The April 2001 issue of CinemaSavant [an mgm.com e-magazine] features part one of an article by Alex Ben Block titled "The Real Deal on Rocky." The opening paragraph states: "On the 25th anniversary of its landmark release, we set aside the many myths, and delve into the little known true history of "Rocky." We pull back the curtain on the behind the scenes wheeling and dealing which got SYLVESTER STALLONE's inspirational boxing drama made, and helped the United Artists release win an Academy Award..."

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- Craig Zablo