On December 19, 2008, TMZ.com posted a larger version of this photo of Sly reading about himself in a Brazilian newspaper. You can check it out here. – Craig
Guess Who Made the Paper
Category: 2008
Rocky Scores Again
On December 19, 2008, AskMen.com reviewed “Rocky” and gave it an overall 98% rating. Even more impressive is that AskMen readers rated it with a 99% rating. Here are a few quotes:
(Rocky is)… the ultimate male icon who represents, in a completely unassuming manner, values that are dear to every man such as standing up for your girl and doing your best regardless of the circumstances.
Rocky won’t just move you; it’ll lift your spirit.
You can read the whole review here. – Craig
Superfan from France
SZoner, M. Christopher Paquereau sent in these photos taken when Sly was in France for the promotion of “Rocky Balboa.”
Chris got an autographed photo!
And Sly even posed for a picture!
Here is Christopher’s display case full of Sly Stallone memorabilia including a title belt and Rocky statue! [Rocky collector statues are still available from A. Thomas Schomberg — the artist who created the original statue for “Rocky III” — and if you order now, you can get one at the special holiday rate!] Thanks to Chris for sharing his photos! – Craig
Rourke Credits Sly
Mickey Rourke, who is flying high now with universally great reviews for his performance in “The Wrestler,” went through a long period when he couldn’t get movie work. In an interview with BlackBook.com, Rourke credits Sly with giving him a helping hand back into the business:
“Stallone saw me in a restaurant eating one night, where I could hardly pay for my ******* spaghetti, and put me in Get Carter.”
You can read the whole Mickey Rourke interview here. – Craig
Randy Couture is Expendable
Ain’t It Cool News has reported that Randy Couture, former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion, has joined Sly, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren and Forrest Whittaker in “The Expendables.” Filming starts in February and you can read the whole piece here. – Craig
Rocky’s Tough Territory
If you’re planning to tour Rocky’s Philly neighborhood, then you might want to first check out this article that Joe Bordsen wrote for The Age.com. – Craig
Robert Earl is "Expendable
On December 2nd, Variety reported that Robert Earl, co-owner of the Planet Hollywood resort chain and friend of Sly Stallone, has signed on as a co-producer of “The Expendables.” Sly will write, direct and star when filming starts in February. He will be joined by Jason Statham, Jet Li and Dolph Lundgren. You can read full details by clicking here. – Craig
Frank Stallone Concert
Want to know where Frank Stallone will be playing on January 3, 2009? Then click here. – Craig
Is "T-Bag" Expendable
If you’re a fan of “Prison Break” you’re going to love hearing that there’s a chance that Robert “T-Bag” Knepper will appear along side Sly Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li and Dolph Lundgren in “The Expendables.” You can read here what Robert Knepper told Newsbeat.
I, for one, would love to see Knepper added to the cast. He’s a fantastic actor and would be a welcome addition. Let’s hope this happens. – Craig
"Rocky" Tops Again
“Rocky” tops another “Best All Time Sports Movie” list. – Craig