Our POW (Picture of the Week) is from a scene between Rocky (Sly) and Mickey (Burgess Meredith) that bring tears to the toughest man’s eyes. Click on the image to see a biggie-sized version. – Craig
Sly and the Family Stallone News for the Week
Sly and the Family Stallone News for the Week:
- Sly’s Instagram: The most personal thing I’ve ever done. Pre-order my memoir The Steps. Link in Bio 🥊
- People: Sly Stallone Gives Brother Frank a Wet Willy as They Celebrate His 80th Birthday
- EW: Anthony Ippolito becomes Sly Stallone in first trailer of Rocky making-of drama I Play Rocky
- People: Anthony Ippolito Becomes Sly Stallone in Inspiring Trailer for Biopic I Play Rocky
- THR: Anthony Ippolito Goes the Distance as Sly Stallone in I Play Rocky Trailer
- USAToday: Anthony Ippolito transforms into Sly Stallone for I Play Rocky
- CB: Hey Yo, I Play Rocky‘s Anthony Ippolito Nails Sly Stallone’s Voice And Swagger In First Trailer
- AV Club: I Play Rocky trailer introduces Sly Stallone fighting for his movie
- Men’s Journal: Anthony Ippolito Is Sly Stallone in First Trailer for I Play Rocky
- Variety: I Play Rocky Trailer: Anthony Ippolito Becomes Sly Stallone in This Inside Look at the Making of a Movie Classic
- Deadline: I Play Rocky Trailer: “Do You Believe In Me…Or Not?”; The Ultimate Underdog Story Looks A Knockout
- Toy Habits: Rocky Superstars Series 1 Sly Stallone Shop Exclusive Preorders
- JoBlo: Sly Stallone reveals he was forced to direct Rocky II because “Nobody wanted it”
- GQ UK: Sly Stallone biopic I Play Rocky is lining up an Oscars knockout
- Variety: TIFF Announces Star-Studded Gala and Special Presentations, Led by Rocky Biopic I Play Rocky…
- Men’s Journal: 1982 Rock Smash That Spent Six Weeks at No. 1 Almost Never Existed
- FOX News: I Play Rocky revives the gamble that made Sly Stallone a superstar
Sly and the Family Stallone News for the Week
Sly and the Family Stallone News for the Week:
- Sly’s Instagram: When I wrote Rocky, I wasn’t just writing about one fighter. I was writing about anyone who’s ever been counted out but kept moving forward.It’s incredible to see how that story continues to inspire people all these years later. Thank you to @SportsCenter, @ESPN, and @ESPNOriginals for celebrating its legacy. Keep punching. 🥊
- USAToday: Sly Stallone is 80! Revisit his rugged roles and milestone moments
- Mirror: Sly Stallone’s biggest rival revealed after long feud – not Arnold Schwarzenegger
- MJ: 1982 Sly Stallone Classic – He Called His Toughest, Showed Sly at His Leanest Ever
- NY Times: Perilous & Preposterous, Cliffhanger Brought Stallone Back…
- NFS: Sly Stallone’s First Blood Should Be Regarded as the All Time Most American Action Movie
- Hello!: 7 jaw-dropping photos of young Sly Stallone you have to see to believe as Rocky star turns 80
- People: Sly Stallone’s Life in Photos as the Actor Celebrates His 80th Birthday
- JoBlo: Sly Stallone says a certain film decision set his career back eight years
- MJ: 1985 Sly Stallone Classic Still Inspires Gym-Goers as the Actor Turns 80
- AOL: Inside Sly Stallone’s Surprising Life: ‘Painting Is His First Love’
- People: Inside Sly Stallone’s Surprising Life as an Artist as He Turns 80
- NFS: The 10 Best Sly Stallone Movies
- MJ: Sly Stallone Net Worth 2026: How Rich Is the Rocky Star on His 80th Birthday?
- Far Out: Sly Stallone’s 1997 movie convinced him his career was “going the way of the dodo bird”
- Collider: Taylor Sheridan’s Tulsa King Is Returning Sooner Than Expected
- NFS: Analyzing the Original ‘Rocky‘ Script
- SR: 10 Greatest Mindless 80s Action Movies Of All Time, Ranked
- Parade: Frank and Sylvester Stallone Reunite for Sly’s 80th
POW: Rare “Rambo III” Stick Fight Shot!
One of my favorite scenes from any of the Rambo movies is the stick fight scene in Rambo III. It’s hard to find many photos from it. Above is a rare shot from the scene. Click on the image for a arena-sized version.
Happy Birthday Sly Stallone!
POW: “Rocky” – Rocky & Adrian Share a Tender Moment
Our POW (Picture of the Week) is a tender moment between Rocky (Sly) and Adrian (Talia Shire). Click on the image to see a biggie-sized version. – Craig
Sly and the Family Stallone News for the Week
Sly and the Family Stallone News for the Week:
- Sly’s Instagram: The Rocky steps have become a reflection of the American spirit 💪Watch the full SC Featured “72 Steps” Sunday on SportsCenter and YouTube.
- NFS: Sly Stallone’s First Blood — the Most American Action Movie of All Time
- Men’s Journal: 1993 Sci-Fi Thriller Named Among Best Films of All Time…
- BGR: Sly Stallone Starred In This ’70s Sci-Fi Cult Classic That Spawned A Franchise
- MovieWeb: Sly Stallone ’90s Sci-Fi Action Thriller That “Really Holds Up”…
- Men’s Journal: 1976 Greatest Sports Movie of All Time Has the Most Iconic Workout Scene Ever Filmed
- CBR: Sly Stallone Celebrates 50 Years of Rocky in Honor of America’s 250th Anniversary
POW: “First Blood” – Sly Stallone and David Caruso
Our POW (Picture of the Week) is a great scene from First Blood. It features Sly and David Caruso in the first scene where the cops really begin to understand there is much more to Rambo than some long haired drifter. Click on the image to see a biggie-sized version. – Craig
Sly and the Family Stallone News for the Week
Sly and the Family Stallone News for the Week:
POW: “Rocky V” BTS w/ Sly, John Avildsen & Tommy Morrison!
This is such a rare/cool behind-the-scenes photo of John G. Avildsen, Sly and Tommy Morrison taken by Sam Emerson on the set of Rocky V. Click on the image to see a championship-sized version.
This image is from the Sylvester Stallone Heritage Auction.