Our POW [Picture of the Week] of Sly comes to us from my personal collection.
– Craig
Category: 2006
Entertainment Weekly: Rambo Returns
The August 4, 2006 issue of Entertainment Weekly features a full page article by Mandi Bierly titled “Rambo Returns.” Here are some excerpts:
- “… production on “Rambo IV” (final title to be determined) is finally expected to commence on Oct.1 in Thailand.”
- “… finding Rambo a fresh foe was actually a serious problem…”
- Sly jokes, “Politics have changed so much. Who do we fight? The Finns? You can’t do that. The Dutch? Wooden shoes are not going to look cool.”
- So how did Sly arrive at a solution? “I called Soldier of Fortune magazine and said, ‘What is the most
critical man-doing-inhumanity-to-man situation right now in the world? Where is it?'” The answer was Burma. - The “first draft” script was written by Sly “with Art Monterastelli (“The Hunted”)” and “finds Rambo living a monastic lifestyle in Bangkok“
- “When a group of volunteers bringing supplies into Burma disappears, a relative of one of the missing missionaries begs Rambo to find them. He heads off with a team of young guns…
“For full details, pick up the magazine! – Craig
“Rocky Balboa” Fan Posters
SZoner, Gerardo Moreno checked in with a very sweet teaser painting that he created to celebrate “Rocky Balboa.” Check out more of Gerardo‘s work at his updated site!
SZoner, Chris Velardo checked in with his very iconic teaser poster idea for “Rocky Balboa.” Chris can be found at the Los Angeles Creative Group.
Rocky and his Buddy
Wow! The reaction to “Punchy” was amazing! Seems everyone loves him! So, due to popular demand, here’s another shot of “Punchy” and Rocky.
Remember to spread the word, the final round of the Academy Award ™ -winning Rocky franchise hits theatres Friday, December 22, 2006. Written and directed by SYLVESTER STALLONE. – Craig
Photo by: John Bramley
POW – Sly
Our POW [Picture of the Week] of Sly comes to us from my personal collection.
– Craig
Sly Creates Design for Charity
Sly has created a design to help benefit the Heart of a Child Foundation.
The design is part of ANGELWEAR’S ‘ART FOR A CAUSE charity fundraising program that offers celebrity designs for downloads and designs on t-shirts, greeting cards, and more.
You can get Sly‘s download and much more by clicking HERE. – Craig
Rocky and Lil’ Marie
Yep. That’s Lil’ Marie all grown up. Remember when Rocky gave her some advice in the first movie? My bet is she will soon return the favor.
– Craig Zablo
Photo by: John Bramley
Sly a Judge at Miss Italia Beauty Contest
Sly Stallone along with his wife Jennifer Flavin attended a press conference at the Miss Italia (Miss Italy) 2006 beauty contest in Salsomaggiore, Italy, on Friday, Sept. 22, 2006. Sly was part of the jury of the beauty contest.
Not Just Another Bum from the Neighborhood
Adrian has passed away. Their son is grown. Rocky’s back in the old neighborhood and alone…
…but he still might have some stuff in the basement.
– Craig Zablo
Photo by: John Bramley
Bill Pruitt’s “New” Old “Rocky
SZoner, Bill Pruitt checked in with a couple of Rocky V paintings from ’89 that he submitted to Sly as potential poster ideas. Check out Bill’s updated site for even more of his work!
