I wasn’t expecting to see Andrew Charipar at this year’s Heroes Con.  In fact, he almost didn’t make it due to car problems.  Thankfully, he did and worked up a couple of new Stallone sketches for me.  This is, Sly as one of the many characters he played in Spy Kids 3D.   More of Andrew’s art can be seen at  his blog and DA site.

Hard to believe, but it’s true.  Sly Stallone is now on Twitter!  You can follow him by going here.  Oh, and while you’re there, take a gander at the site listed as Sly’s web spot.  That’s right, StalloneZone.  Well done, SZoners and thanks to Sly! - Craig

I received the following e-mail and thought it would be of interest to SZoners worldwide!

Hey Craig.
I’m from Poland -a user of your message board of StalloneZone.  I’m also an admin of www.stallone.pl - one and only unofficial polish site of Sylvester Stallone. If you want please get a news to your site that we
are changed last time a design and we have a new look.

Also my pal changed last time a look for his John Rambo polish site www.rambo.pl.  So as you see Polish sites and Polish fans are still strong, and we  celebrating Polish box office #1 of The Expendables (Niezniszczalni).

Greetings from Poland.
Tom
www.stallone.pl

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It’s always great to hear from Stallone fans from around the world.  We’re always happy to spread the word! - Craig

SZoner, Monika recently sent in the photo above and said…

After 24 years of being a fan with my heart & soul, I really got a chance to meet him. It was the most wonderful experience of my life, ever!!!!  It´s my big wish to share the moment with other SZoners…

I thank you therefore from the bottom of my heart

Best Regards

Monika

My buddy, Ernest “Jazzman” Resendes made up a couple of teaser banners for a movie that many SZoners would love to see in Sly’s future.  Thanks to Jazz for sharing! - Craig

StalloneZoner, Jonathon Becker, was able to attend the premiere and VIP Party of The Expendables in Vegas! Here are some photos of his adventure! - Craig

Jesus Antonio is an artist who lives in Mexico.  Jesus posts on quite a few sites and is always positive and complimentary of the artwork of others and humble about his own.  When I had the opportunity to get a few Stallone sketches and a sketchbook from Jesus, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity.  You can see more of Jesus’ art here!

Although five movies premiered this week in wide release, none were strong enough to knock The Expendables from its hold on the top box office spot.  Although final figures won’t be in until Monday, weekend estimates have it like this…

1. The Expendables - $16.5 million - $64.9 million total
2. Vampires Suck - $12.2 million - $18.6 million total
3. Eat Pray Love - $12   million - $47.1 million total
4. Lottery Ticket - $11.1 million - $11.1 million total
5. The Other Guys - $10.1 million - $88.2 million total

SZoner, Chris from France [who also runs the Stallone Collector blog] sent in these photos taken when Sly and the crew were in Paris to promote The Expendables. 

Thanks to Chris [seen here with his crew] for sharing them! - Craig

This week’s updates have been filled with exclusive reports and photos from SZoner, SlyStalloneFan.  I’m happy to say that his dream of meeting Sly was finally achieved.  Here is what he had to say…

Craig, my dream came true. I was able to get a picture with my idol, my hero, my favorite actor, Sylvester Stallone. I mentioned to him that I post on the StalloneZone all the time and he asked me “what is your name on the site” and I told him “SlyStallonefan” and he replied “haha I see your posts all the time!”

I swear to you Craig I still can’t believe it. I am so happy and my heart rate was a million beats a minute when I was talking to him. He kindly alllowed me to take a picture that I will be for ever grateful for.
Here it is.
SLYSTALLONEFAN & Sly Stallone, the Man …………

Big Congrats and thanks once again for sharing your good luck with SZoners worldwide! - Craig