Sly Praises ‘Son of Rambow’

Craig / / 2008
So what did Sly think of “Son of Rambow,” the story of two youngsters who after seeing “First Blood” decide to take a video camera and remake it?

Sly told the Los Angeles Times that when he first heard about “Son of Rambow” he “assumed it was going to be a very broad and stylized joke-a-minute comedy at Rambo’s expense.” After seeing the film Sly said “The fact that it was so heartwarming is the result of brilliant film-making by its creators.” High praise indeed! You can read more here and here. – Craig


Sly Praises ‘Son of Rambow’

Craig / / 2008
So what did Sly think of “Son of Rambow,” the story of two youngsters who after seeing “First Blood” decide to take a video camera and remake it?

Sly told the Los Angeles Times that when he first heard about “Son of Rambow” he “assumed it was going to be a very broad and stylized joke-a-minute comedy at Rambo’s expense.” After seeing the film Sly said “The fact that it was so heartwarming is the result of brilliant film-making by its creators.” High praise indeed! You can read more here and here. – Craig


Jazz D-Toxes Again

Craig / / 2008, Fan Art
SZoner, Ernest Resendes has been spending so much time working on independent movies [doing everything from creating sets, to writing, acting, and music] that he hasn’t had as much time to draw. Jazz did find the time to add some color to a piece he did a few years ago and we love the results. Thanks to Jazzman for sharing! – Craig

First Blood Exclusive

Craig / / 2008, First Blood, John Rambo, Rambo, Rambo 2, Rambo 3

On May 15th at 7:30 p.m. at select theaters nationwide, Stallone fans will be able to see a special showing of “First Blood.” Then, following the film, the alternate ending (where Rambo dies) will be shown for the first time ever in theatres. Then to top off this one night event an exclusive, never-before-seen interview with Sylvester Stallone [who will discuss all of the Rambo films] will be screened. For full details, click HERE. – Craig

Sly and Gisele

Craig / / 2008, Celebs
The April 24th edition of the New York Post’s Page Six column wonders why Gisele Bundchen and Sylvester Stallone were sitting alone together in a car and their spouses [Tom Brady and Jennifer Flavin] were no where in sight. Seems that they were shooting a Volkswagen commercial to be seen in Brazil. You can read the full piece HERE. – Craig

Rambo Lands @ SPIKE TV

Craig / / 2008, First Blood, Rambo, Rambo 2, Rambo 3

Spike TV has purchased the exclusive rights to all four Rambo films. According to the press release:

“Rambo: First Blood” launches on Spike Saturday, May 24 at 9:00pm ET/PT featuring decorated Vietnam veteran John Rambo, who is abused by a small town’s police force and proceeds to launch a one man war with it. “Rambo: First Blood Part II” will begin its run on Spike in January 2010, and follows Rambo on his journey back to Vietnam to free American POWs. In March 2011, Rambo III will launch on Spike as Rambo’s Vietnam commanding officer Colonel Trautman (Richard Crenna) is held hostage in Afghanistan, and it’s up to Rambo to rescue him.

You can read the full article HERE. Thanks for the tip to SZoner, Joe Petitto – Craig

Sly @ Calzaghe Fight

Craig / / 2008
The BBC News posted photos of stars in attendance at the recent Calzaghe/Hopkins fight. Here’s what they said about Sly: “Sylvester Stallone, another screen action hero, was ringside for Calzaghe’s real-life lesson on what it takes to be a boxing champ.” You can see the full report HERE. – Craig

Evan Bryce & Rambo

Craig / / 2008, Craig's Sly Art
Remember me talking about artist, Evan Bryce? Well, not only is he a fantastic artist, but he’s a really generous guy as well. He recently gifted me with the Rambo drawing above! [And while he was at it, he threw in this piece as well.]
You can check out more of Evan’s work here. Tell him I sent ya… and see about a commission for yourself! – Craig


Deke by Joe Pekar

Craig / / 2008, Craig's Sly Art
Joe Pekar is probably best known for drawing pretty girls, but that just scratches the surface of his talent. I first met Joe through his website and then at conventions. We’d talked about him doing a Stallone piece for a while and recently the time was right. Joe cooked up his take on a classic scene from “Nighthawks.” Thanks to Joe! – Craig