Jimbo 175 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Sylvester Stallone is to climb back into the ring for a sixth Rocky film. The new movie will come 30 years after Stallone, now 59, shot to fame in the original and 15 years after the most recent instalment in the boxing series. He will write and direct the movie as well as playing Rocky Balboa. Real-life champion Antonio Tarver is in talks to be the opponent in Rocky's final bout. "We'll try to capture the essence of the first couple of films," Stallone told industry newspaper Variety. Rocky became an iconic film figure in the 70s and 80s as Stallone portrayed the hero overcoming challenges in the ring and his personal life. Comeback The first film won three Oscars in 1977, including best picture and best director - but many fans felt the series went gradually downhill after that. The new movie will show Rocky as an ageing, lonely has-been in Philadelphia who is reluctant to come out of retirement. "There's a computer fight between the reigning world champion and Balboa, and Balboa wins," Stallone told Variety. "The champion's management says 'let's do this for real, for charity'. "Rocky says 'no' but decides to be true to himself even though he's going to be berated by everyone. Just to compete, not to win." 'Last chapter' Stallone added that aspects of Rocky's life often mirrored his own. "I am drawing on a lot of my feelings that are in synch with many people's feelings about facing the last chapter of their lives and how they want it to be written," he said. "Rocky goes through the scepticism of trying to go against the tide, to go against common sense." Like Rocky, Stallone has been out of the spotlight for some time, appearing in a string of poorly-received action films in the years since the last Rocky film came out. Hollywood 'factory' He recently produced a reality TV show featuring would-be boxers vying for a $1m prize. Stallone told Variety Hollywood was now a more "strict business" than when he started. "It's not a dream factory now, it's a real factory. In a good way," he said. There are also reports that Stallone will star in a new Rambo film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themags 0 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 we'll need subtitles to work out what he's saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 He'd still beat Audley Harrison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Thought we'd seen the back of this pric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Last film was made 15 years ago? That's quite a range tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 23086 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Series peaked at Rocky 1 tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3729 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Wouldn't it be more accurate and probably a better film, if he was to look at the life of an aging has been boxer. Fighting with alcoholism, picking fights in bars to prove he's still the champ, broken nose and all. Culminating with him dying in a puddle of his own urine, on his cot in a hostel for the homeless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty 0 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Last film was made 15 years ago? That's quite a range tbh. 46910[/snapback] Around 15 years tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Hope he gets fucked all though i can't see it as he'll be writing the script, writing the theme tune, performing the theme tune, directing it. Sounds canny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 He'll be trained by the ghost of Apollo Creed, no doubt. And only Rocky will be able to see him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 He'll be trained by the ghost of Apollo Creed, no doubt. And only Rocky will be able to see him. 47005[/snapback] Apollo and Mickey, surely and maybe his cat will be able to see them too. Nobody else though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 There are also reports that Stallone will star in a new Rambo film. 46897[/snapback] John Rambo is set to strap on his headband and jump back onto the silver screen!It looks to finally be happening for Sly. He's got his Old-timer ROCKY flick up and running and just nailed down $50 million to make RAMBO 4, which is supposed to be more FIRST BLOOD than RAMBO Part 2 or 3. Apparently in the one John Rambo is living a reclusive lifestyle, but is compelled to return to action in order to help find a missing a girl, taking justice into his own hands. I'm a big fan of the first two RAMBO flicks and even enjoy RAMBO 3 on a crazy-over-the-top level, so this is good news for me! What do you folks think? Go Sly! All I need now is a sequel to Over The Top to be announced and I'll shit me pants with anticipation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Called 'Completely Over The Top'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 (edited) Called 'Completely Over The Top'? 50691[/snapback] "The story of one mans reaction to a bad taste joke thread" Edited October 28, 2005 by Happy Face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Called 'Completely Over The Top'? 50691[/snapback] "The story of one mans reaction to a bad taste joke thread" 50693[/snapback] You mean AF right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Called 'Completely Over The Top'? 50691[/snapback] "The story of one mans reaction to a bad taste joke thread" 50693[/snapback] You mean AF right? 50708[/snapback] AF is in discussion for follow up to Birth of a Nation giving the other side of the story. In a Fight Club style twist he realises that he's actually Bez!! It's going to be Klantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 Filming begins "Get up Rocky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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