Category: Rocky Balboa

StalloneZone Exclusive: Frank Stallone Checks In!

Craig / / 2006, Celebs, Frank Stallone, Rocky Balboa, StalloneZone

Frank Stallone checked in with some candid photos that he took on the last day of shooting for “Rocky Balboa.” He also passed along this:

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Hey Craig : Enjoy these candid photos I took on the set. “Take You Back” is starting to get airplay and with the support of the loyal Rocky fans maybe I have a hit again. It will start online Dec 5th on Itunes and
all the other sites.  Take care Craig.

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As most SZoners know, Frank has been supportive of the StalloneZone for years. He’s one of the most talented and down-to-earth celebs you’d ever meet. I know that our support will mean a lot to Frank and send a strong message as to the popularity of “Rocky Balboa.” – Craig

Sly and Burt Young hug as the filming of “Rocky Balboa” ends.

The camera crew on the truck!

Frank and Punchy!

Thanks to Frank for sharing his photos and his continued support of the StalloneZone. I’m sure that SZoners around the world will begin requesting, downloading and purchasing “Take You Back” when it premieres on December 5th! – Craig

 

Sly Mini-Interview in Playboy!

Craig / / 2006, Poe, Rocky Balboa

The December 2006 issue of Playboy features a one page interview with Sly. Here are a couple of highlights: Playboy: In your career, any lessons learned? Stallone: Every performer has tremendous strengths and weaknesses, and if you feel the ride will be endless, you’re doomed. Playboy: Are you really making a movie about Edgar Allan Poe? Stallone: Yes. Poe is something I wrote in 1970, and it has gone through 15 face-lifts. Each of the 200 books on Poe I’ve read interprets him differently. So I’m putting my spin on him. To me, Poe represents the misunderstood artist in all of us. One final quote from Sly: “If you want to do something that perhaps doesn’t conform to your age, you’re ridiculed. I knew when I said that I wanted to do this movie [“Rocky Balboa”] I would be fodder for a lot of jokes. But I think if you’re willing to take the humiliation and embarrassment, then you’re entitled to the opportunity.” That’s just a taste of the interview! – Craig

“Rocky Balboa” Pic from Austrailia

Craig / / 2006, Rocky Balboa

Hi Craig.

Firstly thanks for running the site mate, i check it everyday i can’t wait for this film. I am from Australia and the latest issue of a movie magazine down here had a sweet picture form Rocky Balboa hopefully you can use it on your site. If not enjoy it anyway its a great picture Keep up the excellent work mate

Thanks again.

Mark

Thanks to Mark Ward for sharing! – Craig

Frank Stallone Checks In

Craig / / 2006, Frank Stallone, Rocky Balboa

Frank Stallone and I exchanged a few e-mails this week. Here are some things Frank said that SZoners will want to hear::

* Wait till you see this film [“Rocky Balboa”] it’s awesome.

* “Rocky Balboa” opens a panning camera shot of the city while “Take You Back” is playing [about 54 seconds which is a lot of time for film].

* We are gearing up for the single release as we speak

* I also have two more songs in the movie: “You Wake Up The Heart In Me” and “Raw.”

* Thanks for the support! It’s so great that you still keep the site going!

– Frank‘s not only a talented guy, but he’s always been supportive of the SZ!

I think it’s so cool how “Take You Back” was in the original “Rocky” and now brings the final chapter full circle.

If all SZoners support the release of the “Take You Back” it’ll send a strong message about the strength of Rocky Balboa‘s fan base.

There was a “teaser” trailer for “Rocky Balboa” on the net which featured Frank’s song “Take You Back” as the camera was panning Philly. Does anybody have a link to it?  – Craig