Category: 2006

“Rocky” Makes All-Time Greatest Screenplay List

Craig / / 2006, Honors, Rocky

“Rocky” Makes All-Time Greatest Screenplay List

In 2005, ballots were sent out asking all Writers Guild of America members to list up to ten of their favorite produced screenplays. Any film [past, present, or foreign language or otherwise] was eligible. The resulting list featured films from every decade from the 30’s on, films with big name stars that achieved blockbuster status as well as little films that went largely unnoticed by the masses. The one thing that they did have in common was a great screenplay.

“Rocky” made the list. It came in at 78. Quite an honor for a little film written by a then unknown Sylvester Stallone.

To see the list click HERE.

.Thanks to Wes for the tip. – Craig

“Little Marie” Suing Sly

Craig / / 2006, Celebs, Rocky Balboa

Actress Jodi Letizia has filed suit against Sylvester Stallone and MGM Films alleging breach of contract. Her complaint alleges that she was promised a chance to reprise the role of “Marie,” a part that she played in several “Rocky” films. Letizia first played “Little Marie,” as a 12-year-old neighborhood girl who Rocky tried to keep out of trouble. She also worked on “Rocky II,” “Rocky III” and “Rocky V.”

For the upcoming “Rocky Balboa” actress Geraldine Hughes was hired to play Marie who has an expanded role in the sequel.

Letizia alleges that she was first offtered the role and accepted. According to her complaint she canceled other work, including a one-woman show, to be available for “Rocky Balboa” filming. It wasn’t until Geraldine Hughes had been cast that Letizia heard “through the grapevine” that she wasn’t getting the role. She is asking for damages in excess of $50,000 for monies she would have earned by acting in the film.

For the full report click HERE. – Craig

Bill Pruitt Stallone Originals Offered!

Craig / / 2006, Fan Art, Rocky 4, Sly Fan

SZoner, Bill Pruitt checked in to say:

Hi Craig,
I wanted to show you some Sly art I have on Ebay. There are 2 original studies from 1990 and another one I sold from Rocky 4 I hope you can post on your update for next week:

Bill, I think that it’s great that fans will get an opprotunity to purchase an original from you. Hopefully a ZONER will win the auction!

If you’d like to see more of Bill‘s work you can. Simply click HERE and tell him I sent you! – Craig

Gerardo Moreno’s Rocky and Rambo DVD Packages!

Craig / / 2006, First Blood, Rambo 2, Rambo 3, Rocky, Rocky 2, Rocky 3, Rocky 4, Rocky 5, Sly Fan

Gerardo Moreno checked in to the SZ with pics of his design work for a Rocky and Rambo dvd packages sold
overseas.

If you’d like to see more of Gerardo’s work; he specializes in illustrations [traditional and digital], graphic design,  as well as sculpture and photography; then check out his website and tell him I sent you! – Craig

POW – “Victory”

Craig / / 2006, POW [Picture of the Week], Victory

Our POW [Picture of the Week] of Sly comes to us from my collection. It’s a rare shot from Sly as Hatch from Victory.

I just got back into town from a quick weekend trip and I’m beat. I apologize that the update isn’t bigger. If I get a chance I’ll post more before next weekend. If not, expect a great update next weekend… pics of the new Rocky toys… more art… and more news.

– Craig

Bill Pruitt’s New “Old” Stallone Art!

Craig / / 2006, Fan Art, Rocky 4, Sly Fan

SZoner, Bill Pruitt checked in to say:

Hi Craig,
I wanted to send these paintings I did exactly 20 years ago right around when Rocky IV was out. The boxing ring was done in early ’86 and the other was done in late ’86. I had only been painting in oils for about a year at this time but not seriously yet since I was still in school. I’ve obviously come a long way since then. – Bill

Bill, you were an amazing artist then, and continue to astound us with your talent. Thanks for sharing!

If you’d like to see more of Bill‘s work you can. Simply click HERE and tell him I sent you! – Craig