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Stallone starred in the challenging and compelling role of Freddy Heflin, in the Miramax feature film “Copland,” which has garnered him international critical and audience acclaim. He had the starring role in “Get Carter” for Warner Bros., co-starring Michael Caine, which opened in Fall 2000. Stallone wrote and starred in the #1 box-office race-car thriller “Driven,” co-starring Burt Reynolds and Christian de la Fuente. In addition, he completed filming “Avenging Angelo,” co-starring Madeline Stowe.
Most recently Stallone starred in the role of “The Toymaker” in the international hit film “Spy Kids 3,” the final installment of that successful film franchise.
This summer Stallone launches INSTONE, a company created from Stallone’s vision of a holistic product line for complete health and fitness management. It brings together his lifelong dedication to fitness and keen understanding of business with some of the preeminent minds in the sports nutrition industry.
Stallone is also one of the founding partners in Planet Hollywood, the internationally famous chain of entertainment complexes. Among other principals of Planet Hollywood are a number of motion-picture industry figures, including producer Keith Barish, The Rank Organization, Plc., Robert Earle, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis. Plans are underway to open Planet Hollywood throughout Europe, Tokyo and other major capitals around the world.
In 2002, Stallone was honored by the Video Dealers Software Association when he was presented with the “Action Star of the Millennium Award” at the Organization’s 21st Annual Convention.
