This is a poster for an Afghan parliamentary election this weekend for a candidate named Simin Barkazi. I guess he thinks have Rambo with a gun is good incentive to vote for him. Who knows? Maybe it is.
You can read the full piece here.
Author: Craig
Mike Tyson for Expendables II?
On September 15, 2010, Showbiz Spy posted that Sly is interested in getting Mike Tyson on board for Expendables II. According to the report…
“Sly likes the idea of using guys with their own fan base who people will be intrigued to see on film,” says a movie insider.
“Mike has some experience with movies and audiences loved him in The Hangover. And Sly knows Rocky versus Iron Mike Tyson would be great box office.”
You can read the full piece here.
Andrew Charipar’s Rocky
Maga & Hollywood Collectibles Present…
That’s the ad for the new Rocky statue coming from the Hollywood Collectibles Group. It appeared in a recent issue of Previews, a catalog available to comic shops and collectors. I still get jazzed to think that Edinho Maga was discovered after I posted his work on the StalloneZone.
Remember the Rocky statue is coming out this fall and pre-orders are now being taken! – Craig
Sly Praises Arnold
In a September 11, 2010 post at Daily News and Analysis, Sly calls Arnold Schwarzenegger…
…the most extraordinary guy I’ve ever met…
Sanchez’s Rocky, Rambo & Jack Carter
When Steven Sanchez announced that he was doing the Sketchshots, the timing was perfect. I jumped on board and asked for three of my favorite Stallone characters [Rocky, Rambo and Jack Carter].
Steven not only agreed, we exchanged a couple of e-mails and he finished the piece within 24 hours. [Probably much less]. How often does that happen… and with fantastic results.
I hope to get more from him in the future and highly recommend him to others looking for a commission. You can see more of Steven’s art here. – Craig
SZoner Attends Vegas Premiere!
SZoner, Bettie from Brazil traveled to the US for the Vegas premiere of The Expendables. Bettie was lucky enough to meet and get photos with all of the major stars of The Expendables. She even was able to get Sly to autograph her boxing glove. Bettie wanted to share her pictures with Stallone fans worldwide. So here we go…
Bettie meets Sly!
Bettie proudly wears her Rocky glove!
Here she displays Sly’s autographed boxing mitt.
Bettie and Randy Couture!
Bettie and the man!
Bettie and once again with Randy Couture!
Bettie and Terry Crews!
Bettie and Steve Austin!
Bettie and Dolph Lundgren!
Bettie and Eric Roberts!
Bettie and Giselle Itie!
Thanks to Bettie for sharing and for sending along links to these two Expendables sites in Brazil! #1 #2 – Craig
SZ Exclusive: Stallone Expendables Statue Coming!
SZoner, Edinho Maga who does all of the great statues for the Hollywood Collectibles Group wrote in to say that he’s working on a piece for them of Sly from The Expendables! Edinho also sent in a couple of photos to show his progress.
I can not wait to see the Hollywood Collectibles Group’s treatment for this piece. You just know it will be first rate and look great in your collection. I know it will in mine.
Don’t forget that the Rocky statue and the second Rambo statue (both from Hollywood Collectibles) are still available.– Craig
EW: Why Bruce Willis Should Do Expendables II
Entertainment Weekly recently posted 5 Reasons Why Bruce Willis Should do the Expendables Sequel. When you’re right, you’re right.
Sly in New York City
Zimbio.com recently posted several recent photos of Sly in New York City. Check them out here. – Craig