Sly is Superman by Alex Saviuk

Craig / / 2007, Craig's Sly Art
Alex Saviuk, perhaps best known for his work with Stan Lee on The Amazing Spider-Man newspaper strip first studied at Will Eisner’s School of Visual Arts. He entered the realm of professional comics by landing at DC on such projects as Superman, Green Lantern and The Flash. From there it was on to Marvel and a long run on various Spider-Man comics. Since leaving Marvel, Alex has worked on the X-Files comic, The Spider-Man newspaper strip, The Phantom, as well as advertising and storyboards for motion pictures.

Alex chose to draw Sly as Superman and I love the result. Alex is a big movie fan, and he knew that Sly had been in the running for the lead role. If you ever get to meet Alex ask him to SHOW you why that wouldn’t have worked out so well!

Alex is available for commissions. He can be reached at actionart2004@yahoo.com — tell him I sent ya! – Craig

Sly: Witnessed Myanmar Genocide

Craig / / 2007, John Rambo
In an article posted today by the Associated Press, Sylvester Stallone says that he and his crew were witness to horrible atrocities while filming “John Rambo”.

Sly goes on to say, “This is a hellhole beyond your wildest dreams… I witnessed the aftermath — survivors with legs cut off and all kinds of land mine injuries, maggot-infested wounds and ears cut off. We saw many elephants with blown off legs. We hear about Vietnam and Cambodia and this was more horrific.”

Sly chose the location of Thailand and Myanmar [formerly known as Burma] for the location of his latest Rambo adventure because it had been identified as “the foremost area of human abuse on the planet”. Sly made his feelings clear about the situation when he said, “The Burmese are beautiful people. It’s the military I am portraying as cruel.”

Sly is currently editing “John Rambo” for an early 2008 release. You can read the full article by clicking HERE. – Craig

Rambo Support Group

Craig / / 2007, Sly Fan
The following information was forwarded to me by two operatives dressed in full military gear. Somehow I get the feeling that they are rouge agents.

Hey man check out this new Rambo fan site operationrsg.net.
It is for getting John Rambo to number one.
If all Rambo fans join the cause, we will shock the industry when the film is released.
Let your troops know.

SZoners, you now know. – Craig

First Blood Celebration Art Contest

Craig / / 2007, First Blood, Honors
I recently received information from Inge Wilson about an art contest for the First Blood 25th Anniversary Celebration. Here are the particulars:

  • Enter to win $200 cash prize
  • Enter original artwork that depicts the character of “John Rambo” as featured in the film “First Blood”
  • Submit to Destination Hope & Beyond Services by 5PM on Thursday, October 4th, 2007
  • All 2D media forms eligible (for example pencil, ink, charcoal, watercolour, oil, acrylic, pastel etc.). Mechanically produced or assisted artwork such as photographs or computer generated images will not be accepted. Minimum size 5” X 7”. Please do not frame entries.
  • No entry fee.
  • All entries become the property of Destination Hope & Beyond Services and will be exhibited during the “Rambo-First Blood” 25th Anniversary Event in Hope October 5th to 8th, 2007
  • All entries must be accompanied by a signed release form.
  • Minimum of 10 contestants or contest will be cancelled. Maximum of two entries per contestant.
  • Judges decision is final.
  • Entry forms & release forms available from the Hope Visitor Centre & Museum Complex located at 919 Water Avenue, Hope, B.C., V0X 1L0

We have several talented SZoner artists — good luck to all! – Craig

Some Rocky Inspiration

Craig / / 2007, Rocky
Ehren Cheung, on his recent trip to Philadelphia couldn’t help but notice the…

“…constant flow of tourists who flocked to the statue of Rocky. Posing with Rocky Balboa was one of the primary attractions but not only did it seem that Rocky inspired people to pose, people ran up the stairs of the Museum of Art reenacting the scene in Rocky, and people would applaud and smile each time a group of people raced up the stairs. Some people were so enthused that they almost fell down the stairs!”

It’s amazing how Rocky continues to inspire so many people worldwide. I love how the Rocky statue has become a “must see stop” for those who go to Philadelphia. For Ethan’s full blog post, click HERE. – Craig