Fan Art

Craig / / 2008, Fan Art, Sly Fan


Hi Craig,
I’m sending you paintings that I’ve painted last year. I’m a StalloneZone fan since the beginning and also a huge Stallone fan . It’s gonna be an extreme honor for me to see my paintings posted on your website. Thank you very much.
Cheers! from Canada.
Francis Bourque
Ottawa,Ontario,Canada.
I’ll send you a picture of my Rocky statue soon.
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Thanks for sharing the art! I’ll post your statue photo once it arrives! – Craig


Sly & RockyPeru

Craig / / 2008, Sly Fan

SZoner, RockyPeru, checked in with a couple of photos. The first of him with Sly was taken two years ago. The second was from a recent trip to Philly to relieve the magic! Thanks to RockyPeru for sharing! – Craig

Sly – The Last Action Hero?

Craig / / 2008
Alan Granville for tvnz.co.nz posts an article which explores why Sly is the last true action hero. Here are some excerpts:

* Step forward Mr. Sylvester Stallone, 61 years old and one of the last true action heroes we have left… no-one has been more successful and more consistent in trying to make people explode or be pummelled than Stallone.

* Stallone has major Hollywood pedigree. He was Oscar nominated for Best Actor and Best Screenplay for Rocky back in 1976 (the movie went on to win Best Picture). He co-wrote and directed all the subsequent sequels, including last year’s commercial and critical hit Rocky Balboa, itself a major gamble which paid off.

* Stallone is also incredibly popular around the world. Even when films tank or do middling business in the USA they still perform well elsewhere.

* Another thing which is in Stallone’s favour is that he comes across as a nice guy in interviews. He seems funny, self-effacing and happy to joke about his on screen image. He is also said to be highly intelligent and comes across as a guy you could go for a beer (or protein shake) with.

* Stallone keeps bouncing back.

For the full article click HERE. [Oh, and Sly didn’t direct “Rocky V” despite Mr. Granville giving him credit for it.] – Craig

One More Again?

Craig / / 2008, Rambo
Reports have been circulating over the internet that Sly not only plans to bring Rambo back for another film, but also intends to take him into a new genre. According to an interview in BreakingNews.ie, a newspaper in Sweden, Sly said, “I would like to take Rambo to another genre, experiment a little with the character… It would definitely not be another war movie. I can’t go any further with that than what I’ve already done. What it’s going to be like, I’m not going to reveal at this point. But I’m already halfway though writing the manuscript.”
Other reports indicate that sets are already being put into place for filming in Bulgaria on what would be the fifth Rambo outing.

Please remember that these are just rumors at this point. – Craig

Sly Fan and Her Statue!

Craig / / 2008, Sly Fan

Hey Craig!
I finally got my own Rocky statue and I’m so excited! I’m a long time Stallone fan and have been a member of the SZ board for some time now. Thought you’d like to see this picture of me with my statue and some of my most prized possessions!
Thanks for all you do for us fans!
Jenn
‘Velvetblasphemy’
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Yo Jen!

Aren’t the Rocky statues the greatest? Thanks for letting me know how much you enjoy yours and for the kind words about the SZ! – Craig

Sly May Testify

Craig / / 2008
US actor Sylvester Stallone signs autographs for fans in February 2008. The trial of Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano, who counted A-list stars among his clients, is stirring fears of what secrets might crawl out of the woodwork. (AFP/File/Carl De Souza)

Edhino’s Rambo

Craig / / 2008, Fan Art
Edinho is an amazing Brasilian sculptor and a Stallone fan. You can see by looking at these shots of his Rambo sculpture just how talented he is. Look HERE and you can see much more of Edinho’s work. Plan to spend some time when you click over because he’s THAT talented! Thanks to Edinho for sharing! – Craig