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Madelyn Cline’s journey from a small-town girl in South Carolina to one of Hollywood’s breakout stars has been a curve that is intriguing to look at. Her fan-favorite role in Outer Banks has largely accelerated her rise to fame, but her work across film has consistently shown that she is far more than just a one-role wonder or a cameo star with a face card.

Cline has carved her own path as an actress with the rare ability to embody both vulnerable sensitivity and bold charisma, making her performances memorable even in ensemble casts. As an up-and-coming actress, she has made careful choices, dabbling in indie dramas, thrillers,...

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...

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.

Don Zimmerman, a film editor known for his work on the Rocky movies, Jumper, Night at the Museum and Men in Black 3, who also received an Oscar nomination for 1978’s Coming Home, has died. He was 81.

The public relations and marketing agency, Perception PR, announced his death on social media, writing, “Rest in Peace Don Zimmerman … He will be greatly missed.”

Having grown up in Los Angeles, Zimmerman made his way into the entertainment industry in the early 1970s, working in the editorial department for several projects, such as The Landlord, Harold and Maude, The Last of Sheila, The Nickel Ride, Shampoo and Bound for Glory.

After assisting filmmaker Hal Ashby’s 1971 movie Harold and Maude, he teamed up with him again on the 1978 drama Coming Home, which served as Zimmerman’s first solo editor credit. The film, starring Jane Fonda and Jon Voight, also earned Zimmerman his first...

Don Zimmerman, a veteran film editor who scored an Oscar nom for Coming Home and worked on dozens of other movies including Being There, The Prince of Tides, Night at the Museum and two Rocky sequels, died July 24 of acute myeloid leukemia at his Studio City home. He was 81.

American Cinema Editors, the group that gave him a Career Achievement Award in 2023, confirmed the news.

Born in 1944 and nicknamed “Big D,” Zimmerman joined the Air Force during the Vietnam War and began working odd jobs — Western Electric, gas stations, insurance — after his discharge. A friend recommended he try being an assistant in show business, which led first to working as a sound editor.

“Then Jimmy, the assistant friend of mine, was working with Hal Ashby,” Zimmerman said in a 2023 interview with Ace’s Cinema Editor magazine. “Hal had just moved from editor to a director by Norman Jewison, and they needed a second assistant editor.

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...

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has sadly passed away at the age of 71 due to cardiac arrest. For fans of WWE and wrestling around the world, it’s a tough goodbye. Because Hogan wasn’t just a ring icon; he was a symbol of energy, strength, and showmanship, whose talent transcended the ring into Hollywood.

Yes, the legend wasn’t just known for pulling punches, but also for his acting chops alongside Hollywood icons like Sylvester Stallone. And now, following Hulk Hogan’s demise, it’s one of those moments from his early acting days that’s making people admire him even more. After all, Stallone’s words about Hogan’s talent are going viral again (via Instagram):

Wow, Hulk was the best. Fantastic athlete and threw the most amazing punches of all. Because he was bare-fisted I could actually feel his punch touching my skin yet he knew just when to pull back…...

1984's "Gremlins" was a surprise hit for several reasons. For one, it was a horror comedy which managed to appeal to a wide range of moviegoers, and held its own against another trailblazing horror comedy which was released on the very same day: "Ghostbusters." For another, it was marketed heavily on the name of producer Steven Spielberg, with the ad team for Warner Bros. leaning on the adorable Mogwai, Gizmo, as a way of enticing the public who had gone gaga for Spielberg's "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" two years prior. Though Gizmo was indeed as cuddly as E.T., "Gremlins" was not, as it famously became one of two horror-infused Spielberg productions that year (the other being "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom") which helped usher in the PG-13 rating, allowing for films that were more intense than a PG but not quite as adult as an R.

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,...

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 wrestling icon whose larger-than-life persona made him a household name, passed away at the age of 71, TMZ reported. He left a legacy defined by his controversial career, reality TV stardom, and unforgettable matches in the ring.

But did you know that before he became a mainstream television personality, Hogan took a surprising detour into the world of daytime soap operas? And here’s the kicker: his brief cameo on Search for Tomorrow may have predicted the dramatic twists that would come to define his wrestling career.

Read This: Top 10 celebrities who got a start in soaps.

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In 1985, Hogan made his first scripted television appearance when he guest-starred on Search for Tomorrow, playing himself. Wearing his iconic yellow Hulkamania T-shirt, Hogan walked into Big’s, a bar in the fictional town of Henderson, where he was met by Wendy (Lisa Peluso) and Quinn (Jeffrey Meek...

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!

Related: Hulk Hogan Recalled By Ric Flair, Sgt. Slaughter, Jake Paul, Jake The Snake And More

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The wrestling and pop culture legend died on Thursday at the age of 71.

Bigger than Stone Cold Steve Austin, bigger than The Rock, bigger than John Cena, the world of professional wrestling has arguably never created a bigger star than Hulk Hogan. With his brightly colored red and yellow ring attire, his trademark handlebar mustache, his easily ripped-off shirt, and larger-than-life personality, Hogan became the face of the WWF (now the WWE) as it rose to national prominence in the 1980s. His charisma and family-friendly image telling kids to “Say your prayers, take your vitamins, and believe in yourself” made him a pop culture phenomenon.

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Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea died on Thursday, July 24 at 71 years of age following an apparent cardiac arrest, according to TMZ. Hogan’s passing came just days after Fox Nation announced that it would broadcast the forthcoming “Real American Freestyle...

Hulk Hogan, one of the most famous wrestlers in history, has died at the age of 71. TMZ reported that Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, had a heart attack at his home in Clearwater, Florida, on Thursday. He was taken to the hospital but didn’t survive.

Hogan was more than just a wrestling star, he was a global icon. He became the face of wrestling in the 1980s, when “Hulkamania” took over TV screens and helped launch the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) into the mainstream. He was loud, flashy, and larger than life, and fans couldn’t get enough.

His career in the ring lasted from 1977 to 2012. In his early days with WWE, he was the ultimate good guy. He won the heavyweight championship six times and had some of the most memorable moments in wrestling history. One of them was when he picked up and slammed...

Hulk Hogan, one of the most famous wrestlers of all time, has died at the age of 71. According to reports, Hogan had a heart attack at his house in Clearwater, Florida, on Thursday. He was taken to the hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after.

His real name was Terry Bollea, but to millions of fans around the world, he was simply Hulk Hogan. With his bandana, mustache, and big muscles, Hogan became the face of wrestling in the 1980s. He helped turn WWE (then called WWF) into a huge success and made wrestling a part of everyday American culture.

Hogan started wrestling in 1977 and kept going until 2012. He became a fan favorite early on and won the heavyweight title six times in WWE. One of his most famous moments came at WrestleMania III when he picked up and slammed Andre the Giant in front of a roaring crowd. Another...

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...

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 passed away.

The wrestling icon died at 71 years old, via TMZ.

According to the report, medics were dispatched to his home in Clearwater, Florida early Thursday morning (July 24), with operators stating it was regarding a “cardiac arrest.”

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He was carried out on a stretcher and into an ambulance.

Just a few weeks ago, his wife Sky denied rumors he was in a coma and said his heart was “strong” after surgery.

There were rumors in June that the WWE icon was on his “deathbed,” but TMZ had been told he was dealing with the symptoms of a neck procedure he underwent in May.

Hulk Hogan revolutionized professional wrestling, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. He was removed in 2015 amid scandal, and then inducted a second time in the WWE in 2020, as a member of Nwo.

He starred...

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,...

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...

The list of the IMDb's 250 top-rated films is an interesting peek into the minds of IMDb users. The people who log onto IMDb to give ratings seem to be, collectively, very fond of movies about criminals, prisoners, or war. There is also a heavy violent-fantasy contingent. Almost all the films on the list are about men, masculinity, and male concerns. The ten highest-rated films on the top-250 list include titles like "The Shawshank Redemption," "The Godfather," "The Lord of the Rings," "Pulp Fiction," and "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly." 

Of course, the 100 worst-rated films on IMDb is more of a mixed bag. Great films tend to be the movies that many audience members and critics agree are great. Bad films tend to be individually uncovered discoveries, oddball outliers that no one wants to talk about. Classics bring communities together. Bad films feel deeply personal. 

Films can be bad for many,...

The 1970s were a tumultuous time in the United States. Whether you look at political scandals like Watergate, the fallout of the Vietnam War, and severe economic unrest, Americans were feeling quite cynical. Given the vibes in the country at the time, much of what cinema brought reflected the moral ambiguity and raw grit that was fresh on the minds of viewers at the time. Films such as "The Godfather" and "Taxi Driver" are a showcase of some of New Hollywood's rising filmmakers, whose creative sensibilities influenced cinema for generations, and helped reflect the collective cynicism of the American people in that decade. You can read /Film's ranking of the 15 best films of the 1970s here.

However, the audience's cinematic tastes started to evolve thanks to the release of "Jaws" in 1975. Steven Spielberg's film became an unprecedented cultural phenomenon and popularized the modern blockbuster for cinema. Audiences were eager...

The 4th of July has arrived once more, bringing a long summer weekend and a whole lot of celebrations you can watch.

It can be hard to keep track of it all on your own, especially as you gear up to hang out with family and friends, but don’t worry, we’ve done it for you. Below, you can find a list of this year’s 4th of July TV programming, from Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks to Nathan’s Hot Dog eating contest.

Daytime programs

Fireworks are, of course, the main event on this holiday, but there’s still plenty to watch before the sun goes down. Here are some of the events you’ll be able to tune into.

“Rocky” Movie Marathon: AMC “Rocky III” — 8 a.m. Et “Rocky IV” — 10:30 a.m. Et “Rocky V” — 12:30 p.m. Et “Rocky” — 3 p.m. Et “Rocky II” — 5:30 p.

Sylvester Stallone recently took to social media to look back fondly and celebrate the 43rd anniversary of his film, Rocky III. The film premiered on May 28, 1982.

Stallone posted on Instagram, sharing a heartfelt message reflecting on filming Rocky III, saying: "I know its been said many times before as time flies by. But the time we did Rocky three was a glorious moment that I love sharing with all the loyal fans...Keep punching!" He also shared multiple images from the Rocky film, including one with Mr. T, who starred as James "Clubber" Lang in the film.

As the third installment in the franchise, Rocky III saw Stallone reprising his role as "the Italian Stallion" Rocky Balboa, the heavyweight champion of the world. In the film, he continues to defend his title against a myriad of other fighters, including Mr. T's Clubber. The movie also saw Rocky turning to his old adversary,...

Box office numbers don’t always tell the full story. Although they are considered the most important aspect of a movie’s journey, they are just one part of its journey. Over the years, many movies have not been successful in theatrical release but are still enjoyed by many every time they appear on screen.

These late bloomers fail initially for many reasons. It could be bad timing for the release, maybe they were too bold or edgy for the mainstream audience at the time, or it could be due to poor marketing. However, many of these underdogs became cult classics, thanks to home video, TV reruns, and die-hard fans. Let’s look at 10 such movies that flopped in theaters initially but rose from the ashes.

1. Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory (1971)

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory can be considered a sweet dream with a bitter start. When the movie first came to theaters,...

When talking about the world of pro wrestling, wrestlers are often greeted by different reactions from the fans. It depends on the role that you are delivering. One can be a baby face, drive an entire narrative, and always walk out to laurels and loud pops. On the contrary, heels drive those catcalls and boos for various reasons. However, there is an entire emotion reserved for the fans when Hulk Hogan and Hulkamania run wild.

Hulk Hogan carried the company at one point in time, almost single-handedly, drawing admiration from the fans always. However, the fandom got splintered when he formed the nWo and joined forces with Diesel and Razor Ramon. This is what kayfabe is all about. The drama and the tension set it all up.

What is Hulk Hogan’s perspective on getting booed? Hulk Hogan as a part of nWo / Credit – WWE

Speaking on the Ariel Helwani Show,...

It has been almost 43 years since Rocky III was released and became a blockbuster hit. Sylvester Stallone as Rocky became a phenomenon. It was a presentation of sheer hard work and unbreakable will. The movie had some of the most iconic single lines, like ‘There is no tomorrow,’ that can motivate someone without any Ted talk.

Rocky III’s immense success was also possible because of the inclusion of a WWE legend, Hulk Hogan, who portrayed a fictional wrestler named Thunderlips. Stallone has appreciated Hogan multiple times for his efforts, dedication, and even his sheer power.

Hogan was also the perfect fit for the film because of his wrestling moves. He knew how to execute a fake punch properly, with minimal damage, producing real results that impressed Stallone.

Sylvester Stallone recalls how even the fake punches from Hulk Hogan had sheer power Hulk Hogan and Sylvester Stallone in Rocky III...

Sylvester Stallone is one of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood history, but the man has also been featured in an impressive number of video games. That is to say, his characters have been featured in an impressive amount of video games. Stallone famously launched his own career with 1976's "Rocky," catapulting himself into the limelight with the story of his underdog pugilist from the northern slums of Philadelphia. Within a decade, Rocky Balboa made his video game debut with 1983's "Super Action Boxing," which was itself based on 1982's "Rocky III" and designed for the ColecoVision console. After that, the Stallone video game adaptations kept coming.

One of the most interesting examples was the 1986 platform game "Cobra," which was based on the film of the same name starring Sly as an LAPD lieutenant charged with protecting the witness of a horrific crime. The movie was panned upon its release,...

Sylvester Stallone emerged as a bodybuilding icon in the 1980s, thanks to his performances in franchises like Rocky and Rambo. As a result, it was a real treat for fans when Stallone united with another icon of the 80s in former superstar wrestler Hulk Hogan.

Stallone and Hogan shared screentime in 1982’s Rocky III, in which the latter appeared in a small role. The duo squared off in an exhibition bout in the movie, which resulted in Stallone having to lift Hogan before power-slamming the experienced wrestler.

Former WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan (Credit: WWE.com).

During a podcast, Hogan reflected on working with Stallone and had nothing but praise for the actor. Hogan revealed that Stallone lifted him while filming their fight scene despite the wrestler weighing 360 lbs. Here is what Hogan had to say about working with Stallone.

Hulk Hogan recalled Sylvester Stallone lifting him for Rocky III

Hulk Hogan...

Everyone remembers Rocky III for two things: Mr. T threatening to destroy everything and Sylvester Stallone’s transformation into a sentient bicep. But deep in the cinematic shadows lies a lost gem, one that involves Stallone stepping into the ring, not with Clubber Lang, not with Apollo Creed, but with his very own brother, Frank Stallone. Yes. For real.

In a behind-the-scenes training montage that feels like both a deleted scene and a family feud therapy session, Stallone turned Rocky III into a sibling slugfest. The footage recently surfaced and is now circulating like a fever dream on social media, showing the Italian Stallion beating on poor Frank with the kind of energy normally reserved for bad Yelp reviewers.

Rocky Balboa vs Clubber Lang in Rocky III | Credits: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

You haven’t lived until you’ve seen the Stallone brothers eating body shots, while Frank Stallone looks like he...

Let’s get ready to rumble! Everybody loves a properly done sports movie which can show epic comeback stories and moments that make audiences cheer as if they’re watching the sport live. No set of movies has done this better than the Rocky Balboa franchise and the continuation into the Creed films starring Michael B. Jordan has been seamless to say the least. Jordan has taken on the mantle like no other actor could and plans to keep building it even further, with Amazon and MGM recently announcing a “Creed-Verse”. However, Jordan hasn’t given any explicit details about what that future may hold, simply implying that the projects could be bigger and more complex than just a simple Adonis Creed sequel (although Creed IV is in the works). So, keeping that in mind, let’s take a look into what some of those future projects could be.

If you've paid any kind of attention to Sylvester Stallone's film career for any amount of time, you know he's made some absolutely terrible movies. To be fair, some were out of necessity. Prior to becoming a big screen superstar in 1976 with "Rocky," a briefly homeless Stallone starred in a quickie pornographic romance called "The Party at Kitty and Stud's" (which was rereleased post-stardom as "The Italian Stallion"). Around the same time, he also appeared in the low-budget terrorism thriller "No Place to Hide," which was recut as a comedy and dumped into video stores in 1990 with the title "A Man Called... Rainbo."

For the most part, however, Stallone has been the author of his own cinematic misery. After the wild critical and commercial success of "Rocky", the star went on a decade-plus tear during which he could get anything greenlit. At first, he put his newfound box office...

Every actor dreams of winning the most coveted award of all — the Academy Award — for their work. But there's one award they dread: the Golden Raspberry Awards, a.k.a. the Razzies. Some see it as unnecessarily cruel and mean-spirited, while others view it as a playful jab at a self-aggrandizing industry that sometimes deserves to be knocked down a peg, especially when the work isn't very well-made. Founded by UCLA film graduates John J.B. Wilson and Mo Murphy, the award inspires filmmakers and actors to "own their bad" (via the Razzies' official website)

But there's only one actor with the most Razzie nominations—12 wins and 40 nominations in all—and that (dis)honor belongs to Sylvester Stallone. Sylvester Stallone has "won" in many categories, including Worst Actor for "Rhinestone," "Rocky III," "Rambo: First Blood Part II," and "Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot"; Worst Supporting Actor for "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over...

Whether it was Zoe Saldaña calling out her husband’s beautiful hair during her acceptance speech or June Squibb claiming that she’s really Bill Skarsgård in drag, the 97th Oscars on Sunday were chock-full of good, bag and fugly moments.

Here are all the moments that made us go hmmm.

So Good: Oscar gave a collective hug to fire victims by opening the show with a chill-inducing ode to our beloved L.A. with iconic moments from Rocky III, La La Land, Grand Canyon, La Bamba and The Big Lebowski, followed with gorgeous performances by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

So bad it was good: It felt a little strange to transition out of such a sentimental opener to the image of “four-time Oscar viewer” Conan O’Brien crawling out of Demi Moore’s corpse.

The Academy saluted Hollywood — still standing despite the terrible wildfires in January — with a montage featuring some of the most magical moments from movies filmed in L.A., including two from “La La Land,” “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” “Chinatown,” “Straight Outta Compton” and “Mulholland Drive.”

You can watch the video below, titled “The Oscars Love L.A.” and read on for the list of movies that go all the way back to 1973’s “The Long Goodbye.”

The clip begins with Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) saying, “There’s no place like home,” and a shot of the Hollywood sign.

“F9”: Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and crew look out over downtown Los Angeles “Mulholland Drive”: Aspiring actress Betty Elms arrives in Los Angeles via taxi in David Lynch’s “Mulholland Drive.” “The Long Goodbye”: Philip Marlowe (Elliott Gould) at the beach in Robert Altman’s existential noir.

In a 2010 GQ interview, Sylvester Stallone recalled how, in the early 2000s, he found himself trapped in a "generational vortex." After a string of duds, the actor was on the verge of becoming the very definition of washed up, with a new generation of moviegoers proving to be uninterested in the veteran star. Having conquered Hollywood in the '70s, Stallone went on to become one of the industry's biggest A-listers. But around the time his longtime rival Arnold Schwarzenegger tricked Stallone into starring in the 1992 flop that was "Stop! Or My Mom will Shoot," his career had started to wane. Once he headlined 1995's "Judge Dredd" (the most ridiculous sci-fi movie to predict our terrifying present), things weren't looking much better, and by the time the turn of the century arrived, Stallone was in need of a career revival.

Today, we're used to Hollywood revisiting old IP and churning...

The past 15 years or so have been dominated by legacy sequels, movies that bring back beloved franchises with stories that land somewhere between a reboot, a sequel, and a remake. Out of the bunch, "Cobra Kai" is one of the best ones. From the moment the first season premiered on the defunct YouTube Red platform, "Cobra Kai" has managed to excel at being not only a continuation of Johnny Lawrence's (William Zabka) story on top of a reboot following a new generation of kids but also a rather good pseudo-remake of the original "Karate Kid" movies.

After all, the story of Miguel Diaz (Xolo Maridueña) heavily echoed that of Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) in the first film, but with a twist. Like Daniel, Miguel is a new kid in town who learns karate to defend himself from bullies and gain self-confidence, enters a tournament, and uses a crane kick to...

This post contains major spoilers for the series finale of "Cobra Kai."

From the very beginning, it was clear that "Cobra Kai" was Johnny Lawrence's story. Sure, Daniel Larusso was a big part of the show, and he wrestled with the legacy of Mr. Miyagi over the course of it, but Johnny had so much more to do throughout the series' six seasons. He learned to grow from his mistakes, and had to fight to redeem both his dojo and himself.

It wasn't easy, of course. As much as Johnny Lawrence had good intentions, his prejudices and teaching still impacted his worldview and values. Plus there was that whole thing with Kreese, then Silver, the franchise's big bad, stealing the Cobra Kai dojo from Johnny. There were also a whole bunch of fights with Daniel Larusso that threatened to ruin his relationship with his kid as well as his business.

The following contains spoilers for the entire final season of "Cobra Kai."

"Cobra Kai" Season 6 Part 3 is full of moments straight out of most "Karate Kid" enthusiasts' dreams. For six years, the show has done fan service the right way, using it to say something about its characters, the past, and the present. When the first season essentially redid the original plot of "The Karate Kid" but with Miguel Diaz (Xolo Maridueña) turning to the dark side and purposely using a dirty trick to win, it was to show Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) realizing the dangers of passing along the more aggressive aspects of the Cobra Kai teachings.

This continues all the way to the final episodes of Season 6, which are some of the best episodes in the entire show. We see themes and character arcs come full circle, hard-won victories achieved, and plenty of shocking moments. Arguably, though, one...

Some of life’s greatest wins aren’t where you’d expect them — they’re tucked away in the unlikeliest of corners. You know the drill—the underdog story, the one where the main character starts out with all the cards stacked against him but, against all odds, rises to claim the glory. But wait, what if the real win is simply in stepping into the ring, fighting with everything you’ve got, and giving the world a run for its money, even when it feels like you’re bound to get knocked out?

Sylvester Stallone in and as Rocky | Credit: United Artists

Sylvester Stallone’s portrayal of Rocky Balboa in Rocky isn’t just about throwing punches; it’s about learning to stand tall in the face of defeat. The loss? The one that seemed like the end of his story? Turns out, it was just the beginning.

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When it comes to action movie legends, Sylvester Stallone stands in a class of his own. Since his breakthrough role in 1976’s Rocky, he has consistently delivered box office hits that have shaped the landscape of action cinema. With a career spanning over five decades, Stallone has proven himself to be more than just another muscle-bound action hero – he’s a savvy filmmaker who understands what audiences want.

Sylvester Stallone | Credits: Gage Skidmore, Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

From creating iconic characters like Rocky Balboa and John Rambo to adapting to modern franchise filmmaking, Stallone’s box office success tells the story of Hollywood’s evolution through the decades. Let’s dive into his most financially successful films, ranked by their worldwide box office earnings, and explore what made each one a hit with audiences.

10. Rocky III (1982) – $125 million Sylvester Stallone in Rocky III (1982) | Credits: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists, MGM/UA Entertainment Co.

James "Clubber" Lang (Mr. T.) was the villain of Rocky III, but he also had a legitimate grievance against Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) and his manager, Mickey Goldmill (Burgess Meredith). Written and directed by Sylvester Stallone, Rocky III was a box office smash in 1982. Tonally and stylistically different from the first two movies in the Rocky franchise, Stallone's threequel was a soft reboot that brought Rocky into the 1980s, fusing his seminal boxing movie franchise with the flashy, rock video energy of MTV.

Five years after winning the heavyweight championship of the world from Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers), Rocky Balboa is riding high in Rocky III. Now a millionaire and celebrity, Rocky is a dominant champion with ten successful title defenses. However, the gravest threat to Rocky's title emerges in Clubber Lang, the undefeated number one contender. Naturally, Clubber wants to crush Balboa and become champion, but he can't...

The confirmed Creed 4 may be the fourth film in the Creed series and the tenth movie in the Rocky franchise, but its story can prove that the long-running boxing franchise is far from over. Sylvester Stallone starred in and wrote the first Rocky movie, which was released in 1976. After the first Rocky movie was both a commercial and critical success, and even won Best Picture at the Academy Awards, a sequel was greenlit. Almost 50 years later, the Rocky franchise is still going strong, and Creed 4 will be the next film in the boxing series.

The Rocky series has had many ups and downs over the years, but a major high point for the franchise was when the first Creed movie was released in 2015. Creed follows Michael B. Jordan's Adonis Creed, the son of legendary boxer Apollo Creed from the original films, who sought out the training of Rocky Balboa.

Sylvester Stallone played the one-man army archetype to a tee in Judge Dredd, Cobra, and the Rambo films. Cop Land flips the script by casting the actor as the underdog protagonist.

Prime Video adds Cop Land to its streaming library this December. James Mangold's 1997 crime thriller featured a powerhouse ensemble starring Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, and Harvey Keitel. The film grossed more than $63 million against a $15 million budget, stoking then-up-and-coming director James Mangold's career. Cop Land is also one of Stallone's most underrated films, overshadowed by the Rambo and Rocky series. Stallone confirmed this in a THR interview; despite the film's success, he considered the reception for Cop Land underwhelming.

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An exciting update has been revealed concerning the future of Tulsa King on Paramount+. While the series hasn't been officially renewed just yet, the odds are looking good that the show may be moving forward with not just one, but two more seasons.

Per Deadline, Tulsa King star and executive producer Sylvester Stallone is in the midst of finalizing a new deal to continue his work with the show. The deal is set to bring back Stallone for two additional seasons of Tulsa King, putting the show on track for a two-season renewal. Reportedly, Stallone's deal will see him getting another raise, putting him up from the $1.5 million per episode he'd earned for Season 2. With this noted, there's still time for these plans to fall through as the renewal hasn't been formally greenlit just yet.

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Christopher Nolan continues to assemble quite the cast for his latest movie as THR reports that Lupita Nyong’o (A Quiet Place: Day One) has signed on. As you might expect, there aren’t any details on who Nyong’o might be playing in the film.

The film is already set to star Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya. Production is expected to kick off in early 2025, with Universal already slating the film for an IMAX release on July 17, 2026. In addition to directing and writing the film, Nolan will also produce with Emma Thomas under their Syncopy banner. Plot details are being kept under wraps, but there have been plenty of rumours swirling around, ranging from a period vampire thriller to a helicopter action thriller, but insiders say “nothing has come close to nailing Nolan’s real idea.“

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Playing a boxer seems to be a prerequisite for an actor in their journey to become an action star. Will Smith played Muhammed Ali in Ali while Mark Wahlberg played Micky Ward in The Fighter. Though Sylvester Stallone had his breakthrough with the Rocky franchise, the greatest boxer in Hollywood reportedly even bested him.

Stallone recounted the filming process of Rocky IV where the legendary actor Dolph Lundgren played Ivan Drago. While Drago was one of the most dangerous opponents that Rocky Balboa ever faced, Lundgren himself was reportedly no less, punching Stallone in the chest on his insistence, which reportedly led him to be hospitalized.

Will Smith And Mark Wahlberg Have Nothing On Dolph Lundgren Will Smith in Ali | Credits: Sony Pictures

There is just something about boxing movies that makes them an iconic sub-genre in the sports drama category. Films like Million Dollar Baby, Rocky, Cinderella Man, Ali,...