The film will be co-produced and co-financed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Revolution Studios and Columbia Pictures, and distributed by Columbia Pictures.
"Rocky," which won the 1976 Academy Award for best picture, was the story of a down-and-out club fighter from Philadelphia who got a shot at the heavyweight title.
In the sixth installment, Stallone's character, known for his familiar greeting of "Yo, Adrienne," is drawn back to the boxing ring after retiring to face a new champion. He also faces a personal tragedy.
"'Rocky Balboa' is about everybody who feels they want to participate in the race of life, rather than be a bystander," Stallone said in a statement Monday. "You're never too old to climb a mountain, if that's your desire."
The film is the first to be approved by MGM since it was acquired by Sony Corp last year, MGM said in a statement.
Shooting is scheduled to begin in early 2006. Hopefully Stallone doesn't expire before the filming is finished.
3 comments:
I heard somewhere that Sly is doing another Rambo. Rambo IV,
where he goes back to Afghanistan
Great...... I can just imagine what that movie will be like...... Probably more comedy than action?
Well you can say that again.
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