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Catching the ad above in the Orlando Sentinel on 04/20/01, BigBeatty was able to score passes for Craig Zablo and himself to see “Driven” on Monday, April 23, 2001. Look for their reviews after Monday!
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Rocky Gift Set Reviewed
The April 20, 2001 issue of Entertainment Weekly gives the “Rocky” Giftset the lead review in the New To DVD section. Marc Bernardin gives the set an overall “B” rating. SZoners will be glad to hear that Mr. Bernardin says of all of the extras that come in the set, “the most interesting bit is a 28-minute interview with STALLONE, who gives something of a “Rocky” oral history from genesis to release. By turns touching, insightful, and self-indulgent, it’s a fascinating look at a star glancing back through time at the role that, for better or worse, defined him.”
– Craig Zablo
Sly and Jen at a Family Celebration
The April 17, 2001 issue of England’s Hello! magazine contains a picture of SLY and JENNIFER at the annual Family Celebration charity event in Los Angeles. Also at the event was CALISRA FLOCKHART, BRITANY SPEARS with boyfriend JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE and former president BILL CLINTON who played sax with legendary blues guitarist BB KING.
Thanks to Jazz! – Craig Zablo
Sly Joined by “Driven” Co-Stars at Premiere!
SLY STALLONE was joined by his wife, JENNIFER FLAVEN and “Driven” co-stars TIL SCHWEIGER, CHRISTIAN de la FUENTE, ESTELLA WARREN, KIP PARDUE, and director RENNY HARLIN for the premiere at the Mann’s Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, on Monday, April 16, 2001.
SZ Exclusive: “Driven” Premiere Coverage by SZoner Randy Rouseau
SZoner, Randy Rouseau attended the premiere of “Driven” which was held at the Mann’s Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, Monday, April 16, 2001. Randy sent in the picture above as well as those that follow. He said he would send more [containing shots of SLY] once he gets them developed! Thanks to Randy for sharing and for being so quick!
Another shot of the theater
Several Champ cars lined up and waiting to roar down the street!
SYLVESTER STALLONE’s car from “Driven.”
SYLVESTER STALLONE’s handprints from in front of Mann’s Theater.
SLY’s personal car. Very nice!
Another shot of Sly’s ride.
Thanks again to Randy Rossseau!
– Craig Zablo
ROCKY SPECIAL EDITION GIFT SET
The April 20, 2001 issue of Entertainment Weekly gives the Rocky Giftset the lead review in the New To DVD section. Marc Bernardin gives the set an overall “B” rating. SZoners will be glad to hear that Mr. Bernardin says of all of the extras that come in the set, “the most interesting bit is a 28-minute interview with Stallone, who gives something of a Rocky oral history from genesis to release. By turns touching, insightful, and self-indulgent, it’s a fascinating look at a star glancing back through time at the role that, for better or worse, defined him.”(As an interesting aside – on the page following the review is a one page interview with Carl “Apollo Credd” Weathers!)
– Craig Zablo (April 16, 2001)
SLY PIC IN PREMIERE
Sly appears in the current issue of PREMIERE in an article titled Shmoozer Take All. Producer Elie Samaha is being sued by his German backers for inflating budgets on movies he made with buddies like John Travolta, Stallone, and Snipes. Hey, what’s a few million among friends ? ”
Below the pic reads… BATTLEFIELD WORTH : Samaha with his pal Stallone and former Miss Germany Verona Feldbusch, at the “Battlefield Earth” premiere . – Peace, JAZZMAN
Thanks Jazz for the piece! – Craig Zablo (April 15, 2001)
STALLONE INTERVIEW AT FILMFORCE
On Friday, April 13, 2001, 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|.
- Craig Zablo (April 15, 2001)
STALLONE INTERVIEW AT DARK HORIZONS
On Tuesday, April 10, 2001, Dark Horizons reported that the Driven soundtrack would be available starting April 24th and gave props to StalloneZone for the news.
What could be cooler than getting props from Garth? 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|. (Great score, Garth!)
- Craig Zablo (April 15, 2001)
“ROCKY” : THE REAL DEAL…
The April 2001 issue of CinemaSavant (an mgm.com e-magazine) features part one of an article by Alex Ben Block titled “The Real Deal on Rocky.” The opening paragraph states: “On the 25th anniversary of its landmark release, we set aside the many myths, and delve into the little known true history of “Rocky.” We pull back the curtain on the behind the scenes wheeling and dealing which got Sylvester Stallone’s inspirational boxing drama made, and helped the United Artists release win an Academy Award…
.- Craig Zablo (April 15, 2001)