Author: Craig

Flashback to Judge Dredd

Craig / / 2011, Judge Dredd

On July 21, 2011, ComicBookMovie.com took a close look at Judge Dredd.  Here’s what they had to say about casting Sly as Dredd:

  • Casting Sylvester Stallone ( Rocky / Rambo ) in the role of the Mega City street Judge was definitely a no-brainer. Stallone was always a favorite choice among fans to play Judge Dredd even before the film went into development. Stallone was just as physically menacing with a grimace that perfectly matched artist’s Brian Boland’s illustrations in the pages of the Judge Dredd comic books.

 

RIP: Frank Stallone, Sr.

Craig / / 2011, Family

Frank Stallone, Sr. passed away at his home on July 10, 2011 at the age of 91.  Mr. Stallone suffered from prostate cancer. 

And many other sites. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Stallone family.

 

HCG: New Rambo Bust!

Craig / / 2011, Rambo

Rambo is back and the Hollywood Collectibles Group has him.  From their website…

  • Dirty and bloodied from battle, this bust captures Rambo’s raw intensity, as he moves in to dispatch another enemy.
  • Featuring an accurate likeness of Sylvester Stallone as John Rambo from the latest Rambo movie, this amazingly detailed 1:2 scale bust portrays Rambo with his iconic knife in hand, poised to dispense instant justice!
  • This incredible piece of art stands 16¾” tall and is constructed from heavyweight polystone and then hand painted to the finest detail.
  • The HCG Exclusive version comes complete with a separate additional RAMBO nameplate, themed to match the bust. The HCG Exclusive edition is extremely limited – only 100 pieces will be available World wide! Only available directly from HCG, and not available from other sources.
  • Also available – Standard Edition.
  • Sculpted by Edinho Maga. Paint masters by John Allred.

As an added bonus for SZoners, thanks to the fine folks at Hollywood Collectibles Group, if you enter “RAMBOBUST” at checkout you will receive a 10% discount!  

 

Jeremy Treece Rocks Rambo

Craig / / 2011, Craig's Sly Art, Rambo

Jeremy Treece has created art for comic books, trading cards, animation and independent films.  Not too long ago, Jeremy was sketching live on U-Stream in a marathon session.  My buddy, John Beatty called me to say that he’d ordered a couple of pieces for me.  The first was his take on a young Rambo.  [JB also requested a Barney Ross of The Expendables and I ordered up a Jack Carter — they’ll be posted in the future.]

You can see more of Jeremy’s art here… and definitely again here at the SZ in the future.

 

 

Rocky #1 Again

Craig / / 2011, Honors, Rocky

On July 9, 2011, The Bleacher Report posted their choices for the Best Boxing Movies of All Time.  There was stiff competition from Cinderella Man, The Fighter, Million Dollar Baby and Raging Bull, but Rocky came in at #1.  Here’s a bit of what they said…

  • Rocky is not only the greatest boxing film ever, it’s likely the greatest sports film ever.
  • Stallone’s slow-talking, small-witted, big-hearted Rocky, is the All-American tale…
  • Rocky is simply an American institution.