Author: Craig

Is Sly Immortal?

Craig / / 2012

A combination photo shows a detail (L) of a fresco completed by artist Raphael in 1511 titled “The Cardinal and Theological Virtues” at the Vatican Museums May 10, 2012 next to a file photo of Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone posing in Beverly Hills September 18, 1995. British media reported that an American student on holiday spotted the resemblance of an onlooker in the fresco, which featured Pope Gregory IX, to actor Sylvester Stallone. REUTERS/Stringer  (left) /Fred Prouser/Files 

Sly’s resemblance to the figure in the painting went viral and was appearing on tweets and websites all over the net. Here are a few… – Craig


 

Eli Minaya’s Rambo

Craig / / 2012, Craig's Sly Art, Rambo

The Rambo drawing above is by the very talented Eli Minaya.  I met Eli at this year’s MegaCon.  I’d never seen Eli’s art before, but decided on the spot to see about getting a con sketch from him.  Eli was up for it and Rambo seemed the natural choice.  As you can see from the piece above, it was. 

You can see more of Eli’s art at his site.

Sly Talks “Rambo 5”

Craig / / 2012, Rambo 5

Sly’s recent discussion about his thoughts for a new Rambo adventure have popped up all over…

And many other sites…

Sylvester Stallone is the Soul Survivor

Craig / / 2012, Soul Survivor

On May 2, 2012, The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Sylvester Stallone is in negotiations to provide the voice for the lead character in an animated web series called Soul Survivor.

  • The Stallone project, an animated show that Lionsgate is negotiating to make with Reliance, would be called Soul Survivor, about a last-of-his kind mercenary. It doesn’t yet have an online home. Lionsgate released Stallone’s recent hit The Expendables and will handle his upcoming sequel.

  Other sites picked up the report…


The Expendables 2 Trailer Explodes

Craig / / 2012, Expendables 2

On May 3, 2012, IGN debuted The Expendables 2 trailer.  As you can imagine it made quite an impact.

And many, many more sites…


Sly & Celebrity Artists

Craig / / 2012, Sly's Art

On May 3, 2012, Digital Spy took a look at several celebrities who are also artists.  Included were Bob Dylan, Anthony Hopkins, Courtney Love, Marilyn Manson, Paul McCartney, David Bowie, and others.  Here’s the caption that appeared with Sly’s photo:

  • Sylvester Stallone shows off his art, priced between $40,000 and $50,000, at the Gmurzynska Gallery in Florida.