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CREED (2015) Review Directed by Ryan Coogler Adonis Johnson was born not knowing his father is the legendary boxer Apollo Creed. And though he had a fine life with Apollo Creed’s wife who raised him, he knew he’s born to be a boxer, to follow the footsteps of his late father. Crazy enough, he quits his …
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Considered to be one of Hollywood’s brightest young actors, Michael B. Jordan (“Chronicle,” “The Fantastic Four”) plays the titular character in Warner Bros. Pictures new boxing thriller “Creed,” which explores a new chapter in the “Rocky” story. Adonis Johnson (Jordan) never knew his famous father, world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, who died before he was …
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December 02, 2015 – America’s National Board of Review has just announced the winners of its annual film awards, bestowing the Best Picture prize to Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Mad Max: Fury Road” and the Best Supporting Actor honor to Sylvester Stallone, for “Creed,” another Warner film. The award for Stallone confirms Hollywood experts prediction that …
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In cinemas December 9. Rated PG-13.
It takes strength and determination to be a world-class fighter. But for Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan), even with boxing in his blood, it will take something more: Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone). To step out from the shadow of Apollo Creed, the father he never knew, Adonis must get Rocky back in the ring. Although …
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Despite taking place in the male-dominated world of boxing, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Creed” isn’t strictly about the guys. Just as Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) found love with wife Adrian, titular character Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) is finding something like it with his neighbor, Bianca. Fast-rising actress Tessa Thompson (“Selma”) plays Bianca, a local singer-songwriter who …
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“Creed” Stars Sylvester Stallone, Michael B. Jordan and Tessa Thompson and
Writer/Director Ryan Coogler and Producer Irwin Winkler on Hand.
Former Philadelphia Eagle Vince Papale Acts as Special Guest Host.
Award-winning filmmaker Ryan Coogler directs the upcoming boxing drama “Creed.” The film reunites Coogler with his “Fruitvale Station” star Michael B. Jordan as the son of Apollo Creed, and explores a new chapter in the “Rocky” story, starring Academy Award nominee Sylvester Stallone in his iconic role. Coogler talks about the origins of the Rocky …
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Warner Bros. Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures have just unwrapped the teaser one-sheet art for the upcoming action-drama “Creed.” Sporting a dominant father-and-son vibe, the new poster shows Sylvester Stallone (as Rocky) talking to Michael B. Jordan (as Adonish Johnson), as if saying the one-sheet’s slogan, “Your legacy is more than a name.” “Creed” explores …
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Ringside action and an emotional underdog story get highlighted in the new trailer of Warner Bros. Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ new boxing film, “Creed.” The trailer may be viewed here: The film explores a new chapter in the “Rocky” story and stars Academy Award nominee Sylvester Stallone in his iconic role. The film also reunites …
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