Remembering Rocky: New book takes readers behind the scenes of a boxing franchise
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ever since Sylvester Stallone unleashed his impassioned boxer in 1976, the resilient fighter has earned his place in history as a symbol of tenacity and courage, and become a cinematic legend. Shot on a tight budget, with the virtually unknown Stallone writing the script as well as taking on the lead role, it became a surprise overnight sensation, generating millions in boxoffice revenue, notching up three Oscar wins, and transforming Stallone into a global star as an actor, writer and director. The Rocky phenomenon developed into a franchise of six films, including Rocky Balboa in 2006 and a further appearance in Creed, for which Stallone was nominated for an Academy Award. Creed II: Rocky Balboa and Michael B. Jordan star in exclusive clip Since playing the title role in his own screenplay of Rocky, which won the Academy Award in 1976 for Best Picture, Sylvester Stallone has gained worldwide recognition with the Rocky, Rambo and The Expendables franchises, and has worked as an actor, writer, director and producer.
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Sylvester Stallone, 77, reveals tearing pectoral muscle 'off the bone' during Rocky II training resulted in THIS 'key' change: 'I was not stopping the movie!'
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Sylvester Stallone celebrates Philly’s first-ever Rocky Day: ‘Keep punching!’
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‘Creed III’ movie review: Michael B. Jordan’s film is a thrilling addition to the Rocky series
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Creed III: High-octane actions to Micheal B Jordan's career milestone; reasons to watch the cinematic triumph
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Creed III review: Michael B Jordan’s directorial debut proves the Rocky movies can survive without Stallone
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Review: Michael B. Jordan delivers a brawler in ‘Creed III’
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Sylvester Stallone calls his ‘Creed III’ absence a ‘regretful situation’
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Sylvester Stallone throws another punch at ‘parasite’ ‘Rocky’ producers over ‘Drago’
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Sylvester Stallone vents against 'pathetic' producer over new Rocky spin-off
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Sylvester Stallone begs Rocky producer to cut him in after saying he has ‘zero ownership’ of the franchise
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Sylvester Stallone tells ‘Rocky’ producers he wants ‘what’s left of my rights back’
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Sylvester Stallone reveals handwritten plans for Rocky prequel series for streaming platform
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Yo, Adrian! ‘Rocky’ still packs a punch as Philly favorite
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Creed II: Sylvester Stallone says sequel will be his ‘last rodeo’ as Rocky Balboa
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Sylvester Stallone says Creed II may be his last film as Rocky Balboa: 'All things must pass...and end'
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Creed II trailer 2: Adonis and Rocky are back in the ring ready to take on a ghost from the past
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Creed 2: Sylvester Stallone will direct Rocky spinoff sequel
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Sylvester Stallone teases Creed 2 plot
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Creed 2: Sylvester Stallone teases return of Rocky IV character Ivan Drago
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Rocky: 40 years later, he’s still a lovable underdog
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Oscars 2016: Sylvester Stallone offered to boycott awards show, Creed director Ryan Coogler told him not to
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Sylvester Stallone shares grainy black and white set stills from Rocky
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Creed, film review: Sylvester Stallone rises to the challenge of growing old
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Creed, like every Rocky movie, is remarkably clear-eyed about poverty in Philadelphia.
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Creed Review: The charm of Rocky with contemporary grit makes it a genuine entertainer
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Creed has good doses of nostalgia for fans of the series
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Vital And Tear-Jerking, 'Creed' Is The Best Rocky Movie Since 'Rocky'
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Not Just Another Boxing Movie. 'Creed' Has Cred
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Creed, Ryan Coogler’s Rocky update, starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone, reviewed (VIDEO).
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Review: Yo Rocky! Gritty, soulful ‘Creed’ goes the distance
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Getting the ‘Rocky’ spinoff ‘Creed’ made was a real underdog story for director Ryan Coogler
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Movie Sneaks: Sylvester Stallone is back as Rocky Balboa - but this time he’s in a fight with mortality
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