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  • Sylvester Stallone Announces He’s Retiring Rocky Balboa After ‘Creed II’

    Sylvester Stallone Announces He’s Retiring Rocky Balboa After ‘Creed II’

    Paramount

    Rocky Balboa is stepping out of the ring — for good.

    Sylvester Stallone reprised his famous boxer character in “Creed II,” which broke box office records over Thanksgiving weekend. But in an Instagram post, Stallone hinted that Rocky is retiring from the screen after 40 years and passing the gloves once and for all to Michael B. Jordan.

    “It’s been my ultimate privilege to have been able to create and play this meaningful character,” he wrote in the caption.

    “Though it breaks my heart, sadly all things must pass … and end.”

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    In the video, Stallone says, “This is probably my last rodeo because what I thought happened, it has happened, I never expected. I thought Rocky was over in 2006, and I was very happy with that.

    ” Then all of a sudden this young man presented himself, and the whole story changed. It went on to a new generation, new problems, new adventures. And I couldn’t be happier because as I step back, as my story has been told, there’s a whole new world that’s gonna be opening up for the audience, for this generation.”

    “Creed II” certainly sets up a future where Rocky takes a seat on the sidelines, while Adonis is center ring. “This is your time,” Rocky repeatedly tells his young protege. If there is a “Creed III,” it will be without Rocky.

  • ‘Creed II’ Releases Intense Second Trailer and Poster

    ‘Creed II’ Releases Intense Second Trailer and Poster

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    MGM/Warner Bros.

    Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) prepares for the challenge of his life in “Creed II,” which just shared Trailer II.

    With guidance from Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), boxing phenom Adonis Creed prepares to fight Viktor Drago (Florian Munteanu) — son of Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren), who killed Adonis’ father Apollo Creed during a boxing match and was later defeated by Rocky.

    Rocky Balboa: “That kid was raised in hate. He’s dangerous.”

    Here’s the official synopsis for the “Creed” sequel:

    “Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family’s past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what’s worth fighting for, and discover that nothing’s more important than family. Creed II is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that, no matter where you go, you can’t escape your history.”

    Here’s the second trailer:

    And here’s the full poster from Metro Goldwyn Mayer and Warner Bros., with Adonis letting out the kind of scream the trailer builds up to:

    Creed II poster
    MGM, Warner Bros.

    “Creed II” was directed by Steven Caple Jr., and co-stars Tessa Thompson, Wood Harris, Russell Hornsby, Andre Ward, and Phylicia Rashad. It hits theaters Wednesday, November 21st.

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  • First ‘Creed II’ Images Will Quench Your Michael B. Jordan Thirst

    First ‘Creed II’ Images Will Quench Your Michael B. Jordan Thirst

    Creed II
    MGM/Warner Bros.

    Adonis Creed is ready to get back in the ring.

    Two new images from “Creed II” have been released and both are a showcase for very buff star Michael B. Jordan.  It’s clear Adonis is in peak form as he trains with Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) for a major fight.

    Of course, this isn’t just any fight — his opponent is the son of Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren), the Russian villain who dealt deadly blows to Apollo Creed in “Rocky IV.”

    Here’s the sequel’s official synopsis:

    Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family’s past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what’s worth fighting for, and discover that nothing’s more important than family. Creed II is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that, no matter where you go, you can’t escape your history.

    “Creed II” opens in theaters November 21.

    Creed II
    MGM/Warner Bros.
    Creed II
    MGM/Warner Bros.

     

  • The First ‘Creed II’ Poster and Official Synopsis Are Here

    Michael B. Jordan is ready for round 2 as Adonis Creed.

    MGM and Warner Bros. released the first poster for “Creed II,” the sequel to the 2015 hit that revived the “Rocky” franchise. Jordan reprises his role as up-and-coming boxer Adonis Johnson Creed, the son of Apollo Creed and the protege of Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone).

    In the follow-up, Dolph Lundgren returns as Ivan Drago, the villain from “Rocky IV.” Stallone is back, of course, as Rocky; he also wrote the screenplay. Unfortunately, the first movie’s director, Ryan Coogler, was a bit busy with a little film called “Black Panther” and couldn’t direct the sequel. Instead, Steven Caple Jr. takes over the helm.

    The first trailer for “Creed II” will hit tomorrow. In the meantime, check out the official synopsis and poster:

    Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family’s past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what’s worth fighting for, and discover that nothing’s more important than family. Creed II is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that, no matter where you go, you can’t escape your history.

  • Steven Caple Jr. to Direct ‘Creed 2’ Starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone

    “Creed 2” hired a director — and it’s not Sylvester Stallone.

    The star had flirted with directing the sequel to the 2015 hit, but instead, up-and-comer Steven Caple Jr. will take the reins, according to Variety.

    Michael B. Jordan and Tessa Thompson will return to reprise their roles, as will Stallone. The first movie’s director, Ryan Coogler, will serve as an executive producer, but has been busy himself with wrapping up “Black Panther.”

    Stallone declared in an Instagram post in early October that he would direct and produce the sequel. But he reportedly stepped aside after discussing it with Jordan and studio executives.

    “The character of Adonis Creed reflects this generation and its challenges,” Stallone said. “I believe it’s important for the director to also be a part of this generation like I was in mine, to make the story as relatable as possible.”

    Jordan was also excited to welcome his new director, who will begin production in March:

    This is Staple’s first major movie project. He caught the industry’s eyes with his IFC movie “The Land,” which he directed right after USC and premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.

    “Creed 2” is slated for release November 21, 2018.

  • Sylvester Stallone Directing ‘Creed 2’

    Rocky’s stepping back into the directing ring.

    Sylvester Stallone took to Instagram to announce that he is directing and producing a sequel to the hit 2015 movie “Creed,” in which he starred opposite Michael B. Jordan. He already teased the possible return of Dolph Lundgren’s Ivan Drago and released an image of handwritten pages from the script. Now, it seems like the project is moving full-steam ahead.

    This will be the eighth movie in the franchise. “Creed,” directed and co-written by Ryan Coogler, was a critical and commercial hit and yielded a best supporting actor Oscar nomination for Stallone.

    Now, the actor returns to the writing desk (he wrote every “Rocky” movie previous to “Creed”) and the director’s chair (he directed four of the previous movies).

    Coogler himself is busy with Marvel’s “Black Panther,” which also stars Jordan.

    “Creed 2” doesn’t have a release date yet.