Category: 2001

SYLVESTER STALLONE’S “THE PRIEST” in DEVELOPMENT

Craig / / 2001, TV, Unmade Films

“Stallone, Glenn Catch CBS’ Eye with ’02 Dramas” was the headline of Nellie Andreeva’s article in The Hollywood Reporter.  Here’s what Andreeva had to say about Sly’s project…

The network is finalizing a deal with Brad Grey Television for a project tentatively titled “The Priest,” which is based on an idea by Sylvester Stallone.

“The Priest” centers on a nonconformist priest in a big city, who helps both homeless and rich people with their problems, while struggling with personal problems of his own, including fidelity. The project is expected to get a premium script deal from CBS.

Brad Grey is in conversations with writer Cynthia Cidre (“The Mambo Kings”) to come on board and co-create the show with Stallone. Stallone will executive produce the project, and Jimmy Veres, who runs the television division of the actor’s Sylvester Stallone Co., will produce.

Stallone has been very active in television lately. He recently sold a NASCAR-themed pitch to NBC.

Stallone, who most recently co-starred in “Driven,” and his company are repped by ICM and Brillstein-Grey. Cidre is repped by WMA.

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Craig Zablo (October 6, 2001)

“Driven” Opens Strong

Craig / / 2001, Driven

Brett Sporich’s column in the September 27th issue of The Hollywood Reporter reported that “Driven” starring Sly Stallone earned an estimated $5.49 million during its opening week which represented “a healthy 16.8% of its estimated $32.4 million domestic boxoffice”. The VHS version of “Driven” was not retail priced.

“Driven” placed sixth after five days of rental and came in number 2 on VideoScan’s First Alert DVD sales chart for the week ending Sept. 23.

  • Craig Zablo
    (September30, 2001)

US: HOW HOLLYWOOD HELPED

Craig / / 2001, Celebs


The October 9, 2001 issue of US is a “special issue” titled “How Hollywood Helped.”  There are 3 different pics of Sly in the mag, along with coverage of many of the charity events, donations, and rememberances from throughout the entertainment industry.

The pic to the above features the caption: “Nicholson and Stallone bantered to keep the mood light.”
– Craig Zablo  (September 30, 2001)

Vote for Sly

Craig / / 2001, Celebs

Show Stallone how much you love him! Starting today, Stallone‘s fans around the globe can make sure his
legendary interview on “Inside the Actors Studio” airs again as part of Bravo‘s celebration of the show’s 100th guest, on October 14th.

You have until October 12th to vote for him in Bravo’s Request-A-Guest Marathon Poll at www.bravotv.com/guest Bravo’s “Inside The Actors Studio” features candid one-on-one Q&As between James Lipton and top stars of stage and screen.

Best,
Leah Schmerl
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I’ve voted and plan to do so again!
– Craig Zablo
(September 29, 2001)

POW: Sly & Jack

Craig / / 2001, Celebs


Our P.O.W. for this week is a cool shot of Sly and Jack Nicholson manning the phones at the recent telethon to assist the victims of the 9-11 tragedy.

Thanks to “Natasha Stallone” for the “heads–up.”
– Craig Zablo
(September 29, 2001)

GROUND ZERO RELIEF FUND RAISES 1.5 MILLION TO BE MATCHED BY ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY FOUNDATION!

Craig / / 2001, Celebs

Army Archerd announced in his Daily Variety Column on Wednesday September 26th that the celebrity fundraiser for the Ground Zero Relief Fund raised $1.5 million and that the Entertainment Industry Foundation would match that. Among those on hand: Sly Stallone, Lawrence Bender, Vin Diesel, Warren Beatty, Leonardo DiCaprio, Quentin Tarantino, Samuel L. Jackson and many others. – Craig Zablo
(September 29, 2001)

Empty Nest

Craig / / 2001, Jackie Stallone

Mike Walker‘s “All the Gossip” column in the October 2, 2001 issue of The National Enquirer contains the following:

EMPTY NEST: Sylvester Stallone plunked down a cool $16 million to buy the huger home next to his BevHills mansion for his mom Jackie. But she told Sly “No thanks,” saying she prefers to stay in her ONE-BEDROOM pad in bustling Santa Monica rather than vegetate in Sly‘s secluded estate. (Yo! Anyone wanna live next door to a movie star?)

We reported this on September 16th!
– Craig Zablo
(September 29, 2001)