“DRIVEN” ITEMS AT 3 SITES TODAY

Harry over at AICN has posted a review of Sly’s screenplay for “Driven.” The reviewer found that after reading the script he was “pleasantly surprised.” The reviewer also discusses Sly’s co-stars and director. To check out the full review, click |HERE|.|

Coming Attractions posted an update talking about the cool official site for Driven.

Over at Cinescape.com they’ve posted some info from Renny Harlin about his colaboration with Sly on the film “Driven.” Click |HERE| to check out the full article.

“AVENGING ANGELO” NEWS AT DARK HORIZONS

On Tuesday (November 28th), Garth over at Dark Horizons posted the following item:

Avenging Angelo: ‘Beast’ scored a short note from author Martyn Burke talking about one of his books which is about to become a movie:

“Just got back from Toronto where they’re setting up locations for the film which will star among others, Sylvester Stallone and probably Andy Garcia, Anthony Quinn and a leading lady who they’re still in the process of casting. Right now they’re leaning toward Madeline Stowe. It was a real departure for Stallone – which was the reason it appealed to me. Shooting begins in late Feb and then moves to Sicily for a couple of weeks to finish in May.”

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If you haven’t already, you should do yourself a favor and check out Garth’s site! It’s a winner! – Craig Zablo (December 3, 2000)

Impact’s Glowing “Get Carter” Review

Ernest “Jazzman” Resendes sent in the following “heads-up” on an extremely positive review of “Get Carter” which appears in the December 2000 issue of Impact magazine [from the UK]. The fact that the accolades come from a reviewer in the UK is especially pleasing, since many felt that “Get Carter” would be hammered there for even attempting to re-make the British crime-classic.

Here are some quotes from JOHN BIERLY‘s review:

“His role in Get Carter finds STALLONE in top form, both as an action star and an actor.”

“But while the original represents a superior piece of moviemaking, the remake tells a better story.”

CAINE was the undisputed attraction of the original, but STALLONE is surrounded by equally talented players including a fierce MICKEY ROURKE as club-owning tough guy Cyrus Paice and a delightfully sniveling and smarmy ALAN CUMMING as computer magnate Jeremy KinnearMICHAEL CAINE even appears in a small role, fabulously playing a character that’s as far away from Carter as it gets.”

“A dazzling car chase and unbelievably tense showdowns between STALLONE and ROURKE provide excellent action.”

STALLONE and COOK get the best out of not only each other but also their director. The nuances and poignancies of their scenes together allow each actor to, to quote Carter, “take it to another level.”

Carter‘s quest for revenge provides the film’s heat; STALLONE and COOK, as Carter and Doreen, provide the heart.”

STALLONE‘s performance in particular, a physical and emotional triumph, is solid throughout and often Oscar-worthy.”

“The relationship between Carter and Doreen as played by STALLONE and COOK saves the film from its own darkness, affording a welcome return for one of the genre’s greatest stars in a remake worthy of one of it’s greatest films.”

– Craig Zablo

Sly on Total Film Special Edition Cover & Interior

Total Film has released a Special Collector’s Edition titled “The Action Movies That Changed the World.” “Rambo” and “Rocky” are just two of the many movies that are covered! Definitely worth picking up!

Ernest “Jazzman” Resendes also sent in a “heads-up” on the January 2001 issue of Total Film which contains a tidbit about SLY’S next film, “Avenging Angelo.” The item features a small pic [from “Cliffhanger”] and a brief synopsis of “Avenging Angelo” which is not presented in a positive light.

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“Avenging Angelo” Update from Director Martyn Burke

From Dark Horizons: MARTYN BURKE, director of “Avenging Angelo,” is quoted…

“Just got back from Toronto where they’re setting up locations for the film which will star among others, SYLVESTER STALLONE and probably ANDY GARCIA, ANTHONY QUINN and a leading lady who they’re still in the process of casting. Right now they’re leaning toward MADELINE STOWE. It was a real departure for STALLONE – which was the reason it appealed to me. Shooting begins in late Feb and then moves to Sicily for a couple of weeks to finish in May.”