Not Just Another Bum from the Neighborhood
Adrian has passed away. Their son is grown. Rocky's back in the old neighborhood and alone...
...but he still might have some stuff in the basement.
- Craig Zablo
Photo by: John Bramley
...but he still might have some stuff in the basement.
- Craig Zablo
Photo by: John Bramley
posted by Craig Zablo at 6:24 PM
69 Comments:
That pic is awsome
FIRST POST!
Wow! what a great photo of Sly and Punchy. Thanks Craig
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Punchy looks coool!
What a beautiful shot. I love it !
Thank you Craig...
Peace,
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Love the Pic. My thoughts when I saw it How Philly rocky is ?.
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is that dog crap by sly's shoes?
poor dog he's sooooooo ugly
Really cool picture. That photo has the gritty look of the original film.
Captures the Rocky spirit perfectly. And Punchy is definitely a champ!
Great picture.Thanks Craig,you are the best!What we'll do without you?
The dog,Punchy,is nice.
He doesn't look like Butkuss.
rocky looks just like the dog. you here that rocky? JUST LIKE THE DOG!
Is that poop next to Punchy's tail ? Hope Rocko's gonna pick it up... ;-)
But seriously...these lonely, reflective moments will make RB great.
Peace,
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the look on his face, the look on the dog's face, the background, it's all very rocky.. I'm loving it
This was posted by someone over on Yahoo's message board. I thought it was good:
WHY STALLONE KILLED ADRIAN
Her impassioned protests would take up too much time. If Adrian were alive, Stallone would have to spend a good portion of the story dealing with Adrian's pleadings for him not to fight. This character trait of hers has gradually been a larger part of her role in the films.
In Rocky, she didn't have much to say regarding his decision to fight besides her question on the ice rink: “Why do you want to fight? 'cos I can't sing or dance.” And though they weren't yet married, she couldn't stand to be in the auditorium when he actually fought Apollo.
In Rocky II and III she was more enthused: She told Rock to “win” after waking from her coma and she was always ring-side for the title defenses (and for the Thunder Lips bout). Adrian was at her peak when she trained with Rock in L.A. and stood and chanted “Rock-ee” with her fist in the air during the third round of the title rematch with Clubber. It was all down hill after that.
Adrian’s new reasoning begins in Rocky IV with her disagreement with Apollo: “I think it’s wrong,” and “don’t you think it’s time to start thinking about something else; I mean how much can you take, either of you?” And after Apollo dies, she utters to Rocky the worst line of all of the Rocky series: “You can’t win!” Though she tries to atone by coming to Rock’s side in Russia (“I’m with you no matter what”), in the fifteenth round against Drago she exclaims “you’re gonna do it!” which is more of a surprise statement compared to the affirmative attitude she displayed in Rocky II and III.
Rocky V is the worst. Her disapproval of Rocky’s fighting is apparent throughout: at the press conference, to George Washington Duke, to Rocky in private. Her whole role in Rocky V, with the exception her small role encouraging Rock to think about his son, is to convince Rocky he’s brain dead and done.
Given her track record in the last couple episodes, there is no use for her anymore. Stallone would have to spend a quarter of the movie’s dialogue devoted to Adrian’s disapproval of his return and the marital tension that results. He had to kill her off. He ought to have killed her off. We don’t need her dragging him down anymore. The Ultimate Meatball is back and we’re glad he’s single. I love the Italian Stallion.
The picture is great, Rocky is back, and I can not wait to see the movie!!!
great comment "lovinrocky" anyway when is stallonezone gonna be back up
Craig, do we know if Mr. T, Dolph and Tommy Gunn have cameos in this one?
lovinRocky-
The comment didn't say Stallone had no use for Adrian. The comment said putting her in the film would have forced him to devout too much dialogue to the conflict between Rocky and Adrian regarding him getting back in the ring. I happen to agree. We heard that over and over in V...and as you point out, V sucked...for all sorts of reasons, but including Adrian's constant nagging.
Adrian made Rocky a love story. Rocky the character loved her more than life itself and both the actress and the character made the movie very very very valuable.
Im a little disappointed...I enjoy this blog but I wish there was an OFFICIAL website. I meanthis is ok for a man who has alot of time on his hands, but an official site would have been great. Atleast there would be music and trailers. anyways thats just me
CRAIG where's STALLONEZONE
I think if she had been in this movie she wouldn't have held him back. I mean at this age if he still wants to do why try to stop him, it would be a nice change and surprise everyone. She wasn't nagging in the other movies, just trying to be realistic that he could be seriously hurt. which he was in the end but in the 3rd there was the big speech about him not quitting. But Talia Shire didn't want the part so there was nothing else for him to do besides that. This is coming full circle I agree 100% with "lovinrocky" that he has never been without Adrian and its getting back to the original without the gittery stuff.
As far as i was aware she was not even offerd the part! he called her to say that she would not be need for the role in the new movie, however he did ask he for some input, this was all on the interview he did with ET
Stallonezone,,,,,,,,,where is it
this dog is new, how does everyone know him?
Full Circle:
Rock breaks Gazzo's boy's thumbs and leaves him at the Philadelphia zoo.
TYLER said... That pic is awsome
Craig: Just like Sly’s fans!
sly center said… Wow! what a great photo of Sly and Punchy. Thanks Craig
Craig: My pleasure!
rambo89 said... Punchy looks coool!
Craig: Totally!
Jazz said... What a beautiful shot. I love it ! Thank you Craig...
Craig: You’re welcome!
adnuk68 said... love it! this is outside maries house.........
Craig: How could you not?
Adam said... Great picture. They both look great!
Craig: Thanks for the kind words.
JL said... Really cool picture. That photo has the gritty look of the original film.
Craig: Exactly!
Lotofsly said... "Rocky Balboa" will be THE film to see !!!
Craig: IS…
charlotte said... Great picture.Thanks Craig,you are the best!What we'll do without you?
Craig: Thanks… and let’s hope we don’t ever find out!
VelvetBlasphemy said... awesome pic!
Craig: Yeah, I agree. It’s one of my favorites so far.
Brenda Terzian said... "A little bit of Rocky will always live in all of us cause the human spirit triumphs over all obstacles."
Craig: Well said!
William vdK said... the look on his face, the look on the dog's face, the background, it's all very rocky.. I'm loving it
Craig: Yep. I’m digging it too!
Anonymous said... Craig, do we know if Mr. T, Dolph and Tommy Gunn have cameos in this one?
Craig: I don’t think that they do.
Anonymous said... CRAIG where's STALLONEZONE
Craig: We blew through 60 gigs of bandwidth. We should be back up soon. Thanks for asking.
Daniel said... She (Adrian) will certainly be missed.
Craig: Absolutely. You will FEEL her presence. You will be surprised the “role” she does play in regard to Rocky and Paulie’s emotions…
I miss the zone!!!! sob, great pic by the way!!!
SYLVESTER STALLONE, if you read this comments, I want to say you are the best actor. I am a French fan of you. I really want to meet you to say to you all that you make me feel... Since I am 3 years old, I like you. Thank you for all that you did...
Of course we won't know for sure until the movie comes out, but the feel of this trailer seems closer to the original Rocky than the other movies.
I can't believe I was 16 when the original Rocky came out and now I'm...Well, never mind.
Looking forward to it Sly!
aw what an awesome picture!! I'm getting so exited! I'm digging the feel..it's almost right back to the 1st movie! It looks terific.
Man I already miss Adrian!!!!!!!!!!!
This will be the BEST final rocky movie i'am sure of it. I'am a big fan of his movies. I have the rambo and rocky collection and those movies you can see them over and over they never get borring. That is why i love this rock story. I did not here a bell bring it on SLY
mason "the line" dixon is a ded man! knock his block off rock! RIP adrian alwayz love neva forgotten!
yo sly, dx-generation germany is speaking! Listen man, you just have to stay focused, watch your head and keep moving. you´re the champ rock. We are probably the greatest fans in the whole world sly. We promise you, we are getting our motherfucking asses in the cinema as soon as it´s possible!
Best wishes to you sly.
DX-Generation Germany aka the gastro spackos (Jonny and Dennis)
Did anyone see rocky standing by dog poop lol...i thought it was funny
Where did you get the dog and is he really in as bad a shape as the photo?
Stallone looks like a real champion in this pic. Look at the lines on his face..... they represent all the battles he won, inside the ring and outside the ring aswell. "GO ROCKY GO ROCKY GO ROCKY GO ROCKY GO ROCKY GO ROCKY"
I think what DX-Generation Germany is trying to say, is that he is a fan of all the Rocky films and will be purchasing a ticket for the forthcoming Rocky movie.
Likewise, Mr Stallone am I.
UK.
how adrian gonna die
rocky who ever goes or comes, we fans are always with you in your good and bad times
Doggie!!! 8-)
yo punchy i did it.
hey rocky will always be with you 4eva through bad and good times you never be alone.
sooooooooo sad that adrian passed
It's blind instinct.
But now it is Creed coming back with the left hand!
What's keeping these two guys up? A tremendous closing moment!
Here comes Balboa back, but the champion's back with another left.
A right hand! It's Creed. Now it's Balboa! Now it's Creed.
A tremendous left by Rocky. They're dead in the centre, toe to toe!
One!
Two!
Creed will retain the title. If neither gets up, Creed will win the title.
- Four! - Get up, my man.
God!
Six.
Each fighter is trying to beat the count!
Get up there!
Eight!
- Nine! - The champ is down.
Ten!
He's done it at the last second!
He made it! Rocky Balboa has shocked the world!
He is the new heavyweight champion of the world!
Ladies and gentlemen,
in a stunning upset, scoring a win by knockout,
the new heavyweight champion of the world,
Rocky Balboa!
Excuse me. Excuse me.
I just wanna say one thing - to my wife, who's home.
Yo, Adrian. I did it!
I love you. I love you.
HELLO!
SLY
HOW ARE YOU
WHO IS THE DOG
HE IS NOT PIT BULL
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Any clue on how adrian dies??
Dude, whatever anyone says, even though Rocky V bombed at the box office big time, I liked it much better than parts III and IV. It was much closer to the original Rocky than others. It was so great to see the old neighbourhood once again. The same pub, same roads, train tracks etc. Also, the scene where rocky goes in Micky's gym to relive old moments brought tears to my eyes.. Great scene that was..
I thought Rocky V was the best one, and I've watched every movie dozens and dozens of times (thank God for Rocky DVD's). The problem with Rocky V is really how it ended, it could've have been longer that way it could have been concluded better. But I think the idea, and story, was fantastic. Rocky V does not get enough credit.
Oh my GOD Adrian is dead .Still this movie will kick ass.
I will miss Adrian...Bring her back Rocky; at least in your memories throughout the movie!
Rocky inspires everyone who has a dream to be number one....
I love you Rocky.....
I love Sly. I love all his movies. I am sure this one is going to be awesome!
Fuck Tarver he sucks. But it will still be a GREAT movie.
i think adrian has a heart attack while watchin rocky fight.
Thats the real Philly, especially Kensington.
he loks really old. i can't think that and elder man can fight... maybe he could be the trainer of a new generation of boxers
no matter what anyone says rocky will forever be the GREATEST underdog story of all time and arguebly the greatest movie of all time i just recently watched all 5 movies in a row because my gf hadent seen them and BAM now im in a boxing gym training thats the unbeliveable impact this movie has on people and maybe rocky 5 wasent as good as the otheres but its now a lead in to rocky 6 which looks unbelevibly good i just hope it doesent have a ending we are all dreading and thats rocky suffers the same fate as apollo well regurd less you rule sly and long live rocky the greatest movie franchies of all time
rocky looks old yeah but that doesnt mean any thing in his movies it wasent about rocky vs apollo or clubber or ivan it was rocky vs him self proving he can do it now rocky must face age its not unrealalistic becasue the last thing to go in a body is strength remember back when george forman won the title becoming the oldest champ simply because he had the stength and hart and rocky has the stength and certainly the hart the movie looks great another good one sly thank you for making one mre rocky
there is only one Rocky, and Mr.Sly is the ONE....
don't you forget it....
Rocky is only a movie!
Ali is the Greatest of all time. Panter Power!!!
ali is arguebly the greastest him and rocky marciano i think are both but like it or not rocky balboa will always be known as the greatest of all time as odd as that may seem people will always know the name rocky balboa
p.s. rocky is def not just a movie its a inspersation to millions around the world rocky is alot of things but JUST a movie is not one of them
i really liek your muscles. even though i use steroids i try to achieve my bbest and loko exactly like you, plz make another movie so i can batt off over you again
Scurvy dawg needs to grow a doodle... as he looks prety homo, although i am homo i would like to penetrate you and sly at once
when i saw the trailer i was wondering why he was at a grave site with roses. but now i see why...i thought this movie was coming out sometime next year. but none the less the entire Rocky franchise is still #1 i don't care about all you nay-sayers. ROCKY! ROCKY! ROCKY!
Dianna Costa Rica,
Who dosn't love this movies, there GREAT!!! But whe are all going to miss Adrian she was like the power that Rocky need it in the most dificil time.
WERE GOING TO MISS U ADRIAN!!!
What happened with Butkus????
Yeah, I do recall him having a monsterous Dog a.k.a. "Butkus." Anyway, Rocky is still looking great after all these years and what ever happend to the Russian "Ivan Drago?" I bet his hands are all messed up from the steroids.....and I gotta ask Rocky a question: In Rocky 6 does he get advice from Apollo like he did in Rocky V when Tommy Gunn knocked him down and had him dazed?
That is such a CUTE, SWEET, ADORABLE looking dog! I love Rocky's pets! They are ALL, VERY sweet animals!:) -Aron Scott
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