Sly #1 Choice

Today at Ottawasun.com, Kevin Williamson lists his choices for the “11 or so plumb roles for the toughest, gristliest actors Hollywood can cough up” in Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglorious Bastards.” Williamson’s number one choice: Sylvester Stallone. Here’s what he had to say about Sly:

“Sylvester Stallone: The man ingests human growth hormone like other people drink Tang. Bonus: He’s riding high on a mini-comeback thanks to Rocky Balboa and this year’s splatter-ific Rambo.”

Williamson’s other choices include: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Gary Busey, Ernest Borgnine, Dennis Hopper, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Steven Seagal, Mickey Rourke, R. Lee Emery, Michael Madsen and John Travolta. You can read the full piece HERE. – Craig

Rambo Wins

Rambo was a winner at the 9th Annual Golden Trailer Awards. The awards which honor the best in movie trailers and posters chose Rambo for the top spot in the Most Original Poster category.

Most Original Poster
Rambo “Stencil”, Lionsgate, Ignition Print
30 Days of Night “Character Poster A”, Columbia Pictures, Ignition Print
Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead, ThinkFilm, Cold Open
Slipstream “Poster”, Strand Releasing, The Solid State

You can learn more about the Golden Trailer Awards at their website. – Craig

Happy Birthday Sly!

Today is Sunday, July 6th, the 188th day of 2008 and Sly Stallone’s 62nd birthday. Other famous people born on this day include:

  • John Paul Jones, founder of the U.S. Navy, in 1747
  • former U.S. first lady Nancy Reagan in 1921 (age 87)
  • TV entertainer, producer Merv Griffin in 1925
  • rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Bill Haley (“Rock Around The Clock”) in 1925
  • actress Janet Leigh in 1927
  • singer/actress Della Reese in 1931 (age 77)
  • actor Ned Beatty in 1937 (age 71)
  • actor Burt Ward in 1945 (age 63)
  • U.S. President George W. Bush in 1946 (age 62)
  • actresses Shelley Hack in 1947 (age 61)

Here’s to a happy birthday to all [at least all those still living]! – Craig