Rocky Gift Set Reviewed

Craig / / 2001, Rocky, Rocky II, Rocky III, Rocky IV, Rocky V

The April 20, 2001 issue of Entertainment Weekly gives the “Rocky” Giftset the lead review in the New To DVD section. Marc Bernardin gives the set an overall “B” rating. SZoners will be glad to hear that Mr. Bernardin says of all of the extras that come in the set, “the most interesting bit is a 28-minute interview with STALLONE, who gives something of a “Rocky” oral history from genesis to release. By turns touching, insightful, and self-indulgent, it’s a fascinating look at a star glancing back through time at the role that, for better or worse, defined him.”

– Craig Zablo

Sly and Jen at a Family Celebration

Craig / / 2001, Celebs, Jennifer Flavin-Stallone

The April 17, 2001 issue of England’s Hello! magazine contains a picture of SLY and JENNIFER at the annual Family Celebration charity event in Los Angeles. Also at the event was CALISRA FLOCKHART, BRITANY SPEARS with boyfriend JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE and former president BILL CLINTON who played sax with legendary blues guitarist BB KING.

Thanks to Jazz! – Craig Zablo

SZ Exclusive: “Driven” Premiere Coverage by SZoner Randy Rouseau

Craig / / 2001, Driven

SZoner, Randy Rouseau attended the premiere of “Driven” which was held at the Mann’s Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, Monday, April 16, 2001. Randy sent in the picture above as well as those that follow. He said he would send more [containing shots of SLY] once he gets them developed! Thanks to Randy for sharing and for being so quick!

Another shot of the theater

Several Champ cars lined up and waiting to roar down the street!

SYLVESTER STALLONE’s car from “Driven.”

SYLVESTER STALLONE’s handprints from in front of Mann’s Theater.

SLY’s personal car. Very nice!

Another shot of Sly’s ride.

Thanks again to Randy Rossseau!

– Craig Zablo

ROCKY SPECIAL EDITION GIFT SET

Craig / / 2001, Celebs, Rocky

The April 20, 2001 issue of Entertainment Weekly gives the Rocky Giftset the lead review in the New To DVD section. Marc Bernardin gives the set an overall “B” rating. SZoners will be glad to hear that Mr. Bernardin says of all of the extras that come in the set, “the most interesting bit is a 28-minute interview with Stallone, who gives something of a Rocky oral history from genesis to release. By turns touching, insightful, and self-indulgent, it’s a fascinating look at a star glancing back through time at the role that, for better or worse, defined him.”(As an interesting aside – on the page following the review is a one page interview with Carl “Apollo Credd” Weathers!)

– Craig Zablo (April 16, 2001) 

SLY PIC IN PREMIERE

Craig / / 2001, Celebs

Sly appears in the current issue of PREMIERE in an article titled Shmoozer Take All. Producer Elie Samaha is being sued by his German backers for inflating budgets on movies he made with buddies like John Travolta, Stallone, and Snipes. Hey, what’s a few million among friends ? ”

Below the pic reads… BATTLEFIELD WORTH : Samaha with his pal Stallone and former Miss Germany Verona Feldbusch, at the “Battlefield Earth” premiere . – Peace, JAZZMAN

Thanks Jazz for the piece! – Craig Zablo (April 15, 2001)

STALLONE INTERVIEW AT DARK HORIZONS

Craig / / 2001, Driven

On Tuesday, April 10, 2001, Dark Horizons reported that the Driven soundtrack would be available starting April 24th and gave props to StalloneZone for the news.

What could be cooler than getting props from Garth? The interview with Sly that he posted the same day! Paul Fischer conducts an interview in which Sly discusses Driven, fitness, the special edition release of Rocky to dvd, and more! To check it out, click |HERE|. (Great score, Garth!)

  • Craig Zablo (April 15, 2001)

“ROCKY” : THE REAL DEAL…

Craig / / 2001, Rocky

The April 2001 issue of CinemaSavant (an mgm.com e-magazine) features part one of an article by Alex Ben Block titled “The Real Deal on Rocky.” The opening paragraph states: “On the 25th anniversary of its landmark release, we set aside the many myths, and delve into the little known true history of “Rocky.” We pull back the curtain on the behind the scenes wheeling and dealing which got Sylvester Stallone’s inspirational boxing drama made, and helped the United Artists release win an Academy Award…

.- Craig Zablo (April 15, 2001)

SLY: UNINTIMIDATED

Craig / / 2001, Celebs, Driven

Sly appears in the April 10, 2001 issue of the National Enquirer. The picture above accompanies a short “exclusive interview” by Beverly Williston. The “interview” consists of six sentences by Sly… he says:

1. Dale Earnhardt was the “best in his field” and he hopes that Driven pays tribute to race car drivers.
2. That when you drive the cars “you’re lying down feet first.”
3. That once in “you are literally locked into these machines so there’s a sense of being nailed in a box with no exit except with the help of others.”
4. If the worst happens and “…you get into a crash its quite difficult to release yourself.”
5. Being in the car is “…very confining and claustrophobic.”
6. Finally about co-star Estella Warren, Sly said, “Estella is going to have a charmed life.”

– Craig Zablo (April 15, 2001)