"Rocky Balboa"

[eric&gen 0]

December 18, 2006

Abs-solutely!

Anyone who thought SYLVESTER STALLONE's age might be a factor against him returning to the ring for the final round of the Academy Award-winning Rocky franchise had their doubts crushed when he got into the ring. Sly trained hard and it shows. We're just two days away from the final round of the Academy Award-winning Rocky franchise which hits theaters Wednesday, December 20, 2006. Written and directed by SYLVESTER STALLONE.

-Craig Zablo

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

And now as an added bonus, an interview question and answer from Sly!

QUESTION: Can you tell us about your decision to make Rocky a widower?

SYLVESTER STALLONE: In the beginning of this film, "Rocky Balboa," I thought if his life is still intact then you really don't have a, a launching pad, a starting off point. But, if the most precious thing is taken away from you and your stability is askew, your best years supposedly have come and gone and you're alone. Alone full of grief, full of rage, full of anger, you know, what do I do now? What's the last chapter of my life? There is your starting off point. And I think that people need a mountain to climb. And I also read about a few men who, you know, in their late 50s, who decided to climb the seven largest peaks in the world just to, you know, do it. Well this is literally going out and trying to find a mountain to climb, which is going to really change, not just his life, but the lives of the people around him.

Also be sure to check out Sly's answers to fan questions from around the world at Ain't It Cool News!

[Marilyn. 340]

yeah, I have known about this movie for months....

hubby and his family are big Rocky fans... so guess who gets to go see the movie.... YIP SKIP

[Savanphil 3]

Yep, some parts were filmed here in Philly, yesterday they were rolling out the Red Carpet for "SLY" at the theatre for the premiere.....I don't plan on seeing it until it hits DVd or cable.

I hope this is the last one......they started to suck after Rocky III

[Ban Hammer 14,299]

QUESTION: Can you tell us about your decision to make Rocky a widower?

SYLVESTER STALLONE: In the beginning of this film, "Rocky Balboa," I thought if his life is still intact then you really don't have a, a launching pad, a starting off point. But, if the most precious thing is taken away from you and your stability is askew, your best years supposedly have come and gone and you're alone. Alone full of grief, full of rage, full of anger, you know, what do I do now? What's the last chapter of my life? There is your starting off point. And I think that people need a mountain to climb. And I also read about a few men who, you know, in their late 50s, who decided to climb the seven largest peaks in the world just to, you know, do it. Well this is literally going out and trying to find a mountain to climb, which is going to really change, not just his life, but the lives of the people around him.

Also be sure to check out Sly's answers to fan questions from around the world at Ain't It Cool News!

adriane is dead? adriane! adriane!

[Savanphil 3]

adriane is dead? adriane! adriane!

[eric&gen 0]

I though SYLVESTER STALLONE was dead or retired lol man i need to get my self updated lol.

[Savanphil 3]

I though SYLVESTER STALLONE was dead or retired lol man i need to get my self updated lol.

Oh my...he just had a reality show called the "Contender" it was about boxers.....Honestly I don't think "Sly" has actually boxed a day in his life.

[Marilyn. 340]

Sylvester Stallone is 60 years old!!

[Savanphil 3]

Sylvester Stallone is 60 years old!!

Yup, you think he"s had some work done?

[Jasman0717 9]

I though SYLVESTER STALLONE was dead or retired lol man i need to get my self updated lol.

Most of his other movies are dead

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Harrison Ford will also be reprising his role as Indiana Jones supposedly within the next year. That's been in the plans for a few years now - I was actually working on a Indy game that would have been released with the movie. It got shelved when Lucas wasn't happy with the script.

Ford is around 64.

[Marilyn. 340]

Harrison looks a lot better

Edited December 19, 2006 by MarilynP

[almaty 19]

damn, those old farts //need to move on for the younger generation...need liverpool jones=jude law

[Marilyn. 340]

what sucks is that you rarely see women aged 60+ with leading roles in movies

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I plan to watch this. Rocky is the man! I hope he does another Rambo too.