MOVIES: Rocky Balboa and/or Rambo IV

[P-Ray]

http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=19558

Here's a little of the script.

I admit, I'm a huge Rocky fan. I have 2 of the box sets on DVD. I used to watch all the movies every 6 months or so.

I'm looking forward to see what Sly will do with the character. I do understand that most people don't care. I also realize that a ot of people didn't like Rocky V. I hope VI can redeem and change that.

I think if The Contender is successful, Rocky VI will happen.

[P-Ray]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=8619

I guess that I can add Rambo IV also to the "Do people still care question".

I loved both Rocky and Rambo characters.

[Tovor]

My problem with both of the above is this. A Rambo 4 is much more believable than a Rocky 6 (Rambo can be like Richard Crenna was and be a trainer for anti-terrorist soldiers, and lead his team to recover hostages or prevent an attack, and have no choice but to go into fighting. I'd believe that, no problem), but I would much rather see another Rocky film if it were done right. What can I say? I love the action of Rambo, but how can you not love the Rock more? But both Sly and Rocky are close to 60 years old. He can't make the character any younger because the script said that Adrian died in 2000 (that is another major problem I have with this story), so it's not like he can set it in 1985 or 1990.

I have no problem with another Rambo film because it can go in any direction. But where this Rocky's story goes, it's the same formula as the prior Rocks. Except this time he's fighting to regain the relationship with his son. Ahem...what was that arm-wrestler movie called again? The first 3 films had 3 major relationships that the stories were built on. Rocky and Adrian in the first and second, Rocky and Mickey in 1 and 2, and Rocky and Apollo in the 3rd. Rocky 4 was weak and tired and I wish it hadn't been made. Rocky 5 was hated by a lot of Rocky fans but it had some good moments that I liked a lot.

I'm sorry, I'm rambling and jumping around. I'll try to solidify the following point that I had a problem with before: the cause of Rocky 5 was unrealistic.

Rocky was a major star, not just in the ring but in the heart's of people. He made so much money doing endorsements and all kinds ot stuff after the events of Rocky 2, that I cannot accept that he could go broke overnight and not have endorsement money continuing to roll in, as well as new endorsement offers going to him. So the events that put him and his story back in the old poor part of town he started in were impossible to accept. On the other hand, I would have enjoyed the relationship between Rocky and Tommy Gunn if Tommy had been acted and directed better. The same goes for the Duke. I can't say I didn't like Rocky 5 because I did like some of it, but even the parts that I liked, some of them were done weak. And the story was again, unrealistic for the reasons mentioned above. So, I don't know if Sly can pull this one off without completely tanking the series.

[P-Ray]

I was thinking that maybe Talia Shire didn't want to be involved so they had to write her out somehow.

And personally I can buy the character of Rocky being still involved as a trainer and then wanting to get back in the ring like George Foreman.

Like you said, both can be believable if just written well.

[Tovor]

Yes. And if it is written right, I'd see it.

[Javen]

I love Rock I. It just has this innocent quality to it and believable. I also like 2 through 4. But after 5, I can't help but care anymore.

Another Rambo could be interesting.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Javen@Mar 15 2005, 07:27 PM
I love Rock I. It just has this innocent quality to it and believable. I also like 2 through 4. But after 5, I can't help but care anymore.

Another Rambo could be interesting.
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I was watching Rocky 5 last week(several times on AMC). I thought of 3 problems with the movies, for me at least. First, he should not have made the movie continue right from Rocky 4. How you explain his son being that much older over Christmas, plus the fact that everyone looks like they have aged.

The second, it is hard for me to buy that he lost all his $ and had to go back to the same neighborhood with absolutely nothing and wearing the same hat.

Third, the street fight with Tommy Gunn should have either been shorter and then with the real fight being in the ring or deleted with just an actual fight in the ring.

I thought that all the other Rocky movies were great(4 could have been a little longer thought).

And I would to love to see a well written Rambo movie. I think it could have a lot of potential.

[RollaFett]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>P-Ray Posted Yesterday, 06:43 PM
I was watching Rocky 5 last week(several times on AMC). [/b][/quote]

Just the fact that it was shown not once, but several times on a channel called 'American Movie Classics' is flat out disturbing.
As far as a sequel goes, why the hell wouldn't Talia Shire want to be involoved?! Pardon me, but when did she become some sort of huge star that could so easily pass on projects? It's not as though her reputation would be ruined or anything. hell, she doesn't have much of one to begin with. She's basically known for two roles. Michael Corleone's sister and Rocky's wife, and she's much more well known as Mrs. Balboa.
Sorry to go off on a tangent, but that's just ridiculous, IMO.

[empire21]

I'd like to see another Rambo rather than Rocky. The last Rocky killed my interest for it's future.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by empire21@Mar 16 2005, 09:15 AM
I'd like to see another Rambo rather than Rocky. The last Rocky killed my interest for it's future.
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That's why I feel that a new Rocky movie would be welcomed in order to redeem the franchise.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by GollaFett@Mar 16 2005, 04:28 AM
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* I was watching Rocky 5 last week(several times on AMC).

Just the fact that it was shown not once, but several times on a channel called 'American Movie Classics' is flat out disturbing.
As far as a sequel goes, why the hell wouldn't Talia Shire want to be involoved?! Pardon me, but when did she become some sort of huge star that could so easily pass on projects? It's not as though her reputation would be ruined or anything. hell, she doesn't have much of one to begin with. She's basically known for two roles. Michael Corleone's sister and Rocky's wife, and she's much more well known as Mrs. Balboa.
Sorry to go off on a tangent, but that's just ridiculous, IMO.
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I'm not trying to be mean, but she probably looks really 'weathered' by now. She already looked that way in part 5. Plus, it's normal by now that someone dies or is dead in each movie. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[RollaFett]

I'm sure that she does look 'weathered', in fact, that's probably more reason for her to be interested in the role. How many more feature films does she have left? As far as a character dying in each film, well, that was the case for III and IV, but not the others. Also, we at least got to see those charcters die and not just hear about it.

PS- I cried when Apollo died. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by GollaFett@Mar 16 2005, 04:37 PM
PS- I cried when Apollo died. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif
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Someone actually told me about about this before I went to see it in theaters. I was POd but it was definitely still sad.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by GollaFett@Mar 16 2005, 04:37 PM
I'm sure that she does look 'weathered', in fact, that's probably more reason for her to be interested in the role. How many more feature films does she have left? As far as a character dying in each film, well, that was the case for III and IV, but not the others. Also, we at least got to see those charcters die and not just hear about it.

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I don't know for sure if that's the reason with her and I was kidding about people dying in every one of them.

I guess Sly's idea is for he and his son to once again overcome defeat and rise above.

[RollaFett]

Yeah, I knew you were kidding around. I can be a stickler at times, sorry.
As far as Rocky and his son overcoming, yada, yada, yada...man that sounds an awful lot like Rocky V. Ugh.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by GollaFett@Mar 16 2005, 04:59 PM
As far as Rocky and his son overcoming, yada, yada, yada...man that sounds an awful lot like Rocky V. Ugh.
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True dat, G! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Spacehunter24]

I was never into the ROCKY movies, so I'd prefer another RAMBO. As much as I didn't enjoy the second one very much, I loved the first and third, so I'd be up for a fourth. Just as long as the DIE HARD-type storyline that was rumored a few years ago isn't used.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Spacehunter24@Mar 17 2005, 02:43 AM
I was never into the ROCKY movies, so I'd prefer another RAMBO. As much as I didn't enjoy the second one very much, I loved the first and third, so I'd be up for a fourth. Just as long as the DIE HARD-type storyline that was rumored a few years ago isn't used.
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You didn't like Rambo 2? That's actually a surprise. Usually peopl like the second but not the third. I have enjoyed them all.

[Spacehunter24]

Well, I guess to be fair, I actually haven't seen RAMBO 2 in quite awhile, but I recall just not liking it very much back when I used to see it more often. Maybe I would change my opinion of it nowadays. I still need to buy the DVD box set. But I always liked RAMBO 3 the most because it was the first one I ever saw. (And I just realized, RAMBO 4 would be missing something special without that great Jerry Goldsmith "Rambo Theme," unless they were able to acquire it for whichever composer they hire.)

[empire21]

Originally posted by P-Ray+Mar 17 2005, 10:04 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(P-Ray @ Mar 17 2005, 10:04 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Spacehunter24@Mar 17 2005, 02:43 AM
I was never into the ROCKY movies, so I'd prefer another RAMBO. As much as I didn't enjoy the second one very much, I loved the first and third, so I'd be up for a fourth. Just as long as the DIE HARD-type storyline that was rumored a few years ago isn't used.
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You didn't like Rambo 2? That's actually a surprise. Usually peopl like the second but not the third. I have enjoyed them all.
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The first Rambo was the best IMO.

[Virus]

First half of Rambo 1 was good but then the ending got lame

[P-Ray]

Take it or leave it! Rambo 4 casting rumors!

Rambo 4
And Let's Cast Harrison Ford as His Grandpa Latest casting rumor: Burt Reynolds as Rambo's dad. Using the math skills I picked up during my five years as an English major — oh, like anybody graduates in four years — I've worked out that Burt would have fathered Sly at age 10. Impressive!

source:movies.com

[P-Ray]

Posted today on movies.com!


Rocky VI
Not so sly, Sly. Stallone is actually making Rocky VI a reality; filming is set to begin in December. Sly directs and stars again as legendary boxer Rocky Balboa, who this time faces a tough guy called Mason "The Line" Dixon. Clever. (Empire Online)

[Anguirus111]

I wouldn't mind seeing another Rambo or Rocky film. These theme songs for those films kicked ass.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Anguirus111@Oct 12 2005, 09:12 PM
I wouldn't mind seeing another Rambo or Rocky film. These theme songs for those films kicked ass.
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I know that I'll go see them style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif I can't help it style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif

[P-Ray]

http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=21575

I'm excited and I can't help it. I'm a huge Rocky fan!

[Virus]

yawn

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Virus@Oct 17 2005, 05:40 PM
yawn
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And yawn to your comment style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[Findsman]

This may be old news for several, but here's some info on Rambo IV from Dark Horizons (http://www.darkhorizons.com/news05/050530a.php). Personally, I like the direction they're going with the plot of the new film. It seems fairly credible, while remaining true to the rest of the series, in that Rambo is a character who doesn't seek out conflict, but is drawn into it unwillingly. Looks promising.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Findsman@Oct 18 2005, 12:16 AM
This may be old news for several, but here's some info on Rambo IV from Dark Horizons (http://www.darkhorizons.com/news05/050530a.php). Personally, I like the direction they're going with the plot of the new film. It seems fairly credible, while remaining true to the rest of the series, in that Rambo is a character who doesn't seek out conflict, but is drawn into it unwillingly. Looks promising.
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Dark Horizons stated that Rambo IV was starting to film in Jan. 2006. I thought that's when Rocky VI was going to be filming! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/scratchchin.gif

[Sedrious]

Sly's too old......it would be cool, but not believable......

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Sedrious@Oct 19 2005, 05:11 PM
Sly's too old......it would be cool, but not believable......
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Stallone has used George Foreman and a couple of other older fighters as an example. He stated that for story purposes it's just about Rocky evaluating his life.


Also, he fights as a publicity stunt that gets more serious.

[P-Ray]

Rocky VI


No, Adrian! Here's the bad news: Despite being 123 years old, Sly is doing another Rocky movie. The good news: He's not doing another Rambo. Yet.

I thought that this was funny! Source:movies.com

[P-Ray]

Rambo IV update!


http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=11748

[Virus]

Barf! Please let the madness stop

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Virus@Oct 29 2005, 12:21 AM
Barf! Please let the madness stop
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No one going to force you to watch...I promise!

[Virus]

and no one will be going to see this one either....I promise!

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Virus@Oct 29 2005, 02:20 PM
and no one will be going to see this one either....I promise!
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Your continuous negative comments = style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yawn.gif

[Virus]

Just speaking the truth.

I'm also just joking around and hope you don't take offense to my comments.

I'm just having trouble seeing why they would allow this movie and I'm not hearing of millions of people who would A) go see this movie and B) even see the older movies.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Virus@Oct 29 2005, 08:56 PM
Just speaking the truth.

I'm also just joking around and hope you don't take offense to my comments.

I'm just having trouble seeing why they would allow this movie and I'm not hearing of millions of people who would A) go see this movie and B) even see the older movies.
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No problem!

I definitely don't see them being B.O. hits! But I grew up with these movies and love them, so I'm looking forward to them. And Sly is trying anything to get his career back. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[Virus]

Think of what else could be done with the money wasted with crap movies. Just think about it style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Onto this topic....I do agree that the first half of First Blood is amazing.

[RollaFett]

I agree. First Blood is easily the best of the Rambo trilogy, specifically, the first half of it.
As far as which franchise would be more believable to see on screen, well, I'd go with Rambo. No matter how old he is, Rambo can still fire a gun. After a certain number of years, Rocky can no longer compete in the ring, period. The plot that I've seen so far regarding Rocky Balboa isn't too detailed, but it it sounds bad to this point.

[P-Ray]

Rambo 4
Fourth Blood In a move that surprised no one, Sly continued his increasingly sad attempts at reviving the rotting corpse of his career by signing on to do another Rambo movie. I'm guessing there are at least three frantic messages on Kurt Russell's machine, begging him to do Tango & Cash II. Come on, Kurt — pick up the phooooooooone!

Now this is funny!

source:movies.com

[P-Ray]

http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/664/664623p1.html

A look at the script!

It sounds promising to me!

[P-Ray]

Rocky's son is cast!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news.php?id=12120

BTW, I know I'm the only one on this site that cares about this movie style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Virus]

zzzzzzzzzz, oh you were talking? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Haha, just kidding. I'm sure there are some others out there that are interested in this movie.

I wonder when they will release this film.....which month I mean.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Virus@Nov 23 2005, 11:14 PM
I wonder when they will release this film.....which month I mean.
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I tyried to do a search and couldn't find any info! I don't even know what year it's being released.

[empire21]

Originally posted by P-Ray@Nov 7 2005, 07:15 PM
http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/664/664623p1.html

A look at the script!

It sounds promising to me!
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Sounds ok, i'll see it in the hopes of getting rid of the bad memory I have of the 5th one

[Javen]

I will wait for it to come out on DVD. I do like the Rocky story, but the last one was seriously pathetic. If it can be revived with a really good story and good acting with actors that can actually act, unlike Tommy Morrison then I am all for it.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Javen@Nov 24 2005, 10:39 AM
I will wait for it to come out on DVD. I do like the Rocky story, but the last one was seriously pathetic. If it can be revived with a really good story and good acting with actors that can actually act, unlike Tommy Morrison then I am all for it.
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The 5th movie needed something else. It was too long with not enough action. They should have moved that street fight to the middle and had a ring fight at the end, IMO.

[Javen]

Not sure if anyone has seen this. But here is the official RockyBlog (http://www.rockybalboablog.com/)

[Siamese Sith]

Didn't Tommy Morison get the AIDs?
This movie will tank sooooo bad, unless rock remarries Scarlette Johannson after Adrien passes..... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cheers.gif

[P-Ray]

Rocky Balboa pics!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/topnews.php?id=12229

[Dark Helmet]

i liked the first Rocky and the first Rambo but the rest suck IMO, except for maybe Rocky 2 it was alright.

[empire21]

Originally posted by Javen@Dec 19 2005, 07:34 PM
Not sure if anyone has seen this. But here is the official RockyBlog (http://www.rockybalboablog.com/)
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I think i'll bookmark that one, thanks Javen

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Dark Helmet@Dec 20 2005, 01:12 PM
i liked the first Rocky and the first Rambo but the rest suck IMO, except for maybe Rocky 2 it was alright.
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I always thought Rocky I-III were incredible!

[Miasmo]

Originally posted by Siamese Sith@Dec 19 2005, 06:01 PM
Didn't Tommy Morison get the AIDs?
This movie will tank sooooo bad, unless rock remarries Scarlette Johannson after Adrien passes..... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cheers.gif
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I think you underestimate the Rocky fanbase.

This movie has the potential to be a great finish to the franchise, or at least an average one. It may even open the door for a successor series. Either way, I'm pretty sure it will do anything but tank.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Miasmo+Dec 20 2005, 07:56 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Miasmo @ Dec 20 2005, 07:56 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Siamese Sith@Dec 19 2005, 06:01 PM
Didn't Tommy Morison get the AIDs?
This movie will tank sooooo bad, unless rock remarries Scarlette Johannson after Adrien passes..... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cheers.gif
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I think you underestimate the Rocky fanbase.

This movie has the potential to be a great finish to the franchise, or at least an average one. It may even open the door for a successor series. Either way, I'm pretty sure it will do anything but tank.
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Plus the series needs it after the small response to Rocky V. I myself would like to see the series go out better than that.

[P-Ray]

First official Rocky pic!


http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=12588

[Obi-wannabe]

I only thought that was a rumor. That is great. I will see it, Aaabsolutley.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Obi-wannabe@Jan 5 2006, 11:37 PM
I only thought that was a rumor. That is great. I will see it, Aaabsolutley.
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Yes, I am absolutely looking foreward to it!

[Miasmo]

Doh. I was hoping for something more revealing. Oh well. Good times.

[Obi-wannabe]

Originally posted by P-Ray+Jan 6 2006, 11:39 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(P-Ray @ Jan 6 2006, 11:39 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Obi-wannabe@Jan 5 2006, 11:37 PM
I only thought that was a rumor. That is great. I will see it, Aaabsolutley.
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Yes, I am absolutely looking foreward to it!
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I think a ton of people will be interested in seeing it. It won't be like the opening of ROTS or Harry Potter but hey ya never know. I know I am getting older when I remember having a Rocky and SW posters on my wall when the movies first came out. Now the Star Wars saga is over and it seems to be the Rocky era ended but came back and back again. Life is too short!

[RollaFett]

As much as I think that the Rocky saga should've ended 16 years ago, I must admit that I am intrigued to see how they pull this off. Sly could pass for someone in his mid to late 40's, so with George Foreman being Heavyweight champ at 45, I can see the potential for a story.

[P-Ray]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=12632

Rocky filming in Philly!

[RollaFett]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>St. Thomas Aquinas church is another planned location for the film, which may be a familiar site for fans of the series.

"In the original film, Rocky came here and got married," said production publicist Cheryl Main.[/b][/quote]

Hmmmm...now I'm no production publicist or anything, but I seem to remember that Rocky got married in the second movie and not the ORIGINAL!!!
Sorry, but shouldn't someone in that position have that type of info?

[Miasmo]

Heh, yeah. I wonder if they know how many Rocky movies have been made... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by GollaFett@Jan 11 2006, 01:43 AM
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>St. Thomas Aquinas church is another planned location for the film, which may be a familiar site for fans of the series.

"In the original film, Rocky came here and got married," said production publicist Cheryl Main.

Hmmmm...now I'm no production publicist or anything, but I seem to remember that Rocky got married in the second movie and not the ORIGINAL!!!
Sorry, but shouldn't someone in that position have that type of info?
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Yeah, you would think so style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banghead.gif

[DarthAnakin]

I just saw the first pic released by Sony for Rocky VI, doesn't really show much though.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by DarthAnakin@Jan 11 2006, 02:02 PM
I just saw the first pic released by Sony for Rocky VI, doesn't really show much though.
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No it doesn't! I've actually seen better behind the scene pics style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[Miasmo]

I believe there's a string of leaked pictures of the fight out there. I saw a few but am trying to keep myself relatively spoiler free. I know, there's not much to be spoiled about, it's Rocky. Still if there is something big in there, I want to be surprised.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Miasmo@Jan 11 2006, 08:30 PM
I saw a few but am trying to keep myself relatively spoiler free. I know, there's not much to be spoiled about, it's Rocky.
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[P-Ray]

Rocky script review!

http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=22576

Sounds good to me!

[P-Ray]

link to Rocky Balboa teaser!

http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/news.php?id=3575

[empire21]

2 trailer links in one day, your on a roll P-Ray :)

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by empire21@Mar 7 2006, 10:35 AM
2 trailer links in one day, your on a roll P-Ray :)
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:bigsmile:

[RollaFett]

Damn, it's taking a long time to load!

[P-Ray]

Rocky Balboa
Rocky's Toughest Adversary: Lawyers A teaser was online at Stallone's official site for five seconds. But you can find a screen shot and the voiceover text here. It's not a good sign when the suits make the director and star yank the trailer from his own damn website.

movies.com

[empire21]

^LOL

[Javen]

Here is a partial script for Rocky 6. It is the script and pictures. So you have to download teh pics with it. Anyway http://www.thestallonedomeisthebest.moonfr...om/rocky6script (http://www.thestallonedomeisthebest.moonfruit.com/rocky6script)

[Darth Strange]

Rocky the Bomb

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Darth Strange@Apr 20 2006, 11:52 AM
Rocky the Bomb
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I think it's going to do better than you think ;)

[Javen]

Originally posted by P-Ray+Apr 20 2006, 08:19 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(P-Ray @ Apr 20 2006, 08:19 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Darth Strange@Apr 20 2006, 11:52 AM
Rocky the Bomb
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I think it's going to do better than you think ;)
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Did you see my post on the last page about the script?

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Javen+Apr 20 2006, 09:29 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Javen @ Apr 20 2006, 09:29 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Originally posted by P-Ray@Apr 20 2006, 08:19 PM
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Rocky the Bomb
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I think it's going to do better than you think ;)
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Did you see my post on the last page about the script?
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Not this one! I read a script about a month ago.

[P-Ray]

A rocky "take me back" clip!


http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=23275

[P-Ray]

Early screening gives ROCKY alot of potential!

http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=23349

[empire21]

Originally posted by P-Ray@May 17 2006, 05:08 AM
Early screening gives ROCKY alot of potential!

http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=23349
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Sweet.

Everytime you post a Rocky link it makes me want to go out and buy the Rocky Anthology :p

[RollaFett]

It just makes me want to do a one-armed pushup. Of course, I don't.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by empire21+May 17 2006, 06:27 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(empire21 @ May 17 2006, 06:27 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-P-Ray@May 17 2006, 05:08 AM
Early screening gives ROCKY alot of potential!

http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=23349
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Sweet.

Everytime you post a Rocky link it makes me want to go out and buy the Rocky Anthology :p
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I have both sets! ;) :D

[empire21]

Originally posted by P-Ray+May 17 2006, 04:57 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(P-Ray @ May 17 2006, 04:57 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Originally posted by empire21@May 17 2006, 06:27 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-P-Ray@May 17 2006, 05:08 AM
Early screening gives ROCKY alot of potential!

http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=23349
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Sweet.

Everytime you post a Rocky link it makes me want to go out and buy the Rocky Anthology :p
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I have both set! ;) :D
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[/b][/quote]
I want the anthology but I just know when Rocky 6 comes out we're going to get a better box set.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by empire21+May 17 2006, 05:00 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(empire21 @ May 17 2006, 05:00 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Originally posted by P-Ray@May 17 2006, 04:57 PM
Originally posted by empire21@May 17 2006, 06:27 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-P-Ray@May 17 2006, 05:08 AM
Early screening gives ROCKY alot of potential!

http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=23349
Quoted post

Sweet.

Everytime you post a Rocky link it makes me want to go out and buy the Rocky Anthology :p
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I have both set! ;) :D
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I want the anthology but I just know when Rocky 6 comes out we're going to get a better box set.
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Knowing me, I'll probably get that too!

[empire21]

The damn thing is 41.99 here in Canada now, thats $20 cheaper then the last time I checked, I feel the next time I post in this thread I will be the proud owner of the Rocky Anthology :)

[P-Ray]

MGM will release "Rocky Balboa"!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=14594

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by empire21@May 17 2006, 07:54 PM
The damn thing is 41.99 here in Canada now, thats $20 cheaper then the last time I checked, I feel the next time I post in this thread I will be the proud owner of the Rocky Anthology :)
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And I'll be proud of ya! :D

[P-Ray]

release date for "ROCKY BALBOA"!

http://www.cinescape.com/0/editorial.asp?a...38&obj_id=51282 (http://www.cinescape.com/0/editorial.asp?aff_id=0&this_cat=Movies&action=page&type_id=&cat_id=270338&obj_id=51282)

[P-Ray]

New ROCKY BALBOA trailer!

If this doesn't get you pumped for the new Rocky movie, I don't know what will.

http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=23816

[Miasmo]

Finally something we can actually sink our teeth into. I've been waiting for something more than a teaser.

It didn't pump me up as much as I hoped it would, but I'm still hopeful.

[P-Ray]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Miasmo @ Jul 11 2006, 06:52 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Finally something we can actually sink our teeth into. I've been waiting for something more than a teaser.

It didn't pump me up as much as I hoped it would, but I'm still hopeful.
[/b][/quote]
It definitely got me going! I thought that the trailer looked great. Gave me the same feel as the other movies.

[Miasmo]

Maybe I just need to watch Rocky again to get me in the mood. I wanted to see Rocky getting a little more emotional. This is supposed to be a fitting end to the series, not just 'Rocky 6'.

[P-Ray]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Miasmo @ Jul 11 2006, 07:06 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Maybe I just need to watch Rocky again to get me in the mood. [/b][/quote]
I hope you do!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Miasmo @ Jul 11 2006, 07:06 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
I wanted to see Rocky getting a little more emotional. This is supposed to be a fitting end to the series, not just 'Rocky 6'.
[/b][/quote]
True!

[Tovor]

Um...not sure. :scratchchin: It looks well done, but it didn't really grab me. Hearing the Rocky fanfare at the start should have given me chills but it didn't. I love Rocky, I love Stallone, I even liked Rocky 5 (it could have been better, but I liked it better than 4), but the trailer didn't thrill me. Maybe I just need to watch it again, and with the volume a ways up.

[Tovor]

Just watched it 2 more times. I still can't accept that Rocky could have lost everything in the last movie, and never had another prospect to make money. The guy was a people's champion, everybody loved Balboa. We saw him doing commericals and product endorsements in the Rocky III montague. And yet after losing his money to his lawyer, he never made another commericial or wrote any books about his life, or anything? I just couldn't believe that. But anywho, I watched the trailer 2 more times and it didn't thrill me, yet it did. Go figure. I don't feel myself psyched, yet if it opened today I'd be on my way to see it right now.

I don't care for Mason Dixon. He doesn't have the menace of Clubber Lang, or the power and size of Apollo. By power, I mean in his voice, his attitude, his presence.

I'm gonna watch it again.

[P-Ray]

Just watched it 2 more times. I still can't accept that Rocky could have lost everything in the last movie, and never had another prospect to make money. The guy was a people's champion, everybody loved Balboa. We saw him doing commericals and product endorsements in the Rocky III montague. And yet after losing his money to his lawyer, he never made another commericial or wrote any books about his life, or anything? I just couldn't believe that. But anywho, I watched the trailer 2 more times and it didn't thrill me, yet it did. Go figure. I don't feel myself psyched, yet if it opened today I'd be on my way to see it right now.

I don't care for Mason Dixon. He doesn't have the menace of Clubber Lang, or the power and size of Apollo. By power, I mean in his voice, his attitude, his presence.

I'm gonna watch it again.



I personally loved the trailer! I am a huge Rocky fan. I saw all the movies in the theater and remember each viewing. I periodically go back and watch them all in a row.

I agree to an extent. It does make sense that you think Rocky would write a book or do more commercials to get his $ back. But maybe that's true for the character because he never really thought that way. Remember Mickey, Apollo, etc. took care of stuff like that. Remember in II, he didn't really care about doing the commercials, etc. The character of Rocky thinks about the fight not the commercialism.


Anyhow, on the case of Mason Dixon, I at times wish Stallone would have gotten a Vin Dieseel or The Rock to play that part but when I think about it, Carl Weathers was an unknown at the time and I look at how that turned out.

[RollaFett]

I agree with you Tov, when the Rocky theme kicked in, I didn't feel it. I was hoping I would because I absolutley love Bill Conti's teme, but I couldn't help but feel a smirk creep across my face when I heard it attatched to a new trailer. That said, I immediately was drawn into the rest of the trailer. It seems as though they did realize the route to take with this film, and that is encouraging. I am looking forward to it.

As far as the comments about Mason Dixon go, well, he's an actual boxer. His name is Antonio Tarver and he is the former light-heavywight champion of the world. Have you guys heard of Roy Jones Jr.? Well, he beat Jones twice, including a vicious 2nd round KO.
That said, he doesn' have the look of a true, dangerous heavyweight fighter. That's because he isn't. He's a light heavyweight who, while quite good, isn't physically imposing.

[P-Ray]

I agree with you Tov, when the Rocky theme kicked in, I didn't feel it. I was hoping I would because I absolutley love Bill Conti's teme, but I couldn't help but feel a smirk creep across my face when I heard it attatched to a new trailer. That said, I immediately was drawn into the rest of the trailer. It seems as though they did realize the route to take with this film, and that is encouraging. I am looking forward to it.


That's good! So am I


As far as the comments about Mason Dixon go, well, he's an actual boxer. His name is Antonio Tarver and he is the former light-heavywight champion of the world. Have you guys heard of Roy Jones Jr.? Well, he beat Jones twice, including a vicious 2nd round KO.
That said, he doesn' have the look of a true, dangerous heavyweight fighter. That's because he isn't. He's a light heavyweight who, while quite good, isn't physically imposing.


I knew that he was an actual boxer I was just addressing that he isn't very menacing looking especially for being a boxer.

[Miasmo]

I'll agree with that. He doesn't look like a villain. The opponent needs to be a villain. It's not just Rocky vs himself, or Rocky vs the pessimists. It's the heroic Rocky vs the villainous opponent that everyone loves to hate.

The trailer does feel like a Rocky movie, I'm just not sure which one. Not the first one. I watched that one again last night and I'm a little more pumped now, but not much.

[Dutch]

I love the trailer. I am really jacked to see this movie.

[Dutch]

Just watched it again. I believe this movie is going to surprise alot of people and show that Stallone is not just some joke of an actor like many "cultured" movie goers continue to believe.

[Miasmo]

I don't know how anyone could watch the first Rocky and think he's a joke of an actor. His range is limited, yes, but he's no joke.

[RollaFett]

I don't think anyone would come to that conclusion after the first Rocky. That said, he's done plenty in the interim that can certainly be questioned.

[Miasmo]

True, but he's done plenty of good stuff too. He found his niche and stuck with it.

The more I watch the trailer, the more I think I'm going to be disappointed with the training scenes. It feels like it's going to be corny rehash.

[RollaFett]

Well, there certainly seems as though there will be some pretty hokey scenes. If the "calcium deposits" is any indication, anyway. But I can live with that, as long as it makes sense.

[Sardon]

Sly is 60. Both movies are a bad idea.

[P-Ray]

Sly is 60. Both movies are a bad idea.

Why don't wait and see before you judge;)

[empire21]

Sly is 60. Both movies are a bad idea.

I think it's a good idea, I miss movies like Rambo and Rocky.

[P-Ray]

I think it's a good idea, I miss movies like Rambo and Rocky.

I do too! Some of my favorite movies and series. I think because they bring back such found memeories.

[P-Ray]

Rambo script update!

http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/display.cgi?id=24028

[empire21]

I don't think I like the sound of sidekicks.

[P-Ray]

I don't think I like the sound of sidekicks.

Any way to bring in new younger viewers I guess. Whatever!

[empire21]

The fact that you have a one man army running around killing 150 some odd people in one movie should be enough to bring in young new viewers :p

[P-Ray]

The fact that you have a one man army running around killing 150 some odd people in one movie should be enough to bring in young new viewers :p

:rofl:

[P-Ray]

ROCKY BALBOA poster.

http://www.cinescape.com/0/editorial.asp?aff_id=0&this_cat=Movies&action=page&type_id=&cat_id=270338&obj_id=51892

[empire21]

Not much of a poster, but it still gets me excited for the movie, so I guess it's done it's job.

[P-Ray]

Not much of a poster, but it still gets me excited for the movie, so I guess it's done it's job.
Yeah, I hope it's just a teaser. I was hoping for something else myself but I guess that's not the important part.

[Miasmo]

We'll probably get another one right around the time of release.

[P-Ray]

We'll probably get another one right around the time of release.
I agree! I think that this is just a teaser poster.

[Cobalt12]

This is a bad idea. Rocky V was a decent film, but not as good as I-IV. I'm sure this new film is gonna be horrible.

[empire21]

^ I guess we're going to have to wait and see.

[P-Ray]

This is a bad idea. Rocky V was a decent film, but not as good as I-IV. I'm sure this new film is gonna be horrible.
You must have amazing mental powers if you are so sure:D

[Miasmo]

Let's face it. There are many people who haven't been given good reason to be hopeful about this movie. I don't blame them. I'm hopeful myself, but I see where they're coming from.

Moving right along, I'm glad they're still using Bill Conti for the music. He certainly has kept himself busy outside of the Rocky saga. My biggest fear was that the music would be too modern or hip. The 70s and 80s have been gone for some time.

[P-Ray]

Let's face it. There are many people who haven't been given good reason to be hopeful about this movie. I don't blame them. I'm hopeful myself, but I see where they're coming from.

Moving right along, I'm glad they're still using Bill Conti for the music. He certainly has kept himself busy outside of the Rocky saga. My biggest fear was that the music would be too modern or hip. The 70s and 80s have been gone for some time.
I understand but it annoys me a little when someone dismisses something before they have even given it a chance. It seems that they go in with an already bad attitude about it. But I guess the good thing about that is that it can easily better than there expectations.

Yes, I remember some of the music for Rocky 5. Oy!

[P-Ray]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=16166

[empire21]

Awesome, I can't wait!

[Miasmo]

This isn't Rocky VI related, but I thought it was relevant enough. They want to move the classic Rocky statue in front of the museum where it was seen in the movie. It's in limbo right now since not everyone is keen on the idea. The argument is that it's just a movie prop without artistic value.

http://www.courant.com/news/nationworld/hc-philly0905.artsep05,0,6268760.story

A heads up on the link: It took a while for the article to load for me. If it does the same for you, just give it a little time.

Here's a quote from a guy who's opposed.
"I think people who go to the museum are more of educated, liberal leanings," said Nardi, a retired builder. "Rocky is more a blue-collar guy, so why not put him where people enjoy him - at the stadium?"

While I appreciate the fine arts, I guess I'm too blue collar, because I think to the top of the front steps would be a fine and acceptable move for the statue, and wicked cool to boot. Thoughts?

[Tovor]

ROCKY BALBOA poster.

http://www.cinescape.com/0/editorial.asp?aff_id=0&this_cat=Movies&action=page&type_id=&cat_id=270338&obj_id=51892
Personally, I like the Galaxina poster far more. It just appeals to me more. :D

[Javen]

I think I would agree on the statue. Why not put it somewhere else...like Stallones backyard?

[kopernikuz]

Personally, I like the Galaxina poster far more. It just appeals to me more. :D
Right... wait... there was a Rocky poster on that link? :P

[Tovor]

Right... wait... there was a Rocky poster on that link? :P
There was a link? Oh, right. The chick threw me off. :p

[P-Ray]

Rocky Balboa one sheet!

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30321

[empire21]

Not bad :thumbs-up:

[Miasmo]

Nice, but I hope this movie isn't gonna be a rehash of all the 'classic moments', just compacted into one film. Like jogging up the steps, training in the snow ... drinking half a dozen raw eggs.

Actually, I'd like to see the eggs again.

[empire21]

Rambo IV title and plot info

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news06/061008d.php

[P-Ray]

Rambo IV title and plot info

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news06/061008d.php
Cool! Nice find e21!

[empire21]

That new title for Rambo does sound rather silly :eh:

[RollaFett]

Thw whole idea sounds silly, but who knows? I originally thought another Rocky flick sounded silly and now I'm looking forward to it.

[empire21]

Legal troubles for Rambo IV
http://www.darkhorizons.com/news06/061016l.php

[Miasmo]

^Rambo IV: First Right of Refusal :hehe:

[P-Ray]

shooting schedule!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=17207

[empire21]

^ I won't go to the show to see that but it will definitely be a DVD purchase. And I'll be a bit dissapointed if Stallone doesn't get at least 100 kills in this movie.

It's nice to look forward to a good old shoot'em up movie again :w00t:

[empire21]

Some new Rocky pics

http://www.darkhorizons.com/2006/rockybalboa.php

And here also

http://rockybalboablog.blogspot.com/

[P-Ray]

Good find! Those are great!

[empire21]

That last pic from the first link looks pretty painful :P

[P-Ray]

early ROCKY BALBOA review!

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30682?another_early_review_of_rocky_balboa_from_a_ new_spy_jskell

[empire21]

^ Very cool I can't wait to see it. I just can't believe it's already been 16 years since I went to the show for the last one :ugh:

[Miasmo]

It seems to have shaped up how I thought it would. Rocky at its heart, though with predictable flaws. I'll still definitely be watching, but I find it kind of disappointing that I've cringed at least one time in every one of the movies since Rocky II.

[RollaFett]

Yeah, I'll be watching it, and most likely in a theater.

[Javen]

I will be getting to see an advanced screening of Rocky in about two weeks. I have to drive an 1 hr 1/2 to see it in Raliegh, NC. I wasn't planning on seeing it in the theater but this oppurtunity came along and it's free!

[empire21]

I will be getting to see an advanced screening of Rocky in about two weeks. I have to drive an 1 hr 1/2 to see it in Raliegh, NC. I wasn't planning on seeing it in the theater but this oppurtunity came along and it's free!

Thats awesome, why the hell can't they do sh*t like that where I live.

[P-Ray]

I will be getting to see an advanced screening of Rocky in about two weeks. I have to drive an 1 hr 1/2 to see it in Raliegh, NC. I wasn't planning on seeing it in the theater but this oppurtunity came along and it's free!
Hey, my son is going to Raliegh on Friday for a field trip.

Can you get me a ticket Javen? I'll meet you there!:lol:

[Javen]

Hey, my son is going to Raliegh on Friday for a field trip.

Can you get me a ticket Javen? I'll meet you there!:lol:
You live in NC too?

I actually will try to get you a ticket. I'm getting to go only because my brother has a friend who lives there who was able to get them. Not sure how he did. But got a couple for my brother.

[RollaFett]

Ugh. I caught the last 20 minutes of Rocky V last night. I forgot how truly terrible and corny it is. Good thing it was just 20 minutes worth.

[P-Ray]

Ugh. I caught the last 20 minutes of Rocky V last night. I forgot how truly terrible and corny it is. Good thing it was just 20 minutes worth.
Yeah 'Rocky V' is definitely an acquired taste:bigsmile:

[P-Ray]

New trailer!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=17573

[empire21]

Looks pretty good and that Balboasaurus comment was a little funny :P

[P-Ray]

Looks pretty good and that Balboasaurus comment was a little funny :P
Yes it does and yes it was:bigsmile:

[Miasmo]

Doesn't offer much more, but it doesn't hurt. And is that an attempted remix of Eye of the Tiger at the end, or did it just sound like mixing for the trailer? Because that drum beat sounded awkward.

[RollaFett]

Damn, I'm getting more excited about this the more I see/hear about it.

[Tovor]

When I saw Casino Royale, the Rocky trailer before it was longer than the ones linked here, with several scenes I saw for the first time. It is looking to be an extremely good film.

[Miasmo]

Well, you can bet the Rocky marathons will come back on tv just before release. Maybe that will help get me in the mood.

[P-Ray]

Well, you can bet the Rocky marathons will come back on tv just before release. Maybe that will help get me in the mood.
They've already started on Spike.

[P-Ray]

early pre-screening review!

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30793

[Javen]

Friday I will be seeing Rocky. Can't wait.

[P-Ray]

Friday I will be seeing Rocky. Can't wait.
In Raliegh right?

Please let me know what you think right after?

I have grown up with these movies and I absolutely cherish them.

BTW, I forgot to tell you, I live just south of Charlotte.

[Javen]

In Raliegh right?

Please let me know what you think right after?

I have grown up with these movies and I absolutely cherish them.

BTW, I forgot to tell you, I live just south of Charlotte.
Yep. I'll post a review.

You don't live too far from me at all. I probably live an 1hr or 1hr 1/2 at the most from you. I live in Thomasville just north from Charlotte. We'll have to meet up sometime.

[P-Ray]

Yep. I'll post a review.

You don't live too far from me at all. I probably live an 1hr or 1hr 1/2 at the most from you. I live in Thomasville just north from Charlotte. We'll have to meet up sometime.
Sounds cool!

I wish we were meeting to see Rocky:bigsmile:

[Javen]

Got home last night kind of late. And was busy today, so I will write up a non-spoiler review soon.

But I'll tell you this. I liked it alot.

[P-Ray]

Got home last night kind of late. And was busy today, so I will write up a non-spoiler review soon.

But I'll tell you this. I liked it alot.
Saaweet! Can't wait!

[empire21]

But I'll tell you this. I liked it alot.

Awesome, thats good to know. :w00t:

[P-Ray]

Got home last night kind of late. And was busy today, so I will write up a non-spoiler review soon.


Alright Javen, we're waiting patiently for your review.:bigsmile: :lol:

[P-Ray]

JAVEN...where are you? The wait is killin' me:stars: :bigsmile:

[Tovor]

You remember that old commercial for Heinz ketchup, and the jingle went, "and there's the patience..." ? Well, the hamburgers' getting cold Javen! Spit out the dang tomato sauce already! :giveup:

[P-Ray]

You remember that old commercial for Heinz ketchup, and the jingle went, "and there's the patience..." ? Well, the hamburgers' getting cold Javen! Spit out the dang tomato sauce already! :giveup:
:lol:

[P-Ray]

:stars: Javen...have you forgotten?:bigsmile:

[P-Ray]

Rambo IV: Pearl of the Cobra
Reasons You Need to See This Opening Night: Sly Stallone promises that Rambo IV, now inexplicably subtitled Pearl of the Cobra, will contain "reskinning alive, crucifixions and beheadings — with the head remaining on the pole for months."

movies.com

[P-Ray]

JAVEN!:ugh:



Where are you?:where:


Have you forgotten? :scratchchin: :thud:

[Tovor]

Stallone ranks the Rocky films in his personal preferance:
Rocky Balboa
Rocky
Rocky 2
Rocky 3
Rocky 4
Rocky 5

"The ROCKY films have been part of an incredible journey that has taken me to some great heights and depths, but overall I feel incredibly grateful to be associated with such a noble character. As for ranking them in order of personal preference, that is going to be difficult. I know everyone assumes the original ROCKY would be my favorite, but I have to say that the last ROCKY, ROCKY BALBOA was the most emotional and fulfilling journey of all the Rocky films. Maybe it's because I learned to appreciate what is really valuable in life, which is the love of others and what is the most terrifying, which is the prospect of a life filled with loneliness. So I rank ROCKY BALBOA my favorite, then ROCKY, then ROCKY II, ROCKY III, ROCKY IV, and ROCKY V rounds out the series."


We all know what an important role Adrian portrayed in each Rocky. Why did Sly decide to write Adrian out of this movie?
Warm regards,
Dianna Bednar
King of Prussia, PA


"Dear Dianna… in the first three drafts Adrian was alive and the movie didn’t have any dramatic weight. Every scene was like a scene we’ve seen before. After a lot of soul-searching, I thought, “What’s the one thing that would reduce Rocky to ashes, that would tear his heart out?” and would create a movie where character development and survival were at the forefront, not just boxing. Her presence is all over ROCKY BALBOA, even though she’s physically not in it. Believe me, I love Talia and it killed me to do it."


Aron, Clermont Florida:
Hey Sly, I am a huge fan. I just wanted to ask about Antonio Tarver, how did he do during shooting for Rocky Balboa?? He's a local product from here in Orlando and he looks pretty solid from the trailer. Any thoughts?? By the way please, please make a sequel to Demolition Man, thats one of my all time favorite movies.


"Dear Aron,
Tarver did great. It’s the first time in any of the ROCKY films where I actually engaged in punching with a professional. The reason I wanted to use a professional like Antonio, who was at the time the Light Heavyweight Champion of the world, is that in sports films actors try to duplicate the precision of a real professional athlete and it looks foolish.
In this fight we use the HBO boxing format and the same camera positions so it has the look of authenticity.
The second part is I wanted to have a great deal of physical contact in the ring so I wanted to use a professional who could adjust to the ebb and flow of an awkward boxer like Rocky. Tarver, being a great boxer, could adjust and delivers bunches from angles that no actor could possibly duplicate. I was knocked down several times during the fight and we keep those in there.
If you want to see some real straight-on fighting and not the usual over the shoulder camera tricks, you might enjoy this fight a little bit more than the other ROCKY fights.
P.S. I’d like to make a sequel to DEMOLITION MAN, but I believe that ship has sailed and maybe there are more challenges waiting on the horizon."


I would just like to know out of all of Rocky films are their any scenes or moments that stick out for you?
I'm looking forward to Rocky Balboa. I will be in line opening day.
David
Easley South Carolina

"In ROCKY, the ice-skating scene and the scene in Rocky’s apartment when he’s yelling at Mickey, because 90% of it was ad-libbed and we only had time for one take.

The training montage in ROCKY II after Adrian says, “Win.”

In ROCKY III, Mickey’s death scene and Adrian and Rocky fighting on the beach.

In ROCKY IV, just the pain of being hit by Dolph is a memory that will last forever.

In ROCKY V… actually I have no recollection of anything memorable. :lol:

In ROCKY BALBOA, going back to the old neighborhood, Rocky and Paulie in the meat house, the scene with Rocky and his son in the street, and the fight, which was more difficult and realistic than anything I’d ever been involved with."


"Just as a sidebar, the scene in ROCKY, where Rocky comes home to tell Adrian he can’t win was a lucky accident. Let me explain: we were running over schedule and a “higher authority” came to me and said, “We’re pulling the plug.” I didn’t think people actually used that term, but that’s what he said, “We’re pulling the plug.” I tried to explain that this scene is the key to the whole movie. Rocky realizes he doesn’t have a chance at victory, but “going the distance” was a victory in itself. The “powers that be” were still not impressed. A screaming match ensued, and finally they said, “You’ll get one take to get it right and no coverage.” I was so out of character from arguing for what seemed like an eternity, I went down to the corner, got a cheap bottle of Boone’s Farm apple wine, chugged it all and tried to sink into a calmer state of mind. I stood in front of the camera, they yelled, “Action”, and the scene was played out in one take and one angle. What makes this interesting is the next day the “higher authority” stepped out of the screening room, having just watched the dailies, and said, “Ya know, that’s the most important scene in the movie.” I just shrugged, bit my lip, and went off into the sunset. Welcome to Hollywoodland."

I am perhaps one of the biggest fans of the Rocky series but I have never been able to get over the fact that Rocky's son ages about 10 years from when Rocky goes to Russia to when he comes back. Obviously you wanted to have your son play a part in the movie, but did you worry about continuity of character? What was the logic behind such an implausable scenario? I mean, I know Rocky had brain damage and all, but c'mon, he's gotta recognize that his son has been replaced with an imposter.
Sincerely,
Darren Weissman, MD
New York, NY


"Dear Darren,
You’re absolutely right and I’m laughing right now because I believe I have more brain damage than Rocky to make that mistake. What I should’ve written in the dialog is that Rocky’s son suffers from a genetic defect that causes him to age 3 months every 90 minutes."

:lol: :lol: :lol:


Interview Part 1:
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30861
Part 2:
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30865
Part 3:
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30869
Part 4:
http://www.aintitcool.com/?q=node/30877

[P-Ray]

^I saw those on Aint it cool news .com. They're pretty good.

I like how Sly listed all his good memories of each Rocky film but stated that he had no good memories of Rocky 5:lol:

[P-Ray]

Here's part 5, BTW!

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30899

[empire21]

I like how Sly listed all his good memeories of each Rocky film but stated that he had no good memories of Rocky 5:lol:

LOL, i'm having a hard time myself thinking of any good memories from that movie.

[P-Ray]

LOL, i'm having a hard time myself thinking of any good memories from that movie.
:lol:

I guess I have to admit that I can tolerate that movie. I guess because I am just a die hard Rocky fan. But definitely worst of the 5;)

Oh and in those posted interviews from aint it cool news, someone does ask Sly about his son's amazing 10 years age increase when coming back from Russia in Rocky 5 and his answer is pretty funny.

[Miasmo]

LOL, i'm having a hard time myself thinking of any good memories from that movie.
Well, he did deck that Don King wannabe at the end. That had to feel good for the audience. :bigsmile:

[P-Ray]

Well, he did deck that Don King wannabe at the end. That had to feel good for the audience. :bigsmile:
Very true!

[RollaFett]

Yeah, but mostly because you knew the movie would be over very soon.

[empire21]

Well, he did deck that Don King wannabe at the end. That had to feel good for the audience. :bigsmile:

LOL, I forgot about that.

[P-Ray]

BTW, I bought the special ed. of Rocky on DVD and got a free 'Rocky Balboa' ticket in it.

[empire21]

BTW, I bought the special ed. of Rocky on DVD and got a free 'Rocky Balboa' ticket in it.


How are the extras on that disc, P-Ray?

[RollaFett]

Yeah, I'm curious too. I've held off on buying any Rocky dvd's because I didn't feel as though it was getting the proper dvd treatment.

[P-Ray]

How are the extras on that disc, P-Ray?
I'll let you know after this weekend.:wink:

[RollaFett]

Balls. You're useless. I'll probably have it by then. :banghead:

[P-Ray]

Balls. You're useless. I'll probably have it by then. :banghead:
Sorry man! I guess I could take off work tommorrow and try to watch it for ya...NOT!:wink: :nahnah: :bigsmile:

[RollaFett]

Like I said, useless. ;)

[Tovor]

Balls. You're useless.
Don't be so negative toward them. Try Viagra and maybe you'll find uses for them.

[RollaFett]

Hmmm...still haven't been at a loss for those...yet. Gimme a few more years, maybe, ok?

[P-Ray]

Don't be so negative toward them. Try Viagra and maybe you'll find uses for them.
:lol:

[P-Ray]

Javen! We're still waiting!:bye:

[P-Ray]

Questions for Sly part 6!

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30904

[empire21]

I like his answer to question 4 :lol:

[Tovor]

I never knew Stallone was so funny. The cat really is funny.




Oh, and it seems like he's talking about me here:
I’m a candidate for stable mental health. But the truth be known, I am insane with long, horrible fits of sanity. Now, if you can make insanity work for you, that’s actually called creativity. If you can’t, that’s called a menace to society.

[P-Ray]

I never knew Stallone was so funny. The cat really is funny.

I've seen several interviews where he has pretty funny. He was just on Monday Night Football last week cuttin' up.

[P-Ray]

round 7!

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30919

[empire21]

Another great answer to question 4. The dudes cracking me up. :P

[P-Ray]

Here's Round 8!

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30927

[Miasmo]

A quote from that round, concerning the update of Gonna Fly Now and Maynard Ferguson's death.

This is why I think ROCKY BALBOA is blessed. Coming in later that day was a former trumpeter, who years ago happened to be Ferguson’s protégé. Wearing a Hawaiian shirt, and looking like he just woke up, I asked him if he could blow the shingles off the studio roof and he did. He just ripped that song apart. So, there’s my farewell. Thank you to Maynard.

That sounds promising.

[Tovor]

I've seen several interviews where he has pretty funny. He was just on Monday Night Football last week cuttin' up.
Yeah? He was on Jay Leno too, last night, and he broke me up a few times.

He said in one of the Aint it Cool News rounds that he made a mistake in his film career doing comedies because comedy isn't something he is good at...but I think he is underselling himself. I think he is perfectly suited for comedy. He had said in his answer in the round, that he should have given the audiences more of what they expected from him (action films) and not what they didn't expect from him (the few comedy roles that he did), but I disagree. I believe that he is very good at being unexpectantly funny. And though I agree with him that Stop or My Mom Will Shoot was horrid, I loved him in Oscar. I thought that film, and his part in it, was hilarious and entertaining.

[Tovor]

For a man so well known for being fit, he seemed a bit chunky last night. Though for 60 years old he is still in better shape than most men half his age.



The clip he showed from Rocky Balboa, of him talking to his son about facing problems and overcoming them, was very good. That clip alone gave me a lot of hope for the quality of the new film. Not that I am having any doubts though. I am really looking forward to this film and I feel that it is going to be extremely good.

I love one of his lines, that is sure to be requoted and already has prior to the film, in different forms spoken by others. I can't remember it exactly, but it embodied the theme of all the Rocky stories. It was something to the affect of, "It's not how strong you fight others that shows how strong you are in life, but how you fight back when life's problems are stronger than you." I can't remember what he said, but it was much better than how I paraphrased it.

[P-Ray]

The clip he showed from Rocky Balboa, of him talking to his son about facing problems and overcoming them, was very good. That clip alone gave me a lot of hope for the quality of the new film. Not that I am having any doubts though. I am really looking forward to this film and I feel that it is going to be extremely good.

I love one of his lines, that is sure to be requoted and already has prior to the film, in different forms spoken by others. I can't remember it exactly, but it embodied the theme of all the Rocky stories. It was something to the affect of, "It's not how strong you fight others that shows how strong you are in life, but how you fight back when life's problems are stronger than you." I can't remember what he said, but it was much better than how I paraphrased it.
This is all on the sneak peek of 'Rocky Balboa' on the new Collector's Ed. of 'ROCKY'

And BTW, Rocky II just finished and III is on now on TNT.

[Tovor]

This is all on the sneak peek of 'Rocky Balboa' on the new Collector's Ed. of 'ROCKY'

And BTW, Rocky II just finished and III is on now on TNT.
Cool. Can you requote the quote better than I did? I don't remember it well enough.

[P-Ray]

Memories not that great. I'll go watch it again and let you know.

[P-Ray]

Got home last night kind of late. And was busy today, so I will write up a non-spoiler review soon.

But I'll tell you this. I liked it alot.
JAVEN! Why are you tormenting me with this wait?

[Tovor]

Is Javen pulling a Darth Badly on us? Rollafett will know what I'm referring to. Being well known for hating TPM and AOTC, after ROTS we were dying to know what Badly thought of it. But for a long time he stayed mum on his feelings and me and Rolla kept urging him to report in (this is when Badly and Rolla both posted to my Live Journal, when I had left this site for a year), in my LJ comment section and in emails. But Badly kept mum. I figured he either loved it and didn't want to admit it, or he hated it and was simply tired of complaining about the prequels and didn't want to debate with us anymore. So he kept us waiting, in suspense like a couple of putzes, making us keep wonder and wonder how he felt about the movie.


So, perhaps Javen is pulling a Badly over our eyes. :scratchchin:


But on the Tonight Show, Leno said he had loved the movie. And Stallone said he loved it too. But he's probably somewhat biased, me tinks. :lol:

[Tovor]

JAVEN! Why are you tormenting me with this wait?
When it is opening again? Hopefully the real wait won't be too much longer.

[Javen]

No. I'm not pulling a Badly over your eyes...he's too heavy to do that. But anyway, I apologize for the lateness of my thoughts. Part of it, is it's hard to think of how to say things without spoiling the movie. I have written a few out to determine what and how I should say it.

I just want to say that I did really like it alot. It's not perfect and it's not Oscar worthy, but it is a good movie.

It reminds you in so many ways of the first Rocky. What I mean is, not in the way it looks, but in how it feels. Rocky is just existing, a lonley and melancholy life. Not depressing or depressive just somber. All the people, the past and so on who make up Rocky are not there. Except Pauly and Rocky's son. This is what makes you root for Rocky one more time. To beat the odds, to do something that he loves. To just be Rocky.

Then the past does come walking back into his life in Marie. This really does something to Rocky. It sparks something inside him again. I believe without a doubt this is what gives him the courage to fight again too. Reminds him of his youth. Not the matchup that Rocky could beat Mason. Rocky has other reasons he fights. If you think about it, you'll understand what I mean.

His son I had to get use to, considering he is Peter on Heroes. I kept expecting him to imitate Rocky, lol...(you know, he imitates the other Heroes in Heroes) But I liked the relationship between him and Rocky. It almsot seems like Sly took what he would have used for Adrian and kind of used his son as his Adrian. To bounce things off of and look for approval. Because Rocky really is kind of lost in a way. So he sort of needs his son's approval.

The dialogue is just like any other Rocky movie. It has it's humor and wit. Especially, Pauly. Pauly is as good if not better than in the first Rocky.

The fight seems more real this time. The hits look as if they really were hitting one another. I know this will sound odd, but even though Mason doesn't look the part, he fights the part. It was like he summoned up Clubber Lang.

I also couldn't believe how in shape Rocky was for being, supposedly out of shape. But it does explain this. Kind of have to suspend logic on it though.

Well, I hope this doesn't spoil too much. I tried to be conservative and short on purpose.

I will also say one more thing. The ending you will not forget. If I had to rate it by stars, I would give it 4 out of 5.

Thanks for being paitent.

[P-Ray]

When it is opening again? Hopefully the real wait won't be too much longer.
Dec. 22nd!

[P-Ray]

No. I'm not pulling a Badly over your eyes...he's too heavy to do that. But anyway, I apologize for the lateness of my thoughts. Part of it, is it's hard to think of how to say things without spoiling the movie. I have written a few out to determine what and how I should say it.

I just want to say that I did really like it alot. It's not perfect and it's not Oscar worthy, but it is a good movie.

It reminds you in so many ways of the first Rocky. What I mean is, not in the way it looks, but in how it feels. Rocky is just existing, a lonley and melancholy life. Not depressing or depressive just somber. All the people, the past and so on who make up Rocky are not there. Except Pauly and Rocky's son. This is what makes you root for Rocky one more time. To beat the odds, to do something that he loves. To just be Rocky.

Then the past does come walking back into his life in Marie. This really does something to Rocky. It sparks something inside him again. I believe without a doubt this is what gives him the courage to fight again too. Reminds him of his youth. Not the matchup that Rocky could beat Mason. Rocky has other reasons he fights. If you think about it, you'll understand what I mean.

His son I had to get use to, considering he is Peter on Heroes. I kept expecting him to imitate Rocky, lol...(you know, he imitates the other Heroes in Heroes) But I liked the relationship between him and Rocky. It almsot seems like Sly took what he would have used for Adrian and kind of used his son as his Adrian. To bounce things off of and look for approval. Because Rocky really is kind of lost in a way. So he sort of needs his son's approval.

The dialogue is just like any other Rocky movie. It has it's humor and wit. Especially, Pauly. Pauly is as good if not better than in the first Rocky.

The fight seems more real this time. The hits look as if they really were hitting one another. I know this will sound odd, but even though Mason doesn't look the part, he fights the part. It was like he summoned up Clubber Lang.

I also couldn't believe how in shape Rocky was for being, supposedly out of shape. But it does explain this. Kind of have to suspend logic on it though.

Well, I hope this doesn't spoil too much. I tried to be conservative and short on purpose.

I will also say one more thing. The ending you will not forget. If I had to rate it by stars, I would give it 4 out of 5.

Thanks for being paitent.
It was no problem!:lol:

Thanx for the review.:bye:

I'll stop yelling and whining now.:wink:

[empire21]

Thanks for the review, Javen.

[P-Ray]

I love one of his lines, that is sure to be requoted and already has prior to the film, in different forms spoken by others. I can't remember it exactly, but it embodied the theme of all the Rocky stories. It was something to the affect of, "It's not how strong you fight others that shows how strong you are in life, but how you fight back when life's problems are stronger than you." I can't remember what he said, but it was much better than how I paraphrased it.
The line is "It's not how hard you can hit, but how hard you can get hit" meaning how much we can withstand. Our inner strength.

And BTW, I am really enjoying this Collector's ed. of 'ROCKY'. The have many little featurettes. One's about all his opponents in all the movies fetauring the actores. There's also a tribute to Burgess Meredith as well a video diary from Sly going thru the making of the movie. There are trailers and many commentaries and several other things. Well worth it, IMO especially since the other DVD releases have nothing.

[P-Ray]

Two more rounds with Sly as well as review!

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30932

[P-Ray]

I also forgot that in the 'Rocky Balboa' sneak peek, it was stated that the punches for the fight were all real. They show some of the fight and they definitely look real.

[Javen]

I also forgot that in the 'Rocky Balboa' sneak peek, it was stated that the punches for the fight were all real. They show some of the fight and they definitely look real.
When I watched the movie it certainly seemed like they were really hitting each other. To me it was a step up in the fighting from previous Rocky's. They went all out on each other.

[Miasmo]

When they first started filming I heard it was going to be a real fight. Actually, that was probably the first bit of production news I read.

LOL, the Rocky commercial just came on tv as I write this.

[empire21]

LOL, the Rocky commercial just came on tv as I write this.

That commercials has been on all day today, I love it. :bigsmile:

[P-Ray]

That commercials has been on all day today, I love it. :bigsmile:
I sure hope that this movie does well! So far there has been good promotion and good word of mouth, it seems.

[Tovor]

The line is "It's not how hard you can hit, but how hard you can get hit" meaning how much we can withstand. Our inner strength.


Nice. Thank you.

[kopernikuz]

I sure hope that this movie does well! So far there has been good promotion and good word of mouth, it seems.
The same people who grass-roots marketed The Passion of the Christ backed this film as well. I got an email from them asking me to help out since I helped with Passion... and an invite to a screening like the one Javen did... but none were close enough to me. I drove to Chicago for the Passion screening, because Mel was there... but couldn't do it for Rocky, lol.

Anyway... don't think it'll put up Passion numbers... but that kind of grass-roots marketing can't hurt, obviously.

[P-Ray]

It seems overall that many people unexpectedly are interested in seeing this movie.

[P-Ray]

scroll down a little for a great 'Rocky Balboa' review!

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30936

[empire21]

I sure hope that this movie does well! So far there has been good promotion and good word of mouth, it seems.

I'm quite sure it will do fine. It is, after all, Rocky. Who wouldn't want to go see it. :w00t:

[RollaFett]

The line is "It's not how hard you can hit, but how hard you can get hit" meaning how much we can withstand. Our inner strength.

And BTW, I am really enjoying this Collector's ed. of 'ROCKY'. The have many little featurettes. One's about all his opponents in all the movies fetauring the actores. There's also a tribute to Burgess Meredith as well a video diary from Sly going thru the making of the movie. There are trailers and many commentaries and several other things. Well worth it, IMO especially since the other DVD releases have nothing.

Good to hear, considering that I've been waiting for a worthy DVD edition of this film since I converted to the format! I'm pretty sure I'm getting it for Christmas, so I'll wait, but once I get it, I'll devour that DVD!

[P-Ray]

another review on aicn.com!

Rocky (Trailer)
16) Rocky II (Trailer)
17) Rocky III (Trailer)
18) Rocky IV (Trailer)
19) Rocky V (Trailer)
20) Introduction & BNAT Greetings from Sylvester Stallone
During the Rocky V trailer, the film appears to break and melt in the projector. Tim
League jumps up and announces that the Drafthouse has just installed a Dolby ****
detector which has stopped the film and replaces it with a pretaped message to Harry
and the BNAT audience introducing the film. Rock on!
21) Rocky Balboa (Feature)
There was so much cheering for this one in the audience, I felt I must have been alone in
never being able to get into the Rocky series. In fact, the only one I've ever seen in full
was Rocky 4. I have followed the Q&A with Stallone here on AICN with interest, and I've
discovered he's not just a dumb Italian Stallion. Stallone has written a heart-touching
script that managed to hold my interest. This film worked for me, because it spends so
much time establishing that Rocky is a genuinely good person, who may not be book-
smart, but who has become very wise as he's aged. For someone with no prior
experience in this story, he still manages to establish a connection that makes you care
about Rocky. When the time comes for the fight, the audience was on the edge of their
seats with excitement. The outcome of the match was satisfying to both the character
and the viewer (but you knew it would be, didn't you?)

[empire21]

Has there been any bad reviews yet, not that I care if there is but it's pretty good that I haven't seen any yet.

[P-Ray]

Has there been any bad reviews yet, not that I care if there is but it's pretty good that I haven't seen any yet.
Not that I have seen!

As a matter of fact, they have been exemplary. Harry from aicn.com stated it was his favorite movie of the whole year.

[P-Ray]

round #11!

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30943

[Javen]

A new Review from http://www.comingsoon.net/news/reviewsnews.php?id=17951

A nice review at that and a few things I tried and wanted to say myself.

Also I wasn't sure if anyone knew this or not but Rocky has been moved up to Wednesday, December, 20th instead of teh 22nd. I can't wait to see it again.

[P-Ray]

A new Review from http://www.comingsoon.net/news/reviewsnews.php?id=17951

A nice review at that and a few things I tried and wanted to say myself.

Also I wasn't sure if anyone knew this or not but Rocky has been moved up to Wednesday, December, 20th instead of teh 22nd. I can't wait to see it again.
Great review!

And I actually did see ysterday night that they changed the opening date to the 20th. Some may miss that and go on the 22nd.

[P-Ray]

round # 12!

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30952

[empire21]

Those two proposed Arnold/Sly movies sounded pretty funny but if they were to ever make a movie together i'd rather have them trying to beat each others kill counts. :bigsmile:

[P-Ray]

Sly on bringing back Rambo!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=17980

[P-Ray]

round #13!

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30965

[Tovor]

I never knew I'd say this, but--and he did mentioned about this comically with wanting Danny DeVito to play him--I'm realizing now that I'd be very interested in a filmed biography of his career. The guy is, without a doubt, a very interesting person and his flashbacks to his early career are all so interesting. Plus, as we've ascertained earlier, he is pretty darn funny sometimes...quite often, actually.

[P-Ray]

link to Rocky Balboa premeire pics, etc.!

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_d4j_ezine&task=read&page=1&category=featured&article=994&Itemid=27