Category: Celebs

“Avenging Angelo” Update from Director Martyn Burke

Craig / / 2000, Avenging Angelo, Celebs

From Dark Horizons: MARTYN BURKE, director of “Avenging Angelo,” is quoted…

“Just got back from Toronto where they’re setting up locations for the film which will star among others, SYLVESTER STALLONE and probably ANDY GARCIA, ANTHONY QUINN and a leading lady who they’re still in the process of casting. Right now they’re leaning toward MADELINE STOWE. It was a real departure for STALLONE – which was the reason it appealed to me. Shooting begins in late Feb and then moves to Sicily for a couple of weeks to finish in May.”

Sly in Your Future

Craig / / 2000, Celebs, Rocky VI

I wanted to give everyone a “heads-up’ on a couple of places that you’ll find Stallone in the near future.

VANITY FAIR’S HOLLYWOOD is the title of a new book that serves up a collection of photos, essays, and caricatures from the magazine’s 86 year history. Look for Sly to appear in a picture with Brigitte Nielsen in the section of celebrity couples. The book will retail for $50 from Viking Studio.

The third issue of TOTAL MOVIE goes on sale January 9th and looks to be something that all STALLONE fans will want. The issue will contain a feature called “ROCKY AT 25” which will celebrate the anniversary with the “ultimate guide to the Italian Stallion, and a look forward to the elusive “Rocky VI.”- Craig Zablo (November 18, 2000)

“Avenging Angelo” is Next for Sly

Craig / / 2000, Avenging Angelo, Celebs

According to a story in The Hollywood Reporter by Cathy Dunkley and Zorianna Kit, Sly Stallone has agreed to star in “Avenging Angelo” which is described as a dark comedy. Negotiations are on-going to get Martin Burke to direct.

The screenplay was written by Will Aldis and Steve Mackall, and concerns the daughter of a man recently murdered who turns out to be a mafia crime boss. The woman, who the assistance of her father’s bodyguard (Stallone) seek revenge on those that killed her father.

No other cast members or a start date have been announced.

SLY IN PEOPLE

Craig / / 2000, Celebs


In the October 23, 2000, issue of People the picture above (much larger in the magazine) appears in an the SCOOP section. Sly also is quoted in the article which explores violence in movies. Pictures and quotes from Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jackie Chan also appear. (Thanks to Andrew for the heads-up.)
– Craig Zablo (October 22, 2000)

SLY IN MOVIELINE

Craig / / 2000, Celebs, Jennifer Flavin-Stallone


Sly makes two appearances (well sort of) in the November issue of Movieline. He first appears in the picture to the left (reprinted much larger) with Jen at the Battlefield Earth premiere.

Sly also shows up in the 96th spot on the HOLLYWOOD 100 MOST LIST (as the “most egriegiously overpaid”).

Things could be worse since he was not considered:

* Most Likely to Scare a Psychiatrist (Angelina Jolie)

* Most Consistent Sellout (Robert DeNiro)

* Most Permanently in Midlife Crisis (Billy Bob Thornton)

* Most In Need of a Hit (Kevin Costner)

* Most… well, you get the idea!

 

-Craig Zablo (October 22, 2000)

The “Rocky” Connection to “Girlfight”

Craig / / 2000, Celebs, Rocky

“Girlfight” is the story of an inner-city high school student, Dianna Guzman, who repeatedly gets into fights because of uncontrolled anger. She finds redemption when she finds a release for that anger in the boxing ring! “Girlfight” was written & directed by KARYN KUSAMA.  It stars MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ and SANTIAGO DOUGLAS. “Girlfight” has been winning rave reviews from the public and critics around the country as well. It also won the grand jury prize and best-director awards at the Sundance Film Festival.

What’s the STALLONE connection, you ask? Of course many critics are comparing it to “Rocky” because of the plot — underdog rising above expectations while at the same time finding love. But there’s more… Diana‘s boyfriend’s name is Adrian [and we all know that’s Rocky‘s girl’s name…]! There’s even a rap song on the soundtrack that mentions Rocky Balboa!

– Craig Zablo [October 22, 2000]

Sly in US Weekly

Craig / / 2000, Celebs, Family


SLY make two appearances in the October 30, 2000, issue of US Weekly. Sarah Saffian has an article titled “Stars Crack Down on Their Own Kids’ Viewing.” The piece looks at how stars deal with violence in movies their children watch. SLY is also quoted in the article.

SLY also appears in the LOOSE TALK section. The art above by Bill Nelson appears along with the quote below:

“You have this preconceived notion of him as a big, tough guy, but he speaks four languages and he likes to watercolor.”


– Rachel Leigh Cook, on her Get Carter co-star Sylvester Stallone

– Craig Zablo [October 22, 2000]