Category: 2010

Frank Stallone: Far from Over

Craig / / 2010, Frank Stallone

It’s been a great comeback for Stallone.  You’re probably thinking Sly in The Expendables, right?  Well, yeah.  But FranK Stallone has enjoyed a resurgence of his own!  Seems a couple of dj’s in Australia started playing Frank’s 80’s hit “Far From Over” and things took off from there.

A concert in Australia sold out in four minutes, he was flown over first class and found fans all over the outback wanting to see him.  Here’s Frank in an entertaining interview on Australia’s The Circle.  Gotta love it!

Sly’s Skull Watch

Craig / / 2010

That’s Sly modeling a Jacob & Co. Skull Five Time Zone watch with both white and black diamonds and the famous five time zone design.  Prices start at about $27,000.  You can learn more here.  – Craig
PS: My birthday is in October, so you should start saving now, if you’re thinking about getting me one.  ; )

Expendables UK Press Conference Coverage

Craig / / 2010, Expendables, Rambo, Rocky Balboa

On August 16, 2010, The Den of Geek posted coverage of The Expendables UK press conference.  Here’ s a taste from Sly:

“Well, I have made a lot of career mistakes, a lot and I have made a lot of personal ones too! But the idea is, I never started out to be an action actor. I was an ensemble actor. Rocky was ensemble, F.I.S.T. was ensemble and Paradise Alley was ensemble.  Then along came First Blood and it was the start of something unusual.”

“I think everyone in this room, everyone on the planet, has a regret. That in one moment they made the wrong decision, and sometimes you can just never get your life back on course. And that theme from Rocky Balboa, to Rambo, it just haunts me. Maybe I’m just mono-minded, or limited, but it’s just inextinguishable.”

To read the full report, simply click here.

Sly Mini-Interview

Craig / / 2010, Cop Land, Rocky Balboa

On August 17, 2010, TNTMagazine posted a short interview with Sly.  Here are a couple of quotes:

  • I think I’m past my prime doing dramatic films. It becomes like almost a pathetic cry to be recognized as a serious dramatic actor.   I’ve done my little moment. I’m very proud of the drama in Rocky Balboa – it’s about as deep as I can go – and in Cop Land. I would much rather just direct dramas.
  • I believe the violence is very justifiable. One thing in my films, I kill people that need to be killed. The ones that deserve it, get it and they get it good but the ones that go after women really get it.

Stallone Still Strong in Poland

Craig / / 2010, Sly Fan

I received the following e-mail and thought it would be of interest to SZoners worldwide!

Hey Craig.
I’m from Poland -a user of your message board of StalloneZone.  I’m also an admin of www.stallone.pl – one and only unofficial polish site of Sylvester Stallone. If you want please get a news to your site that we
are changed last time a design and we have a new look.

Also my pal changed last time a look for his John Rambo polish site www.rambo.pl.  So as you see Polish sites and Polish fans are still strong, and we  celebrating Polish box office #1 of The Expendables (Niezniszczalni).

Greetings from Poland.
Tom
www.stallone.pl

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It’s always great to hear from Stallone fans from around the world.  We’re always happy to spread the word! – Craig

SZ Exclusive: SZoner Meets Sly

Craig / / 2010, Sly Fan

SZoner, Monika recently sent in the photo above and said…

After 24 years of being a fan with my heart & soul, I really got a chance to meet him. It was the most wonderful experience of my life, ever!!!!  It´s my big wish to share the moment with other SZoners…
I thank you therefore from the bottom of my heart
Best Regards
Monika
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My pleasure, Monika! – Craig