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Mike Torrance pencils, inks and colors. Mike regular posts a sketchcard idea contest at Retro Cowboy Productions and his Deviant Art site. Here’s how it works, Mike posts a subject and the first one to make request which fits the theme is the winner! This is the second time I’ve won [the theme this time: 80’s Action Heroes — the first time I won: Detectives].
Mike is available for commissions and his prices are very reasonable. Check him out.
There’s a nice little interview with Rambo creator, David Morrell over at Jonathan Maberry’s blog. Here are a couple of quotes:
First Blood has been constantly in print for 38 years.
It’s an odd experience to be associated with one of the five most identifiable characters in the world, along with Sherlock Holmes, Tarzan, James Bond, and Harry Potter.
It’s pretty cool that Sly is associated with one of the five most identifiable characters in the world.
I received an e-mail from SZoner, Herve Attia, who has impressed fans with his talent and dedication to re-visiting all of the locations used in filming “First Blood”. Here’s what Herve had to say:
Dear Craig,
“On The Set of First Blood Part 4 – VC Commander” has been released today. It can be watched at this link. This is probably the final installment. I guess we have covered all the relevant First Blood filming locations. It has been fun to make.
Thanks again Herve for sharing your talent with us. Also a special thanks for making the StalloneZone a small part of the video! Thanks also to Raven! – Craig
Miguel Insignares is back with a new e-mail and art. Miguel says:
Hey Craig-
Hope you had a good Thanksgiving.
Here’s my new illustration from First Blood featuring Rambo fighting back at the sheriff’s station. This is another StalloneZone exclusive and has never before been seen online until now! Thanks again and keep up the great job on this site.
-Miguel
Miguel — thanks for sharing your Stallone art here at the SZ. You picked a cool scene from a great movie to illustrate. I look forward to seeing more of your Stallone art here at the SZ as well as your The Rufnex: Island of the Dead comic [www.islandofthedead.com.
Beliefnet.com lists “Ten Military Movies to Celebrate Memorial Day” and “First Blood” makes the cut. Here’s what they had to say:
“First Blood” (1982): This movie featured no war footage and, in fact, was set entirely in a little Northwest town. But it told the tale of Vietnam vets after they came home and illustrated the unfairly rough journey so many of them had to face. And Sly Stallone was both believable and restrained as a war hero who won sympathy for a generation of those who lived his on-screen fate.
Click here to see the full list.
Herve Attia is back with his third and final installment of “On the Set of First Blood.” We first learned about Herve’s work here. At that time, I posted that I hoped we see more from him and now we can by clicking here. – Craig
Dear Mr Zablo,
I made a movie which is composed of two parts posted on YouTube.
PS: I had the great privilege having Mr Andrew Laszlo (director of photography) watching the movie. He really enjoyed it. This was definitely my best reward. 🙂
Sincerely, -Hervé Attia
On Tuesday, May 27th, for the first time, LIONSGATE will release all four Rambo films together in Rambo: The Complete Collector’s Set. To celebrate the release of these great action movies, LIONSGATE has provided me with three sets to award to three lucky winners.
Before we learn about how to enter the contest, let’s take a look at this 6-disc super set which comes in a limited edition metal tin and includes First Blood: Ultimate Edition, Rambo First Blood Part II: Ultimate Edition, Rambo III: Ultimate Edition and the latest installment, Rambo: 2-Disc Special Edition (which includes a digital copy of the film). Each film comes with bonus features (over 20 in all) plus the set includes a special bonus disc with 10 featurettes and the theatrical trailers for all four films.
First Blood: Ultimate Edition: DVD Special Features:
Rambo First Blood Part II: DVD Special Features:
Rambo III: Ultimate Edition Synopsis: DVD Special Features:
Rambo: 2-Disc Special Edition Synopsis: Rambo Disc 1 DVD Special Features:
Rambo Disc 2 DVD Special Features:
BONUS FEATURES DISC
Now on to the contest:
On May 15th at 7:30 p.m. at select theaters nationwide, Stallone fans will be able to see a special showing of “First Blood.” Then, following the film, the alternate ending (where Rambo dies) will be shown for the first time ever in theatres. Then to top off this one night event an exclusive, never-before-seen interview with Sylvester Stallone [who will discuss all of the Rambo films] will be screened. For full details, click HERE. – Craig
Spike TV has purchased the exclusive rights to all four Rambo films. According to the press release:
You can read the full article HERE. Thanks for the tip to SZoner, Joe Petitto – Craig