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‘John Rambo’: Prequel Movie to ‘First Blood’ in the Works at Millennium

‘Sisu’ director Jalmari Helander is aboard to handle the new film, which would explore Rambo’s Vietnam stint. Sylvester Stallone isn’t involved –– yet. Word, however, via Deadline, arrives that the ...
New York Post

‘First Blood’ and ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ director Ted Kotcheff dead at 94

Ted Kotcheff, who directed Hollywood hits like “Weekend at Bernie’s” and the original “Rambo” film “First Blood,” has passed away. He was 94. The Canadian filmmaker’s family confirmed Kotcheff’s ...
Deadline.com

‘Rambo’ Origin Movie ‘John Rambo’ Hits The Cannes Market

EXCLUSIVE: In the words of John Rambo: “Nothing is over!” Action vets Millennium Media, known for the Has Fallen, Hitman’s Bodyguard and Expendables franchises, are launching John Rambo at the Cannes ...
Variety

Ted Kotcheff, ‘First Blood’ and ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ Director, Dies at 94

Ted Kotcheff, the Canadian filmmaker who introduced moviegoers to Sylvester Stallone’s traumatized Vietnam War veteran John Rambo with “First Blood” and helmed comedies like “Weekend at Bernie’s,” ...