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It’s been reported that Sylvester Stallone has asked Benny Mardones and his songwriting partner [Grammy Award-winning producer], Michael Lloyd, to work on new songs for a planned Broadway production of the original “Rocky” and the next in line of the movie anthology the Philadelphia boxer made famous, “Rocky VI.” Mardones is best known for his song “Into the Night,” which reached Billboard‘s pop Top 20 twice, in 1980 and 1989. [A song I really liked!] Lloyd is best known for his producing credits on the soundtrack for “Dirty Dancing,” ” ‘You Light Up My Life” with Debbie Boone and “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” for Jennifer Warnes and Bill Medley from “An Officer and a Gentleman.” For full details click HERE. Thanks to Frances Emerson for the tip! – Craig |
Author: Craig
Sly and Instone Everywhere!
Sly, as chairman and founder of Instone, has been all over the news lately.
Instone and GNC [the #1 retail chain for nutritional supplements in the USA] have teamed to create the biggest launch ever for any nutrional product! Instone produces products ranging from supplements designed to increase muscle mass, or for use by anyone seeking a quick and healthy meal or snack. Other Instone products include meal replacement shakes, which will soon be packaged with a free educational fitness DVD starring Stallone.
Sly was inspired to create the line while working to lose the 44 pounds he gained for a role as a small-town sheriff in the movie Cop Land.
You can read more here, or here, or here, or just go here for all.
– Craig
POW – “Cop Land”
Sly Stallone as Freddy Hefflin from “Cop Land.” The pic comes from my collection.
best,
– Craig
Sly at “Contender” Casting
On May 17, 2004, Sly Stallone attended a casting call at the Trinity Boxing Club in New York to select fighters for ‘The Contender’. Sixteen boxers will compete in challenges and boxing matches over 16 episodes with the final winner claiming a million dollar prize. Frank Stallone and ‘Contender’ co-host, Sugar Ray Leonard were also in attendance.
Sly All Over Flex Magazine
Ernest “Jazzman” Resendes sent in the following pic and message: Doren was nice enough to mention that Sly was all over the current issue of Joe Weider’s FLEX ( June 2004 ). I scanned one of the many INSTONE ads in the mag and a cool behind the scenes pic of Stallone and bodybuilder Mike Matarazzo at the 2004 Arnold Classic.
Have a great one !
Thanks to Doren and Ernest “Jazzman” Resendes!
– Craig
Sly, as chairman and founder of Instone, has been all over the news lately.
Instone and GNC [the #1 retail chain for nutritional supplements in the USA] have teamed to create the biggest launch ever for any nutrional product! Instone produces products ranging from supplements designed to increase muscle mass, or for use by anyone seeking a quick and healthy meal or snack. Other Instone products include meal replacement shakes, which will soon be packaged with a free educational fitness DVD starring Stallone.
Sly was inspired to create the line while working to lose the 44 pounds he gained for a role as a small-town sheriff in the movie Cop Land.
You can read more here, or here, or here, or just go here for all.
Stallone in NY City to Promote “The Contender”
It has been announced that Sylvester Stallone will be a major part of the reality series ‘The Contender,’ which will follow 16 boxers from their training camp through a series of physical challenges and boxing matches with the ultimate winner earning a million dollar prize.
Joining Stallone as co-host will be former world champion Sugar Ray Leonard and Producer Mark Burnett.
Stallone, Leonard and Burnett held a press conference at the Trinity Boxing gym in New York City on March 17,2004. Stallone displayed his skills on the speed at heavy bags to the delight of fans and reporters. Leonard also joined Sly in the ring for some friendly play-sparring. Frank Stallone, Sly’s brother, was also on hand.
– Craig
POW – “Rocky”
A classic shot.
– Craig
Stallone Files Suit Over ‘Rocky’ Projects
Stallone Files Suit Over ‘Rocky’ Projects
Fri May 14,10:59 PM ET
By GREG RISLING, Associated Press Writer
LOS ANGELES – Actor Sylvester Stallone has sued Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. and a production company, claiming they stymied his efforts to make a sequel and Broadway musical based on the “Rocky” film franchise.
The lawsuit filed Thursday in Los Angeles County Superior Court seeks unspecified damages against the studio and the production company. It also seeks an order allowing Stallone to proceed with a “Rocky VI” film.
“He looks at litigation as the very of very last resorts,” said Stallone‘s attorney, Gerald Margolis. “It means he’s extremely sad, disappointed and put out by all of this.”
MGM spokeswoman Janet Janjigian called the lawsuit “sad, desperate, pathetic and without merit.” She declined further comment.
The lawsuit also names as a defendant the former firm of Chartoff-Winkler Productions. A call seeking comment from the company’s successor, Chartoff Productions, was not immediately returned.
Stallone alleges the defendants initially wanted to be involved in the development of a “Rocky” musical co-written by the actor. But MGM proposed keeping an unacceptable share of the potential profits. After Stallone balked, the studio allegedly said it would develop musicals based on the “Rocky” movies.
Stallone claims that he reached a tentative deal with MGM to make the “Rocky VI” movie, but the project was nixed after a producer allegedly demanded that his son direct the film.
Stallone also accused both defendants of pulling out of the musical and movie after learning he intended to co-produce and star in a boxing reality TV show called “The Contender.”
The series is scheduled to air in January, featuring amateur boxers as they advance from training camp through challenges in the ring. The winner will receive $1 million and a chance to become a professional prize fighter.
The suit claimed MGM retaliated by creating its own reality show called “The Real Rocky” with a similar plot. MGM, however, has said its show had been in the works for about a year.
– Craig
“Rocky VI”: A Fighting Chance?
The May 14, 2004 issue of Entertainment Weekly contains an article by Liane Bonin which profiles movies caught in development hell. The movies profiled include The Simpsons, A Confederacy of Dunces, Watchmen, Foxy Brown and Rocky VI. The article is accompanied with a really cool Slycharacature by John Cuneo. Here’s what is said about Rocky VI:
PROJECT Rocky VI: The Italian Stallion returns to the ring.
HISTORY In 1999, Sylvester Stallone finished the script. [Rocky gets back in the ring for charity.] Recently he did a major revise, but MGM reportedly vetoed it. Stallone is said to be planning to sue the studio to regain the rights. [His reps would not comment.]
STATUS That’s all news to MGM. “It’s a project that has been discussed, but I don’t know if it’s going to happen or not,” says a studio spokesperson. “And we have no formal knowledge of a lawsuit.”
PROGNOSIS Whether or not he gets back on his feet, do fans really want to see a 57-year-old actor in shiny shorts?
And the answer to the last question is, “Yes, yes, we do!”
– Craig
“Nighthawks” on DVD
A new release of Nighthawks will be out on May 11th and is available for pre-order now – Craig Zablo