Category: Avenging Angelo

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Craig / / 2001, Avenging Angelo, Celebs, Death Race 2000, Dolan's Cadillac, Rocky 6, Rocky Musical, StalloneZone

Here are four interesting Sly tidbits:

1. In the September 10, 2001 issue of US Weekly, Sly is mentioned in Michael Lewittes “The Scene” column: Sylvester Stallone, in an olive-green suit, chomping on a cigar and eating dinner with 15 Minutes writer-director John Herzfeld in the back of Elaine’s in New York.

2. SylvesterStallone.com updated last week with three voice messages from the man himself. Sly talks about the possibility of Rocky 6, Rocky on Broadway, several tv series that he is developing (but not going to star in, plus Avenging Angelo, Dolan’s Cadillac, and more!

AIN’T IT COOL NEWS posted a news item (written by SZ regular Andrew aka ABKing) about the update as well.

3. On Tuesday, Dark Horizons posted information from a Q & A session with director Paul Anderson. Sly fans will be excited to hear that Anderson’s next project is “Death Race 3000” and that Anderson is confident that Tom Cruise will play the lead character and Anderson “mentioned that he wanted Sylvester Stallone to return and play the same role that he played in the original.”

4. TV Today (a German magazine) recently ran piece on Celebrity Websites. We are proud to say that the Sylvester Stallone site that they chose to profile was Craig Zablo’s StalloneZone! That’s right, SZoners, we were recognized in Germany! Thanks to Lot Of Sly for giving us the heads-up on the article. I would also like to thank John Beatty, Ernest “Jazzman” Resendes, and Rob “rOb” deVera – the best non-paid staff anywhere. I would also like to thank all of the SZoners who support our efforts… and of course Mr. Sylvester Stallone. (The article is reprinted above — if anyone could translate it, it would be greatly appreciated!)

– Craig Zablo (September 3, 2001)

Sly in Total Film

Craig / / 2001, Avenging Angelo, Celebs, D-Tox, Driven, First Blood, FIST, Get Carter, Unmade Films

Ernest “Jazzman” Resendes sent in the pic and quotes from:

TOTAL FILM [August 2001/issue 55]

— “Ask him which movies he rates from the past, and he’ll list First Blood, Nighthawks, F.I.S.T.and Cop Land. Ask about the choices he’s likely to make in the future, and he’ll stress that he’s looking for more ensemble pieces, more character work. ”

— “There’s a kind of thrill at seeing something that came off the page being enacted before your very eyes as opposed to just being an actor for hire.”

— “Next up he’s acting opposite MADELINE STOWE as a mafia bodyguard wanting payback for his boss’ murder in Avenging Angelo, before carrying on down the revenge trail as a widower out for justice in Dolan’s Cadillac. “

— “In fact neither the remake of Get Carter nor cop thriller Eye See You (aka Detox) look likely to get theatrical release over here (UK ).”

— “His career did perk up momentarily , however, when racing movie Driven thrust him onto the winners podium as it took the number one spot at the US box office in April.”

Thanks to Jazz for sharing!

– Craig Zablo

Sly and Anthony The Last Pic

Craig / / 2001, Avenging Angelo, Celebs

Ernest “Jazzman” Resendes sent in the following report: “The June 19, 2001 of the Enquirerhas a reportedly ” last photo” of ANTHONY QUINN and SLY on the set of “Avenging Angelo.”

Excerpt: ” I’m in a state of shock, ” STALLONE told the Enquirer in an exclusive interview. “His death scene is brilliant ! He was a wonderful talent and had a wonderful presence. I fell grateful for the chance to have worked with him. “

CO-STARS SLY STALLONEand ANTHONY QUINN are all smiles on the set of their movie “Avenging Angelo.”

Thanks to Jazz for the tip! – Craig Zablo

SLY: GONE IN SIXTY SECONDS

Craig / / 2001, Avenging Angelo

In Mike Walker’s ALL THE GOSSIP column in the June 12, 2001, issue of The National Enquirer, the following item appears:

GONE IN 60 SECONDS:ROCKY start for SLY STALLONE after he arrived in Italy to film “Avenging Angelo” – then roared off in a stranger’s car in a scene right out of “Driven“! The star exited a trattoria after a business lunch, spotted his leased car as a valet drove it up, hopped in – and BOOGIED!! Problem? The car, although identical, WASN’T HIS! The valet ran screaming after Sly, but he didn’t hear – and moments later, the REAL owners were screaming at the valet! Meanwhile, after driving a few blocks, Stallone said to himself, “YO! This car ain’t MINE!” He floored it back to the eatery and confronted an enraged Italian couple – whose mouths dropped open when they recognized the superstar car thief. They calmed quickly when Sly apologized – AND signed autographs!

– Craig Zablo (June 17, 2001)

Sly is “Driven” in a Stranger’s Car

Craig / / 2001, Avenging Angelo

From Mike Walker‘s All the Gossip column in the The National Enquirer:

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: ROCKY start for SLY STALLONE after he arrived in Italy to film “Avenging Angelo” – then roared off in a stranger’s car in a scene right out of “Driven”! The star exited a trattoria after a business lunch, spotted his leased car as a valet drove it up, hopped in – and BOOGIED!! Problem? The car, although identical,
WASN’T HIS! The valet ran screaming after SLY, but he didn’t hear – and moments later, the REAL owners were screaming at the valet! Meanwhile, after driving a few blocks, STALLONE said to himself, “YO! This car ain’t MINE!” He floored it back to the eatery and confronted an enraged Italian couple – whose mouths dropped open when they recognized the superstar car thief. They calmed quickly when SLY apologized – AND signed autographs!

Anthony Quinn, RIP

Craig / / 2001, Avenging Angelo, Celebs

Two-time Oscar winner ANTHONY QUINN, left, and actor SYLVESTER STALLONE are shown in a scene from the film “Avenging Angelo,” in this recent handout photo.

Anthony Quinn died of respiratory failure today. He was 86.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Quinn’s family, friends and fans.

– Craig Zablo

Sly in the Valley

Craig / / 2001, Avenging Angelo, Driven, Rocky

SLY STALLONE is on the cover and in the feature article of the June issue of Valley.

“In the Driver’s Seat with Sylvester Stallone” is the title of the interview by Bonnie Steele. SLY talks about “Driven,” racing, his career, advice to young actors, the 25th anniversary of “Rocky,” and “Avenging Angelo” and more.

This is not to be missed! Special thanks to SZoner Joe “Hummer” Tanto for the gratis copy!

– Craig Zablo

Stallone’s Next Films

Craig / / 2001, Avenging Angelo, Driven, Unmade Films

Variety announced that SYLVESTER STALLONE, making a tentative comeback with current box office champ “Driven,” discharged the William Morris Agency early Monday morning to return to International Creative Management. STALLONE had been represented by Jim Wiatt at William Morris for the last year and a half, having followed him when Wiatt quit ICM.

STALLONE is currently shooting ``Avenging Angelo,” playing a mob bodyguard, and will star in “Dolan’s Cadillac,” which is scheduled to begin production after any industry strikes this summer.