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NFL player-turned-actor Carl Weathers, known for Rocky and The Mandalorian, dies at 76

Former NFL player turned Hollywood actor Carl Weathers has passed away at the age of 76. Known for his iconic role as Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, as w...

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Carl Weathers, star of Rocky films and Predator, dies at 76

Former co-stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone pay tribute to NFL linebacker-turned-actor.

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Adam Sandler, Arnold Schwarzenegger And More Post Tributes To Carl Weathers After His Death

Following news that Carl Weathers has died at the age of 76, Adam Sandler, Pedro Pascal, Arnold Schwarzenegger and more have shared tributes on social media.

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Carl Weathers, linebacker-turned-actor who starred in 'Rocky' movies, dies at 76

Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" movies, has died.

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Reminder: Carl Weathers was once an NFL player, and John Madden helped push him into acting

Did you know Carl Weathers was in the NFL before he found acting? Now you do.

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Carl Weathers, ‘Rocky’ star who played Apollo Creed, dies at 76

Carl Weathers was famous for playing one of the most memorable characters in a sports film as Rocky Balboa's rival-turned-ally Apollo Creed.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rocky and The Mandalorian star Carl Weathers dies aged 76

Weathers, who also starred in Predator, turned to Hollywood after a career in American football

Evening Standard

Carl Weathers, Rocky and Predator actor, dies aged 76

The actor was known for playing Apollo Creed in four Rocky films and was recently in The Mandalorian

The Guardian - US

Dolph Lundgren Explains Why The Drago Movie Is Taking So Long To Happen, Shares ‘Pretty Cool’ Story Details

In addition to explaining why the Drago movie is taking so long to happen, Dolph Lundgren shared some "pretty cool" story details about the spinoff.

Cinemablend

Best worst reviewed movies on Netflix: critically panned but we still love them!

We've assembled a slate of poorly reviewed movies on Netflix that we think are well worth a watch anyway. Here are 10 we think you should try.

WhatToWatch

Rambo Vs. Rocky: Which Is The Better Sylvester Stallone Series?

Which Sylvester Stallone series is better, Rambo or Rocky? Well, you're about to find out.

Cinemablend

Carl Weathers’s acting career fueled by a comment from John Madden

Before he was Apollo Creed or Greef Karga, he was a Raiders linebacker. Now more than 50 years later, Weathers revisits his end in football and start in Hollywood.

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7 best new to Prime Video movies that are 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes

These 7 new to Prime Video movies received critical acclaim and are worthy additions to any watchlist.

Tom’s Guide

My 5 favorite new to HBO Max movies that you should watch this month

HBO Max continues to prove it's the proper Home Box Office we need, and the last month and a half have seen it add five movies that you need to see.

Inverse

Why 'Creed' (Yes, 'Creed') Is the Best Movie Reboot Ever Made

Like many reboots and legacy sequels, 'Creed' features the aging hero of the original films passing the reins of the series to a new generation. But what’s so striking about 'Creed' is how not nostalgic it is.

Salon

Creed III hits hardest outside the ring

Michael B Jordan's directorial debut may be the best in the franchise yet because it tackles more than fighting

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Inverse

You Need to Watch the Best Fight Scene of the Century on HBO Max ASAP

It's uplifting. It's energetic. And it kicks ass.

Daily Mirror

Fortnite Creed skin gets ready to rumble in Rocky universe crossover

Creed hops on the battle bus, bringing a host of items, and even some quests

Los Angeles Times

'This isn't Rocky': How Michael B. Jordan seized the reins of a legendary franchise

LOS ANGELES — The violent grudge match is over. Adonis Creed, son of former heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, has defeated Viktor Drago, the son of the Russian boxer Ivan Drago — who killed Apollo in the ring almost 40 years ago. Rocky Balboa, who trained Creed for the bout, regards…

Evening Standard

Creed III movie review: Michael B Jordan’s brilliant boxing blockbuster hits home with power and urgency

Jonathan Majors is electrifying in the ninth Rocky movie

ABC News

Rocky spin-off, Creed III, deals with race and disability in Michael B Jordan's directorial debut

Black Panther and Creed star Michael B Jordan will make his directorial debut in Creed III, the anticipated third instalment in the Rocky spin-off series.

The Independent UK

Sylvester Stallone begs Rocky producer to cut him in after saying he has ‘zero ownership’ of the franchise

‘I really would like to have at least a little [of] WHAT’S LEFT of my rights back,’ Stallone wrote

Inverse

40 years ago, the worst Rocky movie gave the franchise a second life

'Rocky III' is best remembered as the one with Mr. T. The one with Hulk Hogan, or the one where Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed become bros on the beach. Take your pick.

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