Reminder: Rambo Collector's Set Contest

Don't forget to enter our contest sponsored by LIONSGATE for one of three RAMBO: THE COMPLETE COLLECTOR'S SET collections. For details, click HERE.

Hervé Attia's First Blood

Dear Mr Zablo,

My name is Herve Attia. I've always been a big fan of First Blood movie since it came out in 1982. So, last month, I went to Hope, Canada, visiting the First Blood filming locations which includes Othello/Coquihalla Provincial park, Lake Pitt river (Coquitlam)...

I made a movie which is composed of two parts posted on YouTube.
Part1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc7pMuaku1o
Part2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc7pMuaku1o

If you like the movie...and think it deserves an entry/post in your web site, don't ask me the permission :) it would be an honor! I've always been a big fan of stallonezone.com.

PS: I had the great privilege having Mr Andrew Laszlo (director of photography) watching the movie. He really enjoyed it. This was definitely my best reward. :) Sincerely, -Hervé Attia

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Herve has created a beautiful, creative video love letter to "First Blood." Thanks to Herve for sharing his talents with us. I hope that we get to see more! - Craig

Sly is Banned in Burma

Hey Craig,

My name is Brittany Harrison, and I was just browsing around your fan page which is awesome – I’m a huge Sylvester fan, too! What's awesome that you already know about his involvement in the Burma: It Can't Wait campaign, as I can see from your postings. I work for a website called Fanista and we've just launched the campaign with the US Campaign for Burma and the Human Rights Action Center.

In case you don't know much about the campaign, Sylvester and other celebrities have graciously done REALLY amazing short film spots for us to speak out against the atrocities enforced by the Burmese military junta (70,000 child soldiers, 2x more villages burned than in Darfur, torture and massacre of monks, systematic rape - and that was before the most recent crime of denying aid to desperate victims of the Myanmar cyclone, resulting in 100,000 deaths). We came up with the idea to get 30 celebrities to be in 30 short films rolling out over the month of May.

Please spread [warning -- graphic content!] this video as far and wide as you can. I think this is a great performance by Sylvester.

Thank you so much! Brittany

Sly as The Punisher

SZoner, Ronald De Guzman sent in his take on Sly as The Punisher. You can see more of Ronald's work HERE. - Craig

Rocky II Tribute

Jeremy Richey runs a bunch of 70's-related sites [one of my favorite decades!] and this week he offers a "Rocky II" tribute with cool photos, wallpapers, and more. It's definitely worth a look HERE! - Craig

Sly Watches

Actor Sylvester Stallone watches the San Antonio Spurs play against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference basketball finals, Friday, May 23, 2008 in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 101-71.

(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Sly Waves

Actor Sylvester Stallone sits courtside as he watches the Los Angeles Lakers play the San Antonio Spurs during Game 2 of their NBA Western Conference final basketball playoff series in Los Angeles, May 23, 2008.

REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES)

Sly's Mom Honored

By hellomagazine.com hellomagazine.com - Thursday, May 22 02:03 pm

Jackie Stallone, the mother of Rocky star Sylvester, has been made a Dame of the Order of St Stanislaus at an elaborate ceremony in Kiev.

Currently visiting her grandparents' native Ukraine, the former trapeze artist turned American astrologer, was presented the medal in recognition of her concern for the wellbeing of others.

During her stay she also visited a children's home in Odessa, where she took the opportunity to underline the importance of hope in the lives of all youngsters.

"A vivid example is my son Sylvester, who was a difficult child," she said frankly. "He seemed a hopeless boy but he has managed to build a proper future."

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For the original article, click HERE. - Craig

Rambo Collector's Set Contest

On Tuesday, May 27th, for the first time, LIONSGATE will release all four Rambo films together in Rambo: The Complete Collector’s Set. To celebrate the release of these great action movies, LIONSGATE has provided me with three sets to award to three lucky winners.

Before we learn about how to enter the contest, let’s take a look at this 6-disc super set which comes in a limited edition metal tin and includes First Blood: Ultimate Edition, Rambo First Blood Part II: Ultimate Edition, Rambo III: Ultimate Edition and the latest installment, Rambo: 2-Disc Special Edition (which includes a digital copy of the film). Each film comes with bonus features (over 20 in all) plus the set includes a special bonus disc with 10 featurettes and the theatrical trailers for all four films.

First Blood: Ultimate Edition: DVD Special Features:

• Audio commentary with Sylvester Stallone
• Audio commentary with author David Morrell
• Alternate Ending
• Seven Interactive Military Special Operations Features
  

Rambo First Blood Part II: DVD Special Features:

• Audio commentary with director George P. Cosmatos
• Seven Interactive Military Special Operations Features
  

Rambo III: Ultimate Edition Synopsis: DVD Special Features:

• Audio commentary with director Peter MacDonald
• Deleted Scenes
• Seven Interactive Military Special Operations Features
  

Rambo: 2-Disc Special Edition Synopsis: Rambo Disc 1 DVD Special Features:

• Audio commentary by Sylvester Stallone
• Deleted Scenes
• “Legacy of Despair: The Struggle in Burma” featurette
• “It’s a Long Road: Resurrection of an Icon” featurette
• “A Score to Settle: The Music of Rambo” featurette
• “The Art of War: Completing Rambo” featurette
• “The Weaponry of Rambo” featurette
• “A Hero's Welcome: Release & Reaction” featurette
  

Rambo Disc 2 DVD Special Features:

• Digital Copy of the feature film

BONUS FEATURES DISC

• “The Real Nam: Voices from Within” featurette
• “Guts and Glory” featurette
• “The Forging of Heroes: America’s Green Berets” featurette
• “Rambo-nomics” featurette
• “Selling a Hero” featurette
• “Suiting Up” featurette
• “An American Hero’s Journey: The Rambo Trilogy” featurette
• “Drawing First Blood” featurette
• “We Get to Win This Time” featurette
• “Afghanistan: Land in Crisis” featurette
• Plus – Theatrical Trailers for all 4 Films

Now on to the contest:

• Simply post which of the Rambo movies is your favorite and why.
• E-mail Craig at stallonezone.com with your name and mailing address. In the subject line put RAMBO CONTEST.
• The contest runs from today until 12pm EST May 31, 2008.
• I will then randomly draw three names and forward the winners information to LIONSGATE who will then send out the prizes.
• At the request of the LIONSGATE, only U.S. readers may enter.
• Winners will be announced on the next update following the conclusion of the contest.
• Only one entry per mailing address will be accepted.
• If you can not wait to win, then click HERE.
  

New Rocky Fan Art

Jon McKenzie sent in a new Rocky piece. You can see more of his work here. Thanks to Jon for sharing his talents. - Craig

SZoners @ First Blood Showing

Hey Craig! Had a great time last night with some friends at the First Blood viewing. We took this pic of us, maybe you could post on Sunday's update. We thought it might be fun to pay some respect to John J. I don't think any of us were going for total authenticity, however we did have a lot of fun. People were yelling out lines like it was The Rocky Horror Picture show. By now most of know the film quality was not as sharp as we would have liked. However it was truly great to see First Blood on the screen again. Now lets see if we can't get Rocky back for one night!

All the best to you and my fellow SZoners

Adnuk
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Thanks for representing! It looks like you guys had a blast! - Craig

Japanese Video

Hideo has sent in another link to a Japanese video of Sly. Thanks Hideo! - Craig

Guilty Verdict!

The private detective accused of bugging the phones of several Hollywood celebrities including Sylvester Stallone, seen here, was found guilty here Thursday after a two-month trial on racketeering and conspiracy charges. (AFP/File/Toshifumi Kitamura)

Differences Between Rocky and Rambo

Askmen.com has a short video of Sly discussing the differences between Rocky and Rambo. You can see it here. - Craig

Sly & Other Stars Offer Help to Myanmar

Erik Pedersen
Thu May 15, 2:05 AM ET

In the wake of the horrifying cyclone that hit Myanmar, which is estimated to have killed between 100,000 and 200,000 people and displaced as many as 1.5 million more, celebrities have responded in different ways.

Ben Stiller, Téa Leoni, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden have recorded PSAs for UNICEF, while Not on Our Watch, the nonprofit cofounded by George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon and others, has already pledged half a million dollars to Save the Children.

Even Sylvester Stallone used a Japanese press conference for the DVD release of the latest Rambo installment, which features the character battling it out in Myanmar, to speak out. "I think what's going to come out of this devastating cyclone—and the fact that our film has made it much more apparent of the violence that these people live under—I think there's going to be great social change in that country, because they can't hide anymore," said the actor, who also showed off his bow-hunting technique.

For more information about how to help, go to UNICEF, the Red Cross, Save the Children, Oxfam or other aid agencies.

Copyright © 2008 E! Online, Inc.

SZ Exclusive: Backstage Photos from Japan!

Hi, Craig! Thanx for your sending me back! Finally, I met SLY for real at Japanese RAMBO premiere yesterday!! Wow!! Thease are Sly's jpegs I shot. Because people aronund me were so crazy, I could not shoot photos well enough! This is a Japanese premiere mpeg. I hope you will enjoy these. Thank you!

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Congratulations on meeting Sly! And thanks for sending in the photos and link! - Craig

Sly in Japan

Hi, Craig! It's me, Japanese SZoner, Hideo again! This time, SLY came to Japan as RAMBO! Here is the video clip of interview with SLY. Please look. I believe you will like it!!

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Hey Hideo! Thanks for the link. Very cool. - Craig

SZ Exclusive: Sly & Fan

SZoner, Jonathon Becker is back with a photo taken with Sly taken at the LakeSide Golf Course, Burbank, CA. Thanks again to Jonathon for sharing his photos! - Craig

SZ Exclusive: Frank @ the Chiller

SZoner, Jonathon Becker sent in these two photos recently taken with Frank at the Chiller Theater in New Jersey! - Craig

Rocky Statue Becomes Target

Hey Craig,

Check out the homepage on Yahoo.com. The fans Flyer fans in Philly are pretty ticked that some Montreal fans put a hockey jersey on Rocky! I just hope it doesn't go too far and someone doesn't actually damage the statue!!! Here is the short cut to the actual article...

Stacy
Huge Fan in North Dakota! Great job on the Zone site!!! Thank you!
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Thanks Stacy! - Craig

Sly Slams Myanmar Junta

Stallone Slams Myanmar Junta for Storm "Indifference"

Wed May 7, 8:54 AM ET

Fresh from a movie about saving Christian missionaries from a sadistic Myanmar army major, 'Rambo' actor Sylvester Stallone on Wednesday accused the former Burma's junta of indifference to their citizen's cyclone misery.

Nearly 22,500 people have been killed and 41,000 are still missing after Cyclone Nargis ripped through Myanmar's Irrawaddy delta, washing away entire villages and rendering at least one million people homeless.

Stallone, speaking in Tokyo where he was promoting his latest Rambo movie, said the Myanmar government was clearly unprepared.

"Just recently, with this horrible cyclone, we see how these people were unprepared and are being treated terribly, suffering because of the indifference of the government," he told a news conference.

But he sounded an optimistic note on the potential for change in the country because of the global spotlight on the disaster.

"I think what's going to come out of this devastating cyclone, and the fact that our film has made it much more apparent of the violence that these people live under, I think there's going to be great social change in that country because they can't hide any more."

In his latest film , 61-year-old Stallone again plays the machinegun-toting Vietnam War veteran John Rambo, this time coming out of retirement in Thailand to save a group of Christian missionaries from the clutches of a Myanmar army major.

Entitled simply "Rambo," the movie is banned in Myanmar, but it has been become hot property in the country's underground DVD scene.

Stallone said he had wanted to highlight the impoverished country's problems when he set out, well ahead of protests there last September, to make the fourth movie in the Rambo series.

"It ... is a film that's opening up people's eyes to the sufferings of these poor people in another part of the world, which I think is very important for America to understand that there's a lot going on outside of our borders."

Hollywood actors, including Stallone and Will Ferrell, have recently joined a video campaign to win support for jailed Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

(Reporting by Hiroyuki Muramoto; Writing by Chika Osaka; Editing by John Chalmers)

Sly & Celebs

On May 4, 2008 MercuryNews.com featured photos of Sly and other celebs with the caption:

Sylvester Stallone attends Oscar De La Hoya's junior middleweight boxing match. Paris Hilton and "Good Charlotte" band member Benji Madden take a ride aboard the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster at Disney World. Reese Witherspoon participates in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Cure in Washington, D.C. and more celebrity photos.

On May 4, 2008 MercuryNews.com featured photos of Sly and other celebs with the caption:


You can see all the photos here. - Craig

Sly Shakes

Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone shakes hands with one of Japanese fans upon his arrival at the Japan premiere of his latest movie 'Rambo' in Tokyo Thursday, May 8, 2008. The action film will be screened from May 24 in Japan.

(AP Photo/Koji Sasaha)

Sly & Julie

Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone, right, and his co-star Julie Benz pose during the Japan premiere of their latest movie 'Rambo' in Tokyo Thursday, May 8, 2008. The action film will be screened from May 24 in Japan.
(AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Sly & Co-Stars

Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone, center, speaks as his co-stars, Graham McTavis, right, and Julie Benz, look on during the Japan premiere of their latest movie 'Rambo' in Tokyo Thursday, May 8, 2008. The action film will be screened from May 24 in Japan.
(AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Sly Fans

Japanese fans wait for the arrival of Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone before the start of the Japan premiere of his latest movie 'Rambo' in Tokyo Thursday, May 8, 2008. The action film will be screened from May 24 in Japan.
(AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Sly Smiles

Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone smiles at fans upon his arriving at the Japan premiere of his latest movie 'Rambo' in Tokyo Thursday, May 8, 2008. The action film will be screened from May 24 in Japan.
(AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

New Champion

Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone, left, claims Japanese actress Haruka Ayase as a champion after he was given a punch from her following a brief fighting lesson during the Japan premiere of his latest movie 'Rambo' in Tokyo Thursday, May 8, 2008. The action film will be screened from May 24 in Japan.

(AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Sly Takes a Punch

Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone, left, reacts as he gets a punch by Japanese actress Haruka Ayase after teaching her a fighting pose during Japan premiere of his latest movie 'Rambo' in Tokyo Thursday, May 8, 2008. The action film will be screened from May 24 in Japan.

(AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Rambo Trio

Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone, center, poses for photo with co-stars, Graham McTavish, left, and Julie Benz during Japan premiere of their latest movie 'Rambo' in Tokyo Thursday, May 8, 2008. The action film will be screened from May 24 in Japan.

(AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Sly & Rambo Mates

Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone, right, and his co-stars, Graham McTavish, left, and Julie Benz, second from left, poses with Japanese actress Haruka Ayase during the Japan premiere of their latest movie 'Rambo' in Tokyo Thursday, May 8, 2008. The action film will be screened from May 24 in Japan.

(AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Sly Signs

Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone gives his autographs to fans upon his arrival for the Japan premiere of his latest movie 'Rambo' in Tokyo, Thursday, May 8, 2008. His action film will be screened from May 24 in Japan.
(AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Sly & Rambo Cast

Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone, right, and his co-stars, Graham McTavish, left, and Julie Benz, second from left, poses with Japanese actress Haruka Ayase during the Japan premiere of their latest movie 'Rambo' in Tokyo Thursday, May 8, 2008. The action film will be screened from May 24 in Japan.

(AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Sly Autographs

Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone gives his autographs to fans upon his arrival for the Japan premiere of his latest movie 'Rambo' in Tokyo, Thursday, May 8, 2008. His action film will be screened from May 24 in Japan.
(AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Sly Smiles

Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone smiles as he gives his autographs to fans upon his arrival for the Japan premiere of his latest movie 'Rambo' in Tokyo, Thursday, May 8, 2008. His action film will be screened from May 24 in Japan.
(AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Sly Autographs

Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone gives his autographs to fans upon his arrival for the Japan premiere of his latest movie 'Rambo' in Tokyo, Thursday, May 8, 2008. His action film will be screened from May 24 in Japan.
(AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Sly Arrives

Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone arrives at a Japan premiere of his latest movie 'Rambo' in Tokyo, Thursday, May 8, 2008. His action film will be screened from May 24 in Japan. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Rambo in Japan

Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone waves to fans during a Japan premiere of his latest movie 'Rambo' in Tokyo, Thursday, May 8, 2008. His action film will be screened from May 24 in Japan.
(AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Sly Fans 2

U.S. actor Sylvester Stallone looks at his fans who are waiting for his autographs during the premiere of his latest movie "Rambo" in Tokyo May 8, 2008.
REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN)

Sly Fans

U.S. actor Sylvester Stallone waves to fans during the premiere for his latest movie "Rambo" in Tokyo May 8, 2008.

REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN)

Sly Cast

U.S. actor Sylvester Stallone (C), Graham McTavish (L) and Julie Benz pose during the premiere for their movie "Rambo" in Tokyo May 8, 2008.
REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN)

Sly Points

U.S. actor Sylvester Stallone acknowledges fans during the premiere for his latest movie "Rambo" in Tokyo May 8, 2008.
REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN)

Sly in Tokyo

U.S. actor Sylvester Stallone poses during the premiere for his latest movie "Rambo" in Tokyo May 8, 2008.

REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN)

Sly with Bow

U.S. actor Sylvester Stallone poses with a bow at a news conference for the movie "Rambo" in Tokyo May 7, 2008.
REUTERS/Michael Caronna

Sly Help

US actor and film director Sylvester Stallone poses with a bow during a "Rambo" press conference in Tokyo. Stallone, whose latest "Rambo" film takes him to fight baddies in Myanmar, has ripped into the junta's handling of a devastating cyclone. He added that he hoped the situation will improve there and he would be "honored" if he could be of any help.
(AFP/Toshifumi Kitamura)

Sly Print

Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone holds a print of his hand to be displayed at a Tokyo theater as co-stars, Graham Mctavish, left, and Julie Benz, right, of their latest movie 'Rambo' smile during a press conference at a Tokyo hotel Wednesday, May 7, 2008. The action film will be screened from May 24 in Japan. (AP Photo/Katsumi Kasahara)

Sly Holds Up

Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone holds up a bow in front of a poster of his latest movie 'Rambo' during a press conference at a Tokyo hotel Wednesday, May 7, 2008. His action film will be screened from May 24 in Japan.
(AP Photo/Katsumi Kasahara)

Sly Bow

Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone draws a bow in front a poster of his latest movie 'Rambo' during a press conference at a Tokyo hotel Wednesday, May 7, 2008. His action film will be screened from May 24 in Japan.
(AP Photo/Katsumi Kasahara)

Sly Speaks

U.S. actor Sylvester Stallone speaks to the audience at a news conference for the movie "Rambo" in Tokyo May 7, 2008.
REUTERS/Michael Caronna (JAPAN)

Sly Waves

U.S. actor Sylvester Stallone waves to the audience at a news conference for the movie "Rambo" in Tokyo May 7, 2008.
REUTERS/Michael Caronna (JAPAN)

Sly Poses Too

U.S. actor Sylvester Stallone poses with a bow at a news conference for the movie "Rambo" in Tokyo May 7, 2008.
REUTERS/Michael Caronna (JAPAN)

Sly Poses

U.S. actor Sylvester Stallone poses with a bow at a news conference for the movie "Rambo" in Tokyo May 7, 2008.
REUTERS/Michael Caronna (JAPAN)

Sly Looks On

Actor Sylvester Stallone looks on prior to Oscar De La Hoya's junior middleweight boxing match against Steve Forbes, Saturday, May 3, 2008, in Carson, Calif.
(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Sly Waits

Actor Sylvester Stallone waits for the start of the Oscar De La Hoya and Steve Forbes junior middleweight boxing match in Carson, Calif., Saturday, May 3, 2008.
(AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Sly & Japanese Fans

Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone shakes hands with one of Japanese fans upon his arrival at the Japan premiere of his latest movie 'Rambo' in Tokyo Thursday, May 8, 2008. The action film will be screened from May 24 in Japan.
(AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Sly @ Fights

Actor Sylvester Stallone attends a boxing match between Oscar De La Hoya and Steve Forbes in Carson, California May 3, 2008.
(Mike Blake/Reuters)

Sly Teaches

Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone, left, teaches Japanese actress Haruka Ayase a fighting pose during Japan premiere of his latest movie 'Rambo' in Tokyo Thursday, May 8, 2008. The action film will be screened from May 24 in Japan.
(AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Shoutout from Judge Griffin

SZoner Alex aka LotofSly sent in the following:

Hi Craig,

As you know, my favourite hobby is to meet celebs. On the 28th of March, I've had the opportunity to meet Jürgen Prochnow who was Judge Griffin in Sly's movie "Judge Dredd". Jürgen was friendly enough to sign an autograph dedicated to you and all our friends from the SZone. I hope SZoners will appreciate it

All my best Alexandre
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To see a larger version of the autograph, click HERE. Thanks to Alex for being so cool! You're the man, Alex! - Craig

Jazz is Back

SZoner, Ernest Resendes is back with a new piece. He even hints that he may be working up a "Death Wish" piece. Let's hope! Thanks to Jazzman for sharing! - Craig

Sly Praises 'Son of Rambow'

So what did Sly think of "Son of Rambow," the story of two youngsters who after seeing "First Blood" decide to take a video camera and remake it?

Sly told the Los Angeles Times that when he first heard about "Son of Rambow" he "assumed it was going to be a very broad and stylized joke-a-minute comedy at Rambo's expense." After seeing the film Sly said "The fact that it was so heartwarming is the result of brilliant film-making by its creators." High praise indeed! You can read more here and here. - Craig