paramount+’s Tulsa King marked his very first TV lead role. The actor plays the role of Dwight Manfredi, a Mafia boss who just served 25 years in prison. Quiet on brand, isn’t it? While it seems like Sylvester Stallone was made for the series, it also became the reason behind him feeling quite depressed.
How A Romantic Scene Turned Depressing for Sylvester...
- 4/21/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Sylvester Stallone allegedly had a bad rap among the directors of his earlier movies, who complained that the actor took control over some of their creative decisions. This reputation made one director not want to work with him, despite the First Blood actor expressing interest in the role. Jim Gillespie finally had to give up his premonitions, as the studio could find no other A-listers except Stallone for the role in 2002’s D-Tox.
D-Tox director Jim Gillespie initially didn’t want Sylvester Stallone in his movie
Gillespie had his own vision for the psychological thriller film based on the novel Jitter Joint. Stallone’s lead character is a mentally tortured federal agent hunting down serial killers. However, things were not how Gillespie thought it would be.
Jim Gillespie Didn’t Want To Cast Sylvester Stallone In His Film Due to One Reason
Jim Gillespie feared that Sylvester Stallone, being a rumored control freak,...
D-Tox director Jim Gillespie initially didn’t want Sylvester Stallone in his movie
Gillespie had his own vision for the psychological thriller film based on the novel Jitter Joint. Stallone’s lead character is a mentally tortured federal agent hunting down serial killers. However, things were not how Gillespie thought it would be.
Jim Gillespie Didn’t Want To Cast Sylvester Stallone In His Film Due to One Reason
Jim Gillespie feared that Sylvester Stallone, being a rumored control freak,...
- 4/21/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
In 2002, Robin Williams and Al Pacino shared screen space in Christopher Nolan’s psychological thriller Insomnia. Compared to Nolan’s famed works, this film remained a very underrated one, but became a cult classic over the years. More significantly, it saw Williams in a completely different avatar as a scheming killer, which was a far cry from his comedic turns.
Hollywood star Robin Williams (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
The casting of the two Oscar winners who were diametrically different in their styles and methods may have seemed like a risky proposition when it came to their working relationship on set. But the Mrs Doubtfire star tapped into his trademark witty humor to break the ice with Pacino in hilarious fashion.
How Robin Williams Created Perfect Chemistry With Al Pacino
Christopher Nolan’s Insomnia saw two A-list stars Al Pacino and Robin Williams locking horns on screen in a psychological cat-and-mouse...
Hollywood star Robin Williams (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
The casting of the two Oscar winners who were diametrically different in their styles and methods may have seemed like a risky proposition when it came to their working relationship on set. But the Mrs Doubtfire star tapped into his trademark witty humor to break the ice with Pacino in hilarious fashion.
How Robin Williams Created Perfect Chemistry With Al Pacino
Christopher Nolan’s Insomnia saw two A-list stars Al Pacino and Robin Williams locking horns on screen in a psychological cat-and-mouse...
- 4/20/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Sylvester Stallone isn’t just an actor, but a director and writer himself. Because of this, Stallone once had an unfavorable reputation behind-the-scenes of wanting to take control of the projects he starred in.
So when Stallone was cast in this obscure thriller, this filmmaker flat-out refused to collaborate with him. Until he was forced to.
‘D Tox’ Director was hesitant about working with Sylvester Stallone because of a bad reputation Sylvester Stallone | Ryan Emberley/Getty Images
The 2002 feature film D Tox, also titled Eye See You, might be one of the more obscure films in Stallone’s filmography. The movie was based on the novel Jitter Joint, and starred Stallone as a psychologically tortured federal agent hunting down serial killers.
Filmmaker Jim Gillespie would helm the project. He had a long list of big-named actors he wanted to work with on the thriller, but the Rocky star wasn’t one of them.
So when Stallone was cast in this obscure thriller, this filmmaker flat-out refused to collaborate with him. Until he was forced to.
‘D Tox’ Director was hesitant about working with Sylvester Stallone because of a bad reputation Sylvester Stallone | Ryan Emberley/Getty Images
The 2002 feature film D Tox, also titled Eye See You, might be one of the more obscure films in Stallone’s filmography. The movie was based on the novel Jitter Joint, and starred Stallone as a psychologically tortured federal agent hunting down serial killers.
Filmmaker Jim Gillespie would helm the project. He had a long list of big-named actors he wanted to work with on the thriller, but the Rocky star wasn’t one of them.
- 4/20/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
From left: Dev Patel, Vipin Sharma in Monkey ManPhoto: Universal Studios
Overlook the training montage sequence in Monkey Man at your own pop culture and movie peril. Kid (Dev Patel) aims to avenge his mother’s death by vanquishing the police chief (Sikander Kher as Rana Singh) who raped and...
Overlook the training montage sequence in Monkey Man at your own pop culture and movie peril. Kid (Dev Patel) aims to avenge his mother’s death by vanquishing the police chief (Sikander Kher as Rana Singh) who raped and...
- 4/17/2024
- by Ian Spelling
- avclub.com
Action star Sylvester Stallone is all set to return for the second season of the Paramount+ TV show Tulsa King. The crime drama was created by Yellowstone’s Taylor Sheridan and its first season was one of the most-watched shows in the network’s history. Stallone recently took to Instagram to promote the upcoming second season.
While Stallone expressed his excitement for the show’s sophomore season, he seemed to have avoided an ongoing controversy. Several casting agencies reportedly pulled out of the show after news of alleged ‘toxic’ behavior on set from the Rocky star and the show’s director came out. The accusations have been denied by director Craig Zisk, who was present on set.
Sylvester Stallone Accused Of Being Toxic On The Sets Of Tulsa King Sylvester Stallone in Tulsa King
Sylvester Stallone’s crime drama Tulsa King made waves with the first season. Created by Taylor Sheridan,...
While Stallone expressed his excitement for the show’s sophomore season, he seemed to have avoided an ongoing controversy. Several casting agencies reportedly pulled out of the show after news of alleged ‘toxic’ behavior on set from the Rocky star and the show’s director came out. The accusations have been denied by director Craig Zisk, who was present on set.
Sylvester Stallone Accused Of Being Toxic On The Sets Of Tulsa King Sylvester Stallone in Tulsa King
Sylvester Stallone’s crime drama Tulsa King made waves with the first season. Created by Taylor Sheridan,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Sylvester Stallone may be one of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood, but even though he’s got a lot of successful blockbuster films out there, he’s also had his fair share of flopped projects. Not only did these films tank at the box office but they were also critically slammed.
Sylvester Stallone in Rocky
It’s not easy to determine what kind of films make great profits because people’s preferences and global trends change. However, some of Stallone’s most loathed works were projects he did not carefully choose, or those where his vision was not followed.
Sylvester Stallone Shares Movies He Awfully Regrets
One of Sylvester Stallone’s most awfully unforgettable movies was 1992’s Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot. He did this alongside Hollywood rival Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was the mastermind in encouraging Stallone to take on the project. The former professional bodybuilder told the...
Sylvester Stallone in Rocky
It’s not easy to determine what kind of films make great profits because people’s preferences and global trends change. However, some of Stallone’s most loathed works were projects he did not carefully choose, or those where his vision was not followed.
Sylvester Stallone Shares Movies He Awfully Regrets
One of Sylvester Stallone’s most awfully unforgettable movies was 1992’s Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot. He did this alongside Hollywood rival Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was the mastermind in encouraging Stallone to take on the project. The former professional bodybuilder told the...
- 4/17/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Sylvester Stallone took to social media this week to promote the forthcoming second season of his Paramount + series, Tulsa King, without addressing the accusations that he and one of the show’s unnamed directors were allegedly responsible for a “toxic” on-set environment for its hired background actors, who were reportedly mocked by both for their appearances.
On Monday, Stallone did not address the accusations in an Instagram post, where the 1970s cinema icon appears dressed in a lavender suit as his character, Dwight “The General” Manfredi. Instead, he notified fans that he is on set shooting the second season, which comes from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan.
“Ringing the bell on location for Tulsa King part two,” Stallone captioned the on-set image.
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A post shared by Sly Stallone (@officialslystallone)
The “toxic” set accusations led a casting director and two agencies to leave the production. Catrett Locke...
On Monday, Stallone did not address the accusations in an Instagram post, where the 1970s cinema icon appears dressed in a lavender suit as his character, Dwight “The General” Manfredi. Instead, he notified fans that he is on set shooting the second season, which comes from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan.
“Ringing the bell on location for Tulsa King part two,” Stallone captioned the on-set image.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Sly Stallone (@officialslystallone)
The “toxic” set accusations led a casting director and two agencies to leave the production. Catrett Locke...
- 4/16/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts was one of the most anticipated projects last year, resuming the adventurous journey of the Autobots. Given that the project featured loads of interesting fight sequences, it was given that the inspiration behind the same would have been iconic.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Film director Steven Caple Jr, who helmed Sylvester Stallone’s Creed II, used the sports drama movie as a base to work on the fighting scenes of the 2023 project. He even admitted to bringing the same stunt team he used on his previous project to yield great results.
Sylvester Stallone’s Creed II Contributed to Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Epic Fight Scenes
The Transformers franchise has managed to gain a strong fan following thanks to its Autobots and fighting sequences among other factors. The explosion-heavy sci-fi face-offs are what made fans more excited about its projects, with Transformers: Rise of the Beasts...
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Film director Steven Caple Jr, who helmed Sylvester Stallone’s Creed II, used the sports drama movie as a base to work on the fighting scenes of the 2023 project. He even admitted to bringing the same stunt team he used on his previous project to yield great results.
Sylvester Stallone’s Creed II Contributed to Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ Epic Fight Scenes
The Transformers franchise has managed to gain a strong fan following thanks to its Autobots and fighting sequences among other factors. The explosion-heavy sci-fi face-offs are what made fans more excited about its projects, with Transformers: Rise of the Beasts...
- 4/15/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
On Monday, April 8, Atlanta-based casting company Cl Casting shared in a statement that they have parted ways with Paramount+ crime drama “Tulsa King.” The statement didn’t just come a few weeks before production of season 2 commenced, it came after allegations that the lead actor Sylvester Stallone, and executive director Craig Zisk made disparaging comments about background actors emerged online.
Prior to that, on Sunday, April 7, Rose Locke Casting who was hired to provide young actors of about 18 to 30 years for the upcoming season, took to their Facebook page to share that they will no longer be a part of the show, “We wanted to send you an update on the happenings here in our casting world. We have chosen to part ways with Tulsa King. We will be finishing up next week and the 12th will be our last day. We send well wishes to whomever takes over the show.
Prior to that, on Sunday, April 7, Rose Locke Casting who was hired to provide young actors of about 18 to 30 years for the upcoming season, took to their Facebook page to share that they will no longer be a part of the show, “We wanted to send you an update on the happenings here in our casting world. We have chosen to part ways with Tulsa King. We will be finishing up next week and the 12th will be our last day. We send well wishes to whomever takes over the show.
- 4/15/2024
- by Chijioke Chukwuemeka
- Celebrating The Soaps
The "Expendables" franchise has one hell of an impressive cast of recognizable actors. The first film was released on one very simple promise — to reunite as many '80s and '90s action film stars as possible and see them kick all kinds of ass. The film featured Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke, and other stars in an ultra-macho, testosterone-exuding action franchise (which was originally meant to be a comedy).
One big '80s star who's never become an Expendable is Kurt Russell, but not for lack of trying. Russell actually turned Stallone down for a role in "The Expendables," with the star of "Escape from New York" citing that he was "not interested in 'ensemble acting' at this time." Of course, he'd change his mind just a couple of years later when Russell signed up to join the "Fast & Furious" franchise — known for its ensemble cast.
One big '80s star who's never become an Expendable is Kurt Russell, but not for lack of trying. Russell actually turned Stallone down for a role in "The Expendables," with the star of "Escape from New York" citing that he was "not interested in 'ensemble acting' at this time." Of course, he'd change his mind just a couple of years later when Russell signed up to join the "Fast & Furious" franchise — known for its ensemble cast.
- 4/15/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Sylvester Stallone's "Rambo" movies might not be as beloved as his "Rocky" films, but they've had just as fascinating a trajectory. What's more, they've been incredibly influential in the history of action movies, charting the general evolution of the genre across four decades. If you want to get an insight into the state of action filmmaking at a certain time, "Rambo" films are a good gauge.
"First Blood," the inaugural "Rambo" film, was noteworthy for blending what are now well-known action tropes with an attempt at exploring the very real issue of Ptsd in the context of the Vietnam War. Stallone's John J. Rambo was introduced as a former United States Army Special Forces officer who despite his preternatural combat skills was haunted by his experiences overseas. Following that, the character of Rambo underwent somewhat of a transformation throughout the '80s, becoming the epitome of the muscle-bound,...
"First Blood," the inaugural "Rambo" film, was noteworthy for blending what are now well-known action tropes with an attempt at exploring the very real issue of Ptsd in the context of the Vietnam War. Stallone's John J. Rambo was introduced as a former United States Army Special Forces officer who despite his preternatural combat skills was haunted by his experiences overseas. Following that, the character of Rambo underwent somewhat of a transformation throughout the '80s, becoming the epitome of the muscle-bound,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
SAG-AFTRA, the prominent actors’ union, is reviewing the allegations surrounding Sylvester Stallone, the star of the Paramount+ show Tulsa King, for allegedly mocking of background actors’ appearances on the Atlanta set.
In response to the growing controversy, a spokesperson for the union issued a statement, “There is no room on any set for disparaging comments to background actors or any performers. Though we have not been contacted directly about the incident on set of Tulsa King in Atlanta, SAG-AFTRA is committed to the safety and well-being of cast members on all productions.”
In some cases, SAG-AFTRA does represent background actors, though in Atlanta, “the Union’s TV/Theatrical agreements do not cover background actors,” the spokesperson stated. “We are here to support with guidance if requested.”
On Monday, casting agency Catrett Locke Casting announced on Facebook that they had decided to sever ties with Tulsa King amidst online claims about...
In response to the growing controversy, a spokesperson for the union issued a statement, “There is no room on any set for disparaging comments to background actors or any performers. Though we have not been contacted directly about the incident on set of Tulsa King in Atlanta, SAG-AFTRA is committed to the safety and well-being of cast members on all productions.”
In some cases, SAG-AFTRA does represent background actors, though in Atlanta, “the Union’s TV/Theatrical agreements do not cover background actors,” the spokesperson stated. “We are here to support with guidance if requested.”
On Monday, casting agency Catrett Locke Casting announced on Facebook that they had decided to sever ties with Tulsa King amidst online claims about...
- 4/12/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Legendary action star Sylvester Stallone’s Tusla King has received remarkable accolades with its season 1 run. However, the lead star has recently found himself amid controversy after a background actor accused him of passing comments, making the set unfavorable for the background artist.
Sylvester Stallone in a still from Tulsa King
Tennessee native, Thomas Mooneyham drove to the set of the show to film his scene in a bar alongside Stallone but it came as an utter regret for Mooneyham, as Stallone, as he claimed, passed derogatory comments on the Bg actor on the set of the Paramount+ show.
Tulsa King Background Actor Alleged Sylvester Stallone of Deragotary Remarks
Sylvester Stallone in Tulsa King
Thomas Mooneyham, a background actor featured in Taylor Sheridan-created and Sylvester Stallone-led Paramount+ action comedy series Tusla King. However, the actor claimed that his greeting on the show by Stallone was beyond what a man could tolerate.
Sylvester Stallone in a still from Tulsa King
Tennessee native, Thomas Mooneyham drove to the set of the show to film his scene in a bar alongside Stallone but it came as an utter regret for Mooneyham, as Stallone, as he claimed, passed derogatory comments on the Bg actor on the set of the Paramount+ show.
Tulsa King Background Actor Alleged Sylvester Stallone of Deragotary Remarks
Sylvester Stallone in Tulsa King
Thomas Mooneyham, a background actor featured in Taylor Sheridan-created and Sylvester Stallone-led Paramount+ action comedy series Tusla King. However, the actor claimed that his greeting on the show by Stallone was beyond what a man could tolerate.
- 4/12/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
SAG-AFTRA has responded to the allegations that “Tulsa King” star Sylvester Stallone created a “toxic environment” for background actors on the Atlanta set of the Paramount+ series.
“There is no room on any set for disparaging comments to background actors or any performers,” a SAG-AFTRA spokesperson said in a statement. “Though we have not been contacted directly about the incident on set of ‘Tulsa King’ in Atlanta, SAG-AFTRA is committed to the safety and well being of cast members on all productions.”
The statement also noted that SAG-AFTRA’s “TV/theatrical agreements do not cover background actors in Atlanta,” but the union is “here to support with guidance if requested.”
A source close to production says that the matter has been addressed on set by department heads, with an emphasis being put on the need for a respectful workplace. Stallone hasn’t commented, and a Paramount spokesperson didn’t respond...
“There is no room on any set for disparaging comments to background actors or any performers,” a SAG-AFTRA spokesperson said in a statement. “Though we have not been contacted directly about the incident on set of ‘Tulsa King’ in Atlanta, SAG-AFTRA is committed to the safety and well being of cast members on all productions.”
The statement also noted that SAG-AFTRA’s “TV/theatrical agreements do not cover background actors in Atlanta,” but the union is “here to support with guidance if requested.”
A source close to production says that the matter has been addressed on set by department heads, with an emphasis being put on the need for a respectful workplace. Stallone hasn’t commented, and a Paramount spokesperson didn’t respond...
- 4/11/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
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