FILMMAKER REACTS to The Mandalorian Chapter 1: The Mandalorian

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025

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  • @JamesVSCinema
    @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +29

    Hey all! Want to catch up to EPISODE 2? Click here for early access: www.patreon.com/jamesvscinema
    Have a great day everyone and Happy Halloween!

    • @cerberus1994
      @cerberus1994 4 года назад

      have you seen clone wars? There are a lot of references throughout the show especially season 2

    • @Pecos1
      @Pecos1 4 года назад

      Happy Halloween? Really? lol

    • @thesevendeadlysins578
      @thesevendeadlysins578 3 года назад

      I love this show!

  • @clkgtr12
    @clkgtr12 4 года назад +90

    Ludwig Göransson killed it here too.

  • @christinethesupreme5235
    @christinethesupreme5235 4 года назад +109

    Wener Herzog, who plays the Client, is one of the best documentary filmmakers of all time! If you haven't seen his work I would highly recommend it.

    • @tofu6684
      @tofu6684 4 года назад +6

      Agreed! I've seen many reactions to this and sadly few mention Werner cuz they don't know who he is. Every film enthusiast needs to see his work!

    • @pomaimoikeha829
      @pomaimoikeha829 4 года назад

      Great stuff

    • @Gahlahad431
      @Gahlahad431 4 года назад +5

      Not only that, his voice is so prolific :)

    • @courtneyvaldez7903
      @courtneyvaldez7903 4 года назад +4

      Herzog is a legend, not just for his documentaries, but his other films. The guy was just born to be a filmmaker.

    • @nirmallyaghosh1373
      @nirmallyaghosh1373 4 года назад +1

      Absolute legend

  • @dandydeadpool
    @dandydeadpool 4 года назад +39

    Nice to see you reacting to this! Fun fact, The Child was originally going to be CGI, until Werner Herzog(The Client)called Favreau and Filoni cowards for even considering it 😆

  • @Geeko170
    @Geeko170 4 года назад +3

    Beskar, translates to Mandalorian Iron. It is very prized in the Star Wars universe given that it is one of the only materials that can stop a lightsaber, but also it is extremely protective and is nearly impervious to blasters, save for the heaviest weapons. And only the Mandalorians know how to make it.

  • @mksongbird
    @mksongbird 4 года назад +105

    the behind the scenes production for this series is phenomenal and definitely recommend checking out the videos you can find on The Volume and Stagecraft technology that was utilized. i know ILM has a few uploaded to their youtube channel.
    there is also a companion series called Disney: Gallery "The Mandalorian" that is 8-episodes of roundtable discussions with the actors, directors and more that goes into the making of that is a great watch as well.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +15

      Well that is freaking awesome!

    • @mksongbird
      @mksongbird 4 года назад +6

      @@JamesVSCinema ~50% of the first season was shot inside The Volume and has been said the second season will rely even more so. am just interested to see other productions utilize the technology in the future to see what else can be done.
      ruclips.net/video/gUnxzVOs3rk/видео.html (The Virtual Production of The Mandalorian, Season One)
      ruclips.net/video/8YuaIwVbEZo/видео.html (Inside ILM: Creating the Razor Crest)

    • @Patriiiiick
      @Patriiiiick 4 года назад +1

      It's kinda nuts when you realise how many of the shots use The Volume. It looks so good.

    • @mksongbird
      @mksongbird 4 года назад +2

      @@Patriiiiick i think there are plans for at least for three more studios to be built equipped with The Volume technology in the near future; another in California, one at Pinewood and Australia. I know The Batman utilized technology similar to the volume (large lit led screens) recently during production. have to love being able to witness new innovations in technology.

    • @pomaimoikeha829
      @pomaimoikeha829 4 года назад +2

      Love just hearing dave filloni talk about meeting George

  • @dogedoge2026
    @dogedoge2026 4 года назад +3

    I love how they put the concept art in the credits, so interesting to look at it as the amazing theme song plays

  • @markviola4234
    @markviola4234 4 года назад +19

    Couple of neat notes about this episode and the series. This episode was directed by Dave Filoni, who was supervising director for The Clone Wars and Rebels cartoon series. This was his first time directing live action. Also, since you mentioned the music, the series' score was composed by Ludwig Göransson (Creed, Black Panther, Tenet).

  • @shaunjose8508
    @shaunjose8508 4 года назад +10

    The Mandalorian played by Pedro Pascal actually prepared for this role by watching Clint Eastwood and compared the character to him. Also the creators of this show wanted to go for a western style take on Star Wars so you're right about that. What makes the Mandalorian as a character so good is that his face is always covered but you can tell his behaviour and emotions via his body language so that's one of the things I love about this show, acting through physicality. This really is a good show and you can't help but be invested in the Mandalorian culture and respect it in a way as the show goes on.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +2

      I’m really excited to dive into it more!!

  • @wujumbo2480
    @wujumbo2480 4 года назад +28

    It's like a spaghetti western in space.

    • @SuzakuX
      @SuzakuX 4 года назад +1

      Well, Star Wars does have a lot of Kurosawa in its DNA, as do spaghetti westerns.

  • @JoeFF85
    @JoeFF85 4 года назад +8

    Herzog (a deposed former Space Nazi) talking about "restoring the natural order" is definitely a sinister flex.

  • @TransitOfMarsOfficial
    @TransitOfMarsOfficial 4 года назад +8

    As a massive Star Wars fan, it’s so cool to see you really enjoy this series. And I promise you, it’s only going to get better! Glad you’re enjoying this series my bro.

  • @GorillaGorilla
    @GorillaGorilla 4 года назад +4

    Love the reaction. This series tries to use as much "practical " effects as possible and I love that about this show.

  • @Comicfan49
    @Comicfan49 4 года назад +27

    I never knew I needed this until now

  • @wearywanderer7018
    @wearywanderer7018 3 года назад

    I am still blown away by how fantastic and seamless this show looks

  • @blondiedies
    @blondiedies 4 года назад +1

    Beskar is the metal the Mandalorians' armor is made out of, so it is part of their heritage.

  • @mcpebox8880
    @mcpebox8880 4 года назад +22

    It looks that good, bacuse it's not filmed on greenscreen. It's projected in real life time on LCD scrrens. It's really interesting, you can look it up on youtube there's a lot of videos about it. Those guys are reinventing Television right now.

  • @blainesjustchillin3509
    @blainesjustchillin3509 4 года назад +2

    "I need to be that cool." My dude, you already are! Growing up, I never thought I'd say I liked a space western, but this pulls it off so fuggin' well!

  • @DigitalSketcher
    @DigitalSketcher 4 года назад +2

    You're gonna enjoy this series. I just got my wife hooked on it. It's done so well. The over arching story is always present, but I love how each episode feels contained and you have that nostalgic "what NEW adventure will happen next week?" There are a lot of awesome little easter eggs too that call back to both the original trilogy as well as the prequels. It's one of the few things on Disney+ that I actually enjoy lol Also I love all the practical effects. CG is used really well but not with every single scene.

  • @number1sun
    @number1sun 4 года назад +48

    I think Carl Weathers was perfect as the head of the bounty guild.

    • @samieltheinfamous
      @samieltheinfamous 4 года назад +2

      Carl Weathers is a pretty solid actor whatever he's in.

    • @budmeister
      @budmeister 4 года назад +1

      @@samieltheinfamous He even knows how to get killed by Predators.

  • @ReadingOne
    @ReadingOne 4 года назад

    I love that you're so into the show, because I'm kinda obsessed with it. Please keep going with these!

  • @geddyleesquire
    @geddyleesquire 4 года назад +57

    Nah man, that guy Is the actor of Apollo Creed in the Rocky series. This is supossed to be after Return of the Jedi

  • @brando7890
    @brando7890 4 года назад +13

    You should look up behind the scenes to see what they use. They legit bought like a huge screen where they stand in front of and it displays the scenes on it. So when they film, all the lighting looks natural.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +1

      So I’ve heard!!

    • @jesustapped
      @jesustapped 4 года назад +2

      Digital "rear projection" with real time rendering for the director. 🤘🏻

    • @terry-ble2187
      @terry-ble2187 4 года назад +1

      Yeah, the back grounds are all game engine. Its incredible

    • @operative2136
      @operative2136 4 года назад +1

      It makes it easier for the actors as well since they can see the sort of environment they are supposed to be interacting with, rather than just blank screens and placeholders.

    • @jackdaniels4346
      @jackdaniels4346 4 года назад

      It’s all on Disney plus

  • @novembercherry4
    @novembercherry4 4 года назад

    I’ve watched both seasons twice already. Love how you analyze. It’s spot on for me as well. If I could, I would love to get into filmmaking like I wanted to when I was a kid. A writer or director... pretty much behind the camera. Love your channel.

  • @bobjack2155
    @bobjack2155 4 года назад

    it was pretty hype watching this for the first time with zero spoilers. I didn't even watch the entire first trailer so lots was surprising. Loved how they handled it.

  • @206judgementday206
    @206judgementday206 4 года назад +1

    I love Brian Posehn's cameo as the cab driver at the beginning. If you get a chance, you should check out his stand up bit about his love/hate relationship with Star Wars

  • @tedward1382
    @tedward1382 4 года назад

    The mandalorian is shot in a room with the environment projected onto the walls and floor for the actors to be more immersed and interact with the environment better. Also they use an imax camera for a lot of shots.

  • @chumbimba83
    @chumbimba83 4 года назад

    You're one of my favorite film reactors and watching you geek out so much to a Star Wars series is awesome.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад

      I’m sure they’ll be a lot of geeking to be had hahaha!

  • @foolishcious1807
    @foolishcious1807 4 года назад +41

    If you have about 10 minutes to spare to watch "Astartes Parts 1-5" that would be incredible.
    It's a film project by one guy for Warhammer 40k, not endorsed or funded by Games Workshop who owns the property, or any other than his (now) large Patreon community.
    The whole thing is phenomenal from a filmmaking perspective. The story will probably make 0 sense without doing a ton of research first, but a raw reaction would be fuckin dope

  • @liammatthews1701
    @liammatthews1701 4 года назад

    "I can bring you in warm...or i can bring you in cold" oh man that was so fire

  • @wardjunior1450
    @wardjunior1450 4 года назад +2

    The stunt double for the armourer is the same stunt woman who does Electra on daredevil.

  • @GalactusDaDevourer
    @GalactusDaDevourer 4 года назад

    So glad you started this series!!

  • @Callmemck8
    @Callmemck8 4 года назад

    Best thing about the show is the subtleties, especially hints in dialogue

  • @spiderfingers86
    @spiderfingers86 4 года назад

    IG-11 is played by Taika Waititi. He also directed Jojo Rabbit for which he won the oscar for best adapted screenplay. He also directed Thor Ragnorak and What We Do in the Shadows. He's a great filmmaker

  • @toyfreaks
    @toyfreaks 4 года назад

    So good to hear the perspective of a film maker on this show. Can't wait til you see what else they do! SUBSCRIBED!

  • @JJKnapich
    @JJKnapich 4 года назад

    Taika Waititi plays the voice of IG-11 and also directs a later episode. Amazing series. Glad you started it.

  • @tophercast4018
    @tophercast4018 4 года назад

    During filming, the digital environments were rendered on a video wall in real time, allowing the cast and crew to see the environments. Pretty dope.

  • @joshjames582
    @joshjames582 4 года назад

    Mandalorians in lore were always super badass commandoes and legendary conquerers, yes. There's a reason a guy in Mandalorian armor was chosen as the template for the cloned Grand Army of the Republic.

  • @cooldadbro7999
    @cooldadbro7999 4 года назад

    Great reaction, this is almost classic star wars in the feeling and flow for sure! That opening gun fight with IG-11against the bad guys in the town square was a little like the western "Butch Cassady and the Sundance Kid" shootout at the end...except they live, lol!

  • @YTcarbongaming
    @YTcarbongaming 4 года назад

    they did a making of documentary for this show that is so mind blowing that it would make a good reaction. Its a series on disney plus. They use 0 green screen in the entire show

  • @DigitalSketcher
    @DigitalSketcher 4 года назад

    One of the things I'm impressed with, and you'll see it later in the series, is how you can tell the emotions he's feeling even if you can't see his face. I mean...that could have totally made this series fail if they didn't allow you to still "feel" what his emotions were telling us since we are so used to decoding emotion via people's faces. It's impressive...and great story telling.

  • @operative2136
    @operative2136 4 года назад +1

    There's a lot of different inspirations involved with the Mandalorian. The strongest elements are obviously the spaghetti western styles that are evident, but there's also elements of Kurosawa style samurai tales. In fact, the idea of a samurai traveling with a child is more or less drawn from the old Japanese manga "Lone Wolf and Cub" (which was released as a film called Shogun Assassin in the west).

  • @KenBiggs
    @KenBiggs 4 года назад

    They use Unreal Engine 4 and a moving background for the outdoor areas. It matches the camera so it looks real

  • @jenna4519
    @jenna4519 4 года назад +1

    James! I love how you dissect television show and films, and I would love to see you react to the television show Hannibal on Netflix. I'm really interested in what you'd think about the cinematography, editing, music etc. from the show.

  • @okeefe757
    @okeefe757 4 года назад +11

    Is that Lando?! Man, That's Apollo Creed.

    • @niedless6826
      @niedless6826 4 года назад +1

      Did he watch Rocky?

    • @Mach1Greeble
      @Mach1Greeble 4 года назад

      the man who singlehandedly built the rocket and went to the moon.

  • @skubertdinky
    @skubertdinky 4 года назад

    i never finished the first season of the mandalorian but now i’m going to so i can watch your reactions

  • @condutchak
    @condutchak 4 года назад +5

    Fun fact: the guy who teaches him to ride is voiced by Nick Nolte

    • @JoeFF85
      @JoeFF85 4 года назад +1

      And is physically portrayed by a woman wearing an animatronic rig that is live puppetted during filming rather than being a CGI after creation. So dope.

  • @spartacus1155
    @spartacus1155 4 года назад

    I really love your channel, you might be the very 1st youtuber that I'd actually support on Patreon and I will do so when I get financially secure, keep up the good work

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад

      Hey man wow! That’s awesome, thank you 🙏🏽

  • @HoopleHeadUSA
    @HoopleHeadUSA 4 года назад

    NICE! Glad you’re getting into this

  • @farhan-616
    @farhan-616 4 года назад

    as a star wars fan for as long as i can remember back to, this is EVERYTHING I love about star wars.

  • @Francesco_Adam
    @Francesco_Adam 4 года назад

    Definitely check out the Disney gallery of how they made the Mandalorian season one after you’re done watching the first season. It will blow your mind!

  • @Rancorous_Ryan
    @Rancorous_Ryan 4 года назад +12

    This is the way.

  • @davidjacobson6791
    @davidjacobson6791 4 года назад +1

    HE’S FREAKING DOING IT MAN

  • @cinemagoose
    @cinemagoose 3 года назад

    6:47
    "Is that who I think it is?"
    *Waits for him to recognize Carl Weathers*
    "Is that Lando?!"
    bruh

  • @TaintedPrinceps
    @TaintedPrinceps 4 года назад

    The metal he receives for payment is part of his culture. its a very special alloy thats only mandalorians know how to make. Its very rare, expensive, and nearly blaster proof. Highly sought after by criminals and the empire.
    Also, Sub'd

  • @kennethha416
    @kennethha416 4 года назад

    The metal is Beskar which is a type of metal that I believe only belongs to the mandalorians

  • @ashscott6068
    @ashscott6068 4 года назад

    "This is an E-web heavy repeating blaster. It's like the gun you used in the first episode, but smaller. And you have to carry it everywhere in boxes because it can't levitate...and it blows up if you shoot the power pack. We're setting it up in full view, to intimidate you. Is it working?"
    Like...why have the bad guy give an ominous speech about a weapon that's markedly worse than the kind of thing you find in crappy little outposts in the desert?

  • @JacksonBlackmon
    @JacksonBlackmon 4 года назад

    I don’t know if you noticed but the guy playing the imperial client is the German poetic filmmaker Werner Herzog

  • @michaelbastraw1493
    @michaelbastraw1493 4 года назад +1

    "Is that Lando?"
    No comment... I think I've grown. Best. Leo.

  • @spiderfingers86
    @spiderfingers86 4 года назад

    The soundtrack for this show is fantastic

  • @RustyRussell_YT
    @RustyRussell_YT 4 года назад

    Lucky you! It only gets better and better!)
    And season 2 being just 3 episodes in is freaking insane!)🤯

  • @vanessa-b
    @vanessa-b 4 года назад

    I'm so excited for this!!!!!!!!

  • @MsMelyjean
    @MsMelyjean 4 года назад

    "You better not shoot that damn, baby. I promise you" You caught me off guard again, I almost choked.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад

      😂😂😂 i was about to become Vader himself if that happened

    • @MsMelyjean
      @MsMelyjean 4 года назад

      @@JamesVSCinema Not the code switch AND Order 66. 🤣🤣🤣

  • @MRPIGGLES1
    @MRPIGGLES1 4 года назад

    you have to watch the extras to this, I mean where they actually show and explain how they filmed this. I don't think strobe is right though I am not English. but it is really cool how they filmed this, really!! Also be aware, for each episode, there was a different director.

  • @samieltheinfamous
    @samieltheinfamous 4 года назад

    Someone else may have mentioned this, but in keeping with the western vibe, I believe that the actor in the actual armor is portrayed by John Wayne's grandson (Pedro Pascal just does the voice for the most part).

  • @sneedmando186
    @sneedmando186 4 года назад

    So happy you’re watching this, you will enjoy Ner’Vod

  • @Whateveridksomething
    @Whateveridksomething 4 года назад

    GOOD LORD! I'm pumped to see your reaction

  • @VadersRage
    @VadersRage 4 года назад

    Great reaction and breakdown!
    A few people have recommended you watch Star Wars: Gallery which is a multi-chapter, behind the scenes look at the production. Their recommendations are good ones.
    As a film maker you will LOVE it. There are things like a director's roundtable, the music and a look at the new tech they developed for the show (which will change the way film is shot, going forward).
    Hope you finish out the season! You'll love it. We're only into the third chapter of the second season....so catching up will be easy!

  • @ZigorBilbao
    @ZigorBilbao 4 года назад

    The Razor Crest (Mandalorian's ship) is not CGI. It's a handmade model with a reflective material. The filmed it old school style, like they filmed the ships in Star Wars episode 4. They tried making it CGI but John Favreau didn´t get the "old look" vive, so they decided to go old school.

  • @declanroberts8934
    @declanroberts8934 4 года назад

    If you didn't already know Werner Herzog the old white imperial guy is a master german film maker. Purely for your own development you should check his work out. He is one of the most creative and insane film makers of his generation. He directed a film called Fitz Carraldo where the premise had character transporting a ship through South America they had to do it in real life in order to make the film. A reaction to the documentary Burden of Dreams would be great, it's literally a documentary of the making of Fitz Carraldo filmed on set.

  • @tinal8447
    @tinal8447 4 года назад +1

    Hi James, love the channel. I was just curious have you seen The Clone Wars animated series? 'Cause it turns out to be even more fun and informative with the way things are going for this show! Can't wait to watch more of your reactions!

  • @Gahlahad431
    @Gahlahad431 4 года назад +1

    Welcome to the space western take of Lone Wolf and Cub :)

  • @cestaimee
    @cestaimee 4 года назад

    AW YISS! I've been waiting for Season 2 to finish releasing so I can binge, and this is the PERFECT filler in the meantime. So excited for the rest of your Season 1 reactions!

  • @jesseadams7339
    @jesseadams7339 4 года назад

    oooh i’m excited for this series

  • @werdle92
    @werdle92 4 года назад

    Dope. this is what I needed from you. I double subscribe.

  • @jesustapped
    @jesustapped 4 года назад

    Love the content James. You ooze passion for all things cinema, it comes across my brotha. If you ever get down on yourself or hit a wall, just know that there are plenty of people like myself on this platform, that appreciate what you do, and how you do it. 🤙🏻

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад

      I’m really happy to hear this man!! I really do enjoy watching and becoming invested with these bodies of work!

  • @Ashwgun
    @Ashwgun 4 года назад

    Not Lando, Apollo Creed. Ig-11 was voiced by Taika Waiting. Watch the whole season, then check out the making of, they built a massive structure, and they would project the cgi backgrounds on them all around them from camera point perspective. Adding in some physical set pieces or props to create an ultra realistic set and eliminating a lot of cgi added in later.

  • @alpine_newt
    @alpine_newt 4 года назад +1

    So glad you didn't try to pretend you didn't already know about The Child (baby Yoda), seen other RUclipsrs try that and I did not believe them lol.

  • @stephenr3827
    @stephenr3827 4 года назад

    So the lighting is done by Greig Frazer, Most of the season is done by Baz Idoine. The cinematography style reminds me of Rick Bota's work on Jericho. Disney Gallery is a great look at the Mandalorian as filmmaking, You may want to check that out.

  • @gailseatonhumbert
    @gailseatonhumbert 3 года назад

    Just found you. I like your approach. I'll be around for more of your reactions.

  • @dr.funkenstein9790
    @dr.funkenstein9790 4 года назад

    It’s a spaghetti western in space and it’s glorious

  • @zombiemom7378
    @zombiemom7378 4 года назад

    Welcome to the wonderful world of The Mandalorian. It's all good here. Have fun!

  • @1up_heath804
    @1up_heath804 4 года назад

    I just watched this episode last night!

  • @HoopleHeadUSA
    @HoopleHeadUSA 4 года назад

    Would absolutely recommend watching some BTS on how they created the show. No green screens, different new tech. Truly next level IMO

  • @ToastKnight_
    @ToastKnight_ 4 года назад

    James: Is that who I think it is?!
    Me: Yeah! It's Carl Weathers!
    James: Lando?!
    Me: Ye- wait what?

  • @Cobra4811
    @Cobra4811 4 года назад +2

    No that’s Carl Weathers different iconic Black actor from our childhoods 😂

  • @Flagsitta
    @Flagsitta 4 года назад +5

    Carl Weathers is not Billy Dee Williams. He’s Apollo Creed.

  • @stephenochosiete9869
    @stephenochosiete9869 4 года назад

    Watch the behind the scenes on Disney plus. It’s filmed in something that has screens all over, incorporating video game technology.

  • @Thecatdrums3
    @Thecatdrums3 4 года назад

    The thing they film in is called the volume. Great QLED technology.

  • @Jay_The_Cat
    @Jay_The_Cat 4 года назад

    Allegedly it was Werner Herzog who pushed for a practical Baby Yoda, and told the show's producers: "Just use a fucking puppet, you cowards..."

  • @Ryuu44
    @Ryuu44 4 года назад +1

    You're finally starting watching The Mandalorian? This is the way!

  • @vonbuki3389
    @vonbuki3389 4 года назад

    Unreal just had their Virtual Production seminar last week. 150 Virtual Studios have sprung up since they had a demo 1 year ago, with 150+ more due to be completed this year - from Disney's 'the volume' to smaller indie setups - it scales really well. They released a sizzle reel as part of the seminar, this gives a brief look at how it's changing the game: ruclips.net/video/KcNaMY_oi08/видео.html
    Disney has been cycling directors through The Mandalorian as a training exercise, as it's a game changer and will most certainly be used on all their billion dollar ip's moving forward. And it's not just cinema that's being affected, but a whole bunch of industries.
    This is the way, indeed.

  • @NightwingTV
    @NightwingTV 4 года назад

    You are in for a great adventure!

  • @budmeister
    @budmeister 4 года назад

    This was actually made with mostly actual props, including his starship.

  • @useless_a7184
    @useless_a7184 4 года назад

    A lot of the shots of space ships are models just like in the old days

  • @kajuken
    @kajuken 4 года назад

    You should check out the documentary. I think you would enjoy the new tech they are using.

  • @pomaimoikeha829
    @pomaimoikeha829 4 года назад

    Aw i really wanted to see u react to mando shooting the droid lol

  • @devindubay7911
    @devindubay7911 4 года назад

    Your reaction, lol at 3:57!!!!!!😂

  • @TriScorp
    @TriScorp 4 года назад

    That bounty droid is voiced by Taika Waititi!

  • @CraftsWithCrafts
    @CraftsWithCrafts 4 года назад

    That dude was Carl Weathers, AKA Apollo Creed