Author: Craig

Sly Photo Spread in Arena Magazine!

Craig / / 2000

The following pictures by David LaChappelle appear in the
November 2000 issue of Arena Magazine. In addition to the
photos an interview with Sly conducted by Tim Struby
also appears. The mag may be hard to find but is definitely
worth the effort!
Special Thanks to John “Big” Beatty and Mike Zeck
for their assist in making this ARENA GALLERY possible.







“Avenging Angelo” is Next for Sly

Craig / / 2000, Avenging Angelo, Celebs

According to a story in The Hollywood Reporter by Cathy Dunkley and Zorianna Kit, Sly Stallone has agreed to star in “Avenging Angelo” which is described as a dark comedy. Negotiations are on-going to get Martin Burke to direct.

The screenplay was written by Will Aldis and Steve Mackall, and concerns the daughter of a man recently murdered who turns out to be a mafia crime boss. The woman, who the assistance of her father’s bodyguard (Stallone) seek revenge on those that killed her father.

No other cast members or a start date have been announced.

SLY IN PEOPLE

Craig / / 2000, Celebs


In the October 23, 2000, issue of People the picture above (much larger in the magazine) appears in an the SCOOP section. Sly also is quoted in the article which explores violence in movies. Pictures and quotes from Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jackie Chan also appear. (Thanks to Andrew for the heads-up.)
– Craig Zablo (October 22, 2000)

SLY IN MOVIELINE

Craig / / 2000, Celebs, Jennifer Flavin-Stallone


Sly makes two appearances (well sort of) in the November issue of Movieline. He first appears in the picture to the left (reprinted much larger) with Jen at the Battlefield Earth premiere.

Sly also shows up in the 96th spot on the HOLLYWOOD 100 MOST LIST (as the “most egriegiously overpaid”).

Things could be worse since he was not considered:

* Most Likely to Scare a Psychiatrist (Angelina Jolie)

* Most Consistent Sellout (Robert DeNiro)

* Most Permanently in Midlife Crisis (Billy Bob Thornton)

* Most In Need of a Hit (Kevin Costner)

* Most… well, you get the idea!

 

-Craig Zablo (October 22, 2000)

The “Rocky” Connection to “Girlfight”

Craig / / 2000, Celebs, Rocky

“Girlfight” is the story of an inner-city high school student, Dianna Guzman, who repeatedly gets into fights because of uncontrolled anger. She finds redemption when she finds a release for that anger in the boxing ring! “Girlfight” was written & directed by KARYN KUSAMA.  It stars MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ and SANTIAGO DOUGLAS. “Girlfight” has been winning rave reviews from the public and critics around the country as well. It also won the grand jury prize and best-director awards at the Sundance Film Festival.

What’s the STALLONE connection, you ask? Of course many critics are comparing it to “Rocky” because of the plot — underdog rising above expectations while at the same time finding love. But there’s more… Diana‘s boyfriend’s name is Adrian [and we all know that’s Rocky‘s girl’s name…]! There’s even a rap song on the soundtrack that mentions Rocky Balboa!

– Craig Zablo [October 22, 2000]

Sly in Entertainment Weekly’s Power Issue

Craig / / 2000, Driven, Eye See You, Get Carter, Rocky 4
Entertainment Weekly‘s October 27, 2000, issue is their annual POWER ISSUE. Here’s what they had to say about Sly:

* SYLVESTER STALLONE – His last $100 million hit was 1985’s Rocky IV, and the $7 million opening for 
Get Carter shows just how far the mighty have fallen. It’s been a rocky road for the 54-year-old’s future flick about an alcoholic FBI agent, now titled Eye See You, which has been on and off Universal’s release wagon for a year. The next best hope is Renny Harlin’s race-car pic, Driven.

*****
You all pretty much know how I feel about the results for “Get Carter” and the negative effect the marketing strategy had. Consider this, in the same issue of EW, “Pay It Forward” gets 1 1/2 pages and a “D” rating from the reviewer, “Bedazzled” gets 1/3 of a page and a “C-” and “The Yards” 1/2 page and a “C” rating. Each of these reviews also contained a picture from the movie reviewed.

The week that “Get Carter” premiered NO review or picture was offered because the marketing wizards decided to NOT offer “GC” for advance reviews! When the magazine finally was able to review “GC” it earned a “C” rating (higher than two of the three movies reviewed above and equal to the third!). But by this point the damage had been done.


– Craig Zablo (October 22, 2000)

Sly Feature Spread in Arena Magazine

Craig / / 2000, Get Carter

I received an e-mail from Derryk Malins from the UK who is a huge fan of Sylvester Stallone.

Derryk writes to say that Sly is featured in the November issue of the magazine ARENA.

Sly is the subject of a 12 page interview and there are lots of pictures as well!

Thanks to Derryk for sending us the info and the scan of the cover!

– Craig Zablo (October 22, 2000)