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)

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 & 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 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 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)

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

Sly and Gisele

The April 24th edition of the New York Post's Page Six column wonders why Gisele Bundchen and Sylvester Stallone were sitting alone together in a car and their spouses [Tom Brady and Jennifer Flavin] were no where in sight. Seems that they were shooting a Volkswagen commercial to be seen in Brazil. You can read the full piece HERE. - Craig

Sly @ Weigh-In

Robert Earl (L), co-chairman of the Planet Hollywood hotel and casino, and actor Sylvester Stallone attend the official weigh-in of Bernard Hopkins of the U.S. and Joe Calzaghe of Wales at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada April 18, 2008. Hopkins and Calzaghe will fight at the Thomas & Mack Center April 19. REUTERS/Las Vegas Sun/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES)

Sly & Robert Earl

Planet Hollywood CEO Robert Earl (L) and actor Sylvester Stallone talk before a weigh-in for boxers Bernard Hopkins of the U.S. and Joe Calzaghe of Wales, at the Planet Hollywood hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada April 18, 2008. REUTERS/R. Marsh Starks (UNITED STATES)

Sly & Jack 2

U.S. actors Jack Nicholson (L) and Sylvester Stallone greet each other ringside before the WBC super bantamweight World Championship bout between Israel Vazquez and Rafael Marquez in Carson, California March 1, 2008. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES)

Sly & Joe Calzaghe

Fighter Joe Calzaghe of Wales, left, and actor Sylvester Stallone pose at a news conference to promote the upcoming Bernard Hopkins-Joe Calzaghe light heavyweight boxing title fight Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008. The fighters will battle for the title at the Planet Hollywood ring at Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on April 19. Stallone is an investor in the Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Sly, Hopkins & Calzaghe

Fighters Bernard Hopkins, left, and Joe Calzaghe of Wales, right, are joined by actor Sylvester Stallone as they pose at a news conference to promote their upcoming light heavyweight boxing title fight Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008. The fighters will battle for the title at the Planet Hollywood ring at Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on April 19. Stallone is an investor in the Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Sly & the Fighters

Fighters Bernard Hopkins, left, and Joe Calzaghe of Wales, right, are joined by promoter Oscar De La Hoya, second from left, and actor Sylvester Stallone at a news conference to promote their upcoming light heavyweight boxing title fight Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008. The fighters will battle for the title at the Planet Hollywood ring at Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on April 19. Stallone is an investor in the Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Bill Pruitt Rambo Painting

Hi Craig,

Here is my painting I wanted to send in full and with closeups. The 27"x40" painting was designed as a movie poster for "Rambo". I did all the graphics over the artwork in photoshop. As always "SLY" is hidden somewhere in the piece.

Thanks.

Bill Pruitt

Bill also sent in the photo above of Peter Manfredo with Bill! Thanks to Bill for sharing. - Craig

Sly on German TV 2

German actor Til Schweiger, actress Karoline Herfurth and US actor Sylvester Stallone (L-R) are pictured during the German TV show "Wetten dass...?" (Bet that..) in Salzburg, Austria late January 26, 2008. REUTERS/Uwe Lein/ Pool (AUSTRIA)

Sly on German TV

German TV show host Thomas Gottschalk (L) and US actor Sylvester Stallone watch a TV monitor during the German TV show "Wetten dass...?" (Bet that..) in Salzburg, Austria late January 26, 2008. REUTERS/Uwe Lein/ Pool (AUSTRIA)

Sly & Til Schweiger

U.S. actor Sylvester Stallone (R) jokes with German actor Til Schweiger, during the German TV show "Wetten dass...?" (Bet that..) in Salzburg, Austria late January 26, 2008. REUTERS/Uwe Lein/ Pool (AUSTRIA)

Jennifer @ Rambo Premiere

Jennifer Flavin, wife of Sylvester Stallone, arrives for the movie premiere of "Rambo" at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada January 24, 2008. Stallone wrote, directed and starred in the movie. REUTERS/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES)

Rambo Cast

Actors (L-R) Tim Kang, Jake La Botz and Reynaldo Gallegos, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, actress Julie Benz, actor/director Sylvester Stallone, and actors Matthew Marsden and Graham McTavish arrive for the movie premiere of "Rambo" at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada January 24, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES)

Rambo & The Governator

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (L) and actor Sylvester Stallone arrive for the movie premiere of "Rambo" at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada January 24, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES)

Sly & Arnold Joke

Actor Sylvester Stallone (R) jokes with California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as they arrive for the movie premiere of "Rambo" at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada January 24, 2008. REUTERS/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES)

PageSix Photo

On January 18, 2008, PageSix.com ran a larger image of the above photo which you can see by clicking HERE. - Craig

Sly for the Defense

The BBC News reports that "Celebrities including Sylvester Stallone, Muhammad Ali and Spike Lee could be called to court in the trial of actor Wesley Snipes. Mr Snipes is being prosecuted on charges of tax fraud and conspiracy."

You can read the full piece HERE. - Craig

Sly & Bruce 2

Actors Bruce Willis, left, and Sylvester Stallone ride motorcycles after an appearance on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' outside the Ed Sullivan Theater, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)

Sly & Bruce

Actors Bruce Willis, left, and Sylvester Stallone ride motorcycles after an appearance on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' outside the Ed Sullivan Theater, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008 in New York.

(AP Photo/Evan Agostini)

Sly on Letterman

In this photo released by CBS, actor Sylvester Stallone, left, discusses his Rambo character with host David Letterman on the set of 'The Late Show with David Letterman,' Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/CBS, J.P. Filo)

Bruce, Piven and Sly

Bruce Willis, Jeremy Piven and Sylvester Stallone attended Ricky Hatton's recent fight against Floyd Mayweather. - Craig

Sly Saved Dolly

Dolly Parton says that when she was at the lowest point in her life it was Sylvester Stallone who saved her!

In 1984, prior to filming on "Rhinestone" Dolly learned that she would never be able to have children and it devastated her. Dolly recently told an interviewer for The Globe, "It was an awful time for me... Every day I thought, 'I wish I had the nerve to kill myself." Then Dolly started filming "Rhinestone" with Sly. Dolly still has fond memories of the filming, "Even though the movie didn't do that well, that was one of my greatest projects because Stallone was so full of life and so crazy and funny, and he made me laugh a lot, which was really healthy for me. That got me back on track."

Click HERE to read the full report. - Craig

Sly, Druan and Mosley II

Actor Sylvester Stallone, center, poses with boxers Roberto Duran, left, and Shane Mosley before a Super Middleweight championship fight between Ricardo Mayorga and Fernando Vargas at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Friday, Nov. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Sly, Duran and Mosley

From (L-R) former boxer Roberto Duran, actor Sylvester Stallone and boxer Shane Mosley pose ringside before the WBC super middleweight championship bout between Fernando Vargas against Ricardo Mayorga in Los Angeles November 23, 2007. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES)

The Stars Come Out

In this photo provided by Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, celebrities meet with Barbra Streisand following her private performance for the grand opening of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007. Pictured, back row left to right, Sylvester Stallone, James Brolin, Tracey Edmonds, Bruce Willis, Eddie Murphy, Kevin Spacey, Ashton Kutcher. Front row left to right, Rhea Perman, Danny DeVito, Barbra Streisand, and Demi Moore. (AP Photo/Albert Ferreira, Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino)

Sly @ Planet Hollywood Opening

Sylvester Stallone and Roger Clemens arrive at the grand opening of the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Friday, Nov. 16, 2007. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Sly @ AFI

Actors and directors from left, Sylvester Stallone, Jack Nicholson, George Lucas, Angela Lansbury, Tippi Hedren, Clint Eastwood, Kirk Douglas, Rob Reiner, Billy Crystal, Warren Beatty, and Julie Andrews are seen at AFI's 40th Anniversary presented by Target Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

AFI Presents

Actors and directors from front left, Sylvester Stallone, Tippi Hedren, George Lucas, Kirk Douglas, Angela Lansbury, Jack Nicholson, background left, Clint Eastwood, Rob Reiner, Billy Crystal, Warren Beatty, and Julie Andrews are seen at AFI's 40th Anniversary presented by Target Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

AFI Group

Actors and directors (L-R) Sylvester Stallone, Tippi Hedren, George Lucas, Clint Eastwood, Kirk Douglas, Rob Reiner, Angela Lansbury, Jack Nicholson, Billy Crystal, Warren Beatty and Julie Andrews attend the American Film Institute's 40th anniversary event featuring screenings of classic films in Hollywood, California October 3, 2007. The actors each introduced their past films at the screening. REUTERS/Fred Prouser (UNITED STATES)

Sly's First Fight

Sly talks about the first professional fight he ever saw in person over at SecondsOut.com. - Craig

Bill Pruitt Checks In

SZoner, Bill Pruitt checked in with the cool photo above and this... Hi Craig, Today I got to meet the stunt coordinator for "Rambo First Blood II," Diamond Farnsworth. Ironically, I was working on a new "John Rambo" piece at Universal Citywalk when he happened to be up there. He couldn't have been nicer and was very impressed that I knew who he was. (I've only seen him in Rambo II photos when Sly is doing bow and arrow target practice.) He said he taught Sly how to shoot the bow and arrow. Bill
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That's Diamond on the left and Bill on the right. Click HERE if you'd like a closer look at Bill's new Rambo painting! Thanks to Bill for sharing. Check out his site HERE. - Craig

Sly and MGM Chairman

From the Associated Press AP - Mon Jul 23, 9:15 PM ET Sylvester Stallone and MGM Chairman and CEO Harry Sloan at the Los Angeles Team Mentoring (LATM) 9th annual Summer Soiree event. (PRNewsFoto/Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., Eric Charbonneau)

Sly On Muhammad Ali

On Wednesday, Muhammad Ali turned 65. Sly was quoted for an article celebrating the champ and here's what he had to say:

"What makes him the greatest fighter is that he simply had skills that exceeded anyone’s expectations," Sylvester Stallone, who created and starred in the epic "Rocky" films, told Reuters. Stallone’s Rocky character was based on a 1975 opponent of Ali’s, journeyman Chuck Wepner, a liquor salesman who lost a technical knockout to the champion in the 15th round. "He was the fastest, the best, the most positive and they’ll never see the likes of him ever again," Stallone said of Ali. "Maybe the greatest athlete of all time."

For the full article click HERE. - Craig

Sly in Wales

SZoner, Clay Jones checked in with these pics and the following:

Hi Craig

Thought you might like to see a couple of pictures that were published in the 'Wales on Sunday' newspaper. They show Sly with Welsh super middleweight champ Joe Calzaghe at a gala boxing dinner. The article said that Sly will be in Peter Manfredo Junior's corner when Calzaghe defends his titles against him on the 3rd April in the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff.

Really good site, keep up the good work!

Clay Jones

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Thanks to Clay for the kind words and sharing the pics! - Craig

SZone Exclusive: Philly Photos!

SZoner, Bridget checked in with photos from her trip to the Philly premiere of "Rocky Balboa." Sly waved to his fans as he headed into the crowded theater!

Sly and his girls!

Frank was also there!


Burt Young!


Milo was interviewed by Santa!


What a year Milo is having... "Rocky Balboa" and Heroes!

SZoners, Bridget and Adnuk with friends!


SZoners unite to see the Philly Premiere!

Eastside Boxing Coverage

Eastside Boxing.com has coverage of Sly's meeting with WBO World Super-Middleweight Champion Joe Calzaghe. Click HERE for full coverage.

Sly & Joe Calzaghe 4

U.S. director and actor Sylvester Stallone , right, poses with world champion boxer Joe Calzaghe, left, as he arrives for the British premiere of his latest film 'Rocky Balboa' at a cinema in central London's Leicester Square, Tuesday Jan. 16, 2007. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 16 1:08 PM

Sly & Joe Calzaghe 3

U.S. director and actor Sylvester Stallone , right, poses with world champion boxer Joe Calzaghe, left, as he arrives for the British premiere of his latest film 'Rocky Balboa' at a cinema in central London's Leicester Square, Tuesday Jan. 16, 2007. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 16 1:07 PM

Sly & Joe Calzaghe 2

U.S. actor Sylvester Stallone (R) poses with world champion boxer Joe Calzaghe as he arrives for the British premiere of his latest film 'Rocky Balboa' at The Vue Cinema in London's Leicester Square January 16, 2007. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN)
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 16 7:10 AM

Sly & Lisa Snowden 2

U.S. actor Sylvester Stallone poses with television presenter Lisa Snowden as he arrives for the British premiere of his latest film 'Rocky Balboa' at The Vue Cinema in London's Leicester Square January 16, 2007. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN)
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 16 6:59 AM

Sly & Lisa Snowden

U.S. actor Sylvester Stallone poses with television presenter Lisa Snowden as he arrives for the British premiere of his latest film 'Rocky Balboa' at The Vue Cinema in London's Leicester Square January 16, 2007. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN)
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 16 6:53 AM

Sly & Joe Calzaghe

U.S. director and actor Sylvester Stallone, right, poses with world champion boxer Joe Calzaghe, left, as he arrives for the British premiere of his latest film 'Rocky Balboa' at a cinema in central London's Leicester Square, Tuesday Jan. 16, 2007. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis) (AP/LEFTERIS PITARAKIS)
AP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Jan 16 1:08 PM

Sly and Kevin Levrone

SZoner, Michael Russo checked in with the photo above and the following:

Craig, here Sly is photographed with Arnold Classic professional bodybuilding champion Kevin Levrone. peace - Michael Russo

Mike thinks the photo was taken sometime around 2000 or 2001. Thanks to Mike for sharing! - Craig

Three US Weekly Tidbits

The January 8, 2007 issue of US magazine has three tidbits about Sly.

The first features Sly and Brandon Davis in the "Look-Alike of the Week" feature. Both are shown in small photos with the caption: "Should Brandon Davis have played Rocky Balboa's son instead of Milo Ventimiglia?"

The second time Sly appears is in the "Loose Talk: What Stars Said This Week" section. "I have two beautiful daughters... I'd try to get them to watch one of the Rocky movies and they'd go, 'I want to watch SpongeBob Squarepaints.'" - Sylvester Stallone [Craig -- Sly has 3 daughters!]

The third tidbit features a brief profile of Milo Ventimiglia who says that at first producers didn't want him for the role of Rocky's son despite the fact that he looks like Sly! - Craig Zablo