In a lengthy and multi-part interview with Ain't it Cool News, Sylvester Stallone talked at length about various project he's been tied to that have been in development. Here's a breakdown of the important bits:
Rambo IV & V Stallone confirms that the sub-title has been changed from "In the Serpent's Eye" to "Pearl of the Cobra". Don't expect any 'explosive archery' for his character of Rambo in the next film, seems that "Rambo lived in the remote part of a jungle in Thailand and would not have access to fresh explosives nor does he want part of that life style anymore, but he will use a bow". If the fourth film works "I'm not sure if RAMBO [V] would proceed, that all depends on the fans' reactions". Also the villains of the piece are the "sadistic leaders of a far-Eastern country" who occasionally practice fun sports like "skinning alive, crucifixions, beheadings".
Inglorious Bastards Stallone was "hoping to work with Quentin in his new 'Grindhouse' film" but his commitments to "Rocky VI" & "Rambo IV" prevented it. Rumours had him attached to the three-part Tarantino WWII opus "Inglorious Bastards", but whilst Stallone has heard the talk he hasn't heard anything concrete. If offered though he would probably accept.
Hunter "There is always a chance to make Hunter" says Stallone of a talked about adaptation of James Byron Huggins novel. He adds "I would like to re-read the novel and try to visualize it and maybe if I don't do it, it could certainly be a directorial challenge".
Notorious His rumoured involvement in the Tupac / Biggie Smalls project began a few years ago, but "I don't think it'll ever be done because of the amount of lawsuits that would be filed".
Nighthawks Any chance of a sequel to this cult favourite about urban terrorism in New York? "I think the opportunity is gone... to pull 'Nighthawks' together at this date, and at my age, would make this task almost impossible. But it would make a decent remake with a pair of contrasting actors".
Poe He seems very set in his ideas for what he wants to do with the Edgar Allan Poe biopic he's planning to direct - "I'd like to focus on a muted color texture for the present day scenes and when we delve into the recesses of his mind, which I will do quite often to see the creations of his extraordinary stories as they unfold in his sub-conscience, they will be portrayed in muted colors and with vivid contrast. The whole point is to show Poe as a normal struggling artist who had highs and lows like all of us and not portrayed as he usually is as a somber, morbid, introverted alcoholic with flashes of brilliance".
