Sly on Location

Craig / / 2008, Expendables

SZoner, Gianno, sent in the photos with this post and said: Madonna is not the only international star to come to Rio de Janeiro in recent days. Sylvester Stallone is also in town. The actor is looking to scout locations for his new movie, “The Expendables”, which will be recorded in the city and Sao Paulo.

Thanks to Gianno for sharing his photos! – Craig

Sly Shopping

Craig / / 2008

SZoner, Gerardo Moreno sent in the photo above with the following which came out of Hello magazine. The photo was taken while Sly was shopping in Beverly Hills.

Thanks to Gerardo for sharing! – Craig

Rocky Scores Again

Craig / / 2008, Rocky
On December 19, 2008, AskMen.com reviewed “Rocky” and gave it an overall 98% rating. Even more impressive is that AskMen readers rated it with a 99% rating. Here are a few quotes:

(Rocky is)… the ultimate male icon who represents, in a completely unassuming manner, values that are dear to every man such as standing up for your girl and doing your best regardless of the circumstances.

Rocky won’t just move you; it’ll lift your spirit.

You can read the whole review here. – Craig

Superfan from France

Craig / / 2008, Rocky
SZoner, M. Christopher Paquereau sent in these photos taken when Sly was in France for the promotion of “Rocky Balboa.”

Chris got an autographed photo!

And Sly even posed for a picture!

Here is Christopher’s display case full of Sly Stallone memorabilia including a title belt and Rocky statue! [Rocky collector statues are still available from A. Thomas Schomberg — the artist who created the original statue for “Rocky III” — and if you order now, you can get one at the special holiday rate!] Thanks to Chris for sharing his photos! – Craig

Rourke Credits Sly

Craig / / 2008, Celebs, Get Carter
Mickey Rourke, who is flying high now with universally great reviews for his performance in “The Wrestler,” went through a long period when he couldn’t get movie work. In an interview with BlackBook.com, Rourke credits Sly with giving him a helping hand back into the business:

“Stallone saw me in a restaurant eating one night, where I could hardly pay for my ******* spaghetti, and put me in Get Carter.”

You can read the whole Mickey Rourke interview here. – Craig