Actor Tony Burton, Trainer In 6 'Rocky' Films, Has Died
In the first two Rocky films, his character, Tony "Duke" Evers, was trainer and manager to Rocky's world-champion opponent, Apollo Creed, played by Carl Weathers.
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In the first two Rocky films, his character, Tony "Duke" Evers, was trainer and manager to Rocky's world-champion opponent, Apollo Creed, played by Carl Weathers.
Stallone is currently nominated for a Best Supporting Oscar for his role in "Creed.'
Thursday morning, it was announced Stallone is nominated for an Academy Award for his work in the movie "Creed."
Rich discussed the latest regarding the shooting of Officer Jesse Hartnett, David Bowie's legacy and Golden Globe speeches and jokes. He also discussed if Ted Cruz can be president, censorship on social media and Obama's last State of the Union address. Rich spoke with Milo Yiannopoulos, Tech Editor for Breitbart at 4:30pm.
We may not have seen the last of Rocky.
Many were surprised when he said on "Late Night With Stephen Colbert" that he was a "terrible" choice to play Philadelphia's favorite boxer.
CBS 3's Ukee Washington sits down with the stars of the film Creed ahead of the nationwide debut.
The iconic steps of the Art Museum were star-studded once again, with a press conference Friday introducing characters from the new movie "Creed", which was filmed in Philadelphia.
Rich discussed Kevin McCarthy dropping the race, Chris Christie's issue of eminent domain and if Bon Jovi should be in the Rock and Roll hall of fame. He also discussed Chris Matthews and Democrat Earl Blumenauer trashing Ben Carson, Obama apologizing for hospital bombing, parents ruining youth sports, Donald Trumps twitter battle with Glen Beck and Sylvester Stallone keeps faith alive for the Eagles. Rich spoke with Ed Pilkington of The Guardian regarding his article, Alone in Alabama: Dispatches From An Inmate Jailed For Her Son's Sitllbirth at 5pm.
A Northeast Philadelphia boy got the birthday present of a lifetime last week.
A Philly classic has come home once again. Sylvester Stallone has been shooting a Rocky sequel around the city.
The Expendables 3 is once again about as expendable and disposable as movies get.
Since its premiere as a movie in 1976, Rocky has been an icon of the American working-class hero.
Chris Stigall talked to Andy Karl, the star of the Broadway production of "Rocky," Wednesday morning on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT.
For those plagued by the hypothetical pugilistic question, "Who would win in a bout between Rocky and Raging Bull?," Grudge Match might at least hint at an answer.
This silly but diverting movie is fun.
Chris covers the latest round of negotiations to end the government shutdown, the special Senate election in New Jersey between Cory Booker and Steve Lonegan and polling about how politically divided Americans are. He talks to Author Ann Coulter and Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine.
Tommy Morrison, the former heavyweight champion who stood toe-to-toe with Lennox Lewis and George Foreman and later tested positive for HIV, died Monday. He was 44.
Simon Whitehouse started his run at Central Park in New York on Saturday morning. He finished on Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia with a run up the steps of the Art Museum.
On another cold, slow weekend at multiplexes, 'Warm Bodies' was the hottest ticket.
It's the kind of brutally violent actioner sporting a sky-high body count and an obnoxious nonchalance about life and death that enrages folks critical of the media's part in real-world violent tragedies.
Look for these mainstream titles to open on theatre screens during the first few months of 2013.
Philadelphia isn't just America's fifth largest city, it's also iconic and full of history, which is perfect grist for filmmakers and film buffs alike.
So what do June, July, and August have in store for us as mainstream attractions compete for box office dollars? Plenty!
Is "Zookeeper" a keeper? Anything but.
