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The late Hulk Hogan started his professional wrestling career in the late 1970s before he became one of the greatest and recognizable wrestling stars of all time. Near the beginning of his career, he also had a role in Rocky III.

The sports drama franchise starring Sylvester Stallone was already an established success by the time Hogan joined. After paying Hogan an emotional tribute following his death on Jul. 24, Stallone further showed his appreciation for the late WWE legend in a new documentary series. A few weeks after Hogan's tragic passing, the documentary TMZ Presents: The Real Hulk Hogan did a deep dive into the WWE Hall of Famer and shed light not only on his legacy but also the controversies that surrounded him.

The TV special featured several famous faces like Vince McMajon, Mick Foley, Bill Goldberg, and Stallone. The latter had nothing but praise for Hogan, a sentiment...

Hulk Hogan's official cause of death has been determined, one week after the WWE icon and Hollywood star died aged 71. The former professional wrestler (real name is Terry Bollea) passed away on July 24, 2025, after medics were reportedly called to his home in Clearwater, Florida, with operators stating it was regarding a "cardiac arrest." He was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. An Instagram post shared the same day said that Hogan was "surrounded by his loved ones" at the time of his passing.

According to a Cremation Approval Summary Report from the Pinellas County Medical Examiner's Office in Florida and obtained by the New York Post, Hogan died from "acute myocardial infarction," commonly known as a heart attack. The documents also noted that Hogan had a history of atrial fibrillation (AFib), which is a type of heart rhythm problem where a person's heartbeat is irregular and often rapid,...

A week after Hulk Hogan‘s death, his precise cause of death has now been revealed.

Hogan, born Terry Bollea, died on July 24 in Clearwater, Florida after medical personnel were sent to his home as part of an apparent cardiac arrest. He was 71.

According to a cremation approval summary report from the Pinellas County Forensic Science Center obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, Hogan died from acute myocardial infarction, or what is commonly referred to as a heart attack. His death was ruled the result of natural causes and was certified by his personal physician.

Hogan also had a history of atrial fibrillation, a heart condition and leukemia Cll, or cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, according to the report.

He leaves behind a legacy as a popular TV wrestler and a major Hollywood celebrity beginning in the 1980s. Hogan won the World Wrestling Entertainment championship six times during his career.

The tragic yet sudden passing of Hulk Hogan has left the wrestling community in shock, as the WWE superstar was an inspiration for many gym bros. The fans would be mesmerized by his hulking physique, even in old age, but his regular years were something else, when his “24-inch pythons” made the wrestling business go wild. The exact size of his biceps was never confirmed because it was never measured.

This was intriguing because even a ‘prime’ Arnold Schwarzenegger’s biceps were just 22 inches via Greatest Physiques. This was surprising considering he was titled Mr. Olympia 7 times. However, Hogan’s towering physique was not limited to his dedication to having an inhuman workout routine.

After all, he admitted to the usage of steroids in the 90s to make people stop and become a part of Hulkamania. Sadly, it was not just for entertainment because the wrestler suffered several hard bumps,...

Pro-wrestler and 1980s bastion of masculinity Terry "Hulk" Hogan passed away on July 24, 2025. He was 71. He was best-known early in his career for his sweaty antics in the WWF (later WWE) ring, and later became better known for some of his controversial actions and opinions outside of it. Also controversial was his filmography. Hogan, like many pro-wrestlers, attempted multiple times to become a movie star, although it was with only dubious success. He effectively played versions of himself in the bonkers sports dramas "Rocky III" (1982) and "No Holds Barred" (1989), but more frequently appeared in whimsical, kid-friendly movies like "Suburban Commando" (1991), "Mr. Nanny" (1993), and "Santa With Muscles" (1996). 

Few of these films were hits -- indeed, most of Hogan's kids movies were widely derided bombs -- but that didn't stop the Hulkster from trying. As recently as 2009, Hogan made another kids movie -- his final live-action film appearance -- in the form...

Renowned wrestling legend Hulk Hogan passed away at the age of 71, on July 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy in WWE as well as in the entertainment industry, to remember him by. So yes, while many of you might immortalize him in your heart for his wrestling career, I’ll cherish him for something a little different—his silly but fun movie Suburban Commando.

Yes, I know it only has a 15% Rt rating and most people laugh at it. But Burt Kennedy’s 1991 sci-fi action comedy, starring Hulk Hogan and Shelly Duvall remains my perfect guilty pleasure. It was the first time I saw a well-built muscular hunk like Hogan play the role of an alien hero who crash-lands on Earth and ends up living with a regular suburban family.

So yes, it’s hilarious but also a feel-good source of binge-watch for me. Plus, the film starred Christopher Lloyd and even...

Hulk Hogan, who passed away at the age of 71, headlined 1993’s Mr. Nanny, which might’ve accidentally shaped Dwayne Johnson‘s Hollywood run in the years to come. Standing on a minuscule 6% Tomatometer score, the movie was both a critical and commercial flop upon its release, and did little to extend his career as a potential movie star.

Johnson, on the flip side, was able to break the cycle of pro-wrestlers failing to break into Hollywood, and his approach to the business likely stemmed from the failure of Hogan’s 1993 family comedy.

Mr. Nanny Was the Antithesis of Dwayne Johnson’s Hollywood Run

Mr. Nanny featured Hulk Hogan in the role of a former pro wrestler turned nanny and bodyguard for two kids. Unfortunately, instead of propelling Hogan’s career as the family-friendly movie star, the movie was panned by critics and general audiences.

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Before The Rock morphed into movie star Dwayne Johnson, and well-before John Cena traded his jorts for a Peacemaker helmet, Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea made the leap from a professional-wrestling ring to Hollywood.

Hogan was the man who put WWE (then WWF) on the map — quite literally, in most places. Vince McMahon Jr. dreamt of taking his dad’s Wwwf (the extra “W” was for the “Wide” in what had been the World Wide Wrestling Federation) from a regional league to a national one (the “World Wide” was just a marketing gimmick). But to steamroll his competitors in their own territories, McMahon needed two things: TV syndication, and one huge draw. Fortunately, he had a huge dude, Bollea, who stood 6’7” and famously had 24” biceps (really they were 22”), on his roster. Together, they created Hulk (because he was big like The Incredible Hulk) Hogan (to resonate with the northeast’s — the...

Hulk Hogan, who passed away today at the age of 71, was never funny exactly. But as a talk-show guest in the ‘80s and '90s, the wrestling superstar was entertaining as heck.

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His massive size made mere mortals like Johnny Carson appear comically small, for starters. And Hogan was a master showman, flexing his pecs, threatening his rivals and croaking out slogans like, “Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?!” Like Mr. T, his co-star in Rocky III, Hogan had a distinctive visual look that was custom-made for the MTV era.

When he co-hosted SNL with Mr. T, Hogan’s “Let Me Tell You Something, Brother!” delivery earned him laughs based on pure enthusiasm. So it’s not hard to understand why Hollywood producers looked at him — especially after Arnold Schwarzenegger scored with Twins and Kindergarten Cop — and thought, “This might be the next comedy superstar.”

Then again,...

While the recently departed Hulk Hogan may have had a checkered cinematic career (see No Holds Barred or Suburban Commando...or don't), one of his movies has become a beloved cult classic. Starting next month, you'll be able to watch it on its new streaming home. Gremlins 2: The New Batch, Joe Dante's satirical 1990 sequel to his hit creature feature, is coming to HBO Max starting on August 1.

In the film, which is as much a spoof of the original Gremlinsas it is a sequel to it, Hogan turns up in a clever breaking of the fourth wall. In the film, the titular creatures are rampaging through a corporate high-rise that includes a movie theater...which then causes the actual movie to stop. An usher (Eating Raoul's Paul Bartel) goes into the theater audience and finds a seated Hogan. The wrestler, once alerted to the problem, turns to address the Gremlins,...

Before Dwayne Johnson and John Cena found their way from the WWE ring to the big screen, Terry Bollea aka Hulk Hogan provided a case study in how wrestling stars could become movie stars. Hogan was a ubiquitous presence in movie theaters — and on TV screens — during the height of his fame in the 1980s and 1990s. He died at his home in Clearwater, Fl on July 24 at age 71.

In his later years, Hogan was better known as a reality TV star, headlining the two-season VH1 series Hogan Knows Best and appearing on its one-and-done follow-up, Brooke Knows Best. He also had cameos on comedy series ranging from The Inbetweeners to The Goldbergs.

But Hogan's movie roles remain the best examples of his outsized persona. Here's a recap of his most memorable film appearances.

Rocky III (1982)

Hogan first climbed into the movie ring with the third — and best — Rocky movie...

Celebrity news just got a little sadder this morning with news of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan’s death at age 71 years old reported.

According to TMZ Sports “Medics were dispatched to the WWE icon’s Clearwater, Florida home early Thursday morning … with operators stating it was regarding a “cardiac arrest.”

Hulk, whose legal name was Terry Bollea, came on the scene in the 80’s but his relevance endured, as he was the centerpiece of the 2024 Republican National Convention with his flair for the theatrical.

Cardiac Arrest Call for Hulk Hogan

The outlet reports that Pinellas County Fire and Ems descended upon Hogan’s home: “a slew of police cars and EMTs were parked outside Hogan’s home … and he was carried on a stretcher and into an ambulance.”

Law enforcement told TMZ that officials were on scene at 9:51 Am and Hogan was treated by Clearwater Fire & Rescue before being...

WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan -- one of the most popular professional wrestlers of all time by a country mile -- has passed away at the age of 71. Hogan's contributions to sports entertainment were legendary, having been WWE's most popular babyface during its 1980s golden age before helping the company's main competitor, WCW, become a force in the '90s. That said, Hogan might never have joined WCW if his Hollywood career had taken off the way he'd planned, but it was hampered by his tendency to star in some truly bizarre projects.

After some memorable roles in "Rocky III" and "The A-Team," Hogan decided to embark on a career as a leading man. However, his success as a wrestler failed to translate to the box office, with the grappler starring in a string of flops, some of which have become infamous in "so-bad-it's--good" circles. The first of the bunch,...

Hulk Hogan, the legendary WWE Hall of Fame wrestler, has died at the age of 71. Known to millions as the ultimate good guy in the WWE, Hogan’s influence stretched far beyond the ring.

Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, successfully transitioned his charisma to Hollywood, making his film debut in Rocky III alongside Sylvester Stallone. His acting credits also include lead roles in Suburban Commando and Mr. Nanny, and guest appearances on TV series such as Baywatch; Suddenly Susan; The Love Boat; The A-Team; Thunder in Paradise; Walker, Texas Ranger, and even American Dad!

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Date of Death: July 24, 2025

Cause: Cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida home

Age: 71

Real Name: Terry Gene Bollea

Hulk Hogan, the most recognized face in professional wrestling history, passed away suddenly at home on the morning of July 24. Paramedics responded to a 911 call around 9:51 a.m., but despite resuscitation efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital. Just two months earlier, Hogan had undergone his latest neck surgery — part of a long history of medical complications linked to decades of high-impact performances.

The Rise of a Wrestling Demigod Origins: From the Gym to the Global Stage

Born in Augusta, Georgia and raised in Tampa, Florida, Terry Bollea was a bassist in a rock band before stepping into the ring. Trained by Hiro Matsuda, Hogan debuted in 1977 but wouldn’t become a national icon until joining the WWF in the early 1980s.

The Birth of Hulkamania

When...

Hulk Hogan was the inescapable face of wrestling in the 80s as he crossed over from being a WWE (then WWF) Superstar to a pop culture icon thanks to his larger-than-life persona and stature. People.com reports that Terry “Hulk” Hogan, whose birth name was Terry Bollea, had suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Florida and died at the age of 71. TMZ broke the news today that medics were sent to his residence and he was carried out in a stretcher. More details are sure to be revealed as the story develops.

Hogan brought attention to professional wrestling as the 12-time world champion and is credited with inspiring generations of younger wrestlers. He transcended the profession when Sylvester Stallone cast him in Rocky III as a fictitious wrestler named “Thunderlips.” This appearance would be the earliest of Hulk Hogan’s film resume. He would go on to star in a number of movies,...

Hulk Hogan, the wrestling legend who propelled the sport from a popular pastime to a ubiquitous pop-culture phenomenon on a wave of “Hulkamania” before becoming a right-wing hero, has died at the age of 71.

Darren Prince, Hogan’s longtime agent, confirmed the wrestler’s death to Rolling Stone. Hogan died today in Clearwater, Florida, after paramedics responded to a “cardiac arrest” call at the wrestler’s home, CNN reports. Hogan was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. In recent weeks, though, he was reportedly on his...

Word has come down from TMZ that WWE legend Hulk Hogan has passed away at the age of 71. Reports are that medics were called to the Clearwater, Florida home of Hogan early Thursday morning, with operators stating it was regarding a "cardiac arrest." He was seen being wheeled into an ambulance on a stretcher as police and EMTs surrounded the area. The news comes just days after Hogan's longtime friend and fellow WWE icon, Jimmy Hart, refuted claims that his health was failing.

Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, began his career in professional wrestling in the 1970s, wrestling under a number of different personas. He eventually made his way to the WWE (then WWF), appearing as a villain. He left the company after a dispute over his appearance in Rocky III to go wrestle in Japan and the Awa before returning in 1983 and giving birth to Hulkamania, winning...

Hulk Hogan, the wrestling legend who helped transform professional wrestling into a global phenomenon in the 1980s and beyond, has died. He was 71 years old.

TMZ was first to report the news on July 24, confirming through close family sources that Hogan passed away from a heart attack at his home in Clearwater, Florida.

The sudden loss of one of wrestling’s most iconic figures sent shockwaves through the entertainment world, with tributes pouring in from fans, friends, and fellow wrestlers who saw Hogan not just as a performer but as a symbol of an era.

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Born Terry Bollea in Augusta, Georgia, Hogan rose to superstardom with the WWF (now WWE), becoming the mustachioed, bandana-wearing, larger-than-life hero for a generation of fans.

With his 24-inch pythons, signature leg drop, and crowd-rallying “Whatcha gonna do, brother?” catchphrase, Hogan ushered in the Rock ‘n’ Wrestling era that took wrestling mainstream, culminating...

Hulk Hogan, the wrestling icon and actor who became the most recognized star in the sport, has died. He was 71.

According to the Clearwater Police Department in Florida, Hogan died Thursday morning due to cardiac arrest. He was treated by a rescue crew before being taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, grew up in Florida. The WWE Hall of Fame wrestler, known for walking out to his theme song “Real American,” represented national patriotism within the wrestling world. He soared to fame in the 1980s after winning against the Iron Sheik and cementing “Hulkamania” momentum in one of the most culturally impactful matches of his career. That fight made him the World Wrestling Federation’s heavyweight winner.

He later lost the championship title competing against Andre the Giant in 1988. Hogan stepped away from the WWF (now known as WWE) in the 1990s after a steroid controversy.

Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71, TVLine has confirmed.

According to TMZ, which first reported the news, the wrestling legend went into cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday morning.

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Hogan, whose given name was Terry Gene Bollea, began his professional wrestling career in 1977. He gained worldwide recognition after he joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1983. He headlined eight of the first nine WrestleManias,...

Hulk Hogan, the blond and boisterous body-slammer who brought pro wrestling into the mainstream in the 1980s while becoming one of the most recognizable celebrities of his generation, died Thursday. He was 71.

Hogan’s death was confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter by promoter Eric Bischoff, his partner in the recently launched Real America Freestyle amateur wrestling league. TMZ reported that medical personnel were sent to his home in Clearwater, Florida, with operators stating it regarded a “cardiac arrest.”

“The Hulkster” headlined WrestleMania eight times, with perhaps his most memorable bout in the WWE’s signature event coming in 1987 against the 520-pound Andre the Giant — his mentor — in the Pontiac Silverdome before a then-record crowd of 93,173.

He won the World Wrestling Entertainment championship six times during his career.

Six-foot-7 and 320 pounds in his prime, Hogan — born Terry Bollea — would enter the ring in yellow trunks, boots and a bandana, his muscles bulging,...

Terry Bollea, best known by his professional wrestling moniker Hulk Hogan, has passed away. He was 71 years old.

Per TMZ, medics responded to a call for a "cardiac arrest" on early Thursday morning at Hogan's home in Clearwater, Florida. The WWE Hall of Famer was seen being carried out of the home on a stretcher and into an ambulance, though it's not yet clear when he was pronounced dead.

Hogan's passing follows reports and rumors that he had been on his "deathbed" in recent weeks. In May, TMZ reported that the former pro wrestler was suffering complications from a neck procedure. There were also rumors that he had suffered brain damage and fallen into a coma, but his wife, Sky, denied this on social media.

“He’s been recovering from a major four-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (Acdf), which is an intense surgery with a long and layered healing process,...

Hulk Hogan, the professional wrestling legend who embodied "Hulkamania" in the 1980s and sent sports entertainment to unheard-of heights, has died. Hogan also appeared in films and TV programs over the course of his long career, and remained a mainstay in the world of professional wrestling. TMZ reports that Hogan died of heart failure this morning at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Hogan was 71.

Born Terry Gene Bollea in Augusta, Georgia, on August 11, 1953, Hogan was inspired to become a professional wrestler by "Superstar" Billy Graham. He began wrestling professionally in the late 1970s, and took on the name "Hulk Hogan" in 1979, when he was signed by Vince McMahon to wrestle for the World Wrestling Federation: Hulk, thanks to his sculpted physique, and Hogan, because McMahon wanted him to play an Irish character. Hogan was thus on the ground floor for McMahon's relentless crusade to buy up the country's scattered...

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Do you smell what The Rock is cookin’? Well, Hollywood did, but it wasn’t for a lack of Dwayne Johnson not only trying but challenging his image to ensure his career turned out exactly how he wanted.

When Dwayne Johnson first tried to make it in Hollywood, he came across criticisms not for his acting but his look, remembering being told, ‘If you wanna be a leading man, you’re too big; you can’t go to the gym, you have to lose weight, you gotta go on a diet.’ And if you don’t know any better, then you buy into it, so I started to question myself then. Some of those films at the time I was making, I think, reflect that. And then a moment came where I said, ‘’Excuse my language but f**k that, I’m not doing this anymore,...

Science fiction is a genre that thrives on mankind's ability to imagine the future. Sci-fi films take us to galaxies far, far away, or they guide us down the rabbit hole into a computer program. We can visit forbidden planets or envision technologies that transform our own world, exploring space, or learning all too late that in space, no one can hear us scream. Ray Bradbury, author of "The Martian Chronicles," put it this way: "Science fiction is the most important literature in the history of the world, because it's the history of ideas, the history of our civilization birthing itself."

By revisiting the films on this list, however, we can imagine a different sort of future: someone's future acting career. The sci-fi genre has provided a jumping-off point for countless stars who went on to make their mark elsewhere, including future Oscar winners, future comedians, future talk show hosts,...

It may have been more than forty years since they fought each other in the ring in Rocky III, but Sylvester Stallone and Hulk Hogan have plenty of vivid memories, and lots of praise for each other. In a new Instagram post, Stallone shared a video of an interview with Hogan, recalling his experiences playing the wrestler Thunderlips for his fight scene in Rocky III. In the video, the WWE Hall of Famer voices his amazement that Stallone was able to hold his own physically in the ring, despite an obvious weight and height advantage Hogan had on him.

"He was like a buck-sixty (160) pounds, and I was like 320 pounds," Hogan says in the video. "He did everything, he did all his own stunts." The 71-year-old, who was 6' 7" at the time, admits he almost broke Stallone's collarbone with a kick, but admitted his toughness kept him in one piece,...

Sylvester Stallone and Hulk Hogan locked up in the hit sequel Rocky III. While the two had their characters fighting in a very physical scene, Stallone referred to Hogan's talents to share how he was actually taken very good care of by the WWE Hall of Famer.

In a video interview, Hogan gave high praise to Stallone for keeping up with him in filming despite their clear size difference. Hogan specifically pointed out how Stallone even hoisted him into the air, stressing about the actor's strength, "That was him!" The clip was posted on Instagram by Stallone, who shared some kind words of his own for Hogan in the caption. Stallone stressed how it only looked like he was getting hurt, thanks to Hogan's abilities.

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Hulk Hogan's reality TV career initially thrived, but it quickly spiraled due to personal struggles and legal issues. Hogan's affair with his daughter's best friend contributed to the downfall of his marriage, not reality TV. Following his struggles, Laila Ali's unexpected phone call helped Hogan rethink his life choices and saved him from despair.

Despite the ups and downs, Hulk Hogan maintains a solid net worth today, in large part, thanks to a lawsuit against Gawker. In truth, following his divorce from Linda Hogan, it seemed like Hulk's financial situation was hitting a downward spiral. That matched with the end of his journey on reality TV.

His VH1 journey actually got off to a promising start. Hogan Knows Best had solid ratings, and was ahead of its time. However, after just two seasons, the show was off the air and the damage was so bad there was no turning back.

Matt Damon is set to star opposite Ben Affleck in Killing Gawker, a drama focused on Hulk Hogan’s lawsuit against the Gawker website.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are, of course, longtime friends and collaborators. They’ve shared the screen many times and also co-own Artists Equity, a production company that was founded upon the values of fairly ensuring payment with cast and crew both above and under the line.

The company’s first film was Air, the 2023 film that dramatised the true story of Nike becoming a major player in the world of sports shoes thanks to the signing of basketball legend Michael Jordan. Air sold to Amazon for a hefty sum and in the past 12 months, Artists Equity’s slate has continued to fill out with the likes of The Instigators, a Doug Liman film, and The Accountant 2, which will see Affleck return in a sequel to the 2016 action thriller.

A true icon and legend in the world of entertainment, actress Shelley Duvall has passed away at the age of 75, her longtime partner Dan Gilroy tells The Hollywood Reporter this morning.

“Duvall died in her sleep of complications from diabetes at her home in Blanco, Texas.”

“My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley,” Gilroy said in a statement shared by the website.

Shelley Duvall is of course known here in the horror world for her all-time-great performance in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, playing opposite Jack Nicholson as Wendy Torrance.

Duvall got her start in the 1970s working with director Robert Altman, making her debut in the 1970 film Brewster McCloud. She went on to work with Altman on McCabe and Mrs. Miller (1971), Thieves Like Us (1974), Nashville (1975) and 3 Women (1977), as well as Woody Allen in...

Shelley Duvall, known in part for her role in The Shining, has passed away. She was 75 years old.

Duvall died in her sleep on Thursday at her Blanco, Texas home due to complications from diabetes. Her life partner since 1989, Dan Gilroy, confirmed her passing to The Hollywood Reporter, saying in a statement, "My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now shes free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley."

Born on July 7, 1949, Duvall happened to meet filmmaker Robert Altman when he was shooting the 1970 film Brewster McCloud in Texas. The director cast her for a role in the film and continued to collaborate with Duvall on other feature films in a variety of roles in the 1970s. That includes McCabe & Mrs. Miller, Thieves Like Us, Nashville, Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson, and 3 Women. With 3 Women, Duvall won the best...

A fascinating combination of stars is coming down the chimney for the family comedy The Man With The Bag. Who better to lead a festive film with wholesome fun than action behemoths Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson? The Man With The Bag is Schwarzenegger’s first feature since wrapping his part for Kung Fury 2, while Ritchson’s cache is overflowing after starring in Reacher, with projects like Playdate, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, and Motor City on the way.

Adam Shankman directs The Man With The Bag from a script by Allan Rice. The holiday-themed project hails from Amazon MGM Studios. According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, the logline for The Man With the Bag reads: “When Santa’s magic bag is stolen, he turns to his naughty list to find Vance, a former thief, to help him get it back. Along with his daughter, Santa, and a group of misfit elves,...

Those who don’t follow professional wrestling may not appreciate just how tough and grueling it is. It isn’t enough to be on the road 200+ days a year, getting dropped on your head or your back every night, dealing with injuries, losing your spot on the roster, and worse. If you’ve seen films like The Iron Claw, The Wrestler, or the old Beyond the Mat documentary, you know that professional wrestling is grind like no other.

But the other aspect that goes underappreciated is how much wrestling relies on acting. If you have any hope of making it big, it isn’t enough to be able to do a tope suicida or Texas Cloverleaf on the way to a 5-star mat classic. You have to be able to act your role, day in and day out. Often, you have to act live, in front of an audience of thousands,...

Hulk Hogan's popularity in the 1980s elevated professional wrestling to a global phenomenon through Hulkamania. The attempt to make Hulk Hogan a major film star failed miserably with poorly received films like No Holds Barred and Suburban Commando. Hogan's film career failure stands in contrast to the successful film careers of wrestlers like John Cena and Dwayne Johnson, who learned from Hogan's mistakes and exercised better creative control.

No other professional wrestling star in history has attained the level of popularity that Hulk Hogan had in the 1980s, when the bleach-blond-haired Hogan’s larger-than-life persona, rippling muscles, and unparalleled charisma catapulted wrestling from the status of regional theater to a global phenomenon through the power of Hulkamania.

While later wrestling stars like John Cena and Dwayne Johnson have delivered great performances and achieved higher performance metrics through an expanded media universe and revenue streams, no wrestler has, relative...

One of two Christmas movies starring a wrestler-turned-actor was a critical disaster and is considered one of the worst movies of all time. The other movie led by a former WWE star fared significantly better due to its R-rated horror comedy style and embrace of the wrestler's heel persona. The latter movie also had a stronger cast and stayed true to what viewers expected from a wrestling superstar's Christmas movie, ultimately outperforming the former.

Two famous WWE wrestlers have played Santa Claus in two unrelated Christmas movies, and only one of these was a critical disaster. While Dwayne Johnson made the transition to movie stardom look easy, not every WWE wrestler who wanted to become a mainstream Hollywood actor has been so lucky. For every John Cena and Dave Bautista, there are many stars like Triple H and Stone Cold Steve Austin who couldn’t make the jump from the ring to the big screen.

Hulk Hogan starred in a 1996 comedy that might be the worst Christmas movie ever made. The film lacks comedic value and fails to provide any memorable or entertaining moments. Despite Hogan's previous success as an actor, his performance in Santa With Muscles falls flat and fails to meet expectations.

27 years ago, wrestler-turned-actor Hulk Hogan proved his transition to movie stardom wasn’t a guaranteed success when the WWE superstar headlined one of the worst Christmas movies ever made. The 1996 comedy in question put Hogan in the role of a callous, unpleasant playboy millionaire who made his fortune from bodybuilding supplements. After he took a nasty fall while being pursued through a mall by the police, he suffered amnesia. Waking up in a Santa suit that he donned to evade the cops, Hogan's character assumed that he was the real Santa Claus and began to live accordingly.

While this was...

The long-gestating Hulk Hogan biopic has gotten a fresh update from the Suburban Commando star himself.

Back in 2019, Marvel Cinematic Universe star Chris Hemsworth officially signed on to star in a Hulk Hogan biopic produced by Netflix. Todd Phillips was also attached to direct while his Joker co-writer Scott Silver wrote the screenplay. Production has since stalled while Phillips pursued his work on his upcoming Joker sequel, leading to major doubts that the film will see the light of day. However, while speaking with Chris Van Vliet on YouTube, Hogan shared that the biopic is still in development — but no longer at Netflix.

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"It was a situation where, business-wise, Netflix kind of missed the date, as far as a business situation, and so, I had a choice at that time to switch gears," Hogan explained, going...

Hulk Hogan's lack of success in Hollywood can be attributed to his poor movie choices and limited acting range. Hogan struggled to break out of his muscle-bound nice-guy image and land the right projects at the right time. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's success in Hollywood can be attributed to his diverse acting portfolio and his dedication to choosing good material.

Since both The Rock and Hulk Hogan leveraged their experience as WWE wrestlers to become Hollywood stars, their acting career journeys beg an intriguing question: Why The Rock was successful, but Hulk Hogan was not? Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Terry Gene Bollea (aka Hulk Hogan) rank among some of the most accomplished wrestlers of the WWE/F. However, before they dipped their feet in the world of entertainment wrestling, they had significantly different backgrounds. While Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson carried his family's legacy as a third-generation wrestler, Hulk...

Everyone has to start somewhere and exactly where that place may be is often of pretty dubious quality or (at the very least) rather surprising for some of today’s biggest names in the film industry. For example, we all know Jennifer Aniston had her start with Leprechaun, a film she’d probably rather forget (although we think it’s a lot of fun). Now, with current streaming services pulling all kinds of older films and television shows into their libraries, fans can get the chance to see some of those questionable choices that most likely were made to pay the bills. Here are a few of our favorites:

Elisabeth Moss in Surburban Commando (1991)

While not her very first credit, this is the Mad Men & Handmaid’s Tale star’s first feature film and it’s a doozy. For anyone not familiar with it, it’s an action comedy starring...

Fans of the Halloween franchise received some sad news today, as it has been confirmed that stuntman George P. Wilbur – who played horror icon Michael Myers in both Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) and Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995), the sixth entry in the series – has passed away at the age of 81.

Wilbur’s fellow Michael Myers performer Chris Durand, who played the character in 1998’s Halloween H20, broke the news of his passing on Facebook earlier today: “George P. Wilbur passed away last night. George, you were a class act and well loved. You will be missed. May you Rest in Peace.” Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers screenwriter Daniel Farrands reacted to the news by saying, “Very sad to hear of George’s passing. He was such a kind soul and a beloved member of the Halloween family.“

Born on March 6, 1941 in Connecticut, Wilbur served...

As a veteran in the world of special effects makeup, Steven Kostanski (who contributed to projects like It (2017), Crimson Peak, Pacific Rim, Resident Evil: Retribution, and more) knows exactly how important great effects are in the world of genre cinema. That much is evident from his previous directorial efforts like Manborg, Leprechaun Returns, and The Void. It’s also a huge component of his latest film project, PG: Psycho Goreman, which features a ruthless demonic overlord brought to life by actor Matthew Ninaber.

Daily Dead recently caught up with Kostanski, and he discussed the inspiration behind both the story and the character of Psycho Goreman, the design process of the film’s titular character, and more. Look for PG: Psycho Goreman in select theaters and on various digital and On Demand platforms starting today, courtesy of Rlje Films.

Great to chat with you once again, Steven. I guess the best...

The professional wrestling industry has always provided a gateway to make the jump into Hollywood for those talented or brave enough to try, with current WWE star Sasha Banks recently becoming a firm fan favorite after showing up in season 2 of The Mandalorian as Koska Reeves. However, not everyone gets to come anywhere close to the levels of success attained by a certain Dwayne Johnson.

For instance, Dave Bautista is an established figure in the industry with a solid filmography under his belt already, but Hulk Hogan was a much bigger name in the squared circle and it would be fair to say No Holds Barred, Suburban Commando and Mr. Nanny didn’t turn him into a movie star.

John Cena, meanwhile, is set to continue his steady rise up the ranks with a banner 2021 that will see him follow in Johnson’s footsteps by joining the Fast and Furious franchise,...

Do you remember the early-‘90s gems, “Mr. Nanny” and “Suburban Commando?” Those features starred wrestler, Hulk Hogan, as a big, strong man joining up with some kids in an adventure in a solidly family-friendly film. In 2020, it appears that Dave Bautista is stepping into Hogan’s shoes and making films that could sit comfortably next to those features, like his upcoming film, “Universe’s Most Wanted.”

Read More: Dave Bautista’s Delayed ‘My Spy’ Skipping Theatrical Release & Going Straight To Amazon Prime Video

Deadline is reporting that Bautista has signed on to star in “Universe’s Most Wanted,” a sci-fi/fantasy film that finds the wrestler-turned-actor playing an intergalactic peacekeeper that finds himself in an American small town where he joins forces with a kid to help capture some of the universe’s most wanted criminals that landed on Earth.

Continue reading Dave Bautista To Play An Intergalactic Peacekeeper...

Stars: Josh Pinkowski, Izzy Pollak, Blake Kevin Dwyer, Nicole Dubois, Eilise Guilfoyle, Cayla Green, Tennyson Shanahan, Matthew Law, Suzana Norberg, Joe Paulson, Ryan Andrews | Written and Directed by Matt Thompson

[Note: With the film now out digitally in the UK, here’s a reposting of our review of Debunkers, Inc. from its US debut last year]

Directed by Matt Thompson (Night Sights) and written by Thompson too, with the story penned by Ryan Andrews, Debunkers, Inc is a family film about a group of amateur detectives who name themselves after their favourite gaming characters, such as Dr. Mario, Link and Snake. The group, known as the Debunkers, are solving some small-time mysteries until they get a big-time assignment that can finally make them.

Following three teenage boys and a girl, who, by the way, are the biggest, best and premier mystery solving business in their home town, we watch as they aim to figure out these various mysteries and it feels like watching the Scooby Gang in action. It’s very family-friendly as a film, and...

The wrestler turned actor walks a path well trodden by brawny action heroes in this mildly diverting family romp

Here is a genially mediocre throwback to what has always been a rite of passage for Us cinema’s frontline action men: the musclebound star demonstrating how good he is with kids, the better to establish a pension fund that may come in useful when their knees finally give out. Stomping along in the highly profitable footsteps of Schwarzenegger (Kindergarten Cop), Hulk Hogan and Dwayne Johnson (practically his entire filmography), we now find erstwhile galaxy guardian Dave Bautista cast as a rough-edged CIA ass-kicker handed the last-chance assignment of babysitting fatherless tween Chloe Coleman.

Related: Big man, small kid: why the bodybuilding babysitter is a recipe for movie success...

Stars: Josh Pinkowski, Izzy Pollak, Blake Kevin Dwyer, Nicole Dubois, Eilise Guilfoyle, Cayla Green, Tennyson Shanahan, Matthew Law, Suzana Norberg, Joe Paulson, Ryan Andrews | Written and Directed by Matt Thompson

Directed by Matt Thompson (Night Sights) and written by Thompson too, with the story penned by Ryan Andrews, Debunkers, Inc is a family film about a group of amateur detectives who name themselves after their favourite gaming characters, such as Dr. Mario, Link and Snake. The group, known as the Debunkers, are solving some small-time mysteries until they get a big-time assignment that can finally make them.

Following three teenage boys and a girl, who, by the way, are the biggest, best and premier mystery solving business in their home town, we watch as they aim to figure out these various mysteries and it feels like watching the Scooby Gang in action. It’s very family-friendly as a film, and...

To celebrate the DVD release of WWE: Getting Rowdy – The Unreleased Matches of Roddy Piper (available to buy from 2nd September) – we are giving away a copy to one lucky winner.

Unearthed from deep within the WWE vault comes unreleased matches and interviews from one of the most controversial and entertaining Superstars in WWE history, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper! Witness “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff, Mr. Perfect, “Ravishing” Rick Rude, and more pay the piper as they take on “Hot Rod” in this collection of hidden gems! Just when you think you have all the answers, he changes the questions!

This set captures the anarchic spirit and pioneering persona that helped “Rowdy” Roddy Piper shape the landscape of modern sports-entertainment!

Not only does it includes rare, unreleased, and never-before-seen matches against other legendary Superstars – including both WWE matches and bouts from Roddy’s time battling the New World Order in WCW – but...

Dwayne Johnson will soon not be the only wrestling legend and actor to star in the Fast and Furious franchise, as John Cena has officially been confirmed as a part of the cast of Fast & Furious 9. The confirmation comes after co-star Vin Diesel previously spoke about Cena's involvement in the project back in April, so although the news is now official, it isn't exactly a surprise. Not much has yet been revealed about the character Cena will play, but the character at this time is being described as a "badass." If that's all they're looking for, Cena certainly fits that bill.

The franchise has definitely felt very different following the demise of series star Paul Walker, but with so much money to be made, the show must go on. Full details on the plot have not yet been released, though we know it will be the second of...

Biopics about famous bands and musicians always seem to be a hit at the box office. Considering the band's popularity, it's possible we'll one day see a Foo Fighters movie on the big screen. As of now, there are not any plans to make a film about the band in the works. Still, it's a fun topic of discussion for fans of Foo Fighters, leaving them to speculate who could play the role of David Grohl in such a film. Humorously, Grohl himself recently weighed in on the subject in a radio interview, suggesting he wants a classic horror movie actress to take on the part. Without a beat, Grohl said that he'd personally cast Shelley Duvall to play himself.

"I'm going for Shelley Duvall. Like, look at Shelley Duvall from The Shining. She's like,'Get away from me! Get away from me!'. Like, that's me. That's totally me.