Category: Driven

Sly in the Valley

Craig / / 2001, Avenging Angelo, Driven, Rocky

SLY STALLONE is on the cover and in the feature article of the June issue of Valley.

“In the Driver’s Seat with Sylvester Stallone” is the title of the interview by Bonnie Steele. SLY talks about “Driven,” racing, his career, advice to young actors, the 25th anniversary of “Rocky,” and “Avenging Angelo” and more.

This is not to be missed! Special thanks to SZoner Joe “Hummer” Tanto for the gratis copy!

– Craig Zablo

Sly in Racer

Craig / / 2001, Celebs, Driven

Ernest “Jazzman” Resendes sent in the following: In the June 2001 issue of Racer there is a profile on racing movies by Adam Cooper entitled Last Action Heroes . Some excerpts … “SYLVESTER STALLONEand director RENNY HARLIN faced a long , hard struggle to realize their pet project that originally began life with an F1 theme.”

“…Of course, STALLONE knows a little about sports movies. In 1976 he shot to stardom on “Rocky,” a project he conceived and fought to bring to life, and which earned the best picture Oscar. Will “Driven” be a knockout ?”

Text for pic … Former Indy 500 winner and formula 1 Champion Jacques Villeneuve makes a cameo appearance in “Driven.”

Thanks to Jazz for the tip! – Craig Zablo

“DRIVEN” DVD PACKED WITH EXTRAS

Craig / / 2001, Driven
The May 25th issue of USA Today features an article by Scott Bowles about the extra bonus material found on DVDs. References to Driven are made which will excite most Stallone fans.

“After five takes of an elaborate race scene for his movie Driven, director Renny Harlin requested yet another shoot. The crew was growing tired and frustrated. Didn’t they have enough footage? ‘Yes, for the film,’ Harlin responded. ‘But we need more for the DVD.'”

Later in the article there is more…

“It’s enough to leave even veteran directors overwhelmed with choices. Director Harlin still isn’t sure what he wants his picture to look like on DVD. (No release date has been set.) Harlin shot 1.5 million feet of film – 150 times longer than the movie itself – and his first cut of Driven ran longer than 4 1/2 hours. You can’t see that race epic at the local cineplex, but you may on DVD, he says. Harlin also hopes to turn the disc into a video game of sorts, allowing viewers to take “virtual races” in the movie, as well as choose camera angles and character perspectives. “That’s the great thing about it,” he says. “You can make a totally different film if you want.

“Can you imagine how sweet this DVD will be? – Craig Zablo (May 27, 2001)

“Driven” DVD Extras

Craig / / 2001, Celebs, Driven

USA Today features an article by Scott Bowles about the extra bonus material found on DVDs. References to “Driven” are made which will excite most STALLONE fans.

“After five takes of an elaborate race scene for his movie Driven, director RENNY HARLIN requested yet another shoot. The crew was growing tired and frustrated. Didn’t they have enough footage? ‘Yes, for the film,’ HARLIN responded. ‘But we need more for the DVD…’ “HARLIN shot 1.5 million feet of film – 150 times longer than the movie itself – and his first cut of Driven ran longer than 4 1/2 hours. You can’t see that race epic at the local cineplex, but you may on DVD, he says.  HARLIN also hopes to turn the disc into a video game of sorts, allowing viewers to take “virtual races” in the movie, as well as choose camera angles and character perspectives.”

SLY IN HELLO

Craig / / 2001, Celebs, Driven

Ernest “Jazzman” Resendes is back with another scoop!

In the May 15, 2001 issue (#662) of HELLO! mag there is a feature entitled MICHAEL SCHUMACHER AND HIS WIFE CORINNA. The pic above appears (much smaller) with the caption: “A rare celebrity moment for Michael
as he poses with Sylvester Stallone while making the film Driven.”

Thanks to Jazz for the tip! – Craig Zablo (May 24, 2001)

SLY IN JUNE ISSUE OF RACER

Craig / / 2001, Driven, Rocky

Ernest “Jazzman” Resendes sent in the following:

In the June 2001 issue of RACER there is a profile on racing movies by Adam Cooper entitled LAST ACTION HEROES. Some excerpts …

“Sylvester Stallone and director Renny Harlin faced a long , hard struggle to realize their pet project that originally began life with an F1 theme.”

“…Of course, Stallone knows a little about sports movies. In 1976 he shot to stardom on Rocky , a project he conceived and fought to bring to life, and which earned the best picture Oscar. Will Driven be a knockout ?”

Former Indy 500 winner and formula 1 Champion Jacques Villeneuve makes a cameo appearance in Driven.

Thanks to Jazz for the tip! – Craig Zablo (May 21, 2001)

Sly in Hello Mag

Craig / / 2001, Celebs, Champs, Driven

Ernest “Jazzman” Resendes is back with another scoop! In the May 15, 2001 issue [#662] of HELLO! mag there is a feature entitled Micheal Schumacher and his Wife Corinna. The pic above appears with the caption: “A rare celebrity moment for MICHAEL as he poses with SYLVESTER STALLONE while making the film Driven.”

Thanks to Jazz for the tip! – Craig Zablo