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Sylvester Stallone Slams New ‘Creed’ Spin-Off ‘Drago,’ Says Film Was Developed Behind His Back

Many fans were surprised this week to learn that MGM is developing a new “Creed” spin-off titled “Drago” about Dolph Lundgren’s Ivan Drago and his son, played by Florian Munteanu. That group includes Sylvester Stallone, who is not participating in the film and claims he had no knowledge of it.

Stallone took to Instagram on Saturday night to voice his surprise and disgust about the film, which he says has been assembled behind his back by his longtime nemesis Irwin Winkler and his sons. He reserved some praise for Lundgren, but also feels personally betrayed by the fact that his former co-star didn’t inform him about the project.

“Another Heartbreaker…” Stallone wrote. “Just found this out…ONCE AGAIN , this PATHETIC 94 year old PRODUCER and HIS MORONIC USELESS VULTURE CHILDREN, Charles And David , are once again picking clean THE BONES of another wonderful character I created without even telling me … I APOLOGIZE to the FANS , I never wanted ROCKY characters to be exploited by these parasites… By the way, I have nothing but respect for Dolph but I wish HE had told me what was going on behind my back.… Keep your REAL friends close.”

This is far from the first time Stallone has aired his grievances about Irwin Winkler. The actor has long held a grudge about the fact that he does not own any of the rights to the “Rocky” characters despite creating the entire franchise. Stallone’s contract for the first “Rocky” film paid him a set fee for writing and starring in the movie, as well as a percentage of the box office gross, but no ownership over the intellectual property. This has led to a strained working relationship with the Winkler family over the years, as Stallone was forced to keep working with them if he wanted to continue portraying the iconic character despite frequent creative and business disagreements.

In 2019, Stallone recalled his unsuccessful attempts at asking the Winklers for equity in the franchise: “When I finally confronted them, I said, ‘Does it bother you guys that I’ve written every word, I’ve choreographed it, I’ve been loyal to you, I’ve promoted it, directed it and I don’t have 1% that I could leave for my children?’ And the quote was, ‘You got paid.’ And that was the end of the conversation.”


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Ezra Miller is charged with felony burglary after allegedly breaking into a Vermont home and stealing bottles of liquor

Ezra Miller has been charged with felony burglary after they allegedly broke into a house in Vermont back in May.

The 29-year-old star of The Flash was accused of breaking and entering into the house in Stamford, Vermont, in a complaint, TMZ reported on Monday.

Miller, who uses they/them pronouns, has been staying under the radar in recent months, but they were reported found on Sunday night an ordered to appear for their arraignment at Vermont Superior Court Bennington's Criminal Division in late September.

According to a Vermont State Police report, Miller was located by police at 11:23 p.m. ET on Sunday, when they were issued a citation to appear on September 26.


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Ozzy Osbourne, 73, returns to the stage two months after 'life-altering surgery' as he performs at the Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony

Ozzy Osbourne takes to the stage after 'life-altering surgery' to perform at the

Ozzy Osbourne took to the stage on Monday at the Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. The rocker, 73, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019, appeared in high spirits while performing - after undergoing 'life-altering' surgery in June. He flaunted his edgy style in a long black jacket, t-shirt and jeans while showing off his vocal talents.

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The Flash star Ezra Miller lounges on mother's Vermont porch one day after THIRD arrest - this time for burglary

Scandal-plagued Ezra Miller smiles as they lounge on their mother's Vermont porch

Ezra Miller, 29, was seen relaxing with their mother, Marta (left inset), and another woman out on the porch of the Stamford farm home. Miller now sporting a full mustache and longer hair, was wearing a white T-shirt and necklace as they were busy on their phone (left). The sighting comes just a day after Miller was arrested and charged with felony burglary after police claim the actor broke into an area home and stole bottles of liquor in May. Despite the latest in a long-line of charges filed against Miller, who was last arrested in April (top right), it was revealed that they had reshot scenes for the upcoming Flash film (bottom right) in between their two arrests in Hawaii.

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Keeps getting worse for this guy...

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More Ezra Miller controversy: Mother and three kids who were staying with him are reportedly missing

Just days after it was announced Ezra Miller had been charged with felony burglary comes news the embattled actor is apparently at the center of a case regarding missing people.

People reports Vermont State Police showed up to Miller's home last weekend in search of a mother and three young children who were reportedly staying there against the wishes of the children's father. The trio was nowhere to be found.

The cops were supposed to serve the actor with an emergency care order, following a Rolling Stone article that said the kids, aged 1, 4, and 5, were being kept in an environment where firearms and weed were present.

However, Miller reportedly told officers he hadn't seen them in two months -- but investigators say they suspect he was trying to "evade" the order, as what he said "contradicts information" they had regarding the whereabouts of the persons of interest.

Cops showed up Tuesday evening, as well, but apparently left empty-handed, People reports.

The situation is just the latest controversy for the star of the forthcoming The Flash, who, as reported, was arrested twice earlier this year after altercations at establishments in Hawaii.

In June, two South Dakota parents filed court documents that claimed Miller has been "physically and emotionally abusing" their 18-year-old daughter. Miller allegedly met the young woman when she was 12 and he was 23. In 2020, the actor was caught on video choking a female fan to the ground outside a bar in Iceland.


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Finished Better Call Saul. Wow. Caught Breaking Bad on DVD after it ended but have been watching this since Day 1. There is a scene with Kim Wexler having a breakdown and Rhea Seehorn ought to win whatever the hell awards they give for that - she's damned good. Giver her two of them while they're at it. The writers kept it going beautifully all the way through and we didn't see it end the way it did. No spoilers except the last season has Carol Burnett in it, and she nails it. You just know she gave them her signature 'I'm so glad we had this time together ....' song and ear tug when filming ended.

This is definitely worth watching but you have to start with BB and be able to follow it all the way through. Very involved story line, waste of time just starting with Saul. My wife and I have that huge letdown after a favorite show ends.

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Wedding bells are ringing! First glimpse of Ben and Jlo's lavish nuptials at the couple's Georgia estate this weekend - as it's revealed the three-day extravaganza has been FOUR months in the planning

Seen for the first time, these exclusive pictures obtained by DailyMail.com offer the first tantalizing look at the sheer scale of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's wedding celebrations set to take place in Georgia this weekend. One month after they secretly said 'I do' in the Little White Chapel in Las Vegas, Mr. and Mrs. Affleck are hosting an 'intimate' celebration at 50-year-old Affleck's grand plantation-style home in Riceboro, 37 miles south of Savannah. And this is what 'intimate' looks like when hosted by two global superstars. Because, DailyMail.com can reveal, while the world only learned about the party this week, the multi-day extravaganza which will take in a rehearsal dinner on Friday, the main event on Saturday and a barbecue on Sunday, has been four months in the planning.

Preparations begin for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's three-day wedding in Georgia
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Wizard news for Harry Potter fans as JK Rowling 'strikes TV deal for spin-off'

We could be about to see the dawn of a new era in the wizarding world of Harry Potter, writes ALISON BOSHOFF. Rumours are rife on both sides of the pond that JK Rowling (left) is working on a Potter-related TV series for Warner Bros. Discovery (CEO David Zaslav, right). Meanwhile, Hollywood is buzzing with rumours that Rowling is seriously eyeing up the possibility of starting another Potter film franchise, with the Fantastic Beasts series having lost some of its magic after three movies. Suits at Warner Bros deny both stories and are reluctant to even confirm a meeting between boss Zaslav and Rowling. Also pictured, inset: Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Daniel Radcliffe star in the first Potter film.

ALISON BOSHOFF: Wizard news for Harry Potter fans as JK Rowling 'strikes TV deal for
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This guy is a danger to himself and others...Notice his pronoun usage; 'they' referring to himself...:rolleyes:

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Ezra Miller’s Alleged World of Drugs, Guns, and Messianic Visions

Multiple sources have told Vanity Fair that Flash actor Ezra Miller is battling mental health and substance abuse issues that have resulted in a chaotic and dangerous home and lifestyle.

According to these sources, Miller has a messianic vision of themself and uses their celebrity status to groom vulnerable persons and create a cult-like following. Sources also described Miller’s Vermont farm as filled with guns, drugs, and squalor, as well as an altar to marijuana, sage, and bullets.

One unnamed source said Miller’s mental health issues and their hard-partying ways accelerated during downtime after projects had wrapped. Another source who accompanied Miller to Iceland said the 2019 divorce of the actor’s parents played a pivotal role in their descent, noting there were no public incidents prior to that development.

Yet another source blamed Miller’s spiritual advisor, a 55-year-old medicine man from North Dakota named Jasper Young Bear, for the actor’s grandiose visions of themself. The source claimed Young Bear told Miller “he was the next Messiah and that the Freemasons were sending demons out to kill him.” (Vanity Fair noted that multiple sources misgendered Miller, something the sources claim the actor permits in private).

According to sources, Miller has also included Takota Iron Eyes in their messianic illusions. Miller was accused by Iron Eyes’s parents of grooming and giving large doses of drugs to their daughter starting at the age of 12 after they met during protests of the Keystone Pipeline.

Ezra is Jesus, and Tokata’s an apocalyptic Native American spider goddess, and their union is supposed to bring about the apocalypse,” one source said. “And that’s the ‘real’ reason everyone is so opposed to them being together.”

Miller’s home in Vermont was originally a llama and alpaca farm, but has since devolved into a messy flophouse with people living and partying on the actor’s largesse but forced to listen to their lengthy monologues.

Miller has been involved in a string of public incidents involving police recently. Only recently, though, has the actor acknowledged the incidents and the underlying issues. Last month, Miller released a statement to Variety claiming they were “committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe, and productive stage” in their life.

The statement came a week after news Miller had been arrested on a felony burglary charge for allegedly stealing bottles of alcohol from a neighbor’s home in May. The crime was captured on video which was used to identify Miller as a suspect. They face up to 15 years in prison and a fine of not more than $1,000.


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