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Round #5 - Stallone keeps slugging out answers to the AICN Mob!!!

Hey folks, Harry here - it's nice to be getting one of these up early on the day it was due. Whew. Thanks goes out to Sly's assistant Celeste, Stallone and well - ultimately myself for coding and dutifully staying at my post to make sure I never miss a deadline. It's good to get the job done everytime. Here ya go...

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And now - Round FIVE!!!!

1. Do you feel like your experience as a director ever meant you overwhelmed some of the other directors you worked with? Like the stories that came about with Danny Cannon and Judge Dredd?
Jim Goodwin _London, England

Dear Jim,

Yes. Sometimes knowing too much can backfire.

Once you’ve been at the helm of a film and understand the basics of 101 filmmaking, you watch other directors with an educated eye. Its like if a film is going out of control, you want to contribute and quite often, a director resists any help because it usurps his power. I can understand this. I remember my first day on JUDGE DREDD when Danny Cannon had been chosen as the director. I knew there was going to be difficulties in communication between actors, director and crewmembers, and that’s exactly what happened. So I believe the film reflects that lack of unity.

2. Hi Sly,
Big fan from the UK. I'm sure that I read many years ago that you'd bought the rights to 2 novels. One, if my memory serves me correctly was called a Hunter, about a creature that's been used as an experiment and escapes, and you were something like the worlds best tracker, hence getting sent to capture it? And also a novel about sabre tooth cats attacking a town if my memory is correct, and if so, what happened to those projects? Jamie – UK

Dear Jamie,

I did option both these novels, for how long escapees me, but it was difficult at that particular time for such ambitious projects. Maybe if ROCKY BALBOA performs, I’ll be able to revisit that concept.

3. "Of all the films you have made, are there any of them you wish that you had not done?"

Tom Cantrell
DeWitt, MI

Dear Tom,

Let me think…STOP! OR MY MOM WILL SHOOT, OSCAR, GET CARTER, DRIVEN, DETOX and certainly RHINESTONE, which I wish had been ROMANCING THE STONE.

4. Sly,

Escape To Victory is national past time in England.

What was it like hanging out with Pele, Bobby Moore and the England '66 Team?

Thanks,
Reni
Manchester, UK

Dear Reni,

It was a real eye-opener hanging out with professional soccer players. First of all, they had a serious zest for life. While I was crashing early to prepare for the next day’s work, this group of merry men could party all night, come home at the crack of dawn, and still run up and down the field like a heard of wild deer. Maybe it’s something in their water.

5. I enjoyed The Contender series 2 but it just wasn't the same without you.
Will there be a series 3 and will you be directly involved?

PS. REALLY excited about Rocky VI, yippee!

Name: Alex Lamprey
City: Cardiff
Country: Wales

Thank you Alex.

It’s nice to be missed, but seriously, I wanted to try to show an example of the real life Rockys and given the opportunity, some of these guys could rise to unexpected heights. I thought the first season was pretty good aside from the challenges, which I thought were unnecessary to show sponsor products. It actually hurt some fighters because they’d be exhausted or suffering from muscle strains or tendon tears. For those fight fans, two of the first season finalists, Peter Manfredo and Sergio Mora are fighting for world titles. Good luck, they’re gonna need it.

6. My question...

Seeing you take-on the role of "Sheriff Freddy Heflin" in CopLand
reminded me, and everyone for that matter, what you are capable of with
straight drama, and how action of any sorts is not necessary for you to
succeed. Thinking past Rocky, and now Rambo for a moment, DO YOU SEE
YOURSELF HEADED MORE INTO THAT DIRECTION? Your age may of course dictate this type of move, but I want to know HOW YOU WOULD PREDICT YOUR ROLE SELECTION IN THE FUTURE?

Big fan my brother. Sincerely,
Dan in Ohio

Dear Dan,

There’s nothing I like more than ensemble acting and there is something in the future that could be very interesting, I don’t want to spill the beans now, but it will cover many bases; drama, action and an interesting message at the end. But mostly I’d enjoy writing and directing in the future.

7. Mr. Stallone, over the years, you have made or starred in many great movies. Was there ever a movie or a character that you regret passing over or not doing? Is there a dream project that you'd like to do?

Thank you.

Preston Melton
Fairhope, Alabama

Dear Preston,

Yes, there are several films I missed out on and wished I’d done: COMING HOME, WITNESS and SEVEN. Hopefully, someday I will do a film about the life of Edgar Allan Poe.

8. Sly, _ Thanks in advance for bringing back Rocky and Rambo !!! Now, are there any plans to have Frank the Repairman make a return appearance on NBC's "Las Vegas"? Also, in regards to TV, would you ever entertain the idea of a weekly drama series like "Las Vegas"?
-Chris Szarek _Chicopee, MA

Dear Chris,

No, I think Frank the repairman has been relegated to the character scrap heap. It was fun doing it, but it was more of a favor to my good friend Jimmy Caan. Seeing how hard Jimmy works on LAS VEGAS and the amount of hours one must dedicate to a weekly drama, I believe I prefer to stay in my office and write and try and come up with interesting ideas.

9. What are your favorite movies and/or musicians????

from: Electric Birdman.

I like a lot of films from the 70s. I don’t like to speak specifically because sometimes people get offended. But, my taste runs from THE GODFATHER to JULIEN DONKEY-BOY, so it’s hard to pin me down on that subject.

10. How did it feel to work with Peter Petrelli (aka Milo Ventimiglia)? Did Peter "absorb" any of Sly's powers during the filming of Rocky Balboa?

From: Kiki - Des Moines, IA

Dear Kiki,

You must land your spaceship and discuss this practically. Obviously Peter borrowed heavily from ROCKY BALBOA, who is an inbred, druid outcast from Stonehenge whose specialty is weaving whistle chains and leaping face down onto pointed objects. Thanks for asking.

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Too bad everyone is asleep right now as this is posted.
by GibsonUSA Returns
Dec 6th, 2006
01:26:32 AM
Sly Question for Stallone
by Jubba
Dec 6th, 2006
01:31:52 AM
Sly,can you get Guns & Roses to do the Rambo 4 s-track?
by GibsonUSA Returns
Dec 6th, 2006
01:35:24 AM
Quality of content?
by Jubba
Dec 6th, 2006
01:35:47 AM
I guess Sly doesn't watch Heroes......
by Grando
Dec 6th, 2006
01:56:42 AM
I have to get started!
by TraumReiter
Dec 6th, 2006
02:07:40 AM
Weird...
by Kraken
Dec 6th, 2006
02:09:47 AM
the answer to that final question...
by Seph_J
Dec 6th, 2006
03:08:32 AM
Sly answered my question!!
by Steve Rogers
Dec 6th, 2006
03:18:21 AM
Dredd
by Scanain
Dec 6th, 2006
03:19:26 AM
last question?
by onefatman
Dec 6th, 2006
03:29:52 AM
It's a shame...
by Sly Fox
Dec 6th, 2006
03:41:07 AM
Damn you Michael Bay
by MCMLXXVI
Dec 6th, 2006
04:03:04 AM
jesus, what part of Se7en do you think he'd play???
by iamnicksaicnsn
Dec 6th, 2006
04:17:09 AM
That last Q/A was hilarious!
by raw_bean
Dec 6th, 2006
04:41:16 AM
Questions are getting repetitive....
by Lago
Dec 6th, 2006
05:44:24 AM
Get Carter
by Pavlo
Dec 6th, 2006
06:03:16 AM
JULIEN DONKEY-BOY???
by Frijole
Dec 6th, 2006
06:13:00 AM
Oscar
by KarmicRelief
Dec 6th, 2006
06:15:04 AM
HAHAHAHA, Kiki got told
by Bobo_Vision
Dec 6th, 2006
06:19:12 AM
yo sly can you please say "YO DR BULBER-!"
by dr.bulber
Dec 6th, 2006
06:45:39 AM
yo sly
by dr.bulber
Dec 6th, 2006
06:53:19 AM
G'n'R in Rambo 4
by abominate
Dec 6th, 2006
07:27:20 AM
i liked Oscar
by triplefive
Dec 6th, 2006
07:37:06 AM
Harry, give us a peak at his portfolio. He can paint!
by JDanielP
Dec 6th, 2006
07:44:21 AM
LAST QUESTION = HEROES
by bluelou_boyle
Dec 6th, 2006
07:50:33 AM
Anyone Got Those Rocky Figures?
by DarfurOnTheRocks
Dec 6th, 2006
07:57:00 AM
Harry, you're funny. Getting it up early....
by nomihs
Dec 6th, 2006
08:00:00 AM
Harry, do more than "google" his art, reveal something!
by JDanielP
Dec 6th, 2006
08:00:00 AM
For what it's worth, Harry and Sly, thank you.
by JDanielP
Dec 6th, 2006
08:11:33 AM
Gotta agree with YackBacker
by -=Shin=-
Dec 6th, 2006
08:46:54 AM
Sorry Sly...
by PwnedByStallone
Dec 6th, 2006
09:32:27 AM
AK-47
by antonphd
Dec 6th, 2006
10:48:01 AM
You guys can belittle me all you want...
by PwnedByStallone
Dec 6th, 2006
11:08:54 AM
Yack!
by Ricky Henderson
Dec 6th, 2006
11:08:54 AM
Last question....
by Hail
Dec 6th, 2006
11:27:10 AM
AK-47 Wow...
by Napolean Solo
Dec 6th, 2006
12:02:54 PM
AK-47 need some info on that........
by ptindy
Dec 6th, 2006
12:03:56 PM
Evidently they picked HoJo Yack, not Ricky to be coach
by Ricky Henderson
Dec 6th, 2006
12:32:57 PM
AK-47's no Ebert
by DarfurOnTheRocks
Dec 6th, 2006
12:47:47 PM
Yo, I'm Edgah Allun Poe!
by Cruel_Kingdom
Dec 6th, 2006
01:01:04 PM
Not Oscar!
by StovetopStuffin'
Dec 6th, 2006
01:35:33 PM
Cruel_Kingdom
by ptindy
Dec 6th, 2006
01:37:15 PM
AK47, Why are you having sex with that guy's hand?
by StovetopStuffin'
Dec 6th, 2006
01:42:05 PM
Yack,
by Ricky Henderson
Dec 6th, 2006
02:09:14 PM
oops, i meant endy chavez
by Ricky Henderson
Dec 6th, 2006
02:14:23 PM
I respect his honesty..
by BigTuna
Dec 6th, 2006
02:34:07 PM
I agree with Pavlo the crazy Croation, re. GET CARTER
by Riley Martin
Dec 6th, 2006
02:49:19 PM
The not blocking of punches...
by abominate
Dec 6th, 2006
03:00:38 PM
ptindy
by PwnedByStallone
Dec 6th, 2006
03:22:05 PM
StovetopStuffin'
by PwnedByStallone
Dec 6th, 2006
03:22:32 PM
DarfurOnTheRocks
by PwnedByStallone
Dec 6th, 2006
03:32:43 PM
I'm glad Sly didn't put Tango and Cash in the hate pile
by Neo Zeed
Dec 6th, 2006
03:41:19 PM
Kudos To Harry And Sly On Last Question
by Mark Twain
Dec 6th, 2006
03:54:16 PM
hey abominate thems fighting words
by southafrican
Dec 6th, 2006
04:09:46 PM
HoJo as First Base coach is amazing/AK-47
by triplefive
Dec 6th, 2006
04:17:02 PM
I totally forgot about the Contender
by CherryValance
Dec 6th, 2006
05:12:55 PM
hey Rickey!
by Malebolgia
Dec 6th, 2006
05:41:15 PM
Julien Donkey Boy
by Jacobra
Dec 6th, 2006
06:22:01 PM
Bah!
by streakerfreak1983
Dec 6th, 2006
06:22:52 PM
Why doesn't he
by SWR 77
Dec 6th, 2006
06:42:33 PM
LOL at Mark Twain.
by Daddylonghead
Dec 6th, 2006
08:53:48 PM
by "SPORTS" I mean non-boxing sports obviously
by Daddylonghead
Dec 6th, 2006
08:54:46 PM
C Legion and others
by PwnedByStallone
Dec 6th, 2006
10:15:00 PM
Sly in Se7en?
by Cyberfury
Dec 7th, 2006
02:20:31 AM
What Ever Happened to Baby Sly?
by CuervoJones
Dec 7th, 2006
06:11:57 AM
Sabretooth Tiger book
by macgruder
Dec 12th, 2006
01:17:46 PM

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