SZ Exclusive Behind the Scenes: Rocky Balboa

SlyStalloneFan is back with some exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from the filming and premiere of “Rocky Balboa.”

“Hello Craig. As you know, I truly admire your work and I enjoy visiting the StalloneZone. I recently was going through some of the pictures I have that were taken during the time Rocky Balboa was filming in Las Vegas. Seeing the Rocky Balboa movie being filmed in front of my eyes, was/is a dream come true. The level of excitement that I had was unbelievable. I thought I share some of the pictures with you and the wonderful zoners and hope you enjoy them as much as I did enjoy being part of the filming. Thanks.   I apologize if some of the pictures are not in best quality.

Frank Stallone: Far from Over

It’s been a great comeback for Stallone.  You’re probably thinking Sly in The Expendables, right?  Well, yeah.  But FranK Stallone has enjoyed a resurgence of his own!  Seems a couple of dj’s in Australia started playing Frank’s 80’s hit “Far From Over” and things took off from there.

A concert in Australia sold out in four minutes, he was flown over first class and found fans all over the outback wanting to see him.  Here’s Frank in an entertaining interview on Australia’s The Circle.  Gotta love it!

StalloneZone Exclusive: Frank Stallone

SlyStalloneFan is back with another StalloneZone exclusive…

Hello Craig – I just wanted to let you know that I was at Frank Stallone’s birthday bash. I am a great admirer of Frank and I enjoy his music very much. Frank is truly a very nice guy with great talent.
I was lucky to get this picture with Frank and I talked to him for a bit. I mentioned “Stallonezone” to him and Frank replied saying “The Stallonezone is a great site… The Stallonezone is an awesome site,” he said it twice. I thought I share this with you and I have to agree with Frank. THE STALLONEZONE IS AN AWESOME SITE!

Happy Birthday again, Frank!

Thanks to SlyStalloneFan for once again sharing some cool content.  I totally agree that Frank is an awesome talent and amazing man.  He is also one of the most down-to-Earth and fan-friendly celebs you’ll ever meet.  I’m always humbled when I hear a SZoner say that Frank praised the StalloneZone.  Meeting Frank was pleasure for my wife and I, so I know how thrilled SlyStalloneFan must have been.  My guess is he’ll be back with more StalloneZone exlclusive content in the near future! – Craig

Meeting Frank Stallone, Part II

On Sunday, November 8, 2009, Frank Stallone dropped by City Line Pizza in Edgewater, Florida. Store co-owner, Joe V, is a SZoner, and gave me advance notice so I made plans to be attend. It was a totally cool experience.  Frank was down to earth and spent the time talking with fans, signing autographs and CDs.  You can read part one of my report here.

That’s Mike Tourney getting Frank to autograph his ultra-rare Valentine record album cover.  [Valentine was Frank’s band back in the early 70’s.]  Mike is a long-time Frank Stallone fan who collects autographs and guitar pics!

That’s me, Frank and SZoner Stephen Isaia. Stephen sent in the photos used last week and has provided us with photos before. He’s a true Stallone and StalloneZone fan and I was pleased to meet him!

We close out with a final shot of my wife, Doralya, Frank and me. It was great meeting Frank and I want to thank him again for all the support he’s provided the StalloneZone over the years.   Frank is a great guy, an amazing artist [singer, song writer and actor].   It was a true pleasure to meet him.

I also want to thank SZoner Joe V. of City Line Pizza [great food!!] for the “heads-up”.   Hopefully, Joe will be able to have Frank back again some time.  If so, we’ll report it here!

Meeting Frank Stallone

On Sunday, November 8, 2009, Frank Stallone dropped by City Line Pizza in Edgewater, Florida. Since the store co-owner, Joe V, is a SZoner, I was given advance notice and made plans to be there. Talk about a cool experience. Frank was totally down to earth and spent the time talking with fans, signing autographs and CDs.  Frank has a new reality tv show in the works.  Of course we’ll keep you updated as it moves closer to production.

Although Frank and I had exchanged e-mails over the years, it was my first time meeting him in person. Frank was very gracious and thanked me for my efforts with the StalloneZone. He explained that Sly doesn’t mess around on computers much and at first had reservations about someone using his name and creating a website about him. Frank explained to Sly that “Craig is one of the good guys” and the StalloneZone is a positive place for Stallone fans to gather. Frank also wanted to make sure that all SZoners knew how much he and Sly appreciated our support.

I also met a couple of other fans at Frank’s appearance. The first, Stephen Isaia, is a huge Frank Stallone / StalloneZone fan. Stephen flew down to Florida to attend a Frank Stallone concert and come to the store appearance. It was a pleasure meeting Stephen. I also met Mike Tourney who collects autographs and guitar pics. Mike had an original Valentine record album for Frank to sign. Valentine was Frank’s band back in the pre-Rocky days. Talk about rare!

I’ll post more on Frank’s visit next weekend along with a few more photos. The pictures today come to us from Stephen Isaia!

Frank Stallone in Florida

We’ve just received word that Frank Stallone will be in Edgewater, Florida on November 8th and 9th.  On Sunday, November 8th at 2:00pm, Frank will be signing autographs, selling C-d’s and photo’s at City Line Pizza [613 North Ridgewood Ave. Edgewater, Florida 32132].  There is no cost for this event.

Frank will also be singing on Monday, November 9th at 7:00pm at New Smyrna Beach Middle School [1200 South Myrtle,  New Smyrna, Florida 32168].  Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door with limited seating.  Call Joe for tickets at 386-314-3182.

I’m hoping to make one, if not both of the events and will report back with photos!