Rocky Balboa (SYLVESTER STALLONE), out of retirement and back into the ring with his new rival, Heavyweight Champion, Mason Dixon (ANTONIO TARVER). It’s Old Lion against young lion, and will vs skill, when The Italian Stallion squares off against Mason “The Line” Dixon.
– Craig Zablo
The final round of the Academy Award-winning® Rocky franchise hits theatres Friday, December 22, 2006. Written and directed by SYLVESTER STALLONE.
Photo by: John Bramley
As an added bonus for SYLVESTER STALLONE / ROCKY fans, here’s Sly’s response to another question sent in by STALLONEZONErs!
Craig Zablo: After “Rambo IV” concludes, what will be your next project?
SYLVESTER STALLONE: I’m gonna direct “Edgar Allen Poe” [without] being in it. “Yo, Poe!” doesn’t work. I’d like to direct some nice young actor in it who can get the soul of Poe. It’s a dark story, but the challenge is how to make it enjoyable, so it isn’t that depressing. And then there’s a book I’ve been looking at for a while called Homefront, which is pretty good and, you know, there’s certain things that will crop up. The main thing is I’d, I’d much rather spend more time directing than actually acting.
Why can’t there be a worldwide release on December 22 ?
I can hardly wait till April 5.
Come on!
Someone sort out a worldwide release date!!!!!
America first! All you other Rocky fans are just gonna have to wait your turn.
I CAN’T WAIT JUST TO SEE THE LITTLE THINGS OF THE MOVIE, LIKE IN THE BEGINNING OF THE ROCKY NAME PASSING US BY WITH THE ROCKY THEME SONG PLAYING. ROCKY, THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER.
I am hopeful that Poe will go into production now. It’s a great artistic choice to compliment the more commercial projects/sequels on his slate for 2007-08.
What I’ve always wanted to see Sly in is a subdued, sleek European thriller. The kind of movies that were made by directors like Antonioni and John Pierre Melville in the 70’s.
If anyone has ever seen The Passenger or Le Samourai, you’ll know what sensibility I am referring to. No special effects or artifical noise, but mood and silences (like jazz music).
He could really embrace some great character roles well into his 60’s. He’s got the ability to pull it off should he opt to take the risks.
I’m looking forward to Rocky B. in the meantime.
DESMOND
YES!, I hope that Sly does not stop acting! He is a marvelous director, no question! but he is a really good actor! He is a much much much better actor than most people give him credit for! He really is! I mean just go back and watch the ALL of the ROCKY movies, ALL OF THEM! yes even ROCKY V, or FIRST BLOOD, or Assassins, or Get Carter, or Daylight, or Eye See You! He is a tremendous actor, he has been my favorite actor for nearly a decade! no joke! I would love to see him in many more movies after Rocky Balboa and Rambo IV, he is only 60, he can still play many more roles! I can not wait for Rocky Balboa! It is just a damn shame that some jerks come on here and try to make up stupid crap and try to spoil this movie for us! But DON’T LET THEM! Don’t buy into their BS! I don’t believe that ANYONE in the general public has seen this movie yet! Come on people, it won’t even be released for another 7 weeks! How in the hell could you have already seen this movie? You haven’t! SO QUIT being such an inconsiderate jerk and stop making up bogus crap about our movie! peace – Aron Scott
For the dude that said, “America First!” in regard to the December 22, release date.
Buddy…that release date has nothing to do with the States or being American you Douche Bag.
Canada gets the same release date. Guys like you make the States look bad. And I love the U.S.
So go shove it.
Canada Rulz
THE NEW ROCKY BALBOA TRAILER WILL BE RELEASED FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17TH DURING CASINO ROYALE.
ROCKYVI2006@AOL.COM
Ok there is no rocky theme in the beginning of Rocky Balboa…there is a song sung by frank stallone, so youre not gonna see the classic Rocky intro…and Like I said before, for all you fans out there you can see the movie and know the results as Rocky Loses a split decision after being knocked fown in the final round…
OK, THAT IS IT, YOU ARE AN ASSHOLE! YOU ARE REALLY STARTING TO PISS ME OFF DICKHEAD! HOW MANY FRIGGIN’ TIMES DO WE HAVE TO TELL YOU TO GO TO HELL?! SCREW YOU!, YOU OBVIOUSLY ARE NOT A FAN, SO WHAT? ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME IS COME ON HERE AND GET YOUR ROCKS OFF BY SPOILING THE MOVIE FOR US?! THAT IS REALLY FRIGGIN’ PATHETIC! GO TO HELL YOU PATHETIC WASTE OF LIFE! AND STAY OFF OF THIS BLOG, YOU ARE JUST AN IGNORANT ASSHOLE! THANK YOU FOR TRYING TO SPOIL THE ENDING FOR ALL OF US YOU SARCASTIC PRICK! OK WE GOT IT NOW ASSHOLE, ROCKY LOSES THE FIGHT AND TELLS ADRIANS TOMBSTONE “YO ADRIAN…WE DID IT” OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK, WE GOT IT WE ALL BELIEVE YOU, WE REALLY DO! OK? SO STOP WITH THE COMMENTS, IT IS GETTING REALLY OLD ASSHOLE!!!!!!
THIS GUY IS JUST A DICK! ARE THERE NO DECENT PEOPLE LEFT IN THE WORLD?!
Just don’t believe him. He simply can’t have seen the movie yet.
F*cking asshole.
On a Positive note….I’m fired up to see this movie. I’m a 42 year old athlete and this movie inspires athletes that are still hanging in there after 20 years or more. I can’t wait!!!!
Se viene el gran choque…y falta poco!!(aunque en Uruguay se estrena en abril,y son mas las ganas de verla…).VAMOS ROCK!!
Ricardo, a fan from Uruguay
So whem the new trailer is released, it will be posted on this blog, right?
I can’t wait.
November 17 guys! I think that is when it will be released, I think the new trailer will be shown with Casino Royale next Friday which I am going to see I absoloutely cannot wait for Casino Royale! I am just a big of a Bond fan as I am a ROCKY fan! So lets wait and see one more week we may have a new trailer! but just don’t get your hopes up:) peace – Aron Scott
GO FOR IT , GO FOR IT ROCK …. NO PAIN , NO PAIN .
YOUR FAN NUMBER ONE FROM CHILE
ISAAC.
I’M SORRY HERE, I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE NEW ROCKY BALBOA TRAILER, BUT I DON’T WANT TO SPEND A DIME ON A JAMES BOND MOVIE.
YES!!!! Now the Trailer is available in German language!!!!
Endlich gibt es den Trailer auf Deutsch!!!
…und er hat noch immer Sprit im Tank….
Regarding the “cool guy” who thinks he’s “ruining” it for everyone by telling people what happens in Balboa…
Pal, you’re not ruining anything. You’re just a joke. I can tell, because you think you’re impervious to being found out.
Buddy…you know how easy it is to track your IP Address?
Fuck’in loser.
Canada Rulz????? Please moron get a life! what contribution has canada EVER made towards anything.
What an idiot!
Well you do have “mounties.” We can’t forget about that. Oh yeah, and you harbor our whimps that can’t have deserted our military.
You do have that going for you.
Correction: that HAVE deserted
Oh and how can I forget about all those terrorist who are coming in to America through Canada. Great job guys!
“Canada Rulz”
What a joke!
OK im NOT being a punk but if you want Ill stop posting Rocky balboa news just do NOT try and threaten me…idiota
Hey guess what. The Nerw Rocky Balboa site is updated and it is AWESOME
check it out
http://www.rocky.com
God Bless
whats new about that site?? i want a new trailer
seriously.. there should be more promotion for this film.. ive been seeing commercials for movies coming out way after Balboa… Craig can u shed some light on this??
well first of all the new rocky balboa offical website has an all new image, along with trailers from all the other rocky movies, and after the new trailer is released, it will be on the official rocky balboa website. Craig will get the left overs in a way…also on myspace Frank Stallone posted that his song take You back will open the film, NOT the rocky classic theme…
I gotta tell yeah, watching all those Rocky trailers 1 though 5 with the Rocky Balboa trailer just really hit me and made me realize how fast life went by with this amazing underdog story. I can’t put it into words, this the final chapter, it feels like your cleaning out your school locker for the last time. Rocky Balboa, what else can I say.
I have to say, I am somewhat dissapointed that the film isn’t opening with the traditional ROCKY fanfare theme and the title moving aross the screen. I don’t know why Sly didn’t have that open the movie, but I am sure that he has his reasons:) I still love that song Take Me Back! it is a good song, this is going to be the BEST film in the ENTIRE FRANCHISE! I really don’t care if Rocky wins or loses the fight, it really doesn’t matter! He will always be a winner in my eyes! I Luv Ya Sly!:) peace – Aron Scott
the new rocky website is awesome!
I don’t like the comments about the ending of the movie. But it does not get to me. For starters, is it true? And second nobody can ruin this movie for me by saying how it ends, this spoiler is not giving away the identity of the killer in a great thriller or so….You Rocky fans should know that a rocky fight is to big for words. And the ending will fit perfectly with the whole movie, I thrust stallone on this one!!
And I don’t think that Rocky will get knocked out… Like the man said “what’s keeping him up Bill, I don’t know”!
Is there going to be a playstation game about this movie?
Yep. Remember the scene in Rocky where he’s just received (and given, I might add) the beating of his life, gets up from a knockdown, and motions to Apollo to “c’mon?”
Immediately Stu Nahan, the commentator, says, “Apollo can’t believe it,” as Apollo looks down at the canvas and shakes his head.
That, my fellow fans, is what Rocky is all about! Pushing forward when everything inside you says “give up.”
-Sgt Mendez, USMC
If Rocky Balboa captures that spirit, that element of the Itallion Stallion, then it’s going to be awesome, despite the yoyo’s on this blog trying to ruin it for everybody. They can’t ruin becuase we already know who Rocky is.
Amen! Preach it, brother!
Man, I cant believe it.
I give you credit Sylvester, you are like an Energizer bunny …keep going.
I was your limo driver when you , Frank, your lovely wife and your newborn baby were leaving the Penninsula Hotel with a script to a movie, that I later realize was where you played a dumb cop in a small town in New Jersey.
I look forward to your new movie.
ChaChi4a20 but $40 gets you Fonzi
http://gogetithosting.com
Still waiting for a refund or a rebate?
I WENT TO THE ROCKY SITE, MAYBE IT’S MY COMPUTER, I CAN’T SEEM TO MOVE THE SITE OVER.
Well, just to confuse things (and not spoil things), maybe we all can make up our own Rocky VII storylines.
I still think that an awesome movie could be made by pairing Harrison Ford and Sylvester Stallone. A policeman played by Harrison Ford leads Rocky into a new adventure, something which causes Rocky to explore a forgotten area of his past.
who said rocky will get knocked out? thats so not true…when I saw the screening in florida i was excited and loved it,….yes the opening scene is take you back from frank stallone..not the music, just the words..also the ending is cool cause rocky is winning the fight and all of a sudden mason knocks him down in the 10th round, and he loses a split decision…the final scene was touching, especially when rocky says “yo adrian, we did it”…Love that movie…
Nah, you’re just making it all up.
That guy must think Mason Dixon is a bricklayer in Hogan’s Heroes. How would he have access to an advance screening?
Rockys in his head.
Can everybody stop predicting/revealing the end of the movie PLEASE!!!!! STOP ALREADY!!! Who cares if Rocky loses or wins!? I don’t know how many times I have to tell fans that it doesn’t matter!!! Just sit back and enjoy it when the time comes!!! And all of you who are deliberately trying to ruin this for us… you all can go to hell as far as I am concerned… you people are just low… you have NOT seen this movie yet, OK? I know for a fact that you haven’t seen this movie! We haven’t seen a new trailer since July and still no tv spots, so how the hell could you have already seen the movie?! You haven’t! So ENOUGH with your comments already!!!!!!!
First of all I HAVE seen this movie, and If you do your search on other sites you’d see that OTHERS have seen it as well. If you dont believe me ask Frank Stallone himself on his website. The movie ROCKS! yes rocky gets knocked down and loses a split decision and yes it ends as rocky is visiting adrians tomb and softly says “Yo adrian we dit it”..
but you dont have to believe me, you’ll see for yourself…
and if you dont wanna know about any other movie then STOP reading posts cause screenings are everywhere, you just need to know where to look…
Sly, you’re great!
Silver:Cool picture cant wait this is the movie!
.I have waited and prayed for this in like 6 years.
January 5th when it comes to my country, that day is gonna be surreal 🙂
Craig: It’s hard to imagine how many people around the world feel the same way!
Aron Scott:What a great photo! This movie is gonna rock silver screens all across America, this is a TRUE American film! I cannot believe that this movie less than 2 months away, my god this is just MAGICAL, MYTHICAL, AMAZING… Sly, thank you so much this is the best Christmas present anyone could have given me EVER!:) I wish I had something to give you besides my blessing and best wishes:) You are going to make this the MOST special Christmas that I have ever had so far! THANK YOU:) And Craig, what can I say brother, you are amazing:) and thanks againg for another wonderful pic! Peace –
Craig: It’s amazing how such a truly American movie is one that is embraced by people all around the world. Thanks for the thanks, Aron!
.Big J AWESOME PIC. and the fact that Sly is going to direct Edgar Allen poe is awesome!
Craig “Poe” has been Sly’s dream project for over 30 years… it should be amazing!
SlyStalloneFan Sly we are all looking fwd to your new projects behind the camera or infront of it 🙂 Love ya Rock……….
Craig Amen to that!
Jazz Can’t wait to see what Sly has planned with POE. Visually and everything else.
Craig You just KNOW it’s gonna rock!
The Evil Pickle I really can’t wait to see wha Sly does with the Poe movie. I know he’s been keen to do this for years and would love to see the darker side of his persona as a Director/Writer.
Craig We’re all in agreement then!
Bridget It will be great to see what Sly can do with Poe, a subject he is so passionate about. Anything Sly is always interesting. Can’t wait.
Craig The countdown to POE has begun! LOL!
Fan of 30 Years Great pic! Thanks Craig!
Craig You’re welcome!
Aron Scott Don’t worry about the trailers, commercials, ads, numbers, or the money that this film rakes in… just simply enjoy and appreciate it (trailers and ads DON’T matter) we are all still going to experience and cherrish this movie anyway aren’t we?
Craig Well said.
CMoney Another great picture. Can’t wait for the movie! 😎
Craig Thanks!
Charlotte Very cool pic.Sly is amazing. The fight will be huge.!!!! The movie will be HUGE!!! Januray 24th in France,yahaaaaaa!!!
Craig Sly IS amazing!
Sgt. Menendez it’s pretty sad that someone would come on this blog and try to ruin this movie for true fans. Pathetic! I wish Craig would filter these posts before they actually went public.
CraigSgt., I understand your thoughts, but we want everyone to be able to get their thoughts up quickly to increase communication around the world about “Rocky Balboa.” Don’t let a few knuckleheads spoil it for you!
Desmond I am hopeful that Poe will go into production now. It’s a great artistic choice to compliment the more commercial projects/sequels on his slate for 2007-08.
What I’ve always wanted to see Sly in is a subdued, sleek European thriller. The kind of movies that were made by directors like Antonioni and John Pierre Melville in the 70’s.
If anyone has ever seen The Passenger or Le Samourai, you’ll know what sensibility I am referring to. No special effects or artifical noise, but mood and silences (like jazz music).
He could really embrace some great character roles well into his 60’s. He’s got the ability to pull it off should he opt to take the risks.
I’m looking forward to Rocky B. in the meantime.
Craig Great post, Desmond! “Poe” is slated after “Rambo IV.” I’d love to see Sly do “Hunter” before “Poe” but I’m with him whatever he chooses. The movies you describe sound very cool. I’ll have to check them out sometime!
Lonnie On a Positive note….I’m fired up to see this movie. I’m a 42 year old athlete and this movie inspires athletes that are still hanging in there after 20 years or more. I can’t wait!!!!
Craig 30 years and Sly’s still inspiring us!
Anonymous So when the new trailer is released, it will be posted on this blog, right? I can’t wait.
Craig I’ve requested it!
Isacc GO FOR IT , GO FOR IT ROCK …. NO PAIN , NO PAIN .
YOUR FAN NUMBER ONE FROM CHILE
Craig Yeah, baby! Another country on board!
Real Wizzard Man, I cant believe it. I give you credit Sylvester, you are like an Energizer bunny …keep going.
Craig Yeah, he’s like a Timex watch…
lookin in great shape keep it up
yes looks like theres some good scenes. cant wait
Rocky is like o father! Rocky Balboa it’s like a father come back after twenthy year! Hubert