- We get asked about this quite a bit, and now it looks like we finally have an answer: This scooper tells us that Chasing Amy will appear on video in the UK on February 1st! The View Askew influence is reportedly stretching over the pond, with Dogma being listed as one of the most anticipated films of 1999, and VA merchandise stocking shelves everywhere.
Archive for January, 1999
Kevin To Appear In Illinois…
- Looks like we’ve got yet another Kevin appearance coming up! He’ll be appearing at Northern Illinois University on Tuesday January 19th at 7pm at the Sandburg Auditorium in the Holmes Student Center for a Q&A session. As we’ve said before, these are always great fun and completely worth the trip, so, if you’re in the area, don’t miss it!
More Dante & Randal Figures Info…
- We broke the story on this a few days ago, and now Zentertainment follows up with some more detail on this highly anticipated sequel set to the great Jay & Silent Bob figures:
Matt Wagner has revealed he will follow up his Jay & Silent Bob action figures with Dante and Randall. The GRAFFITI toys, based on the characters from Kevin Smith’s CLERKS, are expected to premiere at the big San Diego ComiCon this summer. Wagner tells ZEN that they are trying to include backdrop dioramas of their respected stores with the figures, and he recently met with Smith to discuss accessories (DANTE: cash register, milk jug, carton of NAILS cigarettes, hockey stick, and a fold-out banner reading “I Assure You — We’re Open!” RANDALL: cash register, slacker cap, “Back in 5 minutes” sign, salsa shark bowl, and an assortment of mini porno tapes.) Plans also call for GRAFFITI to release another set of JAY & SILENT BOB action figures, this time as they appear in CLERKS, along with corresponding accessories, such as a boombox.
Commentary
- Just a few things to talk about today to wrap up the weekend. Please note that we’ve updated the “A Better Place” poster from yesterday with the finalized version. That beautiful one sheet was designed by Brendan McClean. We dig it. Be sure and vote in this weeks intriguing new poll, from a suggestion by LooF.
New Red Bank Area Pics…
- Wondering what those famous Red Bank sites are looking like today? Our scooper recently visited the area and was kind enough to send us some pics…Click the thumbnails for slightly larger versions of the outsides of Quick Stop, RST Video, and The famous (soon to be moved) Stash!
Kevin To Speak At Virginia Tech…
- We’ve just heard that Kevin’s accepted an offer to speak at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA on March 3, 1999! We’ll have more details on what to expect from the appearance as the date draws closer. Kevin’s speaking engagements are always a blast, and he usually brings along some clips that you can’t see anywhere else…So you can probably guess what you’ll be treated to if you show up…
New ABP Poster Unveiled & More!
- A new one-sheet has been unveiled for Vincent Pereira’s “A Better Place”. Click the thumbnail above for a large, expanded version!You can surf over to the A Better Place site for more info on the film itself as well.The next screening for the film takes place in Houston on January 28th. Then ABP comes to New York City once again, courtesy of New Filmmakers. And, of course, watch this site for details on the upcoming video release. See this movie, you won’t be sorry!
Commentary
- Thanks for stopping by today, folks — We’re stuck in here on a Friday night due to some pretty crappy weather in Central PA…The winter’s been cruel with cold temps and lots of snow and ice (with more on the way). But hey, it give us time to catch up on a few things. Hopefully we’ll get to updating the neglected DareDevil and comics crossover pages soon. Oh, and by the way, the Jay & Silent Bob figs have been showing up in many retail outlets around the country, so keep your eyes peeled! You can also always order directly from the Stash, where the Silent Bob comes signed by the Bob himself! Alright, on with some more big news…
View Askew NewsBites™
- If you ask us, Kevin Shuklian of Visalia , CA is a helluva good movie critic. He asked, on the Marvel Boards, to Stan Lee:
“Did you ever receive any acting awards for your appearance in ‘Mallrats’?”
Stan Says: ‘Fraid not Kevin. They don’t have a category for the hammiest performance of the year. But hey I wasn’t totally unrecognized , I did get a few poison pen letters.
- George Carlin was on The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder last night. Though he didn’t mention anything about Dogma he did say that the only thing out there he knows that shocks people is religion and prayer. He said everyone has been desentized to everything but church. Sounds like Dogma was on the brain, anyway! Watch for George’s new special on HBO, too! He’s still one of the best comedians in the business today, with fresh, smart, funny new material coming out year after year.
VA Movie Screenings…
- Want to catch Clerks or Chasing Amy on the big screen, OUTDOORS in Australia? Got money for a plane ticket? Or maybe you’re lucky enough to live there! Anyway, here’s some details from a scooper on the showing. We’ve also got info on a Georgia Clerks screening and Chasing Amy’s Starz air dates. We’ve added all this stuff to the countdowns, as well. Here’s the full scoops:
- Clerks & Chasing Amy will be screening as a double feature at the Sydney Myer Music Bowl here in Melbourne, Australia on February 18th. The Bowl is a popular outdoor amphitheatre in one of inner Melbourne’s parks, with 2000 seats under cover and capacity for up to 13,000 if people sit on the hill. Apparently they have one of the world’s largest outdoor screens (19m X 10m) set up for a season of old and new classics. Sounds pretty cool. More details are available at www.cinemaatthebowl.com.au.
- There will be a “Clerks” screening at the Georgia Theater in Athens, GA on Tuesday, January 12th, so all the down south-Askewers can see it on the BIG SCREEN. It plays at both 7 and 10 PM.
- Amy on Starz : Jan. 12th at 10:00 PM
Jan. 19th at 1:30 AM
Jan. 31st at 10:00 PM