• Vincent Pereira’s a busy guy these days as well…Not only is he busy at work on those View Askew DVDs you read about above, as well as putting the final touches on his OWN upcoming DVD release for “A Better Place”, he’s also got a couple screenings of the flick with Q&A sessions coming up. Here’s Vincent:

In addition to that, there’s an excellent new interview with Vincent courtesy of DVD File online today. Here’s a summary:

You can read the entire interview, which does indeed contain lots of great stuff, HERE. You’ll see just how much Vincent knows about DVD and film in general. It’s astounding. And it’s scary how much sense the guy makes.

• Alright, let’s get to the second bit of DVD news today: Kevin tells us that Criterion is indeed involved, along with Disney, on the Chasing Amy DVD release coming this April. Both companies have partnered up to bring us the release. So, even though the ad we printed yesterday did not convey it, Criterion is most definitely involved. Even better: Kevin just recorded an all-new video intro for the DVD yesterday. Looks like we’ll be seeing some new content as well! Perhaps he’ll explain his famous funny rant on the DVD format that appears in the current Amy LD commentary? We can’t wait!

So, summarizing this one, the quality of a Criterion DVD, a new anamorphic transfer of Amy, and some new material to boot. Nice.

• Relating to the news above about the Dogma DVD activity this weekend, we’re sorry to report that Kevin will NOT being appearing at the Clerks TCS gig scheduled at the LA Shrine Auditorium this weekend. Sorry to be the bearers of bad news. As you can see, Kev’s plenty busy with stuff here on the east coast this week. He WILL be making the Amherst appearance next Tuesday though, so anyone who’s made plans for that one, rest assured: It’s still on.

• Here’s something we bet you didn’t expect…That’s right…Word comes down from above that the Dogma DVD coming out on May 2nd will be JUST the flick and the trailer, day and date with the VHS release. The second version, the SPECIAL EDITION, the DVD to end all DVDs, will street sometime in October. Vincent Pereira is working very closely with JM Kenny (The same team-up that brought us that groundbreaking Mallrats disc) in putting together a massive super special-edition Dogma DVD that’s going to contain more content than you can believe. Plans are still to include all of the deleted material, though we’re sure the guys have a lot more surprises (kinda like that way cool live video during the Rats commentary). Already in the planning phases is another way cool documentary, this time focusing on the controversy surrounding the flick.

Oh, and speaking of commentary, it’s being recorded for the special edition THIS WEEKEND! Kevin will be hanging out with Affleck at his SNL gig this weekend, and after that, he and Kevin will meet up with Jason Lee, Jason Mewes, Vincent Pereira, Scott Mosier, and possibly even Chris Rock (if he can get away from shooting his latest flick in Toronto) for what we’re sure will be another fun and informative track.

So, in summary, that’s TWO DVD releases for Dogma: The planned May 2nd release with just flick and trailer, and the super special edition this fall (presumably October, though nothing has been finalized yet). You heard it here first!

• Ah, we should have known better! Actually perhaps it was just reverse psychology…By saying that we were taking the day off, we managed to get some MAJOR news exclusives here for ya today. Want to know what’s going on with the Dogma DVD?Think the version we’re seeing in May is the be-all, end-all? Read on. What about that Chasing Amy DVD and Criterion’s involvement? Read on. Who’s on that Dogma DVD commentary and when’s it getting recorded? Read on. What’s up with Vincent’s “A Better Place” screenings & appearances? Read on. And finally, will you finally get a chance to see or even own “Drawing Flies”? Read on, dear friend. Read on.

By the way, we too are saddened that Dogma didn’t at very least get a Best Original Screenplay nod for the Oscars this year. While there certainly were some good films out there, Dogma was a good, original flick that should have at least been noticed for Kev’s writing, if nothing else. It’s a shame that we won’t have anything Askew related to cheer for this year but hey, we’ll get ‘em next time.

• We’re gonna take a day off today, but we thought you’d enjoy this little flick. Anyone who watched the Superbowl probably saw the famous “Wazzzup!?!” ad…This parody of sorts is hands down one of the funniest things we have EVER seen. The video file is 1.5 megs. Enjoy.

• Hey, here ya go, folks! Could it be? Your chance to finally see and own a copy of the famous but rarely screened View Askew production, “Drawing Flies”? Malcolm posts this cryptic, yet encouraging message over at the board:

We’ll have more from Malcolm as things clear up.