Category: 2004

Sly and Benny Mardones

Craig / / 2004, Rocky Musical

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

Sly and Instone Everywhere!

Craig / / 2004

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

Sly at “Contender” Casting

Craig / / 2004, Celebs, The Contender

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

Craig / / 2004, Training

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”

Craig / / 2004, Celebs, 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