On January 5, 2009, Extra posted this video clip of Sly questioned by reporters as he walked to his car. Sly comments on the death of Jett Travolta and casting on “The Expendables.”
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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
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
Sly and Beckham
The Sun.co.uk posted a much larger version of the photo above of Sly and David Beckham as well as a few others of celebs in attendance at the Ricky Hatton fight. You can see them by clicking here and then going to to the slide show. – Craig
Sly, Statham and Beckham
Sly, Jason Statham and David Beckham were ringside when Ricky Hatton recently defended his title. You can see a larger version of the photo above as well as several others here at the DailyMail.Co.UK. – Craig
Sly Was Right
Sly was correct with his prediction that Joe Calzaghe would beat Roy Jones Jr.
Calzaghe overcame an early knockdown to win 118 – 109 on all three judges’ cards. You can get the full report here. – Craig
Sly Teams with Arnold
On October 30th, Sly teamed up with Arnold Schwarzenegger for a fundraiser to raise money to help pass a redistricting amendment in California. You can read all about it here. – Craig
Sly Praises Calzaghe
Sly not only believes that Joe Calzaghe will beat Roy Jones Jr. next Saturday in Madison Square Garden, but that Calzaghe is one of the best fighters currently fighting, and that Calzaghe would have been a contender in any era. Strong praise indeed! You can read even more by clicking here. – Craig
Sly @ Extra Bash
On September 17th, Extra celebrated it’s 15th year on television with a little bash. Sly was on hand for the festivities. You can click here to see a short video of the event. – Craig