Swedish actor Dolph Lundgren, left, US actor Sylvester Stallone, center, and British actor Jason Statham, right, pose as they arrive to the premiere of their film‘The Expendables’ in Paris, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010.
(AP Photo/Michel Euler)
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Arnold Praises Sly
Arnold Schwarzenegger was recently quoted in The Los Angeles Times where he made the following comments about Sly:
“It is a great inspiration for people to see someone at his age still at the top of his game — acting, writing, directing, doing his own stunts and fight scenes — I mean, what an amazing talent. And for him to still be so athletic and be able to rip off his shirt and have a six-pack is just unbelievable.”
When Arnold speaks of “someone at his age” he should remember that he is just a year younger than Sly! Maybe he meant to say “someone at our age”…
Dream Cast: Sly as Batman
Since the day that Frank Miller’s Dark Knight Returns mini-series was published fans have been praying for a big screen adaptation. A few years ago, Miller said that Sly would be his choice to play Batman should the film ever be made.
On July 25, 2010, ComicBookMovie.com posted their choices should Miller’s Dark Knight Returns ever make it to the silver screen. I think their casting is excellent… especially Zack Snyder to direct, Christopher Lee as Alfred, Tim Curry as The Joker, Bruce Willis as Harvey Dent, Michael Ironside as Olver Queen and of course Sly as Bruce Wayne. You can check out the full dream cast here.
ET: Sly on Mel Gibson
Entertainment Tonight recently caught up with Sly and asked him about Mel Gibson and his new movie, The Expendables. Here’s what Sly had to say about Mel…
“Every time I met Mel he’s been a great guy,” recalled Sly. “He’s done me a few favors and I just like the fella. It’s unfortunate this had to happen, but it’s Hollywoodland. Anything’s possible.”
You can see the full post and video clip here.
Sly & Dolph Receive Awards
From Yahoo News!
Actors Sylvester Stallone (L) and Dolph Lundgren receive an award from the Guinness Book of World Records for creating the most successful sports franchise in film history with their movie “Rocky” during a news conference for the upcoming Lionsgate motion picture “The Expendables” at Comic Con in San Diego, California July 22, 2010.
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Sly & David Letterman
On July 22, 2010 NowMagazine posted a short, but humorous clip of Sly telling David Letterman the fate of his thug dog.
Sly & Bruce @ Comic Con
From Yahoo News!
Actor Bruce Willis (R) makes a surprise visit on stage to greet fellow actors Sylvester Stallone (C) , Dolph Lungren (L) and Randy Couture during a news conference for the upcoming Lionsgate motion picture “The Expendables” at Comic Con in San Diego, California July 22, 2010.
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Sly on Randy Couture
On July 14, 2010, Hollywood.com in their The Things They Say in Hollywood posted the following:
The stunt co-ordinator said it was one of the few times he was frightened. When Randy pulls you in, it feels like you’re about to be crushed by an anaconda. We had to tell him to go easy on the stuntmen.” SYLVESTER STALLONE on wrangling ultimate fighter Randy Couture on the set of action film The Expendables.
Sly & Zack Snyder
Like many other SZoners, I’ve always hoped that someday Sly and Zack [Dawn of the Dead; 300; Watchmen] Snyder would get a chance to work together. UGO.com points out that they already did!
Sly & Arnold Make Contact
The photo above of Sly and Arnold Schwarzenegger is just one of a few posted on July 6, 2010 at Contact Music in a piece called: “Sylvester Stallone – Gory Scene Cut From The Expendables”. The article goes on to say that a scene showing a man being stabbed in the neck was cut from the version that will show in the UK but will remain in the version shown in the United States. The US version has been given an “R” rating.
To read the full piece, simply click here.