Sly with trainer, Franco Columbo from the collection of Maurice Totry.
– Craig
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Gallo Praises Sly
Ernest “Jazzman” Resendes sent in the following report:
The September 3, 2004 issue of the Boston Phoenix has a nice piece on artist, actor, musician, director Vincent Gallo whose new movie The Brown Bunny has been generating enthusiastic buzz among art house film fans: which was directed, written, photographed, edited and produced by Vincent.
Anyway, the article includes some questions and answers with Vincent and one powerful quote in particular really got me excited. It’s always great to read fellow actor/artists going on record with admiration of some of Stallone’s many underrated performances.
Here’s what Mr. Gallo had to say:
“Sylvester Stallone in the Lords of Flatbush, if I could do half of that performance in my life, my life would have been worthwhile.”
That’s a great quote! – Craig
SZoners Send in News
Mo writes: Long time visitor blah blah blah…thought you might like to know that DVD Review (Issue 67- July 2004) mentions a bit about Sly readying Rocky 6 and Rambo 4 for 2005. Apparently he wants John McTiernan and F Gary Gary to direct them.
[We can only hope! – Craig]
Rob Hoskins from Lexington, Kentucky e-mails: I attended last nights Tyson vs. Williams fight in Louisville. Mr. T was also in attendance and I spoke with him briefly about “Rocky VI”. He confirmed that as far as he knew the film would be made and that he quite possibly may have a role in it. He said that he most likely will not be fighting in the film, but that he had been contacted about an appearance. I was honored to have spoken face to face with my favorite Rocky opponent, Clubber Lang!
[That is not only great news, but so cool that you got to meet Mr. T. – Craig]
Thanks to both SZoners for passing along the news! – Craig Zablo
Sly Makes the Cover
Ernest “Jazzman” Resendes sent in the cover scan to the (July / Aug 2004) issue of Hollywood Scriptwriter. That’s Sly on the cover with “Rocky” director John G. Avildsen.
– Craig
Sly Pic in Flex
The current issue (Aug 2004 ) of FLEXhas this cool picture of Sly and Arnold. It’s on the magazine’s ‘Arnold Page’ with an article written by theGovernor titled “The Adventure Continues.’ No mention of Sylvester Stallone or INSTONEin the article. Just some thoughts about how far the sport of bodybuilding has come since Arnie’s 1st Olympia victory in 1970.
Peace,
Jazz
http://www.theartofjazzman.com
– Craig Zablo
Sly Attends “The Contender” Promotional Tour
Jeffrey Katzenberg, Sylvester Stallone, Sugar Ray Leonard and Mark Burnett met with reporters about ‘The Contender’ as part of NBC’s 2004 Summer Press Tour in Los Angeles, California July 10, 2004.
Two Stallone Film Rumors
Two really cool film project rumors are floating around today and both involve Sly.
The first film rumor about Sly is that James Cameron has a part for him in Cameron‘s next movie which is starting to gear up. Sly‘s part may just be a cameo but according to what’s being said Brian Cox and Arnold Schwarzenegger will also have roles and the film will be shot in 3D. For full details click HERE or HERE.
The second is a stop motion project [think Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas] called AUTOMATONS. The story involves two killer robots designed by the US during WWII to kill Hitler. When it appears that Hitler has taken his own life the robots are left on the ocean floor… only the robots didn’t “die” and have for the last sixty years been looking for Hitler on the bottom of the ocean.
Wait! It gets crazier because Hitler, Tojo and Mussolini have been in a Top Secret Cryo-Chamber… and when they are thawed out decide that they were really wrong with “that whole rule the world thing, so Adolphdecides to put on the greatest play version of YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN…”
So how does Sly fit into all of this you ask? It seems that he will voice Mussolini. Jack Black and John C Reilly will voice the killer bots, John Cleese provides Hitler‘s voice and there are voice roles for Billy Bob Thorton, William H. Macy and Holly Hunter as well. According to Harry at AICN [and who has seen some of the film work], most of the voice work is done!
This is one film too crazy NOT to be true. For full details click HERE.
– Craig
Sly, Frank and Sugar Ray Leonard Audition Boxers
Sly, his brother Frank and former boxing world champion Sugar Ray Leonard attended an open casting call for ‘The Contender,’ at the La Brea Gym in Los Angeles Tuesday, May 25, 2004.
– Craig
Sly at “Contender” Casting
On May 17, 2004, Sly Stallone attended a casting call at the Trinity Boxing Club in New York to select fighters for ‘The Contender’. Sixteen boxers will compete in challenges and boxing matches over 16 episodes with the final winner claiming a million dollar prize. Frank Stallone and ‘Contender’ co-host, Sugar Ray Leonard were also in attendance.
Stallone in NY City to Promote “The Contender”
It has been announced that Sylvester Stallone will be a major part of the reality series ‘The Contender,’ which will follow 16 boxers from their training camp through a series of physical challenges and boxing matches with the ultimate winner earning a million dollar prize.
Joining Stallone as co-host will be former world champion Sugar Ray Leonard and Producer Mark Burnett.
Stallone, Leonard and Burnett held a press conference at the Trinity Boxing gym in New York City on March 17,2004. Stallone displayed his skills on the speed at heavy bags to the delight of fans and reporters. Leonard also joined Sly in the ring for some friendly play-sparring. Frank Stallone, Sly’s brother, was also on hand.
– Craig