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FilmForce.ign.com ran a great interview with SLY. The interview, conducted [on location while SLY was filming “Driven”] by Steve Head covered “Driven,” working with BURT REYNOLDS, racing, directors, and more! To check it out, click |HERE|.
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Stallone Interview
Sly appears in the April 10, 2001 issue of the National Enquirer. The picture above accompanies a short “exclusive interview” by Beverly Williston. The “interview” consists of six sentences by SLY… he says:
1. DALE EARNHARDTwas the “best in his field” and he hopes that “Driven” pays tribute to race car drivers.
2. That when you drive the cars “you’re lying down feet first.”
3. That once in “you are literally locked into these machines so there’s a sense of being nailed in a box with no exit except with the help of others.”
4. If the worst happens and “…you get into a crash its quite difficult to release yourself.”
5. Being in the car is “…very confining and claustrophobic.”
6. Finally about co-star ESTELLA WARREN, SLY said, ” ESTELLA is going to have a charmed life.”
– Craig Zablo
“Driven” Soundtrack!
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Dark Horizons reported that the “Driven” soundtrack would be available starting April 24th and gave props to the SZ for the news. What could be cooler than getting props from Garth? How about the interview with SLY that he posted the same day! Paul Fischer conducts an interview in which SLY discusses “Driven,” fitness, the special edition release of “Rocky”to dvd, and more! To check it out, click |HERE|.
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Sly, Stone and Liotta
The April 9, 2001, issue of People contains the picture above with the caption: “At the MGM pre-Oscar party in L.A. honoring producer DINO De LAURENTIS, Hannibal’s RAY LIOTTA [center] gave a piece of his mind to director OLIVER STONE [ left] and SYLVESTER STALLONE, whose race-car film Driven opens April 27.
– Craig Zablo
Sly: “I’m Not Doing Another ‘Rambo'”
Cinescape.com reported that while talking to one of their columnists, SLY stated, “I’m not doing another Rambo. I don’t think that I’d look that good in a thong anymore.” SLY goes on to say, “In my fantasies, I’d love to do one more, but I don’t think it would be in good taste at this age.”
So what are we to make of this? It’s hard to say, since we don’t know the context of SLY‘s statements [which obviously were made tongue-in-cheek]. SLY has changed his mind about projects before…
SYLVESTER STALLONE’s “Driven” Coming as a Video Game
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Bam! Entertainment announced that SYLVESTER STALLONE‘s Driven will appear as a video game for PlayStation2 and Game Boy Advance systems. The games will combine real-life race action with high-tech, action drama, along with required spectacular crashes and flying debris promised. Thanks to SZoner, Tybor and Daily Radar.com
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Sly Gains Respect
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Sly & Jen Attend Benefit Dinner and Concert
On April 3, 2001, SLY STALLONE and his wife JENNIFER FLAVIN attended a benefit dinner and concert entitled A Family Celebration 2001 with the money raised going to several charities including Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Starlight Children’s Foundation and Locks of Love. SLY was among the honorees.
– Craig Zablo
Sylvester Stallone Honored
Tuesday April 03 02:13 AM EDT
Clinton, Ford top Family Celebration
By Borys Kit
LOS ANGELES (The Hollywood Reporter) — Presidents FORD and CLINTON, ‘N Sync, SYLVESTER STALLONE and the cast of Fox‘s “Ally McBeal” were all honored for their charity work Sunday night at the second annual A Family Celebration awards dinner and benefit concert.
“Whether you’re in politics or business or the entertainment industry, one quickly discovers that the true measure of a well-lived life is not the legislation that you pass, the stock options that you exercise … the weekly boxoffice receipts or even the Academy Awards that fill your resume,” FORD said. “Rather, it’s the family you love and the family that you are excited to live with.”
Held in the ballroom of the Regent Beverly Wilshire, the evening raised almost $1.5 million for various charities and honored people for giving to their communities.
FORD, who was presented the Special Giving Award from CNN‘s LARRY KING, received two standing ovations. His speech struck an emotional chord with the audience that numbered more than 700. FORD recounted how his mother left his abusive father and was remarried to a paint salesman. He said he learned that while his family was financially poor, it was emotionally very wealthy — something he has carried with him all his life.
“A household does not need fancy clothes or elegant furnishings to be successful,” FORD said. “Aristocracy is of the soul, not of the cloth. On the other hand, a household lacking in love and moral instruction can never be judged a success.”
The television drama award went to the cast of “Ally McBeal,” the creative achievement award was presented to SYLVESTER STALLONE and the lifetime achievement award was given to BOB NEWHART, who did a quick, updated version of his beloved phone comedy routine.
The Heart of Giving Award went to producer LOREEN ARBUS, while JEFFREY BONFORTE of i-drive.com received the Internet Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The Humanitarian Award was given to entrepreneur-philanthropist ROBERT LORSCH.
In receiving the Award of Merit presented by ELIZABETH TAYLOR, CLINTON pointed out that caring people can and should do more than government institutions.
“What I want you know is that the great strength of this country is not always primarily in its leaders or its government, but in its people,” he said. “In their minds, their hearts, their words and what they believe is important. The older I get — and these days that seems to be an irreversible process — the more I become convinced that the way your life turns out pretty much depends on what you think is important. I came here tonight to say thank you for believing that this is important and to ask you not to forget how important it is and what a precious gift it is to be in a position in life where you can give. Because everybody who can really give always comes out ahead in the end.”
An informal popularity contest was waged between CLINTON and ‘N Sync, whose members received the Harmony and Spirit Award. CLINTON, who received two standing ovations, scored big points when he joined legendary bluesman B.B. KING onstage and played the saxophone to a screaming audience.
‘N Sync had the support of shrieking girls, some of whom rushed onstage and danced with the band during their final song.
During ‘N Sync‘s performance, LINDA THOMPSON, wife of the evening’s musical director DAVID FOSTER, had her cell phone on so her children at home could listen to the pop group sing, while actor JAMES MARSDEN sneaked to the stage with a small camera to snap a photo.
Other performers included MARC ANTHONY, RAY CHARLES, DAVID FOSTER, DWIGHT YOAKAM and singers JOHN GROBAN and NIA WHITAKER. Presenters included WHOOPI GOLDBERG, SUZANNE PLESHETTE and TOM POSTON. Philanthropist and underwriter of the night’s dinner was CYNTHIA GERSHMAN. The host was MTV’s CARSON DALY. Guests included MICHELLE PFEIFFER and DAVID E. KELLY, BRITANY SPEARS, SUGAR RAY LEONARD, and FLORENCE HENDERSON.
Proceeds the benefit go to Alzheimer’s Lakeway Program, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Challenge for the Children, Locks of Love, Starlight Children’s Foundation and Wildlife Waystation, among others.
–Craig Zablo
STALLONE TRIVIA CONTEST WINNERS!
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2. Renny Harlin is directing Sly in Driven. What is the name of the movie that first paired Sly and Renny? Cliffhanger 3. Sly wrote the screenplay for Driven. What was Sly’s original title for the film? Formula One or Champs 4. Sly is an accomplished actor, director, and screenwriter. What movie did Sly write that went on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture? Rocky 5. Sly seems to like 5 letter names for his characters. Name three of his characters that have five letters in their last name and the name ends with an “o.” Rambo, Tango, and Tanto 6. Most people think that Rocky was Sly’s first feature film screenplay that sold. It was his second! What was the name of his first? Paradise Alley (This was was the question that gave most people the hardest time. Lords of Flatbush was not written by Sly, although he was given a screen credit for additional dialogue and this seemed to trip up a lot of people.) 7. The “tag line” for Driven is “Welcome to the Human Race.” What was the tag line for Sly’s last film, Get Carter? “The truth hurts.” 8. Sly teams with an international cast in Driven. What actor made his US debut with Sly in Nighthawks? Rutger Hauer 9. Actors and actresses who work with Sly quite often get noticed and move on to stardom (Anne Archer, Armand Assante, Tom Sizemore, Benjamin Bratt, etc.). Who was the actress who got her big break working with Sly in Demolition Man. Sandra Bullock 10. What is YOUR favorite Sylvester Stallone movie, and why? This one had no right/wrong answer and here are the movies that made the list (in alphabetical order): Cliffhanger, Cop Land, Daylight, First Blood, Lock Up, Lords of Flatbush, Over the Top, Rambo II, Rambo III, Rocky, Rocky II, Rocky III, Rocky IV, Rocky V, Tango & Cash. 6. Alan Sears 7. Jillian Decker 8. Troy Barwick 9. Crystal Coger 10. Mike Russo |