“Rocky” the Musical Heads to Broadway

Craig / / 2013, Rocky Musical

The big news this week is Rocky, after a successful run in Germany, is coming to Broadway!

Sly’s Choice to Direct “Expendables 3”: Patrick Hughes

Craig / / 2013, Celebs, Expendables 3

Earlier this week Sly announced his choice for Expendables 3. Patrick Hughes is an Australian director best known for his film Red Hill. – Craig

 

 

Stallone Family Dog Tragedy

Craig / / 2013, Family

Earlier this month the Stallone family dog, Phoebe, went missing.  A $10,000 reward was posted.  Unfortunately, Phoebe’s remains were found.  She had apparently been killed by a coyote. – Craig

 

 

Rare Leroy Neiman Painting Question

Craig / / 2013, Celebs, Rocky

Hey SZoners, earlier this week I received an e-mail from long-time SZoner, Rob Hoskins…

Hi Craig,
Recognize this guy? This is a close-up of a much cooler painting by the late Leroy Neiman. The only time I EVER saw the painting was in Stallone’s personal gallery on an old Barbara Walters interview from the 80’s. I got this by transferring my old videotape to dvd, and then doing a screenshot (along with some Photoshop upgrading). I wonder if you have any shots of the whole version? I’ve included a really BAD version of the whole painting. Can’t seem to get any clearer screenshot of the whole thing. Thought this was worth a look. Peace Bro.
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Like Rob, I had seen the painting in the Barbara Walters interview, but never anywhere else that I can remember.  So, I thought I would open the question up to everyone.
Have you?  If so, where?  Inquiring minds want to know! – Craig

Sly Almost Teamed with Bob Dylan & Giorgio Moroder

Craig / / 2013, Celebs, Rambo 3

According to Nicole James in her April 18, 2013, piece at Fuse, There Was Almost a Bob Dylan/Sylvester Stallone Collabo.

According to Giorgio Moroder when asked if there was anyone he ever wished he had worked with, gave the following answer:

  • I do remember that Sylvester Stallone, when he was making the third Rambo film, absolutely wanted a song with Bob Dylan… So I scored the song and Sylvester liked it. I presented it to Bob, and he was listening to it. I think he heard it seven or eight times, but he eventually said no. I don’t know why — maybe it wasn’t the right movie or song… We never used it for anything else. It was done specifically for that scene and movie. He’s one of those artists that you think, well… if he doesn’t like it, it’s probably a bad song anyway.