Rocky Balboa Release Date Set

From Reuters - Thu May 18, 4:50 AM ET

Actor Sylvester Stallone waves to the audience during filming of a scene for the upcoming 'Rocky VI' movie in this December 3, 2005 file photo.

'Rocky Balboa,' the next installment of the saga about the beloved boxer from Philadelphia -- written, directed by and starring Sylvester Stallone -- will be distributed in the U.S. and Canada by MGM Studios on December 22.

REUTERS/R. Marsh Starks

- Craig