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Anthony Ippolito stars as Sylvester Stallone in the biographical drama I Play Rocky, a behind-the-scenes look at how Stallone fought to get Rocky made for under $1 million. The cast includes Stephan James, AnnaSophia Robb, Matt Dillon, Toby Kebbell and more, with Peter Farrelly directing for Amazon MGM. The film chronicles Stallone’s drive to become Rocky Balboa, and opens in theaters this November.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is bringing the Rocky Balboa statue indoors for a new exhibition, Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments, framing the fictional hero within a long arc of boxing imagery and Philadelphia identity. After decades of tension, the museum embraces the statue as part of public art and cultural history; it will move inside to a permanent high-spot after the show closes, while a Joe Frazier statue will replace it on the steps and the outside statue remains on loan from Stallone.
Sylvester Stallone wrote a heartfelt note to Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian's son, Rocky Thirteen Barker, encouraging him to face life's challenges with dedication and determination. Stallone, known for his iconic role as Rocky Balboa, emphasized the importance of valuing family, friendship, and loyalty over fame and fortune. The note was shared by Barker on Instagram, celebrating Rocky's first birthday and acknowledging the challenges faced before his birth.
The Philadelphia Flyers and New Jersey Devils arrived at the NHL Stadium Series dressed as iconic hometown characters, with the Flyers paying homage to Rocky Balboa and the Devils donning various Sopranos-style track suits. The teams' creative outfits added a fun and unique touch to the event, showcasing their hometown pride and adding an extra element of excitement for the fans.
A 9-year-old Rocky fan named Ro Knight impressed Sylvester Stallone by reciting an iconic speech from the movie during a celebration of "Rocky Day" in Philadelphia. Knight approached Stallone and delivered lines from the inspirational scene, with Stallone joining in at times. The viral video of their interaction garnered millions of views on social media. Knight, an aspiring actor and wrestler, had prepared in advance to perform the speech and expressed his desire to be part of the upcoming "Creed" franchise.
Sylvester Stallone celebrated the inaugural "Rocky Day" in Philadelphia with a rousing speech, reflecting on the enduring appeal of his iconic character, Rocky Balboa. Stallone emphasized that the character resonates with people because they can relate to his struggles and desire for personal achievement. He expressed frustration at the lack of opportunities for people to fail, stating that everyone wants a chance to prove themselves. Stallone also admitted to having "tons of regrets" in his life and career but maintained a sense of humor about it. The event was attended by fans, including a young boy who recited Rocky's inspiring speech to Stallone, and Chevy Chase, a long-time friend of Stallone's. Stallone expressed a desire for ownership rights to the Rocky franchise, which he claims he was denied in the past.