Category: Rocky Balboa

SZ Exclusive Behind the Scenes: Rocky Balboa

Craig / / 2010, Celebs, Family, Frank Stallone, 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.

Antonio Tarver Praises Sly

Craig / / 2010, Celebs, Rocky Balboa

On September 30, 2010, Antonio Tarver, who is in training for his upcoming heavyweight fight in his run at the heavyweight title, was interviewed.  As you could expect, there was a question about working with Sly and the filming of Rocky Balboa.  Here’s how it went down…

  • Not only are you a world class boxer, but currently a boxing analyst for SHOWTIME and movie actor. You where the co-star in the last Rocky Balboa movie. Talk to us about making the movie and working with Sly Stallone?

That was such a great experience, I have to pinch myself even today, I just can’t believe I had that opportunity. When I look back as a young man growing up wanting to be a boxer, the Rocky movies where huge and had a big effect on me. Just to be considered for the part sent chills through my body. Still does today when I think about it. Sly was great to work with, he made me feel very comfortable. I take a lot of pride in making that movie. Sly trusted me to help direct the fight scenes. I had a lot of offers for other parts that I turn down because I still had boxing in my blood. Acting is something that I would like get more involved with after I retire from boxing.

Antonio Tarver is a class act.  I had the good fortune to meet him years before winning the light-heavyweight championship, knocking out Roy Jones Jr. and the filming of Rocky Balboa.  I also met him again when he was the champ as well as right after filming Rocky Balboa.  Antonio Tarver was still the same humble, appreciative man.  I wish him the best in his quest to win the heavyweight championship.  Go Tarver!

Expendables UK Press Conference Coverage

Craig / / 2010, Expendables, Rambo, Rocky Balboa

On August 16, 2010, The Den of Geek posted coverage of The Expendables UK press conference.  Here’ s a taste from Sly:

“Well, I have made a lot of career mistakes, a lot and I have made a lot of personal ones too! But the idea is, I never started out to be an action actor. I was an ensemble actor. Rocky was ensemble, F.I.S.T. was ensemble and Paradise Alley was ensemble.  Then along came First Blood and it was the start of something unusual.”

“I think everyone in this room, everyone on the planet, has a regret. That in one moment they made the wrong decision, and sometimes you can just never get your life back on course. And that theme from Rocky Balboa, to Rambo, it just haunts me. Maybe I’m just mono-minded, or limited, but it’s just inextinguishable.”

To read the full report, simply click here.

Sly Mini-Interview

Craig / / 2010, Cop Land, Rocky Balboa

On August 17, 2010, TNTMagazine posted a short interview with Sly.  Here are a couple of quotes:

  • I think I’m past my prime doing dramatic films. It becomes like almost a pathetic cry to be recognized as a serious dramatic actor.   I’ve done my little moment. I’m very proud of the drama in Rocky Balboa – it’s about as deep as I can go – and in Cop Land. I would much rather just direct dramas.
  • I believe the violence is very justifiable. One thing in my films, I kill people that need to be killed. The ones that deserve it, get it and they get it good but the ones that go after women really get it.

Saying Goodbye to Rocky Balboa

Craig / / 2010, Rocky Balboa

On August 4, 2010, Hollywood News posted a piece about how difficult it was for Sly to say good bye to the character of Rocky Balboa.  Sly told…

…Britain’s GQ magazine: “It was really hard leaving that character behind… saying goodbye to the greatest character that anyone could ever dream of… I felt incredibly sad. It was like having a brother die in my arms.”

You can read the full piece here.

Sly & Dolph Receive Awards

Craig / / 2010, Celebs, Expendables, Honors, Rocky, Rocky 2, Rocky 3, Rocky 4, Rocky 5, Rocky 6, Rocky Balboa

From Yahoo News!

Actors Sylvester Stallone (L) and Dolph Lundgren receive an award from the Guinness Book of World Records for creating the most successful sports franchise in film history with their movie “Rocky” during a news conference for the upcoming Lionsgate motion picture “The Expendables” at Comic Con in San Diego, California July 22, 2010.

REUTERS/Mike Blake

Rocky Balboa IS the American Spirit

Craig / / 2010, Honors, Rocky, Rocky 2, Rocky 3, Rocky 4, Rocky 5, Rocky 6, Rocky Balboa

In honor of Independence Day, Cinema Blend posted their choices for the Ten Movie Heroes Who Make Us Proud to be Americans.  Making the list were:

  • Scarlett (Gone with the Wind) O’Hara
  • President James (Air Force One) Marshall
  • Captain John H. (Saving Private Ryan) Miller
  • John (Die Hard series) McClane
  • Atticus (To Kill a Mockingbird) Finch
  • Jason (The Bourne trilogy) Bourne
  • Will (High Noon) Kane
  • Sarah (Terminator series) Connor
  • Bryan (Taken) Mills
  • Rocky (Rocky series) Balboa

Here’s some of what they had to say about Rocky…

Everyone loves an underdog, and that’s the reason why Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky Balboa is such a great character

Balboa is a hero because of the inspiration he provides,

Rocky Balboa IS the American spirit.

Click here to read the full piece.