Our POW [Picture of the Week] of Sly comes to us from my personal collection.
It’s a rare photograph taken of Sly on location during the filming of First Blood.
Did you notice the Rocky shirt Sly is wearing?
– Craig
POW – “Capone” Behind-the-Scenes from Sage Stallone
Our POW [Picture of the Week] of Sly comes to us from Sage Stallone.
It’s an ultra rare photograph taken by Sasha Stallone at 6am as Sly was preparing for his first day of filming on Capone.
Special thanks to Sage and Sasha Stallone for sharing this great photo!
– Craig
MGM is in the SZONE!
Earlier this week I was contacted by representatives of MGM and Sylvester Stallone‘s office. I was informed that Sly is very much aware of the StalloneZone. In the course of the week I’ve exchanged several e-mails and phone calls with different individuals. Needless to say, it’s been an interesting week.
I’m sure that some of you new SZoners are skeptical. Long time SZoners know the care that I take to insure that I post only news and not speculation, rumors or lies.
Although it’s too early to say more, I can say that there could be some very exciting things in store for us between now and the “Rocky Balboa” release date of December 22, 2006.
I’m hoping that I can say more soon.
In the mean time, continue to get the word out that Rocky is Back. I’ve always said that Sly has the greatest fans in the world. Now we’ll get a chance to prove it.
See you on the message boards!
– Craig Zablo
Exclusive Photos from Sage Stallone
Sage Stallone, Sly‘s oldest son, and a talented actor, writer and director in his own right, recently checked in with some photos that he thought SZoners might enjoy. They were taken by his mother, Sasha Stallone.
Sasha, Sly‘s first wife, is an accomplished photographer. Many fans will know her from her photos of Sly which appeared in books, magazines and even posters back in the day.
This is a shot of Sly and Rocky producer, Irwin Winkler, taken in 1976.
Sage writes that this photo was taken by Sasha on the streets of New York City before Rocky!
Sage writes that this photo was taken “way before Rocky… dad was writing “Poe”… and posing as Poe!”
Sage goes on to say, “Mom tells me this was taken at Bloomingdales in ‘71!
I want to thank Sasha Stallone for allowing us access to the rare photographs from her personal collection. Most fans know that Sasha was Sly’s first wife and the mother of his two sons, Sage and Seargeoh. Sasha and Sly were together years before “Rocky” made him an international superstar.
Sly has always credited Sasha with being totally supportive in his quest to make it as actor / writer / director. Not only did Sasha type his scripts, but when they were nearly broke and she was pregnant with Sage, Sasha totally supported Sly‘s decision to turn down hundreds of thousands of dollars to sell the “Rocky” script and let someone else take the starring role.
Sasha‘s photographs have appeared in national magazines, books, and posters. Sasha occasionally acts. She most recently took a role in Sage‘s film “Vic” where she also served as set photographer.
| I want to thank Sage Stallone for allowing us access to the rare photographs from his family’s personal collection.
Most fans know Sage as Sly‘s real-life son or as Rocky‘s kid from “Rocky V.” What many people forget is “Rocky V” was released 16 years ago! Sage is now a young man, about the age that Sly was when he made “Rocky.” In addition to acting, Sage is also a writer, director and co-founder of Grindhouse Releasing. His short film “Vic” will be on the festival circuit this year. I’m hoping to interview Sage in the near future, so if you have any questions you’d like to throw his way, e-mail me and you may get your answers! I’ll also keep SZoners updated on which festivals Sage will be attending so that we can go out and support his efforts. Thanks again to Sage and Sasha Stallone! – Craig |
POW – “F.I.S.T.”
Our POW [Picture of the Week] of Sly comes to us from my collection. It’s a rare shot of Sly as Johnny Kovack from F.I.S.T.
– Craig
Sly Escapes Trap
The May 15, 2006 issue of US Weekly‘s “Stars – They’re Just Like Us!” section features Sly golfing. Item posted to the left.
– Craig
Rocky Statue Heads Back to Museum
The Rocky statue, which appeared in “Rocky III” was donated by Sly to the city of Philadelphia with the thought that it would be prominently located, as in the movie, atop the museum steps. Art Museum officials and the city Art Commission had problems with that saying it was just a movie “prop” and questioning its artistic merit. The statue was moved to the Spectrum and later the Wachovia Center. It became a tourist magnet, no matter where it was located.
Yesterday the Fairmount Park Commission approved the site proposed by city officials to move it just to the east of the museum steps made famous in the original Rocky movie. Sly has agreed to this location and was quoted as saying, “This is an incredible honor from the greatest city in the United States of America.”
For full details click HERE, HERE, or even HERE.
– Craig
POW – “F.I.S.T.”
Our POW [Picture of the Week] of Sly comes to us from my collection. It’s a rare shot of Sly as Johnny Kovack from F.I.S.T.
– Craig
Check out an exclusive clip from ROCKY BALBOA
POW – “Nighthawks”
Our POW [Picture of the Week] of Sly comes to us from my collection. It’s a rare shot of Sly as Deke DaSilva from Nighthawks.
– Craig