First Look at Young Sylvester Stallone in Amazon ‘Rocky’ Biopic Is a Knockout

Amazon MGM Studios has shared the first image of Anthony Ippolito portraying Sylvester Stallone in the upcoming film, *I Play Rocky*. Ippolito, who previously played a young Al Pacino in Paramount+’s *The Offer*, is taking on the most significant role of his career in this new biographical drama. According to *The Hollywood Reporter*, Ippolito proactively sent the filmmakers an audition tape, and his determination – and a noticeable similarity to Stallone’s own spirit when making *Rocky* – quickly impressed them. You can see the first look image below.

KCRW announces staff cuts, including several popular DJs

The layoffs affected popular on-air personalities like Jeremy Sole, Jason Kramer, and José Galván. These hosts were known for their diverse musical selections and played a key role in introducing many local and international artists to a larger audience.

8 best Kiss songs featuring Ace Frehley

Ace Frehley became famous as the “Spaceman” during his time with Kiss, known for his silver star makeup, dramatic capes, and guitars that featured cool effects like smoke and lights. His unique guitar playing and memorable riffs influenced countless musicians and secured his place as a legend in rock and metal.

20 Short Films That Were Turned Into Hit Movies

Here are 20 examples: The following short films inspired some hugely popular movies, and even helped launch the careers of directors like Paul Thomas Anderson, Sam Raimi, and George Lucas. (You might know Lucas – he later produced *Howard the Duck*!) Keep in mind that while these are considered ‘shorts,’ some run for almost 40 minutes.