Category: Celebs

ROCKY SPECIAL EDITION GIFT SET

Craig / / 2001, Celebs, Rocky

The April 20, 2001 issue of Entertainment Weekly gives the Rocky Giftset the lead review in the New To DVD section. Marc Bernardin gives the set an overall “B” rating. SZoners will be glad to hear that Mr. Bernardin says of all of the extras that come in the set, “the most interesting bit is a 28-minute interview with Stallone, who gives something of a Rocky oral history from genesis to release. By turns touching, insightful, and self-indulgent, it’s a fascinating look at a star glancing back through time at the role that, for better or worse, defined him.”(As an interesting aside – on the page following the review is a one page interview with Carl “Apollo Credd” Weathers!)

– Craig Zablo (April 16, 2001) 

SLY PIC IN PREMIERE

Craig / / 2001, Celebs

Sly appears in the current issue of PREMIERE in an article titled Shmoozer Take All. Producer Elie Samaha is being sued by his German backers for inflating budgets on movies he made with buddies like John Travolta, Stallone, and Snipes. Hey, what’s a few million among friends ? ”

Below the pic reads… BATTLEFIELD WORTH : Samaha with his pal Stallone and former Miss Germany Verona Feldbusch, at the “Battlefield Earth” premiere . – Peace, JAZZMAN

Thanks Jazz for the piece! – Craig Zablo (April 15, 2001)

SLY: UNINTIMIDATED

Craig / / 2001, Celebs, Driven

Sly appears in the April 10, 2001 issue of the National Enquirer. The picture above accompanies a short “exclusive interview” by Beverly Williston. The “interview” consists of six sentences by Sly… he says:

1. Dale Earnhardt was the “best in his field” and he hopes that Driven pays tribute to race car drivers.
2. That when you drive the cars “you’re lying down feet first.”
3. That once in “you are literally locked into these machines so there’s a sense of being nailed in a box with no exit except with the help of others.”
4. If the worst happens and “…you get into a crash its quite difficult to release yourself.”
5. Being in the car is “…very confining and claustrophobic.”
6. Finally about co-star Estella Warren, Sly said, “Estella is going to have a charmed life.”

– Craig Zablo (April 15, 2001)

Sly and Jen Have An Unforgettable Evening

Craig / / 2001, Celebs, Jennifer Flavin-Stallone

Ernest “Jazzman” Resendes sent in the following scoop:

“Here is a pic from the April 13, 2001 issue of OK! magazine. SLY and JENNIFER at a LA charity gala called An Unforgettable Evening. It was a fundraiser for the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and took place at the Regent Beverly Wishire Hotel, Beverly Hills. SLY and JENNIFER were among 800 guests which also included ROBERT DOWNEY JR., KIRK DOUGLAS and STING.

– Craig Zablo

Stallone Interview

Craig / / 2001, Celebs, Champs

Sly appears in the April 10, 2001 issue of the National Enquirer. The picture above accompanies a short “exclusive interview” by Beverly Williston. The “interview” consists of six sentences by SLY… he says:

1. DALE EARNHARDTwas the “best in his field” and he hopes that “Driven” pays tribute to race car drivers.
2. That when you drive the cars “you’re lying down feet first.”
3. That once in “you are literally locked into these machines so there’s a sense of being nailed in a box with no exit except with the help of others.”
4. If the worst happens and “…you get into a crash its quite difficult to release yourself.”
5. Being in the car is “…very confining and claustrophobic.”
6. Finally about co-star ESTELLA WARREN, SLY said, ” ESTELLA is going to have a charmed life.”

– Craig Zablo

Sly, Stone and Liotta

Craig / / 2001, Celebs, Driven

The April 9, 2001, issue of People contains the picture above with the caption: “At the MGM pre-Oscar party in L.A. honoring producer DINO De LAURENTIS, Hannibal’s RAY LIOTTA [center] gave a piece of his mind to director OLIVER STONE [ left] and SYLVESTER STALLONE, whose race-car film Driven opens April 27.
– Craig Zablo

Sylvester Stallone Honored

Craig / / 2001, Celebs, Honors

Tuesday April 03 02:13 AM EDT

Clinton, Ford top Family Celebration
By Borys Kit

LOS ANGELES (The Hollywood Reporter) — Presidents FORD and CLINTON, ‘N Sync, SYLVESTER STALLONE and the cast of Fox‘s “Ally McBeal” were all honored for their charity work Sunday night at the second annual A Family Celebration awards dinner and benefit concert.

“Whether you’re in politics or business or the entertainment industry, one quickly discovers that the true measure of a well-lived life is not the legislation that you pass, the stock options that you exercise … the weekly boxoffice receipts or even the Academy Awards that fill your resume,” FORD said. “Rather, it’s the family you love and the family that you are excited to live with.”

Held in the ballroom of the Regent Beverly Wilshire, the evening raised almost $1.5 million for various charities and honored people for giving to their communities.

FORD, who was presented the Special Giving Award from CNN‘s LARRY KING, received two standing ovations. His speech struck an emotional chord with the audience that numbered more than 700. FORD recounted how his mother left his abusive father and was remarried to a paint salesman. He said he learned that while his family was financially poor, it was emotionally very wealthy — something he has carried with him all his life.

“A household does not need fancy clothes or elegant furnishings to be successful,” FORD said. “Aristocracy is of the soul, not of the cloth. On the other hand, a household lacking in love and moral instruction can never be judged a success.”

The television drama award went to the cast of “Ally McBeal,” the creative achievement award was presented to SYLVESTER STALLONE and the lifetime achievement award was given to BOB NEWHART, who did a quick, updated version of his beloved phone comedy routine.

The Heart of Giving Award went to producer LOREEN ARBUS, while JEFFREY BONFORTE of i-drive.com received the Internet Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The Humanitarian Award was given to entrepreneur-philanthropist ROBERT LORSCH.

In receiving the Award of Merit presented by ELIZABETH TAYLOR, CLINTON pointed out that caring people can and should do more than government institutions.

“What I want you know is that the great strength of this country is not always primarily in its leaders or its government, but in its people,” he said. “In their minds, their hearts, their words and what they believe is important. The older I get — and these days that seems to be an irreversible process — the more I become convinced that the way your life turns out pretty much depends on what you think is important. I came here tonight to say thank you for believing that this is important and to ask you not to forget how important it is and what a precious gift it is to be in a position in life where you can give. Because everybody who can really give always comes out ahead in the end.”

An informal popularity contest was waged between CLINTON and ‘N Sync, whose members received the Harmony and Spirit Award. CLINTON, who received two standing ovations, scored big points when he joined legendary bluesman B.B. KING onstage and played the saxophone to a screaming audience.

‘N Sync had the support of shrieking girls, some of whom rushed onstage and danced with the band during their final song.

During ‘N Sync‘s performance, LINDA THOMPSON, wife of the evening’s musical director DAVID FOSTER, had her cell phone on so her children at home could listen to the pop group sing, while actor JAMES MARSDEN sneaked to the stage with a small camera to snap a photo.

Other performers included MARC ANTHONY, RAY CHARLES, DAVID FOSTER, DWIGHT YOAKAM and singers JOHN GROBAN and NIA WHITAKER. Presenters included WHOOPI GOLDBERG, SUZANNE PLESHETTE and TOM POSTON. Philanthropist and underwriter of the night’s dinner was CYNTHIA GERSHMAN. The host was MTV’s CARSON DALY. Guests included MICHELLE PFEIFFER and DAVID E. KELLY, BRITANY SPEARS, SUGAR RAY LEONARD, and FLORENCE HENDERSON.

Proceeds the benefit go to Alzheimer’s Lakeway Program, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Challenge for the Children, Locks of Love, Starlight Children’s Foundation and Wildlife Waystation, among others.

–Craig Zablo

Sly in “Total Film’s Top 50 [Twice]

Craig / / 2001, Celebs, Rocky

The April 2001 issue of Total Movie, features “Going the Distance: ‘Rocky’ at 25.” The eight page article by Edward Gross [author of Rocky and the Films of Sylvester Stallone] provides an extensive look at “Rocky” [and its sequels] with over 25 photos [including the one to the left]. The article provides quotes from SLY, TALIA SHIRE, JOHN ALVIDESEN, ROBERT CHARTOFF, CARL WEATHERS, and others involved with the films.

The magazine comes with a DVD which provides a trailer for “Rocky” and a snippet of the interview with SLY that will appear on the “Rocky” special edition dvd. All in all, easily worth the cost of the mag!

[Now I’m REALLY psyched for the “ROCKY” Boxed Collector’s Set! Click |HERE| to check it out!]


– Craig Zablo