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- A documentary on Avildsen, “John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs,” premiered earlier this year at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The film, which is to be released digitally in August, was shot by Anthony Avildsen.
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A documentary on the life, career and films of Avildsen was released in August 2017, approximately two months after his death.
Jan 16, 2014 · An upcoming documentary about the Oscar-winning director of Rocky (1976) and The Karate Kid (1984) is currently in pre-production. John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs will examine the life, career, and films of the accomplished director who is all but forgotten to the general movie-going public.
Aug 1, 2017 · John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs: Directed by Derek Wayne Johnson. With Matthew McConaughey, Sylvester Stallone, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Scorsese. An examination of the Oscar-winning director who brought to life some of cinema's most beloved motion pictures.
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- Documentary
- Derek Wayne Johnson
- 2017-08-01
- Getting to Know The Unknown Legend Behind Classic Movies
- Interviewing Sylvester Stallone
- Exclusive Rocky Cast Interviews Included
- Creed 2 and Beyond
- Upcoming Documentary: “Rocky: The Birth of A Classic”
“Rocky and The Karate Kid are my favorite films,” Johnson explains. “Growing up John Avildsen became one of my favorite directors. Other than winning the Oscar for Rocky, I felt John didn’t get the credit he deserved for his contributions to cinema and pop culture. I felt it was time to show the world who the unknown legend is behind their favorite...
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogsfeatures a treasure trove of exclusive, never-before-seen interviews with Sylvester Stallone, Carl Weathers, Talia Shire, Ralph Macchio, Martin Scorsese and many others. What was it like getting Rocky Balboa himself on board? “It wasn’t hard at all!” Johnson says of his experience working with Sylvester Stallo...
Other major Rocky star interviews featured in Underdogs include actors Talia Shire (Adrian) and Carl Weathers(Apollo Creed). “Talia is a sweetheart,” Johnson says. “There is so much of Adrian in Talia and so much of Talia in Adrian. She absolutely adored John and holds him in high regard. Remember, her two Oscar nominations were under the direction...
A Rocky purist, Johnson was initially perturbed about the idea of the first Creed spinoff movie. The hard feelings didn’t last long though. “When I saw the film I was absolutely moved to tears. Ryan Coogleris an exceptional director and he did a fine job.” And what about the much rumored sequel to Creed? “I must say, ya know, cause this is a Rocky-...
Of special interest in the future? “40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic”, a unique feature about Rockywhich Johnson describes as being unlike any previous documentary on the series. “Sly pitched the idea to Chris May and I and we’ve been excited about it ever since,” he says of the concept, which will feature Sylvester Stallone narrating behi...
The documentary provides an intimate look into Avildsen's journey, from his early days as a struggling filmmaker to his rise to prominence. It delves into Avildsen's unique style, his creative process, and the impact he had on the film industry.
Jun 17, 2017 · A documentary on Avildsen, “John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs,” premiered earlier this year at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The film, which is to be released digitally in August, was shot by Anthony Avildsen.
