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The success of the character and the film led to appearances in three sequels as a rival-turned-best friend until the 1985 sequel, Rocky IV, the franchise's most commercially successful film that found his character dying at the hands of Dolph Lundgren's Ivan Drago, a Soviet boxer, during a match Rocky trains vigorously before avenging his[...]

Dolph Lundgren is not slowing down as soon as an action star with 104 credits to his name in a career nearly reaching 40 years, taking international audiences by storm since his debut in 1985 films A View to a Kill and Rocky IV At times, he's even expanded his role on certain productions, occasionally[...]

Dolph Lundgren is one of the most renowned action stars of our generation Aside from his presence on screen playing both villains and heroes, the Swedish actor is also an accomplished martial artist and chemical engineer, the latter he was allowed to show in The Expendables franchise Always looking for ways to challenge himself, he[...]

Even though it seems to be exactly what it says it is, we still have so many questions about Flip a Cöin, an upcoming unscripted series from Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort in partnership with Fubo TV.  Mostly, it's unclear how the stated 21 coin flips per episode will fill out a 30-minute show.  Does Dolph[...]

The film follows George Fuller (Terrence Howard), a proud theater owner, who must defend his family business from corporate developers alongside a legendary action star, Claude Luc Hallyday (Dolph Lundgren), as art imitates life in a showdown for the ages Oblowitz spoke to Bleeding Cool about the film's inspiration, how cinematography allowed him to take[...]

Taylor spoke with Bleeding Cool polishing the script, working with leads Luke Wilson (Stargirl) and Dolph Lundgren, the ensemble cast, and filming within a two-week schedule. Luke Wilson in The Best Man (2023) Image courtesy of Saban Films The Best Man Director on Why Film is More than Your Typical Action Film BC: What's the inspiration behind The[...]

Now it's becoming the norm. Credit: Saban Films What did Dolph Lundgren bring to the set as an action star presence? I let the stunt coordinators with this amount of time do their thing since we're not having rehearsals knowing you got to get the scene done These coordinators figured it out so unless something feels wrong or[...]

Luke and Murray spoke to Bleeding Cool about how the film came about, its historical inspiration, and working with Dolph Lundgren and Frank Grillo. Hiram A Murray in Operation Seawolf (2022) Image courtesy of Shout! Studios Bleeding Cool: What was the inspiration behind Operation Seawolf? Luke: My producing partner, Andre Relis, brought the idea to me, and he's[...]

Both spoke to Bleeding Cool about how Luke's war films evolved over the years and how Operation Seawolf sets itself apart from others. Dolph Lundgren in Operation Seawolf (2022) Image courtesy of Shout! Studios Bleeding Cool: Was there anything you did before that helped guide this production, or is that something that you had to isolate from[...]

That was something that could set this uniquely apart a little bit. Dolph Lundgren and Ryan Kwanten in Section 8 (2022) Image courtesy of AMC+ & RLJE Films. Can you break down Ryan's character Jake and the humanity he helped infused into the character? This vet comes home trying to make a family and live a normal life[...]

The True Blood star spoke with Bleeding Cool about why he signed up for the film, director Christian Sesma, the dedication of action veteran and co-star Dolph Lundgren, and any physical and mental prep. Noah Alexander Sosnowski, Kimi Alexander, and Ryan Kwanten in Section 8 (2022) Image courtesy of AMC+ / RLJE Films Bleeding Cool: What intrigued[...]

The actor lambasted the studio along with an unnamed producer accusing them of being "parasites," even mentioning his co-star Dolph Lundgren on his Instagram (since deleted) post, "He NEVER told me about what was going on behind my back with the character I created for him!!!" Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa and Dolph Lundgren as Ivan[...]

It will Premier in Philly, which is going to be fantastic!" Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa and Dolph Lundgren as Ivan Drago in Rocky IV (1985) Image courtesy of MGM The new poster shows the near silhouette of Stallone's Rocky in the shadow of a larger-than-life Ivan Drago, played by Dolph Lundgren The original film is set[...]

The film arguably produced the franchise's greatest rivalry with the title character facing Soviet sensation Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa and Dolph Lundgren as Ivan Drago in Rocky IV (1985) Image courtesy of MGM What rose the stakes like never before in Rocky IV is: not only did Drago kill former foe-turned-best-friend Apollo[...]

Three others have played Frank Castle onscreen: Dolph Lundgren in 1989, Thomas Jane in 2004, and Ray Stevenson in 2008 The only one who nailed it really was Bernthal, although one would argue Grillo would be a pretty great Punisher I don't like it when the studios have people play multiple superhero roles, however, so[...]

Henson, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lucy Lawless, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo, Russell Brand, Michelle Yeoh, and Julie Andrews is in theaters this summer. Minions: The Rise of Gru followed up a successful TV Spot at Sunday's Super Bowl with the debut of the full trailer this afternoon This is the story about how Gru became…well…Gru[...]

There was also of course another film adaptation released in 1987 that is terrible but loved starring Dolph Lundgren as He-Man and Frank Langella as Skeletor. There is no update on a new release date for the new film at this time.   First seen on Deadline Masters of the Universe fans are going to have to wait[...]

Sylvester Stallone and Dolph Lundgren are working together again, but not in the way you might think CBS put out a pilot order for a one-hour drama called The International with Lundgren set to star as Anders Soto, who is "part negotiator" and "part international spy", according to The Wrap. Credit: The CW Soto is a covert[...]

Just when you thought all of the light in the world had been extinguished… that all hope in the world was gone… we present you this moment of pop culture "zen": Sylvester Stallone and Dolph Lundgren (Rocky IV, Creed II, The Expendables – like you didn't know already) are teaming up for an action-drama series[...]

Then there were those teases of The Gang going "noir" for their 14th go-around… and now? An onset visit from HBO's Chernobyl writer/producer Craig Mazin and a man who needs no introduction… but we'll give him one anyway. FXX We know him as Ivan Drago from 1985's Rocky IV… but Always Sunny fans know him as the[...]

Now a sequel is here to remind us that everyone who was great in the first movie is still great and that we live in a world where Dolph Lundgren is so good in this he probably deserves a supporting actor nomination Creed II hits a lot of the same story beats as Rocky IV[...]

Thanks to our friends over at JoBlo, we have a brand new Creed II featurette video featuring none other than Ivan Drago himself, Dolph Lundgren. Sylvester Stallone, who will return in the film as Rocky Balboa, makes an appearence in the video to discuss what Drago represents for both Balboa, and Michael B Jordan's Adonis Creed: "Drago represents[...]

We thinking it is a new trailer? Cause I am betting that it will be. https://twitter.com/creepypuppet/status/1047880487597797381 Aquaman finds himself caught between a surface world that ravages the sea and the underwater Atlanteans who are ready to revolt. Aquaman stars Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Nicole Kidman, Dolph Lundgren, Patrick Wilson, Williem Dafoe, Djimon Hounsou, Temuera Morrison, and Randall Park[...]

Sylvester Stallone just revealed a GIANT casting announcement for the upcoming sequel film "Creed 2" on his instagram account.

 Is this suggestive of the tone of the film? Is it confirmation that Tawky Tawny and Mister Mind are indeed involved? Dolph Lundgren "Unavailable" (partially cropped pic which is a bit more visible in the Day 4 photo):  It seems that perhaps we're supposed to assume that they tried to cast Lundgren for this film, with[...]

Dolph Lundgren returns tonight. But the best way to describe tonight's Arrow was done by Stephen Amell himself: Arrow airs Wednesdays at 8 PM on the CW. https://youtu.be/rAmIyqzRaH4 The final season of flashbacks is winding down on Arrow, but there is still a big showdown between Oliver Queen and Konstantin Kovar and we see it building now as[...]

All Rights Reserved. We have not seen Dolph Lundgren's character of Konstantin Kovar for a while now on Arrow, but the ramifications from his actions is currently tearing the Bratva apart The former Punisher and Rocky IV actor will be making his return to the series by seasons end and told EW.com about it. I'm going back at[...]

Just as Baron Reiter was the big bad from the season four flashbacks, as Oliver Queen heads to Russia to keep his promise to Taiana, he will have to deal with the Bratva and a new big bad played by Dolph Lundgren Executive Producer Wendy Mericle talked with TVLine about what they have planed for the[...]

The wold's manliest film gets a sequel. And it's even manlier. Michael Moran mans up and reviews it. Like a man.

Grace Randolph is everywhere at SDCC 2012… but right now?  Interviewing Dolph Lundgren, Terry Crews, and Randy Couture: The Expendables 2 hits theaters in 2012! Beyond The Trailer host Grace Randolph does an interview at SDCC 2012 with The Expendables 2 cast members Terry Crews, Dolph Lundgren, and Randy Couture! Find out what Dolph Lundgren has[...]