Stallone reportedly in talks to recreate ‘Rocky’ scenes in UK adverts
UK reports suggest Sylvester Stallone has been approached to star in a series of adverts for British based bread company Warburton's. The post Stallone reportedly in talks to recreate ‘Rocky’ scenes in...
View ArticleSylvester Stallone holds ‘zero ownership’ of Rocky franchise
In a unique admission for someone who created a movie franchise, Sylvester Stallone admitted he unwittingly signed away all ownership of Rocky upon release. In 1975, Sylvester Stallone was a struggling...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Sylvester Stallone negotiations for Rocky uncovered
WBN has been emersed in the story of how Sylvester Stallone remains bereft of any monetary rights to the Rocky franchise, despite creating the series. Stallone’s interview with Variety Magazine in 2019...
View ArticleSylvester Stallone narrates ’40 Years of Rocky’ documentary
Hollywood superstar Sylvester Stallone is to narrate a new documentary celebrating four decades of Rocky Balboa in his eight-movie franchise. Firstly, Virgil Films are to release the film worldwide on...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Sylvester Stallone negated Rocky profits in contract
In a story WBN has followed closely. The shocking contract handed to Sylvester Stallone to make Rocky makes for grim reading for the Hollywood star. At the time, a struggling actor with no name to...
View ArticleSylvester Stallone says Rocky Balboa success tougher than Rocky
Sylvester Stallone believes getting Rocky Balboa over the line and making the sixth installment of the Rocky franchise a success was tougher than the first in 1976. The Hollywood icon put together a...
View ArticleSylvester Stallone on whether we will we see a Rocky VII movie
There’s been a lot of talk about a potential Rocky VII movie being in the works, as well as the possibility Rocky Balboa will appear on TV screens in a prequel. But will either get over the line in the...
View ArticleSylvester Stallone ignites Rocky vs Drago over ‘back-stab’ spin-off
Sylvester Stallone ignited a long-running Rocky vs Drago feud over the rights to a new franchise spin-off starring Dolph Lundgren. Rocky producer Irwin Winkler plans to create another series without...
View ArticleSylvester Stallone feels cheated out $1.5 billion Rocky profits
Boxing icon Sylvester Stallone remains angry at the fact he was ousted from the royalties for his beloved Rocky franchise. Stallone is disappointed that he cannot leave his children a percentage of the...
View ArticleInside the deal that saw Sylvester Stallone lose $1.6B Rocky profits
World Boxing News delves inside how Sylvester Stallone made the most significant career mistake when signing a production contract for Rocky. At the time, Stallone was a struggling actor with no name...
View ArticleMr. T reveals he eased off on Sylvester Stallone to keep Rocky role
Mr. T is famous in the world of Rocky Balboa for portraying Clubber Lang. And like the character who went up against star Sylvester Stallone, the actor was a wrecking machine. Speaking about playing a...
View ArticleSylvester Stallone predicts ‘a mauling’ in Rocky vs Rambo fight
Boxing icon Sylvester Stallone revealed how a fight would go down between boxing great Rocky Balboa and war veteran John Rambo in two combat codes. The Hollywood star, who penned Rocky in 1976 and...
View ArticleSylvester Stallone’s wish for Apollo Creed comeback turned down
Rocky fans may have gotten another glimpse of Apollo Creed in the new saga had Sylvester Stallone gotten his win in a comeback movie. There have been several moments in the life of Rocky Balboa that...
View ArticleRocky: Sylvester Stallone pained as ‘Paulie’ actor Burt Young dies
Rocky Balboa actor Sylvester Stallone reacted to the loss of friend and co-star Burt Young at 83. Young, who played Paulie in the franchise, died on October 8 in Los Angeles. Young is a much-loved...
View ArticleRocky Balboa to Creed: The Complete Rocky Story
World Boxing News charts the complete Rocky story from the original movie to the new spin-off Creed. For many, the story of [Robert] Rocky Balboa Sr. began in late 1975. An unpolished diamond grabbed a...
View ArticleCarl Weathers in revelation about flawless Apollo Creed portrayal
Carl Weathers shed light on his exceptional performance as Apollo Creed in the Rocky movie franchise, admitting he had no previous boxing experience. The 75-year-old, who was plucked from acting...
View ArticleThere is no tomorrow: The immortal Carl Weathers dies – Be Peace
World Boxing News spent February 2nd mourning an absolute legend of the sport after the passing of the immortal Carl Weathers, who died on February 1. When the news broke, it was hard to deal with....
View ArticleSylvester Stallone shares rare behind the scenes Rocky footage
Sylvester Stallone shared rare scenes from the filming of Rocky II where the Hollywood icon horses around with co-star Carl Weathers. The Golden Globe and Oscar winner credited John Rivoli for the...
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