Our POW [Picture of the Week] this week is the first poster for Grudge Match. It features Sly squaring off with Robert DeNiro. Oh, and here’s a larger version as well. – Craig
Sly and the Family Stallone News for the Week
Sly and the Family Stallone News for the Week:
- Sly’s Instagram: A fantastic year and grateful for every moment. Thank you for the support. Without it, the dream wouldn’t exist. Happy New Year and keep punching 🥊🥊
- CinemaBlend: My Favorite Sly Stallone Movie Is Neither Rocky Nor Rambo, But This…
- Collider: James Cameron’s 1st Draft for one of Sly Stallone’s Biggest Action Movies…
- /Film: Why Sly Stallone Set Rocky In Philadelphia Instead Of New York City
- Fandomwire: Sly Stallone’s 2026 Most Anticipated Project in 2026 Is Not A Movie
- SR: Sly Stallone Details The Two Most Dangerous Stunts Of His Career
POW: “Escape Plan”
Our POW [Picture of the Week] this week is Sly (with Arnie in the background) from Escape Plan. Click on the photo to see a full-size version. – Craig
Sly and the Family Stallone News for the Week
Sly and the Family Stallone News for the Week:
- Sly’s Instagram: Every chapter teaches you something if you’re willing to listen. This was a great conversation about persistence, creativity, and staying in the fight. Full interview on YouTube. Keep punching 🥊🥊
- CinemaBlend: The Rocky ‘Studio’ Note That Came At A Rough Time In Sly Stallone’s Career…
- People: Who Is Sly Stallone’s Wife? All About Jennifer Flavin…
POW: “Bullet to the Head”
Our POW [Picture of the Week] this week is Sly from Bullet to the Head. Click on the photo to see a full-size version. – Craig
Sly and the Family Stallone News for the Week
Sly and the Family Stallone News for the Week:
- Sly’s Instagram: True story! We couldn’t afford to fix the poster. So we turned it into a moment. Sometimes the flaws are the story. Keep punching 🥊🥊
- Rolling Stone: Kiss, Sly Stallone Receive Oval Office Medals…
- Daily Mail: Sly Stallone uses cane in public for first time due to stunt injuries…
- CBS News: Trump awards medals to Kennedy Center honorees including Sly Stallone…
- PhillyMag: Sly Stallone Wants His Rocky Statue Back. And the City Is Giving It to Him
- Daily Beast: ‘Rocky’ Legend, Spotted Using Cane on Red Carpet
- FOX News: Sly Stallone talks about how it feels to be honored at the Kennedy Center
- THR: Trump Hosts Kennedy Center Honors, Recognizing Sly Stallone…
- USAToday: See Sly Stallone’s paintings on display in Florida art exhibit
- CBS News: Philadelphia keeps original Rocky statue; Sly Stallone has a change of heart
- Palm Beach Post: Hollywood icon Sly Stallone’s art displayed at Palm Beach gallery
- Us: Why Sly Stallone Used a Cane at the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors Red Carpet
- CBS News: Sly Stallone: Rocky Oscar a volcanic moment followed by deep sadness
- CinemaBlend: Rocky’s Low Budget; A Messed Up Poster & Sly Stallone’s Creative Fix
- USAToday: Sly Stallone stops for a slice in ‘Tulsa King’ return in Atlanta
- FOX News: Sly Stallone on painful Oscar night despite monumental Rocky success
- Variety: Why Sly Stallone Isn’t Appearing in the ‘Cliffhanger’ Reboot
- People: Sly Stallone Will Never Come to Terms w/ His Parents Skipping the Oscars…
- SR: The Truth Behind Sly Stallone’s Exit From Cliffhanger Reboot Revealed In Lawsuit
- JoBlo: How the new Cliffhanger movie lost Sly Stallone
- Parade: Sly Stallone Won’t Be Returning For Reboot of Classic ’90s Action Film
- ET: Sly Stallone Through the Years…
- Parade: Sly Stallone Reveals Heartbreaking Struggles Behind ‘Rocky’ Success
- /Film: Sly Stallone Made Major Changes to James Cameron’s Rambo 2 Script
The Kennedy Center Honors 2025
The Kennedy Center Honors 2025 were held on the evening of December 7, 2025. President Trump made was history as the first sitting U.S. president to host the ceremony. Five legendary entertainers who have helped to shape American culture were honored at this the 48th annual celebration.
The honorees were Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, KISS (Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Peter Criss, honored in memoriam: Ace Frehley). Gloria Gaynor, and Michael Crawford.
Congratulations to Sly Stallone and all honorees for a well deserved award.
The 2025 Kenedy Center Awards ceremony will be broadcast on CBS and Paramount+ on December 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET.
– Craig Zablo
The photos above and below come from Sly Stallone’s instagram with his thoughts…
Honored to receive this year’s Kennedy Center Honors medal for championing the performing arts. Thank you all for the support over the years, keep punching! 🥊🥊
Front row: Sly Stallone, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, Michael Crawford
Standing: Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss
POW: “Expendables 2” Rare Poster!
Our POW [Picture of the Week] is an advance and rarely seen poster featuring Sly and the cast from The Expendables 2! As you can imagine, the poster was controversial in some circles. Click on the image to see a larger version. – Craig
Sly and the Family Stallone News for the Week
Sly and the Family Stallone News for the Week:
- Sly’s Instagram: This is something we just completed and it turned out fantastic. It’s called Through the Ropes. Now available at the @slystalloneshop 🥊🥊
- People: The Rocky Cast in the First Movie vs Last Appearance in the Boxing Franchise
- Collider: Sly Stallone’s Action Franchise-Starter Is a Surprise Streaming Hit
- Collider: 7 Burning Questions After the ‘Tulsa King‘ Season 3 Finale
POW: “The Expendables” – Mickey Rourke & Sly
Our POW [Picture of the Week] is Mickey Rourke and Sly from The Expendables! Click on the image to see a larger version. – Craig