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Given that he's one of the most popular novelists in the history of American literature, it's not surprising that the novels and short stories of Stephen King have been adapted for film and television myriad times since the publication of his first book, "Carrie," in 1974. Obviously, we're all well aware of the many great movies that have been spawned by his work as well as the disasters, but these adaptations are so plentiful that it's easy to forget some of the merely meh-to-good ones that exist. 

Yes, there was a big studio rendition of "Hearts of Atlantis" starring Anthony Hopkins and a young Anton Yelchin, and, no, you didn't imagine "The Night Flier" or "Mercy." The television adaptations are particularly easy to forget because, well, most of them are utterly, aggressively forgettable. A "Rose Red" miniseries really happened, and "Desperation" actually was turned into a TV movie. With depressingly few exceptions,...

Film fans were shaken earlier this year with the immensely sad news of actor Carl Weathers’ passing. The star had been a cultural icon thanks to his immaculate portrayal of Apollo Creed in the Rocky movies, as well as his run of action roles in films like Predator and Action Jackson. Weathers had recently been seen as a regular cast member in the Disney+ Star Wars series The Mandalorian. On August 29, the actor has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Variety reports on his former co-stars, including Sylvester Stallone and Adam Sandler, paying tribute to Weathers. In February, after the news broke of Weathers’ passing, his Rocky co-star Sylvester Stallone posted a video recalling what it was like to work with him. In his tribute, Sly stated, “He showed up at the eleventh hour with all the attributes: the body, the skill, the soul and the acting chops.

Carl Weathers was an unknown actor on a cattle call audition for a movie when he was introduced to the screenwriter — also a struggling nobody — and was told to do the scene with him. The writer mumbled his way through the lines and afterwards, Weathers, nervous that he blew his shot, blurted out, “If you get me a real actor, I could do a lot better.”

Turns out the writer was the actor. But fortunately, Sylvester Stallone was not insulted, and Weathers got the role of Apollo Creed, changing movie history, and his life, forever.

“He showed up at the eleventh hour with all the attributes: the body, the skill, the soul and the acting chops,” Stallone said in a video tribute after Weathers’ death in February at the age of 76. “I never could have accomplished what we did with ‘Rocky’ without him. He was magic.”

Weathers was, and always will be,...

Stars: Carl Weathers, Craig T. Nelson, Vanity, Sharon Stone, Tom Wilson, Bill Duke, Robert Davi, Jack Thibeau, Mary Ellen Trainor, Ed O’Ross | Written by Robert Reneau | Directed by Craig R. Baxley

Action Jackson (1988), directed by Craig R. Baxley, stands as a remarkable fusion of the blaxploitation genre’s legacy and the dynamic, explosive nature of 1980s action cinema. While it may not reach the iconic status of blaxploitation classics like Shaft or Super Fly, Action Jackson offers a distinctive experience that both honours its roots and embraces contemporary action movie tropes.

The film centres on Jericho “Action” Jackson (Carl Weathers), a Detroit police sergeant demoted due to his overzealous tactics. Jackson finds himself embroiled in a plot masterminded by industrial magnate Peter Dellaplane (Craig T. Nelson), who aims to seize control of a powerful union. Weathers delivers a charismatic and physically commanding performance, embodying the tough, no-nonsense hero archetype essential...

There are plenty of great Clint Eastwood movie moments in "Escape from Alcatraz," but it's not just the veteran star that made this a legendary prison break thriller. Directed by Don Siegel, the film was an adaptation of J. Campbell Bruce's 1963 non-fiction book of the same name, which chronicled the real-life June 1962 Alcatraz escape attempt. "Escape" also marked the fifth and final collaboration between the Siegel and Eastwood, and it's a fitting end to their fruitful working relationship. Still regarded as one of the finest films of the 1970s, "Escape" was met with widespread critical acclaim upon its 1979 release and its reputation hasn't faltered since.

Aside from the tight direction and excellent lead performance, the film also features stellar supporting performances from the likes of Patrick McGoohan, Fred Ward, Jack Thibeau, and Larry Hankin. What's more, it marked the film debut of Danny Glover, who of course went on...

Actor Carl Weathers is being remembered for his service to The Directors Guild Foundation (Dgf), with the organization renaming their premier annual fundraising event in his honor.

Going forward, the organization’s annual golf tournament will be known as the Directors Guild Foundation Carl Weathers Memorial Golf Tournament.

Weathers starred as Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films and appeared in Predator, The Mandalorian, Happy Gilmore, Action Jackson, Arrested Development and dozens of other films and TV shows. He died in February at 76.

“Carl Weathers was the embodiment of dedication to the Directors Guild and the Foundation,” said Director and Dgf Chairman Todd Holland. “For over two decades, he devoted himself to serving the DGA, including as an officer of the Foundation since 2012. Relishing the opportunity to give back, connect with peers, and enjoy quality time with friends and colleagues on the green, Carl Weathers eagerly anticipated the Directors...

Yami Gautam’s Filmography: Article 370 Is The Actress’s 19th Film ( Photo Credit – Instagram/IMDb )

Yami Gautam is currently winning the audience with her bold and courageous performance in Article 370. The political drama has been winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike, and the box office numbers are a testimony that the film is on the path to success.

Yami, in the last few years, has cemented her position as a solid performer. However, for those who don’t remember, she was once the face of the brand Fair & Lovely. She later made her debut on Television.

Yami Gautam was first seen in a show titled Chand Ke Paar Chalo but shot to fame with Colors TV’s serial Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam, where she played the lead role opposite Gaurav Khanna, now popularly known as Anuj Kapadia of Anupamaa. Yami made her debut in regional films,...

Action Jackson elevated Carl Weathers as a leading action star after Rocky and Predator. The film created a Predator reunion with recurring cast and crew members from the iconic movie. Despite its success, a sequel to Action Jackson was never made, leaving the film as a cult favorite for rediscovery.

Carl Weathers fronted an underseen action gem as his follow-up to Predator, and it's one that really should have sparked a franchise. Carl Weathers passed on February 1st, 2024 at the age of 76, which led to an outpouring of tributes from friends and collaborators, including Sylvester Stallone and Adam Sandler. In recent years, the actor had become best known as Greef Karga from The Mandalorian, a recurring ally of the titular bounty hunter. Of course, Weathers left behind an incredible body of work across his decades-long career.

After starting his career with appearances in Dirty Harry sequel Magnum Force or blaxploitation films like Friday Foster,...

Updated: More details revealed about the passing of Rocky star Carl Weathers at the age of 76 have created confusion.

A death certificate obtained by The Blast has been disputed and has not been confirmed by the actor’s family. It lists “atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease” as his official cause of death. According to the document in question Weathers passed away at his home in Venice, California on Feb. 2 at 12:18 am.

Weathers starred as Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films and appeared in Predator, The Mandalorian, Happy Gilmore, Action Jackson, Arrested Development and dozens of other films and TV shows.

In a statement at the time of his death, Weathers’ family said that “he died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024.”

“Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life,” the statement continued. “Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has...

Star Wars: The Mandalorian producer Dave Filoni cherishes how "great" the late Carl Weathers was during their time together on the award-winning Disney+ series following the actor's recent passing.

Speaking with Entertainment Tonight at the 51st Saturn Awards, Filoni recalled his time with Weathers, who starred as Greek Karga on The Mandalorian while also serving as a director on the acclaimed show. Filoni's heartfelt tribute hailed the "energy" Weathers brought to production and believes his legacy as a decorated actor will be well-preserved going forward. “He was the best, I dunno how to describe it. Just the fact that I got to meet him, to know him… He was one of the first people I directed, and he’s such an exceptional director… and he is great on and off camera. Jon [Favreau] and I were thrilled with what he did as Greef Karga and then as an episodic director for us…...

FanDuel is "adjusting" their Super Bowl Lvxiii campaign featuring Carl Weathers following the actor's death. Weathers was an iconic talent with a profound impact on and off the screen. FanDuel's original ad features Weathers and four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski.

Following the death of The Mandalorian co-star Carl Weathers, FanDuel revealed their intention to adjust their Super Bowl Lvxiii campaign featuring the late actor. The online gambling company made the announcement after learning that Weathers passed away in his sleep at the age of 76. FanDuel said in a statement posted to their official X, formerly Twitter, account. The post reads as follows:

"We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Carl Weathers. Throughout his life, Carl was an iconic talent who had a profound impact on the people he worked with on and off the screen. FanDuel was fortunate to have had an opportunity to work with...

Carl Weathers, aka Apollo Creed, From Rocky Franchise, Passes Away At 76 (Photo Credit – wikimedia)

Sylvester Stallone’s co-star Carl Weathers, known for playing Apollo Creed in the ‘Rocky Franchise,’ passed away, and his family broke the news on Friday. He was 76 years old. Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger took to their social media accounts to pay tribute to their beloved colleague. Carl’s family issued a statement breaking the tragic news of his demise. Scroll below to know the deets.

Besides the Rocky film series, Carl has appeared in films like Predator, Action Jackson, The Four Deuces, Happy Gilmore, and more. He also lent his voice to Combat Carl in Toy Story 4, which came out in 2019. He was also a part of the series The Mandalorian, and his co-stars also mourned his passing via heartwarming posts. Carl even received an Emmy nomination for The Mandalorian. Also, Michael B. Jordan’s...

Carl Weathers has passed away at 76.

The long-time actor was known for roles in film and on television, and the sad news has been released that he died this week.

An announcement came from Carl’s family, expressing their sadness for his recent passing.

Carl has recently been seen as a supporting character on the hit Disney+ show, The Mandalorian.

Over the years, Carl has appeared in many films and on several hit television shows, including the One Chicago dramas on NBC.

“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” the family of Carl Weathers said in a statement to Deadline. “He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. … Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother,...

Carl Weathers, the actor who starred as boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky series in addition to memorable roles in Predator, Happy Gilmore, and The Mandalorian, died at the age of 76.

Weathers’ family confirmed the actor’s death in a statement to Deadline, noting he died “peacefully in his sleep” Thursday.

“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” his family said in a statement. “Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he...

Carl Weathers was a cinematic icon. From the moment he strutted on the screen as the powerful, preening Apollo Creed, he showed remarkable range and depth. He appeared three more times as the popular boxing champ. In the 80s, he made his mark in the all-time action classic “Predator.” He reemerged in the 90s as Adam Sandler’s one-handed golfing guru Chubbs. And in recent years, Weathers appeared in several episodes of the Disney+ hit, “The Mandalorian.”

The Best of Carl Weathers Rocky November 21, 1976

An uneducated collector for a Philadelphia loan shark is given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fight against the world heavyweight boxing champion.

As the ferocious, spectacular Apollo Creed, Weathers made his mark as a star opposite the slow-talking Sylvester Stallone. Legend has it, Weathers won the role after criticizing Stallone’s acting in the audition. Weathers would appear in the first four ‘Rocky’ movies, all of which...

Carl Weathers, the former NFL player who made his mark in Hollywood as the boxer Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films and with appearances in such other projects as Predator, Happy Gilmore and The Mandalorian, has died. He was 76.

Weathers died Thursday in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles, his manager, Matt Luber, announced in a statement.

“Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life,” he said. “Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner and friend.”

The charismatic Weathers portrayed Detective Beaudreaux on the 1991-93 syndicated cop show Street Justice; the chief of police Hampton Forbes on the final two seasons of CBS’ In the Heat of the Night in 1992-94; a caricature of himself on episodes of Fox...

We come today bearing tragic news as Carl Weathers, the man who gave us memorable characters like Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" franchise, Chubbs Peterson in "Happy Gilmore," the titular "Action Jackson," and Greef Karga in "The Mandalorian" has left us at the age of 76. His family announced that he passed away yesterday, but the news broke today courtesy of Deadline.

"We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers," said his family in a statement obtained by Deadline. "He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts, and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend."

A natural athlete, Weathers got his start as a college football player at San Diego State University...

Actor Carl Weathers, who had popular roles in the Rocky, Predator, and Star Wars franchises, has died.

Per Deadline, it's been reported that Carl Weathers has passed away. His passing was confirmed by his family with a statement, and although a specific cause of death was not divulged, it's noted that the actor died in his sleep. Weathers was 76 years old.

“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” the statement reads. “He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. … Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend.”

Carl Weathers was born on Jan. 14, 1948. After attending college at San Diego State University, Weathers would try his hand at football...

Best known to horror fans for playing Dillon in John McTiernan’s original action-horror classic Predator, acting legend Carl Weathers has passed away this week at the age of 76.

“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” his family said in a statement. “He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend.”

Carl Weathers appeared in more than 70 films and television shows throughout his career, which began all the way back in the early 1970s. Weathers of course rose to prominence as Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky movies between 1976 and 1985, which were directly followed by his co-starring role in the...

Like an Apollo Creed uppercut to the senses, we’ve learned that Carl Weathers, the iconic actor in the Rocky film franchise, Predator, The Mandalorian, Happy Gilmore, Action Jackson, and so much more, has passed away at 76.

“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” his family said in a statement. “He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. … Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend.”

Born on January 14, 1948, in New Orleans, Weathers was a titan of the silver screen and television domain with over 75 credits across his 50-year career. He is best known for playing Apollo Creed, Rocky Balboa’s rival-turned-friend in the Rocky film franchise. As the Master of Disaster,...

Carl Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films and appeared in Predator, The Mandalorian, Happy Gilmore, Action Jackson and dozens of other films and TV shows, died Tuesday, his family announced. He was 76.

“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” his family said in a statement. “He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. … Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend.”

Born on January 14, 1948, in New Orleans, Weathers appeared in more than 75 films and TV shows during his 50-year screen career. He appeared in nine episodes of the Disney+ Star Wars series The Mandalorian over three season and voiced Combat Carl in...

Tributes have been pouring in for Carl Weathers, the former college American Football player who starred in the Rocky films, as well as Predator and The Mandalorian, following his death on February 1. He was 76.

Weathers passed away in his sleep at home on Thursday.

Speaking on Instagram, Rocky creator Sylvester Stallone said he was “so torn up” at the news.

”Carl Weathers was such an integral part of my life, my success… When he walked into that room and I saw him for the first time, I saw greatness, but I didn’t realised how great,” said Stallone.

”I never...

Carl Weathers, the former American Football player who starred in the Rocky films opposite Sylvester Stallone and also earned notable credits in Predator and later in life The Mandalorian, has died. He was 76.

Weathers passed away at his home in Los Angeles on Thursday. He was born in New Orleans on January 14 1948, and stood out as a keen athlete in his youth, playing for San Diego State University in the team’s invincible season in 1968 when they won all 11 games.

Speaking on Instagram, Stallone said he was “so torn up” at the news.

”Carl Weathers was such an integral part of my life,...

Carl Weathers, the former American Football player who stared in the Rocky films opposite Sylvester Stallone and also earned notable credits in Predator and later in life The Mandalorian, has died. He was 76.

Weathers passed away at his home in Los Angeles on Thursday. He was born in New Orleans on January 14 1948, and stood out as a keen athlete in his youth, playing for San Diego State University in the team’s invincible season in 1968 when they won all 11 games.

He studied drama at the institution and moved into acting in the 1970s, getting his first film credit on Clint Eastwood...

Die Hard is a rewatchable action movie and a Christmas classic, launching Bruce Willis as a superstar. The rumor of Huey Lewis appearing in Die Hard started because one of the terrorists resembles him. Despite the rumor, Eddie in Die Hard is actually played by actor Dennis Hayden, not Huey Lewis.

There is a long-running question of a possible Huey Lewis Die Hard appearance thanks to one of Hans Gruber's terrorist entourage, Eddie, looking suspiciously like the famous singer. Die Hard helped launch Bruce Willis as a superstar and remains one of the most rewatchable action movies of all time, as well as a Christmas classic for many fans. The movie follows Willis' John McClane as he battles a group of terrorists who take over a holiday party in a Los Angeles skyscraper. It is in that group of bad guys that the Huey Lewis Die Hard rumor began,...

Former beauty queen and actress Manasvi Mamgai will be seen in the 17th edition of the upcoming controversial reality show ‘Bigg Boss’. A source close to the entertainment portal confirmed the news that Manasvi will be seen in the show, which has the theme of couples vs singles, hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.

Manasvi won the title of Femina Miss India World 2010 and represented India at Miss World 2010. She previously won the titles of Miss India Tourism International and Miss Tourism International 2008. In 2016, she, became the Indian Ambassador to the Republican Hindu Coalition.

The actress was born in Delhi but grew up in Chandigarh. Her mother Prabha, is from Uttarakhand.

In 2014 she played the antagonist, Marina opposite Ajay Devgn in the Eros International studio movie ‘Action Jackson’, directed by Prabhu Deva.

Manasvi appeared on the famous Indian comedy show ‘Comedy Nights with Kapil’ along with her ‘Action Jackson’ star cast.

Former beauty queen and actress Manasvi Mamgai will be seen in the 17th edition of the upcoming controversial reality show ‘Bigg Boss’. A source close to the entertainment portal confirmed the news that Manasvi will be seen in the show, which has the theme of couples vs singles, hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.

Manasvi won the title of Femina Miss India World 2010 and represented India at Miss World 2010. She previously won the titles of Miss India Tourism International and Miss Tourism International 2008. In 2016, she, became the Indian Ambassador to the Republican Hindu Coalition.

The actress was born in Delhi but grew up in Chandigarh. Her mother Prabha, is from Uttarakhand.

In 2014 she played the antagonist, Marina opposite Ajay Devgn in the Eros International studio movie ‘Action Jackson’, directed by Prabhu Deva.

Manasvi appeared on the famous Indian comedy show ‘Comedy Nights with Kapil’ along with her ‘Action Jackson’ star cast.

Warner Bros – circa 1986. A bunch of powerful, suit-wearing studio execs are summoned to a studio lunch like no other. They’re set to observe an Aikido demonstration by a superstar trainer named Steven Seagal, previously known as the fight choreographer who broke Sean Connery’s wrist while training him for Never Say Never Again. By the end of the demonstration, mangled stunt men lie on the floor while a blood-stained Steven Seagal walks away with a movie deal that – unbeknownst to all – will establish him as perhaps the hottest action star of the early nineties, only for his career to collapse under the weight of his own ego eventually. But, in the early days, the sky was the limit for Seagal, and his first movie, Above the Law, is an impressive big-screen introduction to one of the most enigmatic movie stars of his time.

Above the Law stars Steven Seagal as Nico Toscani,...

When Netflix’s “Extraction” premiered in 2020, its elaborately constructed set pieces propelled it to become the streaming service’s most-watched original film to that point and marked director Sam Hargrave as a talent to watch. Hargrave and star Chris Hemsworth now return to the adventures of Australian black ops mercenary Tyler Rake (Hemsworth) for “Extraction 2,” a sequel that improves upon its predecessor in just about every way without losing sight of what audiences loved about the first movie. The action is bigger, the motivations more personal and affecting, and Hargrave’s command of his craft more assured.

Hargrave is part of one of the most positive trends in action filmmaking in recent years: The rise of directors with a background in stunts. The most famous examples are Chad Stahelski (the “John Wick” franchise) and David Leitch, who follow in the footsteps of ’70s and ’80s pioneers Hal Needham (“Smokey and the Bandit...

The Mandalorian season 3 brings back some fan-favorite cast members from the Star Wars series’ previous episodes and also introduces some exciting new characters into the ensemble. Returning to Disney+ for its third season, the show picks up after The Book of Boba Fett as Din Djarin attempts to earn forgiveness for removing his helmet and breaking the Mandalorian creed. After Grogu left to train as a Jedi with Luke Skywalker in the Mandalorian season 2 finale, the kid is back at Mando’s side in season 3. Following their heartfelt reunion in the spinoff, their continuing adventures in the flagship series bring them face-to-face with old allies and new enemies.

Season 3 of The Mandalorian revolves around Din Djarin and Grogu reuniting with the remaining Mandalorians in hopes of rebuilding their society while a threat gathers in the shadows. This is the first season of The Mandalorian not to feature Gina Carano as...

There's a bitter irony in Carl Weathers' storied acting career. Despite starring in several "Rocky" movies and some memorable 1980s action movies, it was a silly Adam Sandler comedy that did irreparable damage to the actor's body.

For most of his career, Carl Weathers looked like he was cut from stone. He survived two seasons of NCAA football at San Diego State University and had a brief stint with the Oakland Raiders. After his professional football career ended, he took advantage of his degree in theater arts and made the switch to acting.

After a few years of small TV and film roles, the actor landed the role of a lifetime as boxer Apollo Creed opposite Sylvester Stallone in the 1976 film "Rocky." After four "Rocky" films, Weathers would star in some high-profile 1980s action films such as "Predator" and "Action Jackson." He would also star as a police detective in...

Quentin Tarantino took a revolutionary and non-linear approach to narrative filmmaking in his first two features, "Reservoir Dogs" and "Pulp Fiction." The latter film tells three intertwining stories, the operative word here being "intertwining." None of these stories stand on their own, and Tarantino isn't afraid to admit that. What makes "Pulp Fiction" so unique is not each of its individual characters or stories, but the way they are woven together.

The writer-director has often said that his films are set in the "Quentin universe" as he described it to The New York Times. The characters all operate within the same world, apart from ours, that abides by a different logic — Tarantino's logic.

He's a film lover, but he wanted to take some beloved cinematic tropes and collage them together to create something more novelistic than traditionally dramatic. One homage, one quirky moment, and one big twist aren't enough for...

“Apollo Creed vs. the Italian Stallion. Sounds like a damn monster movie.”

Fan Expo St. Louis is the ultimate go-to event for sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in St. Louis that attracts hundreds of thousands of people to America’s Center. There will be plenty of celebrity guests at Fan Expo St. Louis (Formerly known as Comic-con) May 13-15th including The Shat (!) but the name that excited us most here at Wamg was the legendary star Carl Weathers who will be there all three days. Keep checking back here at We Are Movie Geeks for more info about Fanexpo St. Louis and check check out the event’s site Here.

Carl Weathers is an actor, television director and former professional football player. He is known for his roles as boxer Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films (1976–85), George Dillon in Predator (1987), Action Jackson in Action Jackson (1988), and...

Veteran producer Joel Silver (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang), Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey’s Team Downey and Amazon Studios are partnering to develop a series of feature film and television projects based on Donald E. Westlake’s series of highly popular Parker crime fiction novels, written under the pseudonym Richard Stark.

The first project emerging from the deal will be the film Play Dirty, in which Downey Jr. (Marvel’s Avengers franchise) is set to star as Parker, a professional thief who approaches his job with a straightforward, no-nonsense work ethic. He’s a craftsman. He’s brutal, brilliant. He’s also deadly. He’s whatever it takes to get the money and get away clean. The Parker character was first introduced in 1962’s The Hunter from Pocket Books and featured in 23 other titles from Westlake, subsequently serving as the basis for such films as Parker with Jason Statham,...

Actress Armelia McQueen, known for her roles in Broadway’s “Ain’t Misbehavin'” and the film “Ghost,” has died at the age of 68.

Her friend Dorian Hannaway confirmed McQueen’s passing on Sunday, Oct. 3.

“You are truly an angel now. My dear friend Armelia crossed over yesterday,” Hannaway wrote in a Facebook post. “She leaves us cherishing her memory as she was one of the greatest friends you could ever have. The only thing bigger than her beautiful soul was her extraordinary talent.”

McQueen was part of the original cast for “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” which eventually led to her Broadway debut when the cabaret musical joined the honored ranks of theater productions to be performed on Broadway in 1978. Her performance in the musical earned a Theatre World award the same year.

Apart from her theater career, McQueen also appeared in numerous films and television shows. Her most notable role was the...

Juwanna Mann star Miguel A. Nunez Jr. has been arrested for stealing $200 worth of groceries. Authorities say that Nunez Jr. left the Los Angeles grocery store without paying and then came back later in the week. Law enforcement also allege that the actor's credit card was declined when he decided to load up his cart and walk out the door. However, Nunez Jr. has his own version of the events that differ pretty wildly from what the authorities are saying.

When Miguel A. N&#250&#241ez Jr. returned to the store after stealing the merchandise, he was recognized by the grocery store employees and not allowed in. He was then place under citizen's arrest and waited for the police to arrive. Once Lapd showed up at the store, they cited him for misdemeanor shoplifting and then they let him go. Police are not bringing people in for small crimes due to the current state of affairs.

"Basic Instinct" star Sharon Stone poses for the November 2019 issue of "Harper's Bazaar" (Spain) magazine, photographed by Juankr, wearing Oscar de la Renta, Gucci and Stella McCartney:

After modelling in television commercials and print advertisements, Stone made her film debut as an extra in "Stardust Memories" (1980), followed by a speaking part in the horror feature "Deadly Blessing" (1981)...

..."Irreconcilable Differences" (1984), "King Solomon's Mines" (1985), "Cold Steel" (1987), "Action Jackson" (1988), "Above the Law" (1988) and "Total Recall" (1990).

Her breakout role as 'Catherine Tramell" in director Paul Verhoeven's "Basic Instinct" (1992), earned Stone a 'Golden Globe Award' nomination for 'Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama'.

She received further critical acclaim in director Martin Scorsese's "Casino (1995), garnering an 'Academy Award' nomination for 'Best Actress', receiving two more 'Golden Globe Award' nominations for her roles in "The Mighty" (1998) and "The Muse" (1999).

Other notable film roles include "Sliver" (1993), "The Specialist" (1994), "The Quick and the Dead" (1995), "Last Dance...

It hasn't been the easiest year for Kevin Hart.  Just 10 months ago, the 38-year-old comedian found himself at the center of a scandal.  In May, Jonathan Todd Jackson, also known as Action Jackson, was charged with trying to coerce Hart into paying an undisclosed sum for a video allegedly showing the Ride Along star with a woman in Las Vegas. The charges included one count of attempted extortion and one count of extortion by letter.  According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, prosecutors said Jackson was accused of trying to sell the recording to several celebrity news websites. Per the Lada, the alleged attempted extortion took place between Aug. 25 and Aug. 30....

"If it bleeds, we can kill it." It was a rumble in the jungle between a muscle bound paramilitary team and one ugly alien. Cover yourself in mud, cause we're talking about Predator. Here we'll take a look at 10 things you never knew about Predator.

Call me the hunter.

The first Predator was originally called Hunter until after production was completed. In the DVD commentary, director John McTiernan says Predator was originally pitched as Rocky vs. Alien, 'though he personally saw it as more like King Kong. In the 2001 short documentary "If It Bleeds We Can Kill It: The Making of Predator", brothers Jim and John Thomas said they got their script idea from a joke about Rocky IV. The gag was that Rocky had no one left to fight, so he may as well fight an alien.

The original Predator.

The original Predator design was much lankier and insect like.

Native American actor Sonny Landham, who portrayed Billy Sole in 1987's Predator, has sadly passed away at the age of 76. Landham was part Seminole and Cherokee and starred along side Arnold Schwarzenegger in Predator as well as roles in 48 Hrs. where he portrayed Billy Bear, The Warriors, Poltergeist, and Firewalker where he starred alongside Chuck Norris and Louis Gossett Jr. In addition to being an actor, Landham was also a professional stuntman and ran for political office in Kentucky, following the lead of fellow Predator stars Schwarzenegger and Jessie Ventura who became the governor of California and Minnesota, respectively.

Variety reports that the Sonny Landham died on Thursday at the age of 76 from congestive heart failure in Lexington, Kentucky. The actor had pretty much stopped acting in recent years and dedicated much of his time to politics, but never succeeded in holding office after not being able to obtain the...

Here's to the Golden Globes – what other award show would bring Meryl Streep onstage for a lifetime-achievement tribute and then have the orchestra salute her with Abba's "Mamma Mia"? A perfect moment to sum up everything the Globes stand for: finding the cheese lining in any artistic cloud. That's the saving grace of this dippiest and drunkest of award shows. Nobody cares who wins; all that matters at this TV party is locking the stars up together in the Beverly Hills Hilton, getting them ripped on free booze and...

Couch Tomato is back with another 24 Reasons video, and this one compares the 2012 Tom Cruise thriller Jack Reacher to...the 1988 Carl Weathers movie Action Jackson? I don't know about you, but I've never actually seen that movie, so I'm interested to dive in and learn a little about it while discovering some bizarrely specific plot beats and aspects that it shares with a movie that came out 24 years later. Enjoy:...

It only took one view of the Creed trailer for the memories to come flooding back. The Rocky spinoff sees Sylvester Stallone on hand to train the son of his one-time nemesis Apollo Creed.

Of course, Carl Weathers, the man who brought Apollo to life, won't be present in the film (unless there's a Burgess Meredith-like spectral reappearance!), so we've taken some time out to celebrate the man behind the original Creed.

Rocky & Apollo Forever

Weathers played Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films, duelling with Balboa before the pair eventually become brothers in arms. A thunderous punch from Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) shockingly killed Creed, prompting Rock to vow revenge in the ring.

Apollo is in Creed only in spirit, but there are still many fond memories. Chief of which has to be the above montage from Rocky III. Pure cheese, pure joy.

The handshake to end...

Cristela Alonzo is one of the breakout stars of this fall TV season. The stand up comic is the co-creator, co-executive producer and star of the ABC sitcom “Cristela.” No small feat for any performer, but statistics show that it’s even harder for Latina performers to carve out that kind of opportunity in Hollywood. Hear how Alonzo did Oct. 30 at a LifeRaft event hosted by the SAG Foundation. Other upcoming L.A. events include: Screening of “Predator” and “Action Jackson” and a Discussion With Carl Weathers Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood Click here for details. Neil Patrick Harris Book Signing Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. The Grove at Farmers Market 189 The Grove Drive Suite K 30, Los Angeles Click here for more information. Steam Carnival Oct. 25-26 Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles 112 E. 22nd Street, Warehouse #10, Los Angeles Click here for details. Lost Moon...

Mumbai, Feb 19: Despite a legal notice from Hollywood studio Warner Bros. claiming copyright infringement, director Prabhudheva and his producer Gordhan Tanwani are in no mood to budge from the title "Action Jackson".

Warner Bros' 1988 Hollywood film featuring Carl Weathers and Sharon Stone released with the same name and the production house has given the makers of the Bollywood film a notice to change the title as "Action Jackson" is registered by them for the sub-continent as well.

A letter has been sent to Baba Arts Limited Production and Eros International, who are jointly producing the film.

On the other hand, Prabhudheva says there is a very special reason why his film is called "Action Jackson".

"We.

Prabhu Deva once again faces title trouble right after R.... Rajkumar where the director had to chop off the word 'Rambo' owing to copyright issues, and this time around, the film in question is Action Jackson. Warner Bros has asked the film's producers Baba Films and Eros Entertainment for an explanation since the Hollywood production house owns the right of the title Action Jackson, a 1988 film starring Carl Weathers and Sharon Stone. Moreover, we hear that on February 4, Warner Bros have sent a 48 hour notice asking them to change the title or face legal consequences since the title has already been registered by them. However, Gordhan Tanwani has maintained that he will not be giving up the title so easily. He also stated that the title was registered in all film producers' associations including the Impaa (Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association), the Guild, Amptpp (Association of Motion Pictures and Television...

Mumbai, Feb 6: There is trouble over the title of Prabhudheva's film "Action Jackson" but co-producer Gordan Tanwani says he will not buckle under pressure.

Warner Bros' 1988 Hollywood film featuring Carl Weathers and Sharon Stone released with the same name and the production house has given the makers of the Bollywood film a 48-hour notice to change the title as "Action Jackson" is registered by them for the sub-continent as well.

A letter has been sent to Baba Arts Limited Production and Eros International, who are jointly producing the film.

"When you register a title with any or all of these associations,.

It says something about Martin Scorsese’s balls that after the relative commerical underperformance of The King of Comedy and After Hours that he was still willing to push both himself and the cinematic form in a way which almost treats the more business driven aspects of the business with almost complete disdain. While now regarded as firmly being one of the establishment, in the 1980′s Scorsese was a provocative outsider working within the studio system and making films which satisfied him though after The Color of Money, to-date his only sequel and an enteraining if light film, he could have taken a different path. Instead screenwriter Paul Schrader and he revisited the idea of an individual alone in a sea of people, a man tormented by personal demons, nearly losing his mind over doing so while deciding just how he wants to live his life. In the 1970′s their...

I was alerted to this by one of the stars of the series, Delila Vallot (a writer/director in her own right, whose last feature film, Tunnel Vision, we highlighted last fall). It's a new sci-fi web series directed by Carl Weathers (yes, Action Jackson himself), from a script by written by Art Washington and Zachary Waterfire, starring Harry Lennix, and Ms Vallot, who describes it as "sort of Twilight Zone meets Lost." I don't have an official synopsis for it, but maybe that's by design. You'll just have to discover it all for yourself. But hopefully the talent involved is enough to intrigue you. This is episode 1, which was all shot in one night. Watch it below: Always Night from...

If you're going to be near the Chinese Theaters in Hollywood this week, be sure to pop in on Wednesday to enjoy Mad Monster's screening of Blacula featuring a Q&A with cast members Denise Nicholas and Bob Minor. Sounds like a blast!

You can purchase tickets for Blacula at the Chinese Theaters here, and once you do, RSVP at the official Blacula event Facebook page for a free gift. Read on for all the details.

From the Press Release

Celebrate Black History Month with Mad Monster and Blacula, Dracula's 70’s Soul Brotha’, at the Chinese Theatres in Hollywood, Wednesday, February 13th at 9:00pm! The event will include a special Q&A with cast members Denise Nicholas who played "Michelle" and Blacula's stuntman, Bob Minor, moderated by author and film historian, Pat Jankiewicz, the last person to interview Blacula himself, William Marshall!

As always, there will be prize giveaways,...