London Film Festival Premieres 'I Play Rocky'; Radiance Films Acquires Taiwanese Classics

The London Film Festival surprised attendees with the premiere of Peter Farrelly's biographical drama "I Play Rocky," which chronicles the early days of Sylvester Stallone's iconic boxing franchise. Farrelly himself was present to introduce the film, highlighting the performance of newcomer Anthony Ippolito as Stallone.

In related industry news, London-based distributor Radiance Films has secured rights to eight classic Taiwanese films from the Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute. These acquisitions, which include works by renowned directors Hou Hsiao-hsien and Tsai Ming-liang, are slated for theatrical and home entertainment releases in 2027, marking a significant effort to bring these cinematic treasures to a wider audience.