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Rocky and Drago Come Face To Face In Second Trailer For “Creed II”

Image September 26, 2018 Patti PaulterGeist Leave a comment

33 years ago, Rocky Balboa single-handedly ended the Cold War with heart, a hell of a left hook, and a heartfelt speech about change that made Russia’s Prime Minister stand up and applaud.

Ok, maybe not a total truth but let me have my fantasy here.

Anyway, Rocky IV remains one of the most beloved sequels of the franchise with unarguably, some of the greatest montages that came straight out of the ’80s. So with Creed 2 coming full circle with the film that both broke the hearts of Apollo Creed fans everywhere and drove the fuzzy feelers of the Rocky franchise even further into our souls, it’s quite a gift for fans and something truly special not to go uncelebrated. Plus, I really want to see Rocky get one good punch in on that guy one more time. And with today’s trailer drop from MGM and Warner Bros that finally gives us a look at the pair giving each other eye daggers from hell along with an anticipated sneak peek at Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) and Ivan’s son, Viktor Drago (Florian “The Big Nasty” Munteanu) in what looks like could be, the entire franchise’s greatest moment yet!

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.

“Death From Above”, and this time double the trouble, hits theaters Wednesday, November 21st, 2018 in the Rocky tradition of the week of Thanksgiving.

Director: Steven Caple Jr.

Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Wood Harris, Andre Ward, Florian “The Big Nasty” Munteanu, Dolph Lundgren, Russell Hornsby

Writer: Sylvester Stallone

Producers: Irwin Winkler, Charles Winkler, William Chartoff, David Winkler, Kevin King-Templeton, Sylvester Stallone

Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, Guy Riedel

Distributor: MGM, Warner Bros. Pictures

Rocky and Drago Come Face To Face In Second Trailer For "Creed II"

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The Offical Trailer For “Creed II” Is Here!

Image June 20, 2018 Patti PaulterGeist Leave a comment

It’s time to break out the Vince Di Cola soundtrack because the highly anticipated sequel to Ryan Coogler’s phenom Creed 2, finally has a trailer for us drool over. And furthermore, the long-awaited return for the Rocky franchise’s most despicable (and memorable) villain, Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren)!

Trailer Via MGM

Due to a certain Marvel blockbuster set in Wakanda, Coogler only oversees as executive producer this turnaround and we have Steven Caple Jr. (The Land) helming the film that seeks vengeance for the death of Sir Apollo Creed once, and for all. Sylvester Stallone is back of course, reprising his role as Rocky and has written the screenplay for the upcoming film due to release this Thanksgiving. In the tradition of Rocky films, I not only expected that but demand a November release date for my nostalgic fuzzies. A Summer release would just be all kinds of wrong.

CREED II 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 stars Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Tessa Thompson, Wood Harris, Russell Hornsby, Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu, Andre Ward, and Phylicia Rashad and opens in theaters on November 21st.

No word on if there will be any epic bearded musical montages set in Mother Russia. But, hey, let’s just pretend that might be a thing. Also, I’d like to note that instead of using resumes to apply for jobs, I just submit this YouTube video instead. Get’s a call back everytime. Seriously, try it. You’re welcome.

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Stallone Reveals Epic “Creed 2” Poster With Ivan Drago and Son!

Image February 19, 2018 Patti PaulterGeist Leave a comment

If you weren’t excited about Creed 2 yet (and who wouldn’t be?!), get ready to be more pumped than Rocky training like a beast in the Russian wilderness.

Busy as ever Sir Sylvester of Stallone has been working away on two sequels to a pair of the largest franchise films of his career- Expendables 4 and of course, Creed 2. Case in point, Stallone has been mighty generous keeping fans updated with the progress of both films using the wonderful world of social media. Via Sly’s official Instagram, the first (non-theatrical) poster for Creed II has been revealed and it is the most glorious thing you’ll see all day.

Co-writer and co-star in the sequel from Ryan Coogler’s 2015 massive hit that follows the son of Apollo Creed (Michael B. Jordan) and his journey into the boxing world, Stallone has recruited long-time friend and one-time Rocky opponent Dolph Lundgren to return as the “Siberian Bull”, Ivan Drago. In the sequel, Adonis (Jordan) is looking to settle an old score with the man who killed his father in the ring. And it looks like that revenge might be taken out on Drago’s son, played by real-life Romanian boxer Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu. Of course, Sly has hinted that Rocky himself, may get to lay a punch on good ole’ “Death From Above” as well.

I’m ok with every bit of this.

Creed 2 is currently in pre-production with Steven Caple Jr. directing and on the way to be filming soon with a hopeful release date for November 2018.