Always in His Corner

Craig / / 2006, Rocky Balboa

Paulie [BURT YOUNG] tries to offer Rocky [SYLVESTER STALLONE] sage advice in between rounds when the final round of the Academy Award-winning Rocky franchise hits theatres on December 20, 2006. Written and directed by SYLVESTER STALLONE.
-Craig Zablo

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Photo by: John Bramley

2006 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., and Revolution Studios Distribution Company, LLC

And now as an added bonus, some interview questions and answers from Sly!

QUESTION: Can you talk about the legacy of “Rocky” and the influence it’s had.

SYLVESTER STALLONE: Well, you know, the legacy… I never thought would ever end up being a legacy. But I guess what has come out of it is that it’s a pretty universal dream to, to try to rise up and take your best shot at life. And you may not totally be successful but at least you made an out, you’ve had the chance. You’ve had the opportunity and I think that’s the biggest frustration a lot of people have in their own lives is never getting a shot, you know.

102 Replies to “Always in His Corner”

  1. I can’t wait for this movie!! Not only am I going to bring my father!! I’ll bring my grandfather to this movie!!

    Tony D!

  3. Saludos desde Monterrey, Nuevo Leon!!,
    Me da gusto saber q estara en cines nueva mente el Legendario Rocky Balboa, inspiracion de miles de gentes que se creian sin oportunidad, aun sabiendo que se trataba de una pelicula, creyeron en si mismos y lucharon por sus sueños… Exito, aqui en México esperaremos con gusto este “Final Round”.

    Fermin (Icarus) Delgado.

  6. Rocky eres el mejor!! Que ganas de ver tu nueva película, estaré esperando desde España.

    Dales duro, campeón

  9. Hello im a Rocky fan, and I’ve been wondering were the preimer is and if the is going to be one in New york. The Rocky anthology were the greatest five movies and i want to see the sixth one as soon as possible

    Thank you

  10. Um is there going to be a rocky premier in new york rocky is my favorite movie of all time and i want to see the sixth on. ALso if there are anyclose to new york would be nice thank you.

  11. Hey the movie rocky fills gaps.. rocky’s got gaps, we have gaps, togther we fill gaps..thanks rock!

  13. YES!!!! My suspicions are finally confirmed!!! Rocky Balboa opens in theaters EVERYWHERE on December 20th!!!! THIS IS SSSSOOOO Exciting!!!! I’m LOVING every minute of this!!! I get goosebumps everytime I see an ad or the trailer! Only about 2 more weeks!!!!!!! Sly thank you so much for the BEST Christmas present I have EVER recieved!!! TRUELY!!! I want to wish Craig and all of my fellow Sly/ROCKY fans a merry Christmas and a wonderful new year! Let’s all enjoy the movie! Peace – Aron Scott

  14. CONTACT: Michael Martino
    PHONE: 516-284-3300

    Rocky-Inspired Runners to Run the Art Museum Steps to Celebrate Release of “Rocky Balboa”

    In the best Rocky promotion in the U.S., 40 Rocky Balboa Dress-A-Likes from Long Island, NY will be traveling to Philadelphia on Saturday, December 9th to run the famous Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and visit all of the spots made famous by the Rocky saga.

    The event, sponsored by The Long Island Press and http://www.longislandpress.com was inspired by the book Rocky Stories by Michael Vitez and Tom Gralish and published by Paul Dry Books as well as the December 22 release of the sixth installment of the Rocky story, “Rocky Balboa.

    “This is the most exciting promotion I have ever been a part of,” said Felice Cantatore, General Manager of the Long Island Press. “The Rocky films have made an undeniable impact on the world, and the Press is proud to be a part of this celebration.”

    The Long Island Press, the ninth largest weekly in the United States with 450,000 readers, will run a special Rocky-themed issue on December 14.

    “The Rocky movies are much more than just Hollywood films to many people,” said Cantatore. “We have selected the 40 participants after they told us their own Rocky inspired stories. I doubt that 30 years ago, Sylvester Stallone would have believed that this character would become such a product of the American psyche.”

    The 40 Dress-A-Likes will all be wearing the famed gray sweat suit, black knit hat, black Converse sneakers and neck towel that personified Rocky Balboa’s blue-collar grit and hard work. Modell’s sporting goods donated all of the clothes.

    The bus will arrive at the Philadelphia Museum of Art at approximately 12:30 p.m. on December 9th.

    The award-winning Long Island Press, with its readership of 450,000, is the ninth largest weekly newspaper in the country, and the sixth largest in combined print and web readership. The paper is distributed throughout Long Island and New York City.

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  15. AGUANTE PAULIE!!MAS ALLA DE SU PECULIAR PERSONALIDAD,SIEMPRE ACOMPAÑO A ROCKY EN TODAS.CADA VEZ FALTA MENOS(AUNQUE AQUI EN URUGUAY SE ESTRENE EN ABRIL),LA EXPECTATIVA ES UNICA!!
    SLY,URUGUAY ESTA CONTIGO Y CON ROCKY!!!!!!
    RICARDO, A FAN FROM URUGUAY

  18. hey sly i dont know if you read these post or not im a big fan
    and mybe this film will inspire me
    to get in the tough man contest this year ive keep putting off for years im only getting older after this you should make a film pre rocky and call it “MICKEY” just
    a idea but bet it would be great
    but would be hard to find some one to play mick maybe you could make a cameo as rocky’s dad. anyways
    i cant wait to see this movie
    woo hoo a couple more weeks
    and i kinda wonder if rock die’s
    in the ring doing what he loves
    ? if you do read this i would
    to know what you think about a
    pre rocky film well gtg for now

    slim
    toledo OH

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  22. rite i need someone to post back to this!

    us in the uk need to know wen rocky balboa hits screens!

    cuz wer dying to see it!

    so craig! sly! anyone! let us know!

    its obv it aint gna be december cuz thers no!!! advertising here at all…apart from small ish posters in cinemas so come on let us know!

    iv read, jan? april? so wen? please say early jan otherwise loads of ppl will get copys and that would suck!

    write bak!

    anyone, we need to know!

  23. Dude, keep up witht the posts…

    From December 1st:

    Keelan(UK) said…
    Guys an Gals,

    You dont need to wait until February in the UK now – check out the IMDB. All the release date shave been changed (approx last weekend). Rocky Balboa is now being released in the UK on 19 January (this was changed after the latest Total Film and Empire Mags had been published!).

    Show your support – You’re Rocky needs you!!

  25. Yo!
    Im a Rocky fan and is there going to be a preimer in or by new york or around that area. It’s important so please answer on this blog.
    Also if Sylvester Stallone reads any of this i wanna let him know that i ad the smae heart doctor as his daughter, that is so cool

  26. in rocky one when he gets back home after fightin spider rico what is the song that is played at his house? other then that wooooooo cant wait for the new one

  27. This is going to be massive in the uk as most o the rocky film have been,the last one let the side down but this looks like sly at his best cant wait to get my popcorn and hotdog and watch this 🙂

  31. Stallone on Leno tonght(Friday 8th). Looking forward to hearing what Sly has to say about the movie and seeing a clip. Toon in!

  32. Can you hear the heartbeat? He’s moving forward. Rocky is moving forward. He knows what he’s worth. And he’s going to get what he’s worth. He’s willing to take the hit!

    We’re behind ya, Rock! You go, Balboa. Listen to that heartbeat. And keep thinking tiger, man–“the eye of the Tiger.”

    Rocky…Rocky…Rocky!

    “You’re gonna do it!”

    Wow, I’m so psyched for this movie; I can’t stand it. I saw Access Hollywood today where Sly was talking about wearing the hat, grey sweat clothes, and black Converse sneakers for the last time. The emotions will be out of control on movie night, I’m sure. Got your ticket yet?!!

  33. Can’t find the release date for UK but I’m excited as hell.
    Will we ever see Rocky JR in the ring?
    I thought we’d see that sory-line in Rocky V and then Rocky VI when I heard it was to made.
    So will we see the son of the legend step through the ropes in a Rocky VII?
    It’s be cool to see the story continue.
    And one other question. Whatever happened to Butkus???

  34. Sylvester, way to go! Love to see another Rocky movie!

    Your book on excercise has helped me a great deal. Thanks!

    George Chapin

  35. Sly was awesome on Leno!

    The clip from Rocky Balboa was amazing!

    This movie has alot of heart!

    -Dave

  36. OMG…Just watched Sly on Leno. THAT CLIP…The acting is absolutely incredible. This movie WILL rival the orignal. It’s THAT good. Wow.

    Only a week and a half to go…

  38. OH MY GOD!!!!!! I just saw Sly on Jay Leno tonight and he was AMAZING!! He hasn’t changed one bit, he is still the same old Sylvester that we all know and LOVE!!, Wow!!! They showed a clip from the film, and MY GOD!!! Words CANNOT EVEN DESCRIBE HOW ELECTRIFYING JUST THIS ONE LITTLE CLIP WAS! Sly is an INCREDIBLE ACTOR! I don’t care what the critics say! HE SHOULD WIN AN OSCAR FOR THIS FILM!!!! Sly I luv Ya!! Thank you SSSSOOO much for this movie!!!! ONLY 2 more weeks!!!! Peace – Aron Scott

  41. even Jay Leno said this movie was as good as the first. Sly also said there was more physical contact in the fight scenes than any of the other Rocky movies. A lot of actual hits where contact was made and they kept it in the movie…

  42. Rocky has inspired me and my generation, I was 12 and it changed my life. I wanted to train like Balboa and to this day I am training and staying in shape. My life is better because I learned no matter what u have to try and never give up, give it your best shot and good things can happen.

  45. I saw the screening at The director’s guild theater. I loved the way the saga was finished. i was 6 when i saw the very 1st rocky in “76”. I was even more excited hearing and meeting Mr. stallone in person. I highly recomend that every generation old & young see all the rocky movies. For me these movies mean alot, it means, be the best person you can be, nothing’s impossible & there’s no limit to what you can be and suceed in life.

  46. Reviewer Henry Sheehan gave away the ending to ROCKY BALBOA yesterday on FilmWeek 89.3 fm KPCC Los Angeles. Not only does this disappoint fans, it also hurts all the average people who work on films, from the costumers to the script readers, etc. because when the ending (or story) is given away, fewer people see the film and the film makes less money, so the studios can’t afford to keep hiring people. Stallone will be fine! It’s average working people that Sheehan hurts by giving away the film’s ending.

  47. …..just saw “Rocky Balboa”!…..There are so many inspiring lines!….I loved how the story was kept “real”……This was a perfect culmination to what is, and will continue to be a legendary story/movie! Thanks!

  48. WOW!!! I saw Rocky Balboa with my 11 year old son (who inherited my love for the Rocky series. Good thing it was dark in he theatre. I am not sure why but I cried through the whole movie. I am a former athelete and just turned 40, feeling the aches and pains of lifelong workouts. This movie inspired me to “climb a mountain” that is, participate in a triathalon I have been putting off for years.

  49. i am very grateful that i have watch the series before and i will definitely see this one. it’s really more than an action movie. thanks, rocky. i learned from you.

  50. I really loved this film. It brought me back to the reason I loved the movies from the beginning. Six films. Wow. And you know something? I can’t think of too many movie series that had atleast five out of six winners. Good job Mr Stallone and thank you….

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