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Stallone is Going to Make Rocky 7 After Finishing Rambo 5
October 24, 2009
Source: TeenSay.co.uk
by Alex Billington
Damn you Sly Stallone! There's a story making its way around the web right now that features a few new quotes from Sylvester Stallone that say that he just announced that he'll be going back to playing Rocky Balboa yet again in Rocky 7. Apparently Stallone was talking with Tele 5 in Germany and the quotes ended up online at places like TeenSay.co.uk (via SlashFilm). We already know that Sly is now finishing up The Expendables, due for release next August, and got a greenlight from Nu Image to make Rambo 5 next year. If all this is to be believed, then he'll follow that up yet with Rocky 7, presumably in late 2010 or early 2011.
"I know I'll probably make a fool of myself if I make another 'Rocky' film after turning 60."
"I also know there's gonna be a lot of criticism. Even my wife says, 'Don't do it. You're embarrassing the kids'. But I told her, 'If I don't try I'll be a really unhappy man.'"
"You have to do it. Artists like me have to go through the dark over and over again."
Sounds admirable, especially for someone as accomplished (and still pretty badass) as Sylvester Stallone. I actually really enjoyed Rocky VI, or just Rocky Balboa as it was titled. It was actually a damn good film and I think he did a great job bringing back the legendary boxer for one more fight. But that's the thing, it was supposed to be only one more time. It even ends basically saying "this is it," he got his chance to fight again, and now it's time for him to retire, he's just too old. But you know what, even if that's the case, just like Sly, I want to see another one. As long as he's writing, directing, and starring, I'll watch new Rocky films forever.
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Reader Feedback - 51 Comments »
1
go sly
sam on Oct 24, 2009
2
i got the perfect idea for rocky 7- rocky trys to escape a group of deadly ninjas trying to destroy his career,rocky vs the deadly ninjas instant classic.
Spider94 on Oct 24, 2009
3
this guy is such a joke
Bladerunner 2 on Oct 24, 2009
4
Nothing but respect for Stallone. If he wants to make Rocky VII, then he damn well better. I will watch it.
whomoever on Oct 24, 2009
5
I'm all for another Rambo because the last one was so bad-ass. In fact, so was the last Rocky and Stallone did an amazing job as writer/director and I think he is underrated in both of these areas. However, I don't think there should be another Rocky because the last one was a perfect ending. After a streak of Rocky films that didn't live up to the original this one went back to the feel of the first one and ended the way a career of fighter should.
klaus_komix on Oct 24, 2009
6
i hope he goes in an origenal direction with it
and not just another rocky 5
where hes the teacher
or rocky 6 where he makes a come back
rowdy on Oct 24, 2009
7
Rocky is fighting Ivan Drago!
ed on Oct 24, 2009
8
There's no way I can see how they could bring Rocky back after a pretty much tightly closed ending without the reason for another fight being absolutely ridiculous.
Not a good idea. It was 100% clear at the end of the movie that Rocky was DONE. "The beast is gone", was what he said if I recall correctly. Leave it alone Stallone!
krieg70 on Oct 24, 2009
9
No. Please. No more.
risk on Oct 24, 2009
10
I have faith in Stallone and if he needs to do this as a passion project then I'll support him. I said the same exact things as the above comments when I heard of Rocky Balboa and that blew me away.
Perhaps Rocky can be the trainer this time around?
peloquin on Oct 24, 2009
11
i think it's kind of sad……..the guy just can't walk away………nor can he adapt to roles more suited to his age. (a la clint eastwood)
rocky 7???……this is madness…….and it's NOT sparta…………..it's stallone.
beavis on Oct 24, 2009
12
keep ringin that bell i cant concentrate
Frame on Oct 24, 2009
13
noooooooooooooooooo
movie mike on Oct 24, 2009
14
man. I really wish he wouldn't do this.
Jake on Oct 24, 2009
15
let me guess Rocky 7 in 3-D?
xerxex on Oct 24, 2009
16
Half way to the ROCKY XIV as predicted in Airplane II. I'm a sucker, I'll probably see it on DVD.
gplongwood on Oct 24, 2009
17
"Rocky 5 plus Rocky 2 … Rocky 7! Adrien's Revenge!"
Buzz on Oct 24, 2009
19
I admire his ambition, but dude, its better to hop out when you're on top. He modernized the story, made the duality between old and new and came out on top - I think you've achieved more than enough, what MORE could you honestly communicate without exhausting the franchise and character.
hahaha #17 - isn't that a simpsons reference?
Nick Sears on Oct 24, 2009
20
This has Brett Favre written all over it. Rocky Balboa was decent, Rambo was awful in terms of substance. We'll see what happens with The Expendables.
Big Red Moose on Oct 24, 2009
21
Cool. We will all be there in line too!
Pickle on Oct 24, 2009
22
Stallone sure is on a roll. It would be awesome if he resurrected his "Cobra" character! Nonetheless, I'll still support him in any cinematic venture he chooses to take us!
Spider on Oct 24, 2009
23
rocky vs. rambo. all for it.
Roderick on Oct 24, 2009
24
In the past I would have considered this move a joke too, but sometimes you just have to do what you need to, to feel good inside. If he needs to make another Rocky because he really holds it that dear, and walking away from the challenge of becoming the character once more would really upset his psyche forever then I say GO FOR IT SLY! Do what you feel is right and what makes you happy, no matter what!
Dude on Oct 24, 2009
25
Rocky Balboa vs. Roberto Duran FTW!!!!!!
daywalker on Oct 24, 2009
26
ça devient du grand n'importe quoi mais tant que ça marche il tire sur la corde malin le sly mais bon tous a une fin
devils 2 on Oct 24, 2009
27
This story is false… That quote was taken over three years ago when he promoting "Rocky Balboa". He will make a sequel to Cliffhanger before he would ever make a Rocky film a again.
Dirty Dutchman on Oct 25, 2009
28
DRAGO!!! DRAGO!!! DRAGO!!!
Nils on Oct 25, 2009
29
Really Rocky, Really Rocky……
let it be
blue & orange ny on Oct 25, 2009
30
Please no, the latest one sealed it perfectly…Ive always liked Stallone but come on.
Cody on Oct 25, 2009
31
I respect Stallone, but hopefully this is just hot air, and he isn't seriously considering this. Rocky Balboa sealed the series quite well, and it needs to just die a dignified death.
Screen Sleuth on Oct 25, 2009
32
dont. push. your. luck.
rocky 6 was a nice END to the series. I couldn't imagine where else things can go.
Al on Oct 25, 2009
33
I hope its as obvious to everyone else as it is to me.
SLY is trying to take all of our money and he is doing it with the only 2 characters he ever had.
want my opinion… make another Judge Dredd and steal our money that way you bastard
DoomCanoe on Oct 25, 2009
34
Yo, Age-rian, I did it!
Mega Jet Jaguar on Oct 25, 2009
35
Stallone is showing incredibly bad judgement by not letting these characters go and also signs of being addicted to the fuss that went with previous outings of Rocky, like a ham stage actor who keeps coming back for another encore even when everyone has ceased applauding.
James on Oct 25, 2009
36
If my hero and father icon Sylvester (Sly) Stallone wants to make a Rocky VII it should be based on his son Robert Balboa being trained by, Rocky, Pauly, Tony (Apollo's trainer) and getting a shot at the title. Rocky VII should be called,"Rocky Jr." Also Rocky Jr. should have the same music from Rocky 4 and 5. "No Easy Way Out" and,"Measure of a Man" should be in Rocky Jr.
Cory Morr on Oct 25, 2009
37
he should make twelve rambo movies
sam on Oct 25, 2009
38
Robert Balboa Vs. Barack Hussein Obama.
Cory Morr on Oct 25, 2009
39
please stallone no more fucking rocky or rambo films,another cobra now that's idea.i would pay to see rocky vs rambo vs cobra.
tobi,leader of the akatsuki on Oct 26, 2009
40
so long as he's not a teacher OR makes a comeback…maybe
Buggy166 on Oct 26, 2009
41
Thanx Buss (#17), you made my day. Haven't watched The Simpsons in years, but I remember that line.
NadaNuff on Oct 26, 2009
42
Who knew that Airplane 2 would predict the future?
But seriously, Sly has to come up with something else to do besides Rocky and Rambo…come on! Somebody give him some work, or he'll keep making his own!!
Google the Oct8pus on Oct 26, 2009
43
@17
Damn you! Beat me to it,
they should call the movie Adrien's Revenge 
Welbanks on Oct 26, 2009
45
Just do a Rambo VS Predator VS Conan
Now about a new Rocky film does any1 remember a scene on "Airplane II: The Sequel" where there was a porter for Rocky XIII with and old guy wearing Rocky's shorts???…that could be the plot….that would be something worth to watch
Maik on Oct 26, 2009
46
I kinda think he should drop his acting career and just be a director/writer since what he did with Rocky 5 and Rambo was good. I think Rocky and Rambo should just be left alone, but Stallone should create a new action franchise.
Ryan on Oct 26, 2009
47
I think Sly should make "Over the Top 2." Bring back Lincoln Hawk and Michael Hawk. This time Lincoln Hawk teaches his son to become a good arm wrestler like his father. I remember from Spaceballs the newscaster said,"Rocky 5,000." LMAO.
Cory Morr on Oct 26, 2009
48
#46, BINGO!
Trip on Oct 26, 2009
49
i dont think he should do this because look what happend when he made 5, it nearly wrecked the series and then he made 6 ( which was really good ) to end the series the way 5 should have done it. So i think he got away with the skin of his teeth so he should stay clear but i will still watch it lol
BUT DONT DO IT PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Steve on Oct 26, 2009
50
maybe at the end of the movie, if we're lucky rocky could have a heart attack and pass on thus ending the annoying franchise known as Rocky
guh on Nov 11, 2009
51
Good on ya Rocky! As long as this movie doesn't end up as bad as Rocky 5. Actually there is a way they could make another Rocky film without Rocky actually fighting. It would be sad but it could make a very special movie. If Rocky died, then his Son could then become a boxer to become champ to make his dad proud. I could see this working. they could bring Mr.T back to be his trainer. lmao!!
rocky! woo! on Nov 14, 2009