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February 26th @ 12:00 am | No Comments » | Scooped by Melina, Randy Lotowycz, DanM, Allison, NonEntity, Lord Adrock, & Allroy

Boy, oh boy do we ever have a ton of them for ya today:

  • A very nifty scoop/picture comes to us featuring what we believe to be the very FIRST Jay & Silent Bob comic book cameo appearance (dating back to July 1997, Impulse #27). Check it out!
  • Affleck.Com is still up and running strong (we’ll be adding a permanent link to that fine site in our sidebar when we do our end of February archving), so be sure and visit that site. Ben just mentioned that he’d most likely allow boarders the opportunity to sign up as extras for one of his upcoming film projects. Cool stuff! Also, an NA reader dropped us a line and asked if we’d mention her Ben/Casey site. Of course we can. It’s actually an excellent news site, and very slick.You can visit it HERE.
  • Chalk up another screening Askew on the calendar! On March 26th & 27th, the Westgate Theater in Madison, WI will show Clerks and on the 28th & 29th, they’ll screen Chasing Amy. It’s a bit of a hike for us, so don’t expect us there!
  • CORRECTION: Actually, there IS mention of Joey Lauren Adams on the website about the Emergency Room 2 game: “Enjoy more than thirty minutes of live action video, including Actress Joey Lauren Adams, the star of Chasing Amy. Colorful hospital personnel comments and wisecracks just might be helpful.”
  • The Asbury Park Press’s entertainment section, Alive, ran a cover story entitled “Toy Story-Jay & Silent Bob Are Living Dolls”. The cover features the two action figures against a backdrop that is made to look like a familiar store front in Red Bank (Not in any of the movies, but near the old offices). The article itself is set up like a comic. There are two goofy teenage types wandering around Red Bank. They go to Jack’s Music Shoppe (from Chasing Amy), then to Starbucks. After that they head to Funk and Standard, and, finally, The Secret Stash:

      Guy- Cool! The comic shop! I need an issue of “Hate”.

      Girl- Hey-are Jay and Silent Bob ever really here?

      Meanwhile in a nearby editing room (A pic of Kev and Jason is shown).

      Kevin- Er, Jase? Who’s minding the store?

      Jay-No Problemo, amigo. I left those life-sized prototypes in charge.

      Guy(looking in on Stash)-I see them!

      (They walk in and see the huge action figures).

      Girl (Whispering)- Don’t mess yourself or they’ll think we’re Gilligans.

      (Now they start to talk to the action figures)

      Guy- Jason, I’ve seen all your flicks! Do a Jay line for me!

      Talking Jay Action Figure- Snootch to the Nootch!

      Guy- Kevin Smith! I have an idea for a movie! It’s called “Dingleberries”. It’s about a bunch of dudes who just, you know hang out and read comics and say stuff. It’s kinda semi-autobiographical.

      Guy- Umm…Are you not saying anything because you’re “Silent” Bob or because you just think I’m an idiot?

      (The pair leave the store)

      Guy- Did those guys seem weird?

      Girl- People in movies always look different in real life. I heard Ben Savage is a midget.

      Guy- I heard Melissa Joan Hart has a shiny forehead.

    The article was written by Mark Voger and Kathy Voglesong. At the bottom, there’s info about the Stash Gala (even though it’s sold out!).

  • Finally, in today’s strange Askew sighting department: In the new issue of Gambit, #3, Gambit watches as a courier makes a sales pitch to a group of scientists who are interested in the advancement of humanity, and also making a quick buck. They are called the “Crew A.S.K.E.W.”.

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    Kim Sings In NJ, March 5th…

    February 26th @ 12:00 am | No Comments » | Scooped by Brad & Chris

  • Kim Loughran will be making her first public performance featuring her original music next week, which PERFECTLY coincides with the time that many of us will be in town for the Stash Gala! Should be a PERFECT opportunity for all of you to attend. Here’s all the details:
      Location: the Smart Bar (formerly the Metro) in Long Branch, NJ

      Also on the Bill: Red Engine Nine and The Amazing Meet Project (all incredibly talented people, and friends/recording partners of mine…)

      The Date: FRIDAY, March 5th

      The Rules:18 to enter, 21 to drink.

      The Charge: $5.00 cover, to support the 3 acts for the night.

      The Time: Should start around 9:30 – 10:00 PM. “I’m not sure if I will be 1st up or sandwiched in the middle – much like the creme in an oreo cookie :-)”

      More From Kim: “I am printing a flyer which I am coordinating with Marksman to be distributed at the hotel check-in. I’ll list directions and start time there. If there are other questions, I’ll try to answer them on the board.”

    Let’s pack the joint, people!

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    Commentary…

    February 26th @ 12:00 am | No Comments » | Scooped by Brad & Chris

  • Funny how things creep up on you…First of all, “200 Cigarettes” is out today, with a HUGE ensemble inlcuding the Affleck boys…The ads for it look decent, so it sounds definitely worth checking out. We’re gonna skip it this weekend, though, since Rushmore finally made it to the area. We wanna go see what all the fuss is about. Then there’s this Stash Gala, which is now just one short week away! For those of you who were wondering, we didn’t get tix for any of the tours, so we doubt you’ll see us aboard the bus, but we hope to be milling about at the Stash throughout the day for those of you that want to say “Hi” (after you see all the important celebs and buy your swag, of course!). As for the Askew front, there’s a ton of stuff to chat about today — By the way, Kevin’s still out west, but due back this weekend at some point, we believe. Look for a report from him soon. Alright, let’s roll:

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