Category: Family

Exclusive Photos from Sage Stallone

Craig / / 2006, Celebs, Family, Rocky, Sage

Sage Stallone, Sly‘s oldest son, and a talented actor, writer and director in his own right, recently checked in with some photos that he thought SZoners might enjoy. They were taken by his mother, Sasha Stallone.

Sasha, Sly‘s first wife, is an accomplished photographer. Many fans will know her from her photos of Sly which appeared in books, magazines and even posters back in the day.

This is a shot of Sly and Rocky producer, Irwin Winkler, taken in 1976.

Sage writes that this photo was taken by Sasha on the streets of New York City before Rocky!

Sage writes that this photo was taken “way before Rocky…  dad was writing “Poe”… and posing as Poe!”

Sage goes on to say, “Mom tells me this was taken at Bloomingdales in ‘71!

I want to thank Sasha Stallone for allowing us access to the rare photographs from her personal collection.  Most fans know that Sasha was Sly’s first wife and the mother of his two sons, Sage and Seargeoh.  Sasha and Sly were together years before “Rocky” made him an international superstar.

Sly has always credited Sasha with being totally supportive in his quest to make it as actor / writer / director. Not only did Sasha type his scripts, but when they were nearly broke and she was pregnant with Sage, Sasha totally supported Sly‘s decision to turn down hundreds of thousands of dollars to sell the “Rocky” script and let someone else take the starring role.

Sasha‘s photographs have appeared in national magazines, books, and posters. Sasha occasionally acts. She most recently took a role in Sage‘s film “Vic” where she also served as set photographer.

 

I want to thank Sage Stallone for allowing us access to the rare photographs from his family’s personal collection.

Most fans know Sage as Sly‘s real-life son or as Rocky‘s kid from “Rocky V.” What many people forget is “Rocky V” was released 16 years ago! Sage is now a young man,  about the age that Sly was when he made “Rocky.”

In addition to acting, Sage is also a writer, director and  co-founder of Grindhouse Releasing. His short film “Vic” will be on the festival circuit this year.

I’m hoping to interview Sage in the near future, so if you have any questions you’d like to throw his way, e-mail me  and you may get your answers!

I’ll also keep SZoners updated on which festivals Sage will be attending so that we can go out and support his efforts.

Thanks again to Sage and Sasha Stallone! – Craig

Sly is… In Touch!

Craig / / 2003, Family, Training

From the November 10, 2003 issue of In Touch magazine…

Private Conversation with Sylvester Stallone: My Secret to Staying Young

Some excerpts…

Sylvester Stallone, who plans to revive the RAMBO franchise, is no stranger to the ups and downs of dieting. For his acclaimed role in 1997’s COPLAND, he gained 50 pounds and admitted that it was fun eating everything he loved.

” What you weigh is only a problem if it bothers you, ” he said. He adheres to a high protein, exercises and drinks lots of water.” Water is the key to good health, ” he pointed out.

” I always try and follow a good diet of low carb and high protein, but I love starches like bread and butter. If there’s any around, watch out. ”

” The only plastic surgery I’ve had was on my face in 1982 when I had drastic weight loss, “ Sly said candidly.

“For ROCKY 2, I was 195 pounds, but when I did ROCKY 3, I was down to 160, ” he explained. ” It was a really drastic weight loss, so I had to have the atrophied muscles tightened on the left side of my face. ”

“Being married has raised the quality of my life to unexpected heights” added the twice divorced actor. ” You’re almost obligated to try to be healthy for your children. I want to be around to see them graduate and walk down the aisle. ”

The issue also includes 3 family album pictures. Real nice.

Thanks to Ernest “Jazzman” Resendes and Mtotry.

– Craig Zablo

Stallone at the Linc Was a Surprise

Craig / / 2003, Family, Honors, Jennifer Flavin-Stallone

Posted on Wed, Sep. 10, 2003 at Philly.com

Stallone at the Linc was an Eagles surprise

The Eagles‘ most effective stealth play Monday was the one that brought actor Sylvester Stallone to pump up the crowd for the Eagles‘ first regular-season game at Lincoln Financial Field.

The Eagles learned last month that ABC, which televises the Monday night games, was planning to air a video promo featuring Stallone. Team officials, sensing a Rocky moment, went through ABC to ask Stallone to also come to the city he immortalized on-screen.

“He was about to go to Europe, but he was gung-ho about [doing] it,” team president Joe Banner said yesterday.

For years, the team has been showing a Rocky video to end pregame festivities. As the presentation concluded Monday, the Linc‘s cameras turned to the north end zone, where Stallone, wearing a No. 22 Duce Staley jersey, jumped and waved.

With wife Jennifer Flavin and brother Frank, Stallone stayed in owner Jeff Lurie‘s box until the game was nearly over.

The Birds put up the Stallones, traveling in a party of seven, at the Four Seasons Hotel. “We hid him away. We didn’t want to ruin the surprise,” Banner said.

The Stallone brothers, however, were seen on 18th Street near Rittenhouse Square Monday afternoon with a small entourage. They stopped at Maron Chocolates/Scoop de Ville. While picking up ice cream (and tipping $8 on a $12 order), Sly spotted T-shirts reading, “Life is short… Eat dessert first,” and bought four.

The Stallones also visited artist Perry Milou‘s studio/gallery, where they talked about art and palette knives for 15 minutes. Stallone signed one of Milou’s pieces and gave him his home address. Milou plans to send him a painting.

Thanks to Bill Eaton for the tip!- Craig Zablo