john g avildsen

Sylvester Stallone marked 44 years of 'Rocky III', reminiscing about its unforgettable moments both on and off-screen. He expressed gratitude to the cast, crew, and fans for keeping the franchise alive. The film, which saw Rocky Balboa train with Apollo Creed to face Clubber Lang, is part of a beloved series that also spawned the successful 'Creed' spin-offs.

Oscar-winning filmmaker John G. Avildsen, best known for directing films like 'Rocky' and 'Karate Kid', has died. He was 81.