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Round One With Sylvester Stallone Q&A!!

good stuff by Fearsme	Dec 1st, 2006 07:03:26 PM
seems like a guy with a pretty good perspective on himself and his films.
This is awesome... by Dolph	Dec 1st, 2006 07:07:16 PM
...now I just have to think of a question. The geometric growth-rate of Rocky's son between 4 and 5 has always REALLY bothered me. (As has the actress change in Back To The Future 2. I know both were necessary, but couldn't Rocky have at least been set three years later or something?!)
My questions for Mr. Stallone: by Vegiterrorist	Dec 1st, 2006 07:07:36 PM
Is it true that you are considering Sean Connery for Gandalf? And will the elves have pointy ears or not? Oh, wait...I'm sorry, please send these questions back in time eight years or so and post them in the Peter Jackson Q & A. Thanks.
Tell the truth, Sly! by thebearovingian	Dec 1st, 2006 07:15:04 PM
Sly is not taking this seriously. Boring, stale, packaged answers. C'mon Sly. Give us the real dish, brother!
Assassins was one of the best films Stallone was in by Doc_Strange	Dec 1st, 2006 07:15:59 PM
I think the role Stallone played in that film was absolutely perfect. He didn't say much but then again, he didn't have to because his character, Robert Wrath was more about his actions than his words. Also the supporting cast, Anotonio Banderas and Julliane Moore was superb. I think it was one of the smarter action films to come around when a lot of the dumbed down action films started to come into play. Plus it was written by the Wachowskis for those who didn't know. A highly recommended film
Thank you Sly by RedScab	Dec 1st, 2006 07:16:06 PM
I think it's great that Harry and Sly are giving us fanboys this kind of interaction. I grew up with these films but I never got the chance to see a Rocky film on the big screen. So me and my little bro will be there on opening day to see Rocky back in action. Thanks for bringing back on of the greatest film characters of all time!!!!
One more thing..... by Doc_Strange	Dec 1st, 2006 07:17:07 PM
I will be there for Rocky Balboa opening day. This is guaranteed to be the greatest comeback movie of our time.
Question Quality by Alice Cooper Stalker	Dec 1st, 2006 07:29:48 PM
I'm glad Stallone is answering questions. But out of 40,000 questions, how does one about whether or not he's let his mama read his rump get picked? Harry, stick to quality questions while we have this opportunity!!!
This is great! by Darth Thoth	Dec 1st, 2006 07:30:39 PM
Awesome read. Sly is the man. AICN coming through. I'm loving it and I can't wait to keep reading this exchange b/t Sly and fans. This is only getting me more souped for Rocky Balboa. It's on. Time to train. Let's go! lol
Can't wait for Rocky 6/This film is going to be huge by DARTH VOODOO	Dec 1st, 2006 07:38:14 PM
Hey, Sly if you out there thanks for all the great films and characters. Espically Rocky. I for one can't wait to see Rocky 6. I sound goofy, but it's going to be like seeing an old friend you lost touch with. Everyone I know wants to see this film. My box office prediction is about $150 million.
Pearl of Cobra? by SalvatoreGravano	Dec 1st, 2006 07:39:52 PM
So Marion Cobretti WILL be back! Rejoice! But bring Brian Thompson back - he could always return from the steelworks' furnace as a cyborg, eh?
Box office predictions? I say $150 million by DARTH VOODOO	Dec 1st, 2006 07:41:15 PM
How much business (domestic) do you think Rocky is going to do. I honestly think Rocky Balboa is going to shock some people and make in the area of $150 million dollars.
Always thought the opening to Cliffhanger was by Teamwak	Dec 1st, 2006 07:58:59 PM
one of the most ontense things Ive ever seen. Saw it in the cinema. When the girl us hanging by one and and sreaming dont let go; it was well intense. I was squirming in my seat. Cool movie. Nice guy. All the best to Rocky
enjoyable by Bloo	Dec 1st, 2006 08:01:44 PM
yeah Sly seemed kind of "serious" but I thought it was an enjoyable interview, can't wait to see the rest
thats some bad spelling. Sorry Sly by Teamwak	Dec 1st, 2006 08:04:20 PM
Its late in UK and Im toasted!
Agreed Teamwak... by nomihs	Dec 1st, 2006 08:09:50 PM
I also saw Cliffhanger in the theater and was, literally, on the edge of my seat during that opening sequence. Also, kinda funny you apologized for your bad spelling, hehe I'm sure Sly was offended, JK. Can't wait for the next 19 installments of "SLY GETS QnAd on AICN."
My box office prediction for Rocky Balboa: by ldm882	Dec 1st, 2006 08:47:52 PM
Between 45-55 million (domestic). I'll revisit this talkback in 2 months and see if I'm right. If I am , then I get to give myself a prize.
TWENTY FIRST! by THE KNIGHT	Dec 1st, 2006 08:48:34 PM
feelin good...
ldm882's Box Office prediction by Acappellaman	Dec 1st, 2006 09:00:20 PM
Is WAY off. The BO will easily double, or hopefully triple that amount. Maybe $45-55 million in the opening weekend... but that might be a bit TOO optimistic. Who knows...
Great read... Lookin forward by THE KNIGHT	Dec 1st, 2006 09:05:39 PM
Great read... Lookin forward to Rocky... I wonder when that poe movie is going into production... I remember reading about it a few months back...
Yep, my questions sucked ass. No way they'll be picked. by Shermdawg	Dec 1st, 2006 09:12:39 PM
Not unless you count the "3 seashells" one, which will most likely make the cut since so many people are gonna ask that one. sigh
Oh man, a Nighthawks question by Mattapooh	Dec 1st, 2006 09:27:18 PM
The only thing I really remember about that flick is the great, great ending. I remember my Dad telling me about it for awhile and when I finally saw it at about ten years old, I thought "Wow, what a cool ending". Funny how at 26, that's about all I can remember. But yeah, great one.
Ending that rivalled Taxi Driver? Yeah, I believe that. by The Wrong Guy	Dec 1st, 2006 10:03:04 PM
In the words of Borat... NOT!
this is great by whytee	Dec 1st, 2006 10:45:28 PM
This thing is worth the price of admission for the nighthawks question alone. It's one of my favorite stallone movies! "You're fuckin' dead!"
I was glad to see a Nighthawks question too by CherryValance	Dec 1st, 2006 11:31:50 PM
I love that movie, but it's still like my 5th favorite Stallone movie. My question will never get picked. Those were all such good ones.
Pearl of Cobra by ruven76	Dec 1st, 2006 11:41:33 PM
What ? They finally making the GI Joe movie. Awesome... sounds like a Cobra prequel
Will Clubber Lang, Drago, or Thunderlips appear in R-6? by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 1st, 2006 11:59:18 PM
That's what all my friends are asking. BTW, Stallone is the man.
Damn you Michael Bay by MCMLXXVI	Dec 2nd, 2006 12:15:13 AM
Damn you Michael Bay
HOW BOLD! by El Scorcho	Dec 2nd, 2006 12:52:06 AM
He says the new one is his favorite! And then ranks the rest from 1-5, in that exact order. Thanks for goin' out on a limb, Rock.
That said... by El Scorcho	Dec 2nd, 2006 12:53:53 AM
The rest of the answers were pretty cool, so thanks for taking the time Mr. Stallone. As much as I've made fun of the idea of Rocky VI, I will still probably go check it out in theatres as long as the reviews aren't too scathing.
Darn you, Michael Bay! by SingingHatchet	Dec 2nd, 2006 01:18:35 AM
Optimus Prime transforms into RAMBO!
Michael Bay should direct Rambo by GibsonUSA Returns	Dec 2nd, 2006 01:44:07 AM
John Rambo trades in his bow and arrows for a pair of rollerblades. Action to the X- TREME!
say what you will by BadMrWonka	Dec 2nd, 2006 01:49:14 AM
about Sly, but having unfettered (well, Harry-fettered, but that's not too bad) access to a star like this for hundreds of questions is a big deal. good luck getting -insert big star here- to do something like that. kudos to Sly for spending time on AICN nerds. I'm gonna see Rocky Balboa anyway, but I'm gonna convince 10 friends to come with me just because it's so cool that Stallone is doing this. oh, and we're all gonna pay 10 mil for our ticket, so there's your box office smash right there!
Tell ya what by 7Cal	Dec 2nd, 2006 01:59:49 AM
This IS cool. I'm like an average Stallone fan I guess, I like his 80s movies and Cliffhanger, but I don't have a weird montage of Sly magazine photos pasted on my bedroom wall, with pictures of my face glued on top of whoever he happened to be standing beside. Or do I? Anyhow, his answers seem really down to earth, and I actually gave a good snort at "but thanks for making me feel important". I've officially bumped Rocky VI from "meh, maybe" to, "definitely, as long as it's better than 40% on Rotten Tomatoes".
Oh yeah by 7Cal	Dec 2nd, 2006 02:01:55 AM
Somebody has to ask a Tango and Cash question. I freakin LOVE that movie. Two little mice... and so much damage!
Cobra was the first underage movie I ever saw by half vader	Dec 2nd, 2006 02:13:38 AM
God knows how they let me in. Musta been 13 or so. Man that flick was so overloaded with testostrone that if I hadn't finished puberty before I went in I sure had by the time I came out. It may not have been great but that Mercury or whatever it was, was about the coolest car I'd ever seen._________ Actually I did see the original Rocky when I was a really little kid but that was at the drive-in with my Dad so I guess it doesn't count. Still remember the opening though 'cause people were walking in front of the car and my short-arse was tryin' ta see. Then the next year I saw Star Wars and it all went Pear-shaped. Geez I'm old.
Whoaaaaaa!!!!!! by KabutoKoji	Dec 2nd, 2006 02:16:19 AM
Whoa, whoa, whoa...hold the fuck up! Is it me or does it look like we need a Nighthawks Special Edition with all those scenes added in. Seems to me like we needed that baby yesterday at 4:00pm. I'm going on a hunger strike until we get that thing. Seriously. Anyone wanna join me? Oh yeah, and I'm watching Rocky Balboa at 12:00pm opening day. Screw waiting anymore than that. I know ABking will be there, but for all the rest... see you there... And with that... the rest is silence.
MORI- HE'S BAAAACK! SPAM ALERT: Nostrildamus by YackBacker	Dec 2nd, 2006 04:14:34 AM
Oh and Mr. Stallone, thank you for answering these questions for AICN. I'm rooting for you all the way.
I saw Rocky VI and it was pretty good by Razorback	Dec 2nd, 2006 05:48:46 AM
I got to see it some time ago, while still in a rough form, and I was very impressed. I thought this movie would suck it hard, but I am happy to say that it will be well worth seeing. So, if he can close that series well, I am sure he can revive Rambo and not make it suck.
This Is GREAT Stuff by Red Lantern	Dec 2nd, 2006 09:23:56 AM
The questions picked were great, I hope we get some questions in there about Cliffhanger, Demolition Man and Rhinestone. Yes, Rhinestone. I wanna know about the misses as well as the hits and Sly seems willing to answer all questions directly as they are coming. You gotta respect that.
So cool! by DoctorEss	Dec 2nd, 2006 09:46:56 AM
This is one of the most interesting posts in a long time. Thanks!
very impressive by koie	Dec 2nd, 2006 10:53:49 AM
Who needs movie mags when we get quality stuff like this? Very impressive so far, I look forward to the next installment of questions and answers.
I want that EE of Nighthawks by Moe Ron	Dec 2nd, 2006 12:09:25 PM
I'm sure the negs don't exist anymore. For shame. I want purposeful bloodletting.
Nighthawks by canopus	Dec 2nd, 2006 01:01:31 PM
That was always one of my favorite non-Rocky Stallone movies. I'm really intrigued about all the cut stuff. If the heavily edited version is that good, count me in on wanting a deluxe special edition DVD with all the extra violence put back in. It would likely seem tame by todays standards, but still, sounds cool. Even if that footage no longer exists, a special edition with a commentary track with Stallone, Rutger Hauer, and Billy Dee Williams would be great.
El Scorcho by Cruel_Kingdom	Dec 2nd, 2006 01:18:06 PM
You're right, that's some pretty shitty ranking... I had the exact same thought when I read that shit. Not a very insightful answer...sounds like total B.S. But, as much as much as I think Sly has made a ton of shit movies, I will be first in line for every Rocky and Rambo movie, guaranteed. Thanks, AICN. Seriously. This is awesome. :)
I wonder if Nighthawks will get a special Edition DVD by BigTuna	Dec 2nd, 2006 04:04:43 PM
release with these deleted scenes.
Awesome. by Yogurt	Dec 2nd, 2006 06:22:41 PM
What a classy thing to do.
Never been a big fan of Stallone.. TILL NOW. by Supercoolmanchu	Dec 2nd, 2006 09:12:33 PM
It's so fucking cool to see a big movie star RECOGNIZE and APPRECIATE his ONLINE AUDIENCE. This guy is way ahead of Hollywood.
When reading this... by rivercb	Dec 3rd, 2006 08:04:57 AM
say out Sly's lines out in his voice. It just gives it the proper effect
Clifhanger by emeraldboy	Dec 3rd, 2006 09:07:00 AM
that was the film that savoy re-opened with and in Ireland and the UK there was a lot of talk about the violence especially around the killing of the kid and the old man. But that opening was a wow and heart was in my mouth. What ticked alot of people off where i come from was the meaness of the movie and the fact that was very brutal, especially the scene where Janine Turner gets kidnapped and Sly has to rescue her and he gets tortured. Despite the brutality of it I think it was Sly's best film. Does anyone know why his career took such a dive apart from the comedies and the planet hollywood shambles. Normally I dont laugh at the others misfortunes but what happened to the supermodels was hyterical, the fashion cafe.....what a joke that was.....
Always been a fan... by Darth_Valinorean	Dec 3rd, 2006 12:07:16 PM
I have always been a fan of Stallone and this q&a session is just a reminder of why I have always been a fan! Regular good guy q&a. This is a great session. Nicely done AICN!!
Aint It Cool?? by McBane	Dec 3rd, 2006 12:48:03 PM
Hell yeah. Definitely gonna see Sly in Rocky Balboa, after this very gracious act. Hope someone submits a cool Tango and Cash question. Best quote from Tango and cash? "I'm gonna put brown sugar up your ass." Man I love that film. And a young looking Teri Hatcher as the almost jail bait sister? Yummy.
assassins rocked! by roccotheripper	Dec 3rd, 2006 02:10:46 PM
can't wait for rambo and rocky but would also love to see sly in something new instead of all these sequels
actors should take some advice from sly by roccotheripper	Dec 3rd, 2006 02:14:02 PM
i hate how so many actors ignore the internet. if they just came online and talked to the fans it would benefit them, and us, immensly.
my girlfriend's father wrote that "Cliffhanger" opening by beamish13	Dec 3rd, 2006 02:23:14 PM
He didn't get credited as a screenwriter on it, as the rest of his script was completely rewritten, but he was rewarded with a producing credit. BTW, the guy performing the stunts there was Tom Cruise's double in the opening of M:I 2.
Good stuff by Cl_Kilgore	Dec 4th, 2006 04:38:44 PM
I think the first round of questions went well. Good honest and open answers.
I don't care how much it makes... by Jaka	Dec 4th, 2006 08:40:14 PM
...I'll be seeing it. A rather large group of us were just discussing whether or not we will be attending RB this past weekend. All of us are going.
NEW TALKBACK READER AND USER by SHANA28	Feb 8th, 2007 02:16:24 PM
Hello people. I just read all of the Q&A'S about Sly and he truly is a funny guy. I can not wait for him to come back and talk to us agin.Does anyone know how long that might be?
Why the spam? by Orcus	Jun 15th, 2007 12:57:12 PM

About Demolition Man by demolition18	Jun 28th, 2008 08:34:43 PM
I heard that in one of the alternate scenes in Demolition Man you shoot a cryocon. Which one? A black guy or the Japanese guy when pursuing Wesley Snipes underground? Also Could you tell us of your fight scene with Jesse Ventura in Demolition Man if it was filmed? I was very disappointed not to see you fight Jesse Ventura physically in Demolition Man. I heard about in the footage of Demolition Man there was you with Jesse “The Body” Ventura slugging it out. I read the comic book adaptation and after your character kills 3 of the new recruits your character fights Jesse Ventura’s character with him choke holding and than be squat pressed and than shot with the gun pointed over the shoulder. Was that filmed when you do that to a cryocon henchman that you aim the gun over your shoulder?
Dude, he ain't coming back by Orcus	Jun 29th, 2008 09:14:38 AM
Seriously. Him and Walter B

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