Author: Craig

Stallone would love to bring back “Rambo” and “Rocky'”

Craig / / 2002, Rambo, Rocky

Thursday January 24 1:04 PM ET
Stallone would love to bring back “Rambo” and “Rocky'”

LONDON (Reuters) Sylvester Stallone would love to bring Rocky and Rambo back to the silver screen — but at the age of 55, the Hollywood star fears his chances are slim.

“It’s unlikely either my Rocky or my Rambo picture will get made,” he told Britain’s Mirror newspaper.

Stallone confirmed he had approached Hollywood studios about reviving his military superhero Rambo and said: “What I did suggest was to have Rambo go into Afghanistan and rescue five girls.”

“It would have been too much to have Rambo go in and kill Osama bin Laden, I suppose. It would be an insult to every military guy. This time, I don’t see Rambo going it alone.”

His other great ambition is to film a “Rocky 6” about the gritty boxer he immortalized in a string of hit films.

“I would love to have one more shot at getting that right, even if people say I am a little old for it, and I know I’d have fun trying,” he told the tabloid.

Reuters/Variety

– Craig Zablo (01/27/02)

The Official Frank Stallone Website

Craig / / 2002, Frank Stallone

Like most Sylvester Stallone fans, I’m also a fan of Sly’s extremely talented brother, Frank.

Simon Barber, the webmaster of The Official Frank Stallone Website has just launched a new version which features video, audio, and lots of rare/private photos – many of which feature Sly. The redesign is extremely well done and user friendly. The bonus materials are an added treat!

Please take a few minutes to check it out… and tell ’em that we sent ya!

– Craig Zablo
(January 27, 2002)

SLY TALKS ROCKY & RAMBO

Craig / / 2002, Family, Jennifer Flavin-Stallone, Rambo, Rocky

Sly Stallone would love to bring Rocky and Rambo back to the big screen, but due to his age (55) doesn’t think much of his chances.  Sly told Britain’s Mirror newspaper…

‘It’s unlikely either my Rocky or my Rambo picture will get made.’

On another note, Sly and Jen have announced that their new baby’s name will be Scarlett Stallone – Craig (01/27/02)

Sly Guests on Ali Celebration

Craig / / 2002, Celebs

Muhammad Ali, seated, is joined by, from left, India.Aire, Paul Simon, Sidney Poitier, Natalie Cole, Larry King, Sylvester Stallone, Laila Ali and Jon Voight at the taping of “Muhammad Ali’s 60th Birthday Celebration,” Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in Los Angeles. The show airs Wednesday. (AP Photo/CBS, Monty Brinton)

Muhammand Ali, seated, is joined by, from left, Howard Bingham, Will Smith, India.Aire, Cuba Gooding Jr., Paul Simon, Sidney Poitier, Natalie Cole, Larry King, Sylvester Stallone, Laila Ali and Jon Voight at the taping of “Muhammad Ali’s 60th Birthday Celebration,” Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, in Los Angeles. The show airs Wednesday night on CBS. (AP Photo/CBS, Monty Brinton)

“Rocky” in the Perfect DVD Collection

Craig / / 2002, Honors, Rocky

Entertainment Weekly’s January 11th issue looks at “The 100 Must-See DVDs.” Rocky is picked as a dvd in “the perfect collection.”  Sly makes the cover and in a small pic in the article (as Rocky).

Rocky, 1976 MGM, PG, $19.98 The franchise it spawned quickly lapsed into self-parody, but writer-star Sylvester Stallone‘s parable of redemption remains not only the sports-film paragon but one of the most successful low-budget movies ever. Why? In a decade of war, scandal, and economic decay, the Best Picture winner was, simply, the right film at the right time.

– Craig Zablo (January 5, 2002)

“Rocky IV” Leads the Time Capsule

Craig / / 2002, Rocky 5

The January 4, 2002 issue of Entertainment Weekly contains an item about Sly in the Time Capsule column. They look at December 31, 1985 and say: Sylvester Stallone scores a knockout as Rocky IV is the top film in its fifth week, ultimately grossing a heavyweight $86.5 million.

– Craig Zablo (01/01/02)
Photo courtesy of the StalloneZone

SZ Exclusive: Sly at “Driven” Premiere

Craig / / 2001, Driven

Chris Heathcoat is a longtime SYLVESTER STALLONE fan and StalloneZone “regular.” Chris was lucky enough to attend the “Driven” premiere and generous enough to share his pics with us [Chris did the same for the “Get Carter” premiere], and had this to say:

“Craig:

Not requesting that it is a must, but if there is anything printed about my feeling about the clearest shot of SLY, as I look at it in my 22 years of experience with him it is this…

…From Fans to Critics, many people look at this man and think of his movies repeating a few quotes from his characters that fascinate them. I however see a man who kept me away form temporary highs and gave me one thrill film a year from 1979 (Rocky II) to 2001 (Driven) and when I see this picture I see a man who proves dreams do come true. Thank you SYLVESTER STALLONE!”

Christopher E. Heathcoat

And thank you, Chris!
– Craig Zablo

Sly: The Difference is Night and Day

Craig / / 2001, Celebs

SLY appears twice in the April 17, 2001 issue of the National Enquirer. He first appears in the two pictures above in a piece that looks at how differently celebrities dress during the day and at night. SLY makes another appearance later in the magazine [in a small picture] in an article about TOM CRUISE and NICOLE KIDMAN.
– Craig Zablo