Rambo News

'Rambo 5' to Be Filmed in Bulgaria?

March 24, 2008 02:03:52

As the fifth installment of the iconic action movie "Rambo" has been rumored to be developed, it was further reported that the shooting for "Rambo 5" is going to take place in one of the Southern European countries. According to Internet reports, the follow-up to the action film starring Sylvester Stallone will be heading to Bulgaria due to the low-cost filming there.

Despite reported to being shot in the former communist country, the fifth Rambo film will be set in the U.S. MovieHole.net claimed that the setting of the action film will be resembling a town in Arizona. "The street sets of Bulgaria that are getting the makeover, the same ones that were rented out and used in Van Damme's The Shepherd, will be doubling for Rambo's hometown, which is supposed to somewhere in Arizona," a source told the movie news site.

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Sylvester Stallone Struck Deal With 'Rambo' Producers on Two More Action Films

February 04, 2008 04:02:09

Having two box office movies with "Rocky" and "Rambo", Sylvester Stallone reportedly wants to do more action films. According to Hollywood Reporter, the action star has signed a lucrative deal to direct and star in two more action films with his "Rambo" producers Danny Dimbort, Avi Lerner and Trevor Short.

Though it wasn't clear on what film to be made on the deal. Allegedly, several scripts, including sequels to "First Blood" and "Rocky", are being considered for the follow-ups. Further, it was reported that Stallone will also produce the films with Kevin King-Templeton and Lerner, whereas Dimbort, Short and Boaz Davidson to serve as executive producers.

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Activated, Official Rambo Site

November 28, 2007 04:11:03

Has been launched since two weeks ago, the official site for "Rambo" now delightfully contains some goodies to be explored.

Some features that have come active include story, cast & crew info, gallery, video, and downloads. Others like "Video Mashup", "Jungle Survival", "Instruments of Force", "Enemy Territory", and "Shooting Game" are said to be come up soon. Looks like the latter pack will contain a bunch of interesting things we can take a look at.

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More Rambo Movie Stills Strike the Net

November 27, 2007 03:11:54

Handfuls of new production stills from the upcoming "Rambo" have made their way to come online, presenting other shots besides those on the titular character.

Included in the batch is a picture of what seemingly to be the group of mercenaries Rambo takes along with to find the missing missionaries. There are also several images of the local villagers and the Vietnam War veteran with someone else.

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'He's Back', New Rambo Featurette

November 21, 2007 02:11:10

Throwing another peek for "Rambo" online, Lionsgate Films has come up with a new featurette for the film in which writer, director and star Sylvester Stallone discusses what he wanted to accomplish by returning to the iconic character.

The behind-the-scene piece also includes other interviews with actors Graham McTavish and Reynaldo Gallegos plus associate producer Christopher Petzer while presenting some new footage from the actioner. Catch it for real on Rambo Trailer section at AceShowbiz, or take a look at it down below.

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New Rambo Image Gracing the Net

November 15, 2007 03:11:27

A new movie still from the upcoming "Rambo" has been published by Lionsgate Films on the net via USATODAY.com, featuring the stern face of the titular hero himself as you can see on the left.

The character once again is played by Sylvester Stallone, who has been portraying the Vietnam War veteran since the first installment of Rambo franchise in 1982. In this latest outing, the hero has spent the past two decades living in the region as a hermit, one who has shed patriotism, lost his faith and given up on humanity.

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Official Rambo Site Brought to Life

November 14, 2007 01:11:03

Maintaining a good pace in its marketing campaign on "Rambo", Lionsgate Films now has launched online an official site for the action thriller, which will be the fourth big screen installment of the Vietnam War veteran tale.

Nothing posted yet there except for the official trailer for the movie that you can either embed or send to your friends. Just stay tune for more goodies to come and stick to AceShowbiz for the good news.

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Second Rambo Trailer Unveiled!

October 24, 2007 12:10:55

Lionsgate Films apparently is wasting no time in promoting the fourth installment of the iconic Vietnam War veteran series. Recently unleashed the first poster for the flick, now the studio already brings something new for fans to watch. Yes, it's the second trailer of "Rambo"!

Available now at YouTube as seen below, the trailer runs about two and a half minutes and still boasts some explosive scenes here and there though is less gory than the first one. Footage is presented in a time-line fashion, showing us the titular character's early refusal to help before finally going back in action to rescue the kidnapped missionaries.

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Rambo's Poster Premiered, Title Gets Changed Again

October 19, 2007 10:10:15

An official teaser one-sheet for the fourth installment of "Rambo" series has finally been brought to the surface by Lionsgate Films via IGN Movies.

The early poster is a simple one, merely showing the black-and-white back image of the titular character in the rain as you can see on the left. What draws the attention is the red letters that defines the title, which is simply read "Rambo."

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Lionsgate Films Named the 4th Rambo to Rambo to Hell and Back

October 12, 2007 02:10:30

Lionsgate Films has just finally decided the official title for the upcoming Sylvester Stallone's latest Rambo installment is "Rambo to Hell and Back."

The action-drama-thriller movie, which will be written, directed, and produced by Stallone will star the actor himself alongside the likes of Julie Benz, Matthew Marsden, Graham McTavish, Rey Gallegos, Tim Kang, and Paul Schulze among others.

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John Rambo Gets an Official Release Date

September 12, 2007 04:09:46

The skilled yet troubled Vietnam War veteran finally finds the right date to mark his comeback on the big screen.

Yes, Lionsgate Films has been confirmed to bring "John Rambo" to the theaters nationwide exactly on January 25, 2008 instead of releasing it later this year as learned before. Pic is the fourth chapter of "Rambo" film franchise which is written, directed, and produced by star Sylvester Stallone, who played the titular character in the previous three installments.

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Tons of Actions in New R-Rated John Rambo Trailer

September 08, 2007 02:09:15

Looks like "John Rambo" can make its way to satisfy most of action fans by the time it comes to theaters late this year judging from the Red Band trailer for the flick that has just arrived on the net.

Full of action scenes, the trailer really shows what an R-rated clip should be as it goes on about one minute seventeen seconds. Body parts are flying with gun shootings and huge explosions being displayed throughout.

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First "John Rambo" Trailer Arrives

May 21, 2007 02:05:15

Though production is still underway on "John Rambo", a trailer from the action movie delightfully has come up online at Ain't It Cool News for all the fans to see and give comments on.

Running at three minutes and a half, the footage is claimed by AICN to be handed down exclusively by lead star Sylvester Stallone himself, who made it for the film distributors at this year's Cannes Film Festival. It signals the flick to positively be an R-rated movie as it shows a number of blood-drenched kills and even spots the titular character pulls out a man's throat as well as performs one outright beheading.

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"John Rambo" Welcoming Julie Benz in the Gang

May 07, 2007 02:05:42

Completing the missing piece in "John Rambo", TV star Julie Benz has come onboard to play the female lead in this latest installment of "Rambo" series, which is currently filming in Thailand under Millennium Films/Nu Image banner, Variety has revealed.

Bringing back Sylvester Stallone as the titular character, the flick this time sees the renegade Vietnam War veteran come out of his retirement to track down missionary aid workers who have disappeared in the jungles of impoverished Myanmar. Apart from starring, Stallone is also in charge to write the script and direct as well as produce.

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"John Rambo" Recruits Real Rebel Soldier

March 01, 2007 01:03:55

Prepare to have a look on real soldier in "John Rambo", folks as the filmmakers of the project reportedly has picked up one to play a brutal Burmese officer opposite our hero, played by none other than Sylvester Stallone.

Chosen from nearly 300 applicants who answered the casting call for a "Burmese male, 32-40, military-looking man, character face, unlikeable", Sai Mawng, so is the name of the lucky man, turns out to be an ex-guerrilla from the Shan State Army, which has been fighting for independence in the former Burma since 1948, the Shan Herald Agency for News noted.

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"Rambo IV" May Have Another New Title

February 21, 2007 01:02:40

Seems the change of title will still afflict the fourth installment of "Rambo" series. After coming up with the name "Rambo IV: In the Serpent's Eye" then "Rambo IV: Pearl of the Cobra", the project is reportedly set to be simply called "John Rambo" instead.

The decision to rename the flick is said to come from Sylvester Stallone himself during an interview with Richard Wilkins of Australian Nine Network's Channel Nine. It is assumed that the change is an attempt to mirror the approach the actor took when he made "Rocky Balboa" for MGM.

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Matt Marsden Polishes "Pearl of the Cobra"

February 17, 2007 01:02:48

Progressing well in its preparation to enter production, "Rambo IV: Pearl of the Cobra", previously known as Rambo IV: In the Serpent's Eye", has added British actor/actor Matt Marsden into its cast lineup to play a mercenary who works with the title character, played by none other than Sylvester Stallone.

With the inclusion, Marsden therefore is joining the likes of James Brolin, Bruno Campos, and Kim Dickens who have already been enticed to take part in the project, which presumably is the final chapter in the Rambo saga. The 34-year-old guy previously was seen in "Black Hawk Down" and has role in the upcoming "Resident Evil: Extinction" as Captain Alexander Slater.

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Movies to Premiere at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival

December 01, 2006 12:12:13

Quickly making a follow-up to its announcement of films presented at the upcoming Sundance Film Festival, Sundance Institute revealed Thursday, November 30 the lineup of movies set to be screened in its Premieres section consisting of seventeen works of the latest effort from established American and international directors.

Screened at the Salt Lake City Gala is "Black Snake Moan" which stars Samuel L. Jackson as Lazarus, a blues musician who becomes the protector of an abused woman. Another Jackson's vehicle, "Resurrecting the Champ" will also be shown in the section as closing film alongside another U.S flick "The Nines" and British film "Longford."

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"Rambo IV" Trapped in Battle Over Rights

October 17, 2006 11:10:41

Not yet commenced on his journey in Thailand, Rambo has already found an obstacle barring his way as The Weinstein Company has filed a lawsuit against Nu Image on Friday, October 13 concerning the distribution rights on "Rambo IV: In the Serpent's Eye."

Weinstein Co., which transferred the rights of the sequel to Nu Image in 2004, claimed that Nu Image, without its consent, has offered distribution rights to Lionsgate despite mutual understanding that Weinstein has first right of refusal on who gets to distribute it.

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Rambo Looks into the Serpent's Eye

October 07, 2006 02:10:51

Updating the news on the fourth installment of "Rambo" series, Production Weekly has reported that the third sequel of the franchise is now titled "Rambo IV: In the Serpent's Eye."

While filming dates have tentatively been moved to January with taking locations in Thailand, the picture still sees Sylvester Stallone once again playing the titular hero. Apart from taking the role, the actor is also attached to both write and direct the movie as well as serves as one of the producers.

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"Rambo IV" Expected to Begin Filming on Oct 1

August 01, 2006 03:08:00

Advances forward to good progress, "Rambo IV" has set an expectation to start the production on October 1 in Thailand, so the Entertainment Weekly has reported.

Still features Sylvester Stallone as the titular character, the movie also includes James Brolin and Kim Dickens among others in the cast. Stallone himself takes triple jobs this time, seating as both producer and director apart from his starring role.

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cant wait for this movie to be uploaded online or something at www.tvduck.com

posted by shakira on Jan 23, 2008