Gear up your testosterone cheers and raise up your beer glasses to a true action hero icon, as legendary director and actor Sylvester Stallone hits the big 70 today and celebrates his birthday! Yes, the man who played Rocky Balboa through almost four decades, waged war alone as John Rambo, and lead a team of action heroes in The Expendables is now in his seventies... And he still looks like he can kick your ass any given day!
As a tribute to the man himself, here's a video created by "The Master" on YouTube that takes a look at the evolution of the actor - from 7 years old to 70!
Sylvester Stallone | From 7 To 70 Years Old
While he didn't win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor this year for the Rocky spin-off "Creed", we all know what matters is that he "went the distance" and did what no one else could do - be the best he can be and he certainly did! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SLY!
Sizing up what is sure to be one huge PURE TESTOSTERONE ACTION adventure for what is the biggest gathering of legendary Hollywood action stars and actors, Sylvester Stallone and his group of ragtag mercenaries return for a third adventure this August with new recruits in the likes of Mel Gibson, Harrison Ford, and Wesley Snipes for "The Expendables 3"!
Via Cosmic Book News, a brand new UK poster featuring Stallone, Jason Statham, and Antonio Banderas has appeared online, as well as a brand new TV Spot for the film!
The Expendables 3 TV Spot #1
The Expendables 3 hits theaters on August 14 in the US!
If PURE TESTOSTERONE ACTION had a name... It would DEFINITELY BE THIS.
Coming back together for the third time and ensuring that we get a BIGGER and BADDER action star cast than ever before, Sylvester Stallone returns with his team of Expendables in Jason Statham, Jet Li, Terry Crews, Dolph Lundgren, and Randy Couture, and adds more flavor to the mix with added legends like Wesley Snipes, Harrison Ford, Antonio Banderas, and even Kelsey Grammer, not to mention Mel Gibson and of course Arnold Schwarzenegger for the the ultimate outing of action that is The Expendables 3!
Above is the new banner poster that debuted online via movie pages like Coming Soon... And below is the all-new theatrical trailer!
Deploying themselves for a third time in what can easily be one of the biggest action star ensemble films of all time, Sylvester Stallone returns with his mercenary crew consisting of Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Terry Crews, and Randy Couture... Along with the appearance again of Arnold Schwarzenegger and new recruits in Harrison Ford, Kelsey Grammer, Wesley Snipes, and Antonio Banderas, all to face Mel Gibson as the villain in the much anticipated PURE TESTOSTERONE ACTION SEQUEL that is "The Expendables 3"!
A few days ago, 16 new character posters debuted online featuring Stallone and the crew dressed in form (which you can check out in Superherohype), and a new "Roll Call" trailer has appeared as well, which you can check out below via Roadshow Films'YouTube page.
The Expendables 3 (2014) Official Trailer
The Expendables 3 blasts its way into theaters on August 15!
PURE TESTOSTERONE ACTION RETURNS IN 2014... And here's the VERY FIRST TEASER TRAILER to prove it!
Courtesy of Lionsgate and director Patrick Hughes, here's a pretty awesome sneak peek of the biggest gathering of action stars yet with Stallone and co. for "The Expendables 3"!
The Expendables 3 - Exclusive Teaser Trailer
The Expendables 3 blasts into theaters on August 15, 2014!
Looks like Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the rest of the gang from the first two Expendables are set to return to heavy duty action next year, along with new cast additions Harrision Ford, Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas, and Mel Gibson for one intense and personal adventure with The Expendables 3!
As seen in Slash Film and other movie news sites, Lionsgate and Stallone have released the official press release for the upcoming new sequel as production officially begins this month, revealing who's set to appear (minus Bruce Willis of course), as well as what exactly the plot is and what kind of villain Mel Gibson plays versus Sly's Barney Ross and his ragtag team of Expendables!
3 legendary names in Hollywood and the action film business have joined Sylvester Stallone's "Pure Testosterone Action" club, and it looks like we're in for some heavy hittin' awesomeness come next year!
After rumors and reports of their participation swirling for months, it's now official that Harrison "Indiana Jones/ Han Solo" Ford, Mel "Martin Riggs/ Braveheart" Gibson, and Antonio "El Mariachi/ Puss in Boots" Banderas will be joining Sly, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Statham, and the rest of the gang for "The Expendables 3"! The news comes via Superherohype and Entertainment Weekly, and is pretty much looking good for fans of these guys itching to see a reunion of sorts for some very familiar names in Action Movie History.
Uniting many familiar names from the action hero genre together, this will be the third film in the franchise set to be released by next August, and we can only wonder where Barney Ross and his ragtag crew of mercenaries will do next! What's confirmed is that Mel will be playing the villain, much like what he's doing this year for Machete Kills.
On the other hand, it appears Bruce Willis isn't saddling up for a return as Church for the new sequel, as he and Stallone haven't come to an agreement and it didn't pan out. Read more on the story via Superherohype's article here. Rumors are also swirling that Wesley Snipes, Steven Seagal, and Jackie Chan may join the club, but we'll have to wait for more official word on that in the future.
The Expendables 3 is set for release on August 15, 2014.
Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Rambo and Commando. Rocky and The Terminator.
They're two of the biggest names in Action Hero film history, and back in the day, made a lot of people want to see the films they starred in just by their names alone. They've appeared together for the first time thanks to Stallone's testosterone action hero love letter team up film that was The Expendables and it's sequel, The Expendables 2. However, Schwarzenegger's role there was more of a cameo than a co-star, so it technically doesn't count.
All that changes this year however, as Sly and Ahnold have to work side-by-side to escape the toughest prison ever built, in a new action thriller that'll test their skills and limits - Escape Plan.
Via IGN, here's the very first trailer to the film.
Escape Plan Trailer
Catch Stallone and Schwarzenegger working together on an Escape Plan, which opens in theaters on October 18.
If you haven't been to a theater yet and caught PURE TESTOSTERONE ACTION with The Expendables 2, you're missing out on one of the BIGGEST and BADDEST films of 2012. Need a good reason why? Well, check out this review I made for starters, or simply see the trailer if you haven't yet for AWESOMENESS.
Shown exclusively via IGN, Lionsgate has officially released the first theatrical poster for Arnold Schwarzenegger's first lead comeback film since Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines, "The Last Stand"! Due in theaters on January next year, the former "Governator" and legendary bodybuilder returns to the forefront as a hollywood movie star, playing the role of a Sheriff from a quiet US bordertown, who becomes embroiled in a "last stand" effort between a known drug baron, his gang, and the law enforcement officials after them. The film is directed by South Korean filmmaker Kim Jee-woon, and also co-stars the likes of Forest Whitaker, Johnny Knoxville, and "Syf" actress Jaimie Alexander of "Thor" fame! For more information on the movie, poster, and some sneak peek pics, visit the source post at IGN.
Arnold Schwarzenegger: I'M BACK! - The Expendables 2
Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to the lead when "The Last Stand" premieres on January 18, 2013! Before that, catch him and other legendary action stars when The Expendables 2 hits theaters this week (see above for "I'M BACK)!
Via Yahoo! Movies, Lionsgate has released the newest poster to their upcoming all-star action movie star sequel, The Expendables 2! With the tagline "Back For War" under the title, the movie sees the combined might of Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Chuck Norris, and Jean-Claude Van Damme, as they all gather to kick ass and take names in this testosterone filled adventure! For more info on the poster, check out the source post at Yahoo! Movies!
If you haven't seen the trailer yet, you're missing out... so check out how action packed this action flick will be!
The Expendables 2 Trailer 2
Catch The Expendables 2 as they kick ass in theaters this August 17!
With much hype and testosterone gunning for it, Lionsgate has released a new international poster for their upcoming action hero gathering sequel, The Expendables 2! The new poster brings together the three iconic Hollywood action hero stars in this movie - Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Bruce Willis! All are pumped and ready to come back... So prepare for awesome on August! For more on the story, visit the source post at Comic Book Movie!
The Expendables 2 explodes in theaters on August 17!
Teased, hyped, and just about ready to kick some ass when it debuts in theaters later this year, IGN and Sylvester Stallone breaks the silence and offers fans of action and awesome a look at the new trailer to The Expendables 2! Testosterone action just came back... WITH LOADS OF OLD SCHOOL ACTION HEROES!
The Expendables 2 Trailer
Things are about to get serious with Barney Ross and crew returning! For more info on the story, visit the source post at IGN and Comic Book Movie!
The Expendables return to theaters with The Expendables 2 on August 17, 2012!
Put two and two together, and you get awesome classic action hero posters that put the testosterone levels off the charts for action movie buffs. Via Coming Soon and MTV, we get a good look at those manly posters alright... and they're AWESOME!
First, the Terminator and former Governator himself... Arnold Schwarzenegger!
Now, it's Mr. Delta Force and Roundhouse Kick and CN facts action man, Chuck Norris!
Excited for awesomeness? Be ready when The Expendables return to theaters with this sequel. If these posters didn't reignite the action hero in you, I don't know what will. For more info, visit the source post at Comic Book Movie!
The Expendables 2 blasts into theaters on August 17th!
Has anyone seen "The Expendables" yet? If you haven't, you're missing out on a huge testosterone manly party that's definitely one for the history books. Sly Stallone has gathered many of the toughest S.O.B actors this planet has to offer, and the action and mindless violence is all the reason you need to see this flick! In fact, if you were ever fans of the actors and superstars featured in The Expendables, you might be wondering how many lives each and everyone of these guys have taken since they begun eating baddies for breakfast. Well, fret not, for Screen Rant has posted this "Body Count Poster" from Term Life Insurance that lists ALL of the kills each actor in the poster has on their record!
Wow... Dolph Lundgren has the MOST kills! The man who plays Gunner Jensen in this flick is definitely a certified badass, only trailed by Stallone, who showed how much business he did over the years with his Rambo attitude! It's amazing how many years we've seen these guys kill bad guys and saving the world on the big screen, so it's no wonder why the tally is impressive when you combine all their feats together! It's funny that Terry Crews and Randy Couture are tied at 2, but then again, these guys hardly starred in any mega action roles... until being featured in The Expendables!
Directed and presented by Sylvester Stallone, The Expendables is currently showing in theaters!
It doesn't take a genius to figure out why I had to see this movie. As a kid growing up in the 80's and 90's, I absolutely HAD TO.
Movie: The Expendables
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, Mickey Rourke, Steve Austin, Bruce Willis, and Arnold Schwarzenegger
Directed By: Sylvester Stallone
No logical reason. No excuses. This movie had Stallone, Statham, Li, Rourke, Lundgren, Crews, Couture, Austin, and pretty much every other bad ass known to humanity that has ever contributed to the world of awesome and popculture. Gathered together like the superfriends and heroes they are courtesy of director Sly, all of these action movie guys converged in "The Expendables", which Stallone attributes as a tribute to the 80's and 90's action films of yesteryear gone by. Having seen Rambo raise hell and Arnold "Commando" his way off hapless wussies, I was surrounded by gung ho elements that I could literally lose my whole being to when it came down to a fist fight, and this movie proves you don't want to mess with these boys action-wise. I came watching this flick with a couple of my best buddies yesterday, and we weren't disappointed when we walked out of the theater after the two hour path of destruction story carved out by Stallone and crew. However, that's not to say the movie doesn't have its flaws, and there are several to point out in this review. Spoilers be abound if you are one of the weary ones, so I'd suggest turning away if you want to keep your mind fresh and enjoy this one like a virgin. Otherwise, read on and learn my take on things from a action movie guy's point of view.
First things first - The Expendables was intended to be a throwback to the old school action movie mentality, so don't expect any epic plot or story on this one. It's your typical "good guys going against the bad guys" scenario, and that's as simple as it gets. As mercenaries, they kill for a living and blow the living $@## out of their targets, so you can expect lots of explosions, gunfire, and bloodshed to be involved. As a Stallone project, it's very much in the same vein as his previous flick - John Rambo; Only you got an all star cast of other action guys backing him up and taking names... literally. Sly plays the leader of the group, Barney, who leads his team of Expendables on merc missions, namely Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, and Terry Crews. These guys have no moral compulsions when it comes to killing, and when a job needs to be done, they're professional about it, right down to the end. It's only when the CIA get involved that things start to become messy, and when Barney and crew travel to South America for another job, things don't go according to plan and an innocent life is left hanging in the balance. Going against their M.O and making it a personal mission of redemption, Barney leads his Expendables on what looks like a real suicide mission. Then again, they're the best at what they do, and what they do isn't very nice.
The Expendables Trailer
Ok, plot-wise, this movie is your typical B-Movie action flick. It was a pretty weak and obvious story, and you could see what was going to happen a mile away, but frankly, all I cared about was the action, and that's all that mattered in my case at least. Again, there's no way a movie like this can compete to a plot that's as diverse as Inception, but it sure makes up for it with some serious action star power. I've mentioned the primary cast as it is, but there's more faces involved here than Sly and crew. Mr. Stallone was really aiming for the top bill with this flick, and so he went all out and invited two other major stars from the action movie era, namely Bruce Willis and The Governator himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger! Yes, two of his partners from Planet Hollywood make a cameo appearance in a scene that sets up the major plot of this movie, so this marks the first time in history where these three can be seen together in a big budget action flick such as this, and since he assumed office, Arnold hasn't been in any action flick... until now! Overall, that was one of the big draws and come ons The Expendables had, but let's not forget the action itself. Stallone, Statham, Li, and the gang dominate in so many ways by incapacitating and spilling the guts of their victims all around the place. From using CQC combat skills and martial arts prowess to delivering lead and metal heaven with heavy guns on the bodies of their victims, nothing is as glorious as pure testosterone driving into the minds of viewers watching senseless violence ensue. Of course, that may not appeal to audiences who expect intellectual activity on their films, and the way the film depicts itself in an over-the-top manner can be downright unbelievable to the average viewer. In fact, the fight scenes alone are almost one-sided and in The Expendables favor, and a certain match between two real life professional brawlers just ended in a manner I wouldn't have seen coming. Also, certain action scenes and key dialogue sequences were rather dull and were just there to give nods and poke fun at the actors and their background. True fans with a good eye will notice immediately what those references are, but then again, everything else matters little when you have guys beating and shooting the living crap out of each other, and that's probably the only thing you need here to draw excitement and appreciation for this movie.
Quite literally, you should enter The Expendables and expect what it set out to do - deliver no-brainer fun and action where it is required not to think at all. The sense of nostalgia fans of the action film genre feel for this film will generate some buzz around this movie, and that's all that matters when the product is all about tough guys shooting and blowing brains off their targets. Overall, it's all about the machismo fun, so just sit back, relax, and enjoy the movie for what it is - brainless action gone wild and alive!
These are the names that you're remember when the adrenaline takes over and you get to watch one of the biggest gatherings of top action movie stars in one film. With cameos by the "Governator" Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis themselves, what's not to get excited about "The Expendables" - A film directed and co-written by Sylvester Stallone that pays tribute to all the gung-ho action blockbusters of the 80's and 90's?! You've gotta be hiding in a cave if you're not familiar with these heroic names, but enough talk... Watch the trailer!
The Expendables Trailer
Get ready to choose your weapon when The Expendables hits on August 13!
As an action movie buff, I've seen less of the adrenaline pumping, gun-totting films I've come to love through the late 80's and early 90's that required less thinking and more shouting for the hero to do his stuff and blow things up. 2008's John Rambo brought those roots back to the forefront, and showed that legendary actor Sylvester Stallone still has what it takes to look badass, even at the age of 63. With a new Rambo sequel already confirmed, Sly's busy finishing up his next, great project - a 2010 action movie that will blow heads away: The Expendables!
If you don't know what the movie's about, it's quite simple - action hero Stallone leads a ragtag group of mercenaries on a mission to eliminate a dictator in South America, using all their knowledge on guns and kick assery to get the job done. Doing double time work as both the director and a star on the film, Stallone has recruited other A-list actors to his cause, namely Jason Statham, Jet Li, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Randy Couture, Dolph Lundgren, and even Mickey Rourke. Heck, even Sly's Planet Hollywood buddies Bruce Willis and "Governator" Arnold Schwarzenegger will be in the film, doing cameo roles to give this project more star firepower... as if it didn't have enough already!
Links from other movie sites have already shown a teaser trailer of the film being posted in youtube. It may not be around for long, so better see it while it's hot! Looking forward to the explosions next year! Huzzah!
