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.

Snipes May Be Expendable Still Big News

Craig / / 2013, Celebs, Expendables 3

It continues to be big news that Sly would like to see Wesley Snipes become Expendable in the team’s third outing.

Sly: Mel Gibson for Expendables 3 Director?

Craig / / 2013, Celebs, Expendables 3

Earlier this week Sly sent out a tweet asking…

“…what about Mel Gibson directing EXPENDABLES 3? Opinions anyone ? Curious…..”

Sly Settles Out of Court

Craig / / 2013

Last week we posted links to articles about Sly‘s $1.4 million lawsuit against contractor Mohamed Hadid.  This week word comes that the suit was settled for an undisclosed amount.  Hadid’s complaints against Sly were also dismissed as part of the settlement.

Sly and Frank Together Again?

Craig / / 2013, Celebs, Frank Stallone

According to Molly Eichel’s Frank Rizzo to Hit the Big Screen? article posted at Philly.com on April 11, 2013, there’s talk about the potential for Sly and Frank to co-star in a film about former Philly mayor Frank Rizzo.

Keep in mind this is just talk/speculation, but it would be nice to see Sly and Frank together again on the big screen.  (You know, Frank could be Expendable.) – Craig

“The Tomb” – New Name & Release Date

Craig / / 2013, Celebs, Escape Plan, Tomb

The Tomb starring Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger has a new name and release date.  The Tomb is now The Escape Plan and it will break loose on September 13, 2013. 

I like the name change.  The Tomb sounded like a horror movie.  – Craig