Author: Craig

Sly’s Mom Honored

Craig / / 2008, Jackie Stallone
By hellomagazine.com hellomagazine.com – Thursday, May 22 02:03 pm

Jackie Stallone, the mother of Rocky star Sylvester, has been made a Dame of the Order of St Stanislaus at an elaborate ceremony in Kiev.

Currently visiting her grandparents’ native Ukraine, the former trapeze artist turned American astrologer, was presented the medal in recognition of her concern for the wellbeing of others.

During her stay she also visited a children’s home in Odessa, where she took the opportunity to underline the importance of hope in the lives of all youngsters.

“A vivid example is my son Sylvester, who was a difficult child,” she said frankly. “He seemed a hopeless boy but he has managed to build a proper future.”

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For the original article, click HERE. – Craig

Rambo Collector’s Set Contest

Craig / / 2008, First Blood, John Rambo, Rambo, Rambo 2, Rambo 3
On Tuesday, May 27th, for the first time, LIONSGATE will release all four Rambo films together in Rambo: The Complete Collector’s Set. To celebrate the release of these great action movies, LIONSGATE has provided me with three sets to award to three lucky winners.

Before we learn about how to enter the contest, let’s take a look at this 6-disc super set which comes in a limited edition metal tin and includes First Blood: Ultimate Edition, Rambo First Blood Part II: Ultimate Edition, Rambo III: Ultimate Edition and the latest installment, Rambo: 2-Disc Special Edition (which includes a digital copy of the film). Each film comes with bonus features (over 20 in all) plus the set includes a special bonus disc with 10 featurettes and the theatrical trailers for all four films.

First Blood: Ultimate Edition: DVD Special Features:

  • Audio commentary with Sylvester Stallone
  • Audio commentary with author David Morrell
  • Alternate Ending
  • Seven Interactive Military Special Operations Features

Rambo First Blood Part II: DVD Special Features:

  • Audio commentary with director George P. Cosmatos
  • Seven Interactive Military Special Operations Features

Rambo III: Ultimate Edition Synopsis: DVD Special Features:

  • Audio commentary with director Peter MacDonald
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Seven Interactive Military Special Operations Features

Rambo: 2-Disc Special Edition Synopsis: Rambo Disc 1 DVD Special Features:

  • Audio commentary by Sylvester Stallone
  • Deleted Scenes
  • “Legacy of Despair: The Struggle in Burma” featurette
  • “It’s a Long Road: Resurrection of an Icon” featurette
  • “A Score to Settle: The Music of Rambo” featurette
  • “The Art of War: Completing Rambo” featurette
  • “The Weaponry of Rambo” featurette
  • “A Hero’s Welcome: Release & Reaction” featurette

Rambo Disc 2 DVD Special Features:

  • Digital Copy of the feature film

BONUS FEATURES DISC

  • “The Real Nam: Voices from Within” featurette
  • “Guts and Glory” featurette
  • “The Forging of Heroes: America’s Green Berets” featurette
  • “Rambo-nomics” featurette
  • “Selling a Hero” featurette
  • “Suiting Up” featurette
  • “An American Hero’s Journey: The Rambo Trilogy” featurette
  • “Drawing First Blood” featurette
  • “We Get to Win This Time” featurette
  • “Afghanistan: Land in Crisis” featurette
  • Plus – Theatrical Trailers for all 4 Films

Now on to the contest:

  • Simply post which of the Rambo movies is your favorite and why.
  • E-mail Craig at stallonezone.com with your name and mailing address. In the subject line put RAMBO CONTEST.
  • The contest runs from today until 12pm EST May 31, 2008.
  • I will then randomly draw three names and forward the winners information to LIONSGATE who will then send out the prizes.
  • At the request of the LIONSGATE, only U.S. readers may enter.
  • Winners will be announced on the next update following the conclusion of the contest.
  • Only one entry per mailing address will be accepted.
  • If you can not wait to win, then click HERE.

SZoners @ First Blood Showing

Craig / / 2008, Sly Fan
Hey Craig! Had a great time last night with some friends at the First Blood viewing. We took this pic of us, maybe you could post on Sunday’s update. We thought it might be fun to pay some respect to John J. I don’t think any of us were going for total authenticity, however we did have a lot of fun. People were yelling out lines like it was The Rocky Horror Picture show. By now most of know the film quality was not as sharp as we would have liked. However it was truly great to see First Blood on the screen again. Now lets see if we can’t get Rocky back for one night!
All the best to you and my fellow SZoners
Adnuk
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Thanks for representing! It looks like you guys had a blast! – Craig

Guilty Verdict!

Craig / / 2008
The private detective accused of bugging the phones of several Hollywood celebrities including Sylvester Stallone, seen here, was found guilty here Thursday after a two-month trial on racketeering and conspiracy charges. (AFP/File/Toshifumi Kitamura)

Sly & Other Stars Offer Help to Myanmar

Craig / / 2008, Celebs

Erik Pedersen
Thu May 15, 2:05 AM ET

In the wake of the horrifying cyclone that hit Myanmar, which is estimated to have killed between 100,000 and 200,000 people and displaced as many as 1.5 million more, celebrities have responded in different ways.

Ben Stiller, Téa Leoni, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden have recorded PSAs for UNICEF, while Not on Our Watch, the nonprofit cofounded by George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon and others, has already pledged half a million dollars to Save the Children.

Even Sylvester Stallone used a Japanese press conference for the DVD release of the latest Rambo installment, which features the character battling it out in Myanmar, to speak out. “I think what’s going to come out of this devastating cyclone—and the fact that our film has made it much more apparent of the violence that these people live under—I think there’s going to be great social change in that country, because they can’t hide anymore,” said the actor, who also showed off his bow-hunting technique.

For more information about how to help, go to UNICEF, the Red Cross, Save the Children, Oxfam or other aid agencies.

SZ Exclusive: Backstage Photos from Japan!

Craig / / 2008, Rambo, Sly Fan
Hi, Craig! Thanx for your sending me back! Finally, I met SLY for real at Japanese RAMBO premiere yesterday!! Wow!! Thease are Sly’s jpegs I shot. Because people aronund me were so crazy, I could not shoot photos well enough! This is a Japanese premiere mpeg. I hope you will enjoy these. Thank you!
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Congratulations on meeting Sly! And thanks for sending in the photos and link! – Craig

Sly in Japan

Craig / / 2008, Rambo
Hi, Craig! It’s me, Japanese SZoner, Hideo again! This time, SLY came to Japan as RAMBO! Here is the video clip of interview with SLY. Please look. I believe you will like it!!

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Hey Hideo! Thanks for the link. Very cool. – Craig