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Whoa Whoa Whoa... Who says it ain't gonna be called JOHN RAMBO?

Hey folks, Harry here... So there I was... having a long lazy morning... Watching INVISIBLE BOY on TCM in bed and pondering just staying there when my phone rings with Sylvester Stallone on the line. No matter how many times he calls, I'll never, ever get used to having a conversation with Stallone.

I honestly had no idea why he was calling, as I hadn't read the site today. He starts off with something along the lines of, "Boy, them talkbackers are ripping me apart for the title change." Ah... I had read an email from AB KING before going to sleep that Lionsgate was saying the title was gonna be something along the lines of RAMBO: TO HELL AND BACK. Personally, I hated the change. Sly stated, "You know Lionsgate jumped the gun on this. I just was thinking that the title JOHN RAMBO was derivative of ROCKY BALBOA and might give people the idea that this is the last Rambo film, and I don't necessarily feel that it will be. He's not an athlete, there's no reason he can't continue onto another adventure. Like John Wayne with THE SEARCHERS."

I like that. Next Sly stated that he was thinking something like BLOOD RIVER - and asked what I thought about that. It was at this point where I felt, I should just let Sly know how I felt about all this title change stuff. I told him that I didn't feel the title JOHN RAMBO meant that this was the last Rambo movie, but that like with ROCKY BALBOA - it was more about a personal journey for the character. That JOHN RAMBO meant less cartoonish and a commitment to making the franchise a real quality return to the character. That the title, without a hyphen or a colon meant - this was a story about JOHN RAMBO.

That seemed to resonate with Sly and he stated, "Alright, that's the title. JOHN RAMBO."

So folks - There you have it. Sly listened to you and to me. The title looks to be JOHN RAMBO and it looks like, this might not be his final adventure. Seems Sly has a taste for the character again. In my opinion, that's a very good thing.

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First!
by shuttlepod_10
Oct 12th, 2007
02:34:29 PM
Thank feck...
by loafroaster
Oct 12th, 2007
02:37:41 PM
Second!
by jermcdee
Oct 12th, 2007
02:38:21 PM
Second!
by loafroaster
Oct 12th, 2007
02:38:26 PM
wow
by LUZER
Oct 12th, 2007
02:39:43 PM
uau
by thxMike
Oct 12th, 2007
02:40:18 PM
JUST HAVING FUN, MR. STALLONE. AT LEAST ON MY PART
by Acne Scarface
Oct 12th, 2007
02:40:43 PM
Thank Goodness all that boxing didn't ruin his brain!
by Det David Mills
Oct 12th, 2007
02:42:50 PM
How 'bout Stallone's picks for Top 10 Best Joke Titles???
by Nosferatu Jones
Oct 12th, 2007
02:46:14 PM
Yay! I'll go see a movie called "John Rambo"
by SkeletonParty
Oct 12th, 2007
02:46:24 PM
Stick with John Rambo
by Samuel Fulmer
Oct 12th, 2007
02:46:27 PM
Damn, Harry got juice!
by JackBauer@CTU
Oct 12th, 2007
02:46:36 PM
The power geeks and the internet have is amazing
by Elwood Blues
Oct 12th, 2007
02:47:38 PM
JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH SYLVESTER STALLONE
by Kurzinski Valentine
Oct 12th, 2007
02:49:20 PM
Thank you Mr. Stallone.
by C Legion
Oct 12th, 2007
02:49:24 PM
Great to see you back at AICN Sylvester!!!
by lukasman
Oct 12th, 2007
02:50:16 PM
Oh yeah, thank you Harry too.
by C Legion
Oct 12th, 2007
02:50:47 PM
Stallone - a fantastic decision!
by kwisatzhaderach
Oct 12th, 2007
02:50:49 PM
Kudos to you too Harry
by kwisatzhaderach
Oct 12th, 2007
02:52:15 PM
How about another epic interview, Mr Stallone?
by MaxTheSilent
Oct 12th, 2007
02:55:42 PM
It's true, though. Harry's right.
by Kurzinski Valentine
Oct 12th, 2007
02:56:09 PM
John Rambo is a good title
by BLWiseass
Oct 12th, 2007
02:56:55 PM
MaxThe Silent
by kwisatzhaderach
Oct 12th, 2007
02:57:27 PM
JOHN RAMBO it is!!!!
by DAVIDDOGG
Oct 12th, 2007
02:58:19 PM
JOHN RAMBO: A NEW BEGINNING
by WONKABAR
Oct 12th, 2007
03:01:09 PM
It has the right title again and we had a funny talkback.
by DerLanghaarige
Oct 12th, 2007
03:05:31 PM
You're comparing 'Rambo' to 'The Searchers'???
by metaluna
Oct 12th, 2007
03:05:39 PM
good job NOW THAT IS A MAN OF ACTION ...
by JeanLuc Dickhard
Oct 12th, 2007
03:05:44 PM
And I say just keep using the JOHN RAMBO in the title from here
by NoPIX
Oct 12th, 2007
03:05:55 PM
Mr, Stallone.
by C Legion
Oct 12th, 2007
03:06:26 PM
Well Crap!
by Fataleye
Oct 12th, 2007
03:08:44 PM
RIVER OF BLOOD, MOUNTAIN OF HAM
by BringingSexyBack
Oct 12th, 2007
03:11:03 PM
Rambo Blows Dudes' Heads Up All the Way to Hell and Back
by erichaislar
Oct 12th, 2007
03:12:34 PM
Could Stallone be more of a legend?
by brokentusk
Oct 12th, 2007
03:14:36 PM
Sly Stallone rocks.
by spaceworlder
Oct 12th, 2007
03:14:38 PM
MORE RAMBO FILMS SOUNDS GREAT!!! BUT the promotion needs to star
by ABking
Oct 12th, 2007
03:17:22 PM
JOHN RAMBO: IN THE PORK BELLY OF THE BEAST
by BringingSexyBack
Oct 12th, 2007
03:17:56 PM
Official traier
by JohnRambo
Oct 12th, 2007
03:17:59 PM
Stallone is switching back to John Rambo. Here's Why.
by chrth
Oct 12th, 2007
03:20:41 PM
P.S.
by spaceworlder
Oct 12th, 2007
03:20:44 PM
JOHN RAMBO HAS A HAM AND CHEETS ON THE COLONEL
by Pound Sand
Oct 12th, 2007
03:21:48 PM
FIRST BLOOD PART 4: MONKS GONE WILD
by BringingSexyBack
Oct 12th, 2007
03:22:26 PM
Quick Harry, call him back and say you changed your mind
by Vern
Oct 12th, 2007
03:23:07 PM
GJ SLY
by ryman7
Oct 12th, 2007
03:24:55 PM
JOHN RAMBO: LOTS OF HUMAN ENTRAILS
by BringingSexyBack
Oct 12th, 2007
03:25:11 PM
honestly
by zooch
Oct 12th, 2007
03:26:06 PM
Vern. This move is not going to make much.
by erichaislar
Oct 12th, 2007
03:26:58 PM
JOHN RAMBO: BURMA BURNING
by BringingSexyBack
Oct 12th, 2007
03:28:15 PM
Harry...you finally came in handy.
by Cap'n Jack
Oct 12th, 2007
03:29:32 PM
HEY SLY, WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE TOP CHEF FINALE?
by BringingSexyBack
Oct 12th, 2007
03:31:21 PM
You're AWESOME Sylvester Stallone!!!!!
by Orionsangels
Oct 12th, 2007
03:34:35 PM
HELL YEAH, RESULT! GOOD DAY ON THE BOARDS, GO SLY!
by KillaKane
Oct 12th, 2007
03:35:50 PM
My name is John J. Rambo. Millionaire.
by Mr. Nice Gaius
Oct 12th, 2007
03:37:13 PM
Stallone has got to be the COOLEST MUTHERFUCKER around!
by captboulder
Oct 12th, 2007
03:37:37 PM
Way to go, Sly!
by Mr. Nice Gaius
Oct 12th, 2007
03:38:25 PM
er... YOU DID!
by johnnyjlawless
Oct 12th, 2007
03:42:04 PM
NOT TOO KEEN ON THE RELEASE DATE EITHER
by THE KNIGHT
Oct 12th, 2007
03:42:23 PM
I just got off the phone with John Rambo...
by www.valiens.com
Oct 12th, 2007
03:44:48 PM
holy crap. So awesome. Go Stallone.
by GregoryHarbin
Oct 12th, 2007
03:45:20 PM
Oh sweet!
by Fawst
Oct 12th, 2007
03:47:23 PM
So this means that if this is a hit then we'll get at least anot
by The Dum Guy
Oct 12th, 2007
03:48:49 PM
Wow Harry, you are a power-player now, changing titles and every
by Klaus Herzog
Oct 12th, 2007
03:48:53 PM
Very Good Harry!
by Cleyu
Oct 12th, 2007
03:51:24 PM
I dreamed the made a sequel...
by rev_skarekroe
Oct 12th, 2007
03:52:33 PM
Cool! I can't wait for "John Spartan".
by The Ref
Oct 12th, 2007
03:54:31 PM
SLY IS THE MAN...
by Daddylonghead
Oct 12th, 2007
03:54:48 PM
John Rambone?..
by mitemike
Oct 12th, 2007
03:55:08 PM
SLY: have LIONSGATE announce a new RAMBO trilogy in the works!
by ABking
Oct 12th, 2007
03:55:44 PM
oops, that was Dick Rambone
by mitemike
Oct 12th, 2007
03:57:06 PM
The continuing adventures of Rambo??
by skimn
Oct 12th, 2007
03:59:32 PM
COOL IDEA NOSFERATO JONES, I'LL SECOND THAT
by KillaKane
Oct 12th, 2007
04:00:23 PM
I liked "To Hell and Back". Very Rambo-ish.
by Mike_D
Oct 12th, 2007
04:00:38 PM
John Rambo is the Burmanator.
by StudioPlant69
Oct 12th, 2007
04:02:50 PM
John Rambo is the Burmanator.
by StudioPlant69
Oct 12th, 2007
04:02:51 PM
John Rambo is the Burmanator.
by StudioPlant69
Oct 12th, 2007
04:02:52 PM
Sly, we love ya!
by GoFukyerSelf
Oct 12th, 2007
04:03:36 PM
CURSE YOU ENTER BUTTON!!!
by StudioPlant69
Oct 12th, 2007
04:03:44 PM
Hey Vern....John Rambo: and then some
by Det David Mills
Oct 12th, 2007
04:04:32 PM
EXTRA! EXTRA! RAMBO GET'S CASTRATED BY AICN NERDS!!!
by Luke_Cage
Oct 12th, 2007
04:06:52 PM
I kind of agree with Vern...
by WONKABAR
Oct 12th, 2007
04:07:18 PM
JOHN RAMBO: HUMAN HAMPOCALYPSE
by BringingSexyBack
Oct 12th, 2007
04:07:22 PM
Regardless of the title...
by Spastic Jedi
Oct 12th, 2007
04:09:51 PM
Rambo goes Apeshit!!!
by shagdrum
Oct 12th, 2007
04:10:24 PM
I think most Hollywood stars do not appreciate
by Daddylonghead
Oct 12th, 2007
04:10:53 PM
Actually I did think it was the last one
by CherryValance
Oct 12th, 2007
04:11:07 PM
Or the "second trilogy" idea...
by WONKABAR
Oct 12th, 2007
04:12:37 PM
John Rambo is the best title for this film
by C Legion
Oct 12th, 2007
04:14:21 PM
RAMBO: VERY GOOD...BUT BRICK NOT HIT BACK!
by Acne Scarface
Oct 12th, 2007
04:15:36 PM
Thanks Sly!
by Korrom
Oct 12th, 2007
04:15:42 PM
damn Harry
by godhelpus
Oct 12th, 2007
04:15:49 PM
C Legion...
by WONKABAR
Oct 12th, 2007
04:19:01 PM
RAMBO 4: HOSTILE TERRITORY
by BringingSexyBack
Oct 12th, 2007
04:20:59 PM
RAMBO 4: MISSION MISSIONARY
by BringingSexyBack
Oct 12th, 2007
04:22:14 PM
Kudos to Stallone!
by IAmMrMonkey!
Oct 12th, 2007
04:24:29 PM
Blood River
by shuttlepod_10
Oct 12th, 2007
04:24:33 PM
RAMBO 4: THE FINAL STRIKE
by BringingSexyBack
Oct 12th, 2007
04:24:46 PM
RAMBO 4: DEATH BY RAMBO
by BringingSexyBack
Oct 12th, 2007
04:25:27 PM
RAMBO 4: THE FINAL ASSAULT
by BringingSexyBack
Oct 12th, 2007
04:27:14 PM
RAMBO 4: MO RAMBO, MO PROBLEMS
by BringingSexyBack
Oct 12th, 2007
04:28:25 PM
If I had it
by godhelpus
Oct 12th, 2007
04:28:39 PM
RAMBO 4: DANCING WITH THE STARS
by BringingSexyBack
Oct 12th, 2007
04:29:01 PM
RAMBO 4: DEADLY STRIKE
by BringingSexyBack
Oct 12th, 2007
04:30:06 PM
RAMBO 4: HUMAN MEAT PIE
by BringingSexyBack
Oct 12th, 2007
04:30:57 PM
Mr. Stallone.
by C Legion
Oct 12th, 2007
04:31:07 PM
RAMBO 4: YOU FUCKED NOW, BURMESE JUNTA
by BringingSexyBack
Oct 12th, 2007
04:31:44 PM
RAMBO 4: NO GLORY, JUST GUTS
by BringingSexyBack
Oct 12th, 2007
04:35:19 PM
RAMBO 4: CLEANUP ON AISLE 6 PLEASE
by BringingSexyBack
Oct 12th, 2007
04:36:37 PM
RAMBO 4: FORCE TEN FROM CHICCARONE
by BringingSexyBack
Oct 12th, 2007
04:39:57 PM
RAMBO 4: MOTHER OF ALL RAMBOS
by BringingSexyBack
Oct 12th, 2007
04:43:17 PM
RAMBO 4: ONE MAN MISSION
by BringingSexyBack
Oct 12th, 2007
04:44:17 PM
The Great Big Indiana Jones and Rambo Adventure !
by Pound Sand
Oct 12th, 2007
04:47:56 PM
Awesome
by Darth Thoth
Oct 12th, 2007
04:50:07 PM
sly-do some more contender
by pikagreg
Oct 12th, 2007
04:59:11 PM
RAMBO TO THE FUTURE
by DAVIDDOGG
Oct 12th, 2007
05:03:16 PM
2nd trilogy
by CherryValance
Oct 12th, 2007
05:03:42 PM
RAMBRO: A BLAXPLOITATION FILM
by DAVIDDOGG
Oct 12th, 2007
05:04:40 PM
OMG Harry SAVED Rambo!!!
by chiahead
Oct 12th, 2007
05:08:21 PM

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