SZoner, Gerardo Moreno sent in the photo above and this link for folks wanting more information.
Simon West to Direct Expendables 2
The news broke earlier this week that Simon “Con Air” West will direct “Expendables 2” and as you can imagine it made headlines at…
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Empire: Simon West…
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Variety: Simon West…
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Coming Soon: Simon West…
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Collider: Simon West…
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CinemaBlend: Con Air Director…
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/Film: Simon West…
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Total Film: Simon West…
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Film Filia: Simon West…
And so many other sites.
Sly’s Hard Times?
On June 13, 2011, Mike Sragow of The Baltimore Sun wrote a piece titled, “A New Sylvester Stallone Film I’m Actually Looking Forward To.” The movie turns out to be “Bullet to the Head” and here are some of Mr. Sragow’s reasons for anticipating the film…
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What perked me up was not the plot, but the news that Walter Hill (“48 HRS.,” “The Warriors”) will be directing.
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No director has displayed keener instincts when it comes to showcasing American men of action — even self-styled icons like Stallone, who don’t usually work with strong directors.
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Stallone is in his mid-60s. Charles Bronson was in his mid-50s in 1975. That’s when Hill guided him through “Hard Times” and came up with a haunting period adventure that boasts Bronson’s most pungent star turn.
Sly Takes a Bullet to the Head
On June 13, 2011, The Belfast Telegraph posted the photo above along with the article, “Stallone Takes a Bullet to the Head.”
Sly & Robert DeNiro
On June 13, 2011, The Daily Mail posted an article by Anita Bennett with photos of a chance meeting of Sly and Robert DeNiro on the streets of New York.
Can Sly & Walter Hill Deliver?
On June 12, 2011, CinemaSpy posted a piece by Robert Falconer asking. “Can Sly Stallone and Walter Hill Deliver Action Gold Together?”
I think we all know the answer to that! – Craig
Sly & Mike Tyson
Sylvester Stallone and Mike Tyson, seen here prior to the 2011 International Boxing Hall of Fame Inductions at the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York. Both Stallone and Tyson were 2011 Inductees.
(AFP/Getty Images/Rick Stewart)
2011 Boxing Hall of Fame
Boxing Hall of Fame inductees pose with their rings after a ceremony in Canastota, N.Y., on Sunday, June 12, 2011. From left are trainer Nacho Beristain of Mexico; Julio Cesar Chavez, of Mexico; Mike Tyson; Kostya Tszyu of Australia; actor Sylvester Stallone; and referee Joe Cortez.
(AP Photo/Mike Groll)
Joe Cortez & Sly Inducted
Referee Joe Cortez, left, holds up the arm of actor Sylvester Stallone as Stallone delivered his induction speech at the Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, N.Y., on Sunday, June 12, 2011. Cortez and Stallone were inducted.
(AP Photo/Mike Groll)
Sly, Don King & Mike Tyson
Actor Sylvester Stallone, left, promoter Don King, center, and boxer Mike Tyson talk before an induction ceremony at the Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, N.Y., on Sunday, June 12, 2011. Stallone and Tyson were inducted.
(AP Photo/Mike Groll)