Rocky
Why Philly’s Marketing Gurus Will Never Give Up the Cheesesteak (or Rocky)
A while back, Saab ran a commercial that said, “People will always want to be somewhere else.” That’s the motivation for travel. But being somewhere […]
WATCH: The “Creed II” Trailer Lands Like a Right Hook
The last time moviegoers saw Adonis Creed, Apollo’s pugilist progeny (Michael B. Jordan), he was helping a chemo-ridden Rocky climb those iconic Art Museum steps […]
PHOTOS: Sylvester Stallone Visits the Linc, Holds Lombardi Trophy
Two of Philly’s favorite things came together on Wednesday: Sylvester Stallone and the Eagles. First, the Rocky actor posted a video outside the Linc, where he […]
PHOTOS: Sylvester Stallone Just Stopped by the Rocky Statue
Apparently today is a great day to be a tourist in Philly. People hanging out near the Rocky Statue around noon on Friday got a […]
Relax, Rocky Fans: Sylvester Stallone Is Not Actually Dead
You might have seen posts on social media recently claiming that Sylvester Stallone had died of prostate cancer. We’re happy to tell you they’re fake: […]
Will Sly Stallone Ruin the “Creed” Sequel?
Sylvester Stallone has directed four movies in which his seminal fictional pugilist, Rocky Balboa, has appeared. (Can you name them all? Answers at the bottom.) […]
VIDEO: Joel Embiid Spotted on Late-Night Rocky Run
With the season opener in Washington just about two weeks away, a Lyft driver cruising through Fitler Square spotted 76ers star Joel Embiid jogging through […]
Stallone Teases Ivan Drago Return in “Creed 2”
Sylvester Stallone can never get enough Rocky, which frankly is completely fine with me, as I can’t seem to either. Give me another Creed movie, […]
WATCH: Temple Football Trains Like Rocky
David Feeley is the head strength and condition coach of Temple University’s football team and he loves Rocky. Inspired by Sly Stallone’s unlikely 1976 classic, […]
Sorry, Tourists: The Rocky Statue Is Temporarily Off-Limits
Starting today, the Rocky statue at the foot of the Art Museum will be closed until mid-June for “site improvements,” according to the city’s Parks […]
The Pet Shop in “Rocky” Just Got Demolished
In Philly, we tend to destroy the buildings we treasure – such was the case with the historic Boyd Theater in Center City and such will likely be the […]
You Can’t Go on the Rocky Steps for a Month
It’s going to be a rough month for Philadelphia. Apparently, the three-day football event that will somehow close roads outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art […]
5 Movies to Watch This Week
Gremlins @ Ruba Club | Wednesday, December 7 Ruba Club is showing ’80s favorite Gremlins on a giant screen, along with movie-themed Quizzo, a selection […]
We Asked Rocky Composer Bill Conti About Donald Trump Using His Music
“Gonna Fly Now,” otherwise known as the Rocky theme, is easily one of the most iconic pieces of film music ever written, right up there […]
Burt Young (aka Paulie) Recently Climbed the Rocky Steps
Paulie may be dead in the Rocky series, but Burt Young is still alive and kicking. Or, rather, running? Maybe. Per a post to his […]