L.A. Times - Entertainment — Ryan Coogler understands why most people figure his "Rocky" spinoff "Creed" was, as he puts it, a "franchise play." After making the critically praised, 2013 indie hit "Fruitvale Station," getting into the ring with Sylvester Stallone would be a way ... more info

Perez Hilton — Never say Michael B. Jordan doesn't give an authentic performance! The Creed star took his role very seriously playing Adonis in the seventh installment of the Rocky franchise! Not only did the actor gain 24 pounds to play Apollo Creed's son, but he ... more info

TMZ — Acting hurts.  Check out Michael B. Jordan taking a REAL punch to the face on the set of "Creed" -- and while it was totally scripted ... you can totally see and hear the impact.  In fact, Sylvester Stallone recently told Rotten Tomatoes… more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — "Beasts of No Nation," "Concussion," "Creed," "Dope" and "Straight Outta Compton" were nominated Tuesday morning for the NAACP Image Award for outstanding motion picture of 2015. Nominated for the lead actor in a motion picture category are Abraham A... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Actress Tessa Thompson knew there would be major challenges taking on the role of Bianca in "Creed," the "Rocky" spinoff that opened last week to glowing reviews and strong box office. For one thing she would become part of one of Hollywood's most po... more info

Time — How the movie updated the Rocky love story for millenials more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Philadelphia serves much like a fourth character in the “Rocky” spinoff “Creed,” which premiered over the Thanksgiving weekend. Authentically captured by director Ryan Coogler (“Fruitvale Station”) and Tessa Thompson, who plays a local s... more info

Time — The fourth film in the series did well for the second weekend in a row more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay -- Part 2” proved to be the toughest competitor at the holiday box office. The finale of the young adult series led for a second week since its opening, topping "The Good Dinosaur" and "Creed." Lionsgate’s “Mocki... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Moviegoers said goodbye to Katniss Everdeen and welcomed back Rocky Balboa, a series of farewells and reunions that powered Thanksgiving box office receipts above last year's holiday. more info