Yes folks, Stallone is back! It’s official - “Rocky Balboa” will be the 6th movie in the Rocky series to hit the big screen. After years of trying to get another Rocky movie released, Sly Stallone has managed to get co-funding from MGM, Columbia Pictures and Revolution Studios, and will be distributed by Columbia Pictures.

CNN’s article goes on to say:

The latest version, which sources said is similar to the tone and grit of the first two movies, persuaded the studios to negotiate a deal.“In many ways, the screenplay really took me back to the original ‘Rocky,’ ” Revolution Studios founder Joe Roth said in a statement. “As a past champion, Rocky Balboa is once again a regular guy who has to find himself and deal with real life. This film brings Rocky’s story full circle.”

In the new installment, Rocky, lonely and retired in Philadelphia, comes out of retirement, intending to fight a few low-profile local fights. He’s approached to fight a match with reigning heavyweight champ Mason “The Line” Dixon, and soon his comeback ignites a media firestorm.

“‘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. “You’re never too old to climb a mountain, if that’s your desire.”

I wonder who’ll be playing his opposite corner in this one… I’ve read stories that Dolph Lundgren was asked to play Ivan Drago again and even Vin Diesel has been in talks with Stallone’s people.

Adriaaaaaaaaaaaaan [bottom right lip drooping]