Rambo Ultimate Editions

On November 23rd the Rambo Ultimate Collection will be released as a three disc set.

First BloodRambo II, and Rambo III will also be re-released individually as Ultimate Editions.

While I’m not sure what new extras these editions will have, I do really like the new packaging and will keep you informed of additional info on the Ultimate series as it becomes available.

It’s great to see Sly‘s movies getting special treatment. This can only add to the positive buzz that’s building..

Thanks to Tarek for the tip!

– Craig

Rambo Trilogy Action Figures

“Slmboyross” posted a link at the StalloneZone message board to some very cool photos of a trio of Rambo Action figures that are scheduled for release later this year. Mirage Toys which is an off-shoot of N2 Toys [which went out of business] is set to release a Rambo figure based on the character as he looked from each of the Rambo films. It’s a cool idea and the figures look like winners.

– Craig Zablo

Two Tidbits

The July 2001 issue of Cinefex contains an article on the special effects used in Driven. Thanks to Ernest “Jazzman” Resendes for the heads up and photo!

People Weekly has put out a special edition covering the 80’s. Sly appears in a photo from Rambo III along with a column talking about the impact that Rambo made.

– Craig Zablo (August 19, 2001)

Sly and the Art of Renato Casaro

Ernest “Jazzman” Resendes sent in the following report:

The current [July 2001] issue of AIRBRUSH Art + Action INTERNATIONAL has SLY as Gabe Walker on the cover. There is a big question and answer with renowned movie poster artist Renato Casaroentitled ‘ The Art of RENATO CASARO , PAINTED MOVIES.’

The issue also includes a two page long tear out poster of his work for “Rambo III.” I’ve attached a smaller version of the art used for the poster. The poster has the mag logo on the upper left and the words RENATO CASARO – PAINTED MOVIES across the bottom. It’s the only poster in the mag so it’s nice they chose SLY“RAMBO III” as the one.