Cinema Retro has just received the following press release from MGM:
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 15, 2009) – This holiday season, a “nobody†becomes a “somebody†when Rocky: The Undisputed Collection
unveils all six powerhouse films together on stunning Blu-ray Disc (BD)
November 3 from MGM Home Entertainment. This definitive collection
enshrines the rags to riches tale of Philadelphia club fighter Rocky
Balboa and his unwavering tenacity to go the distance. Memorialized
with pristine picture and captivating audio, witness the epic span of
Rocky’s fighting career, including memorable matchups with Mr. T, Hulk
Hogan, Dolph Lundgren and Tommy Morrison. This celebrated saga of the
battle for glory and self-respect boasts crowd-pleasing performances by
Sylvester Stallone (Rambo) Talia Shire (The Godfather), Burt Young (“The Sopranosâ€), Carl Weathers (Predator) and Burgess Meredith (Grumpy Old Men). A triumph outside the ring, the monumental Academy Award©*
Relive every unforgettable round in high definition with the BD premieres of Rocky II-V
along with an exclusive bonus disc featuring over two hours of
documentaries, interviews, behind-the scenes footage and an all-new
“Feeling Strong Now†trivia game. The Rocky: The Undisputed Collection
winning Rocky franchise has won over audiences as well as critics and,
over 30 years after the original film, Rocky continues to be recognized
as a film icon, sports legend and American hero.
packs a punch as a seven BD set for the suggested retail price of $99.99 U.S./$139.99 Canada. Prebook is October 7.
SYNOPSES
Rocky
Rocky (Stallone) is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going
nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in a ring with the world
heavyweight champion, Rocky knows that it’s his one shot at the big
time -- a once in a lifetime opportunity to “go the distance†and come
out a winner!
Rocky II
After club fighter Rocky Balboa (Stallone)
goes the distance with the world heavyweight champion, boxing fans
clamor for a rematch. But Rocky, having sustained massive injuries in
the bout, announces his retirement. Though he tries to make a new life
for himself, Rocky realizes that he can’t escape his true calling. The
ring beckons once more, and the “Italian Stallion†must prepare for the
fight of his life.
Rocky III
As Rocky Balboa (Stallone) fights his way
into the hearts of millions, life couldn’t be better. He scores ten
consecutive wins, lands lucrative endorsement contracts and becomes
famous throughout the world. But when Clubber Lang (Mr. T) K.O.s Rocky
in a humiliating defeat, it becomes apparent that the “Italian
Stallion†has lost his edge. Considering hanging up his gloves, Rocky
receives encouragement from an unlikely ally: his old nemesis, Apollo
Creed (Weathers). With Creed’s help, Rocky strives to regain the “eye
of the tiger†before confronting Lang in a grueling rematch for the
world heavyweight championship.
Rocky IV
Rocky (Stallone) proudly holds the world
heavyweight boxing championship, but a new challenger has stepped
forward: Drago (Dolph Lundgren), a six-foot, six-inch, 240-pound
fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union. This time, Rocky’s
training regimen takes him to icy Siberia, where he prepares for a
globally-televised match in the heart of Moscow. But nothing can truly
prepare him for what he’s about to face -- a powerfully charged fight
to the finish in which he must defend not only himself, but also the
honor of his country!
Rocky V
Upon returning home from his latest triumph,
Rocky (Stallone) learns that all of his money has been lost by an
unscrupulous financial advisor. To make matters worse, his
fight-related injuries force his retirement from the ring. So Rocky,
his wife Adrian (Shire) and his son Rocky Jr. (Sage Stallone) move to
their old low-rent neighborhood in South Philadelphia. There, the
fighter must resolve the deep-rooted resentment held by his son, a
bitterness that grows when Rocky trains Tommy Gunn (Tommy Morrison), a
young boxer who soon rises to national prominence. When Tommy turns
against his mentor and publicly taunts him, Rocky knows he must fight
once more.
Rocky Balboa
30 years after the clang of the first bell, Rocky Balboa dons his gloves for the last time…and delivers “a knockout†(US Weekly)! Armed with a highly credible, heart-wrenching story, Sylvester Stallone leaps “back in the ring with a champ†(Rolling Stone): this “triumphant final chapter for one of the most iconic characters in the history of motion pictures†(Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times)!
Since retiring, Rocky Balboa reminisces about his glory days for the
locals at his Philly diner, Adrian’s. But his quiet world is suddenly
rocked when the current reigning champ (Antonio Tarver) – after losing
to a virtual, in-his-prime Rocky in a computer-simulated match --
challenges the “out-to-pasture†stallion to the real thing! Not one to
back down, Rocky commits to the unthinkable: He agrees to the fight of
his life…and pushes himself to the breaking point to go the distance
one last time.
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DVD Specs:
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| â— | | Disc One: Rocky |
| â— | | Disc Two: Rocky II |
| â— | | Disc Three: Rocky III |
| â— | | Disc Four: Rocky IV |
| â— | | Disc Five: Rocky V |
| â— | | Disc Six: Rocky Balboa |
| â— | | Disc Seven: Rocky Anthology Bonus Disc |
| ○ |    “Feeling Strong Now!†Trivia Game |
| â—‹ | Â Â Â Three Rounds with Legendary Trainer Lou Duva featurette |
| ○ |    Interview with a Legend – Bret Sugar (Author/Commentator and Historian) |
| ○ |    “The Opponents†|
| â—‹ | Â Â Â In The Ring: Three-Part Making-Of Documentary |
| â—‹ | Â Â Â Steadicam: Then and Now with Garrett Brown |
