- Hey there all…Been away for a while, as things have been on the quiet side this week with Kevin out on the west coast doing the con thing. We’ve got the first shots from that today for ya, by the way. Otherwise, just some newsbites to mention, and fairly minor ones at that. Still, it’s news, right?
Archive for July 22nd, 2000
Shots Of Kev & Crew In San Diego!
- Wanna see what’s going on out there at the San Diego comic con? Looks like THE place for a fanboy or fangirl to be this weekend. Here’s some shots of Kevin signing, Walt & Bry manning the View Askew booth, and lots more. We’ll have some reports and more scans later this weekend, most likely.
View Askew NewsBites™
- A kind mention of Kev’s upcoming Fletch stint appears at iF’s online website today, though he doesn’t seem to be much of a fan of Kev’s current work:
IT SURE BEATS MALLRATS 2!
Kevin Smith is once again on board to script a third FLETCH movie. Thisone will reportedly be a prequel, which is a clever way to avoid it starring Chevy Chase, and will be based on Gregory McDonald’s novel ‘Fletch Won.’ This will be the first Kevin Smith script NOT based in New Jersey, and it will be interesting to see how Smith (a damn good writer) will fare at adapting someone else’s work. There will be little opportunity for Jay and Silent Bob to fit into the plot, which is good. OK, so it’s a prequel to a lame sequel that will mainly be told in flashbacks, but in Smith’s hands a lot of cool things could happen. I’m feeling generous today.
- Some new View Askew references at a humor website called Penny Arcade for ya…One on Dogma and one on Amy. They’ve taken their cartoon characters and fit them into the one-sheet poster designs.
- Look on your comic shelves (or ask your comic supplier) for a new book from Jim Mahfood called “Jim Mahfood’s Stupid Comics”. It’s got quite a few View Askew toss-ups and Kevin references in there. Mahfood, by the way, drew some of the first View Askew comics, in case ya forgot.
- Want a copy of the Dogma DVD and are STILL holding out for the Special Edition? You may wanna check your local Blockbuster. They’re starting to sell off some previously rented copies at bargain prices. Happy hunting.
- The Mediatrip website there has a short film that’s a parody of Fight Club that’s got a very minor Kev reference in it…More of a jab, really. Check it out if you’re so inclined.
- Finally today, the Catholic League is STILL taking swipes at Dogma! Check out this excerpt from a piece found at their website:
…The suspect is clearly a troubled individual who needs help. Unfortunately, those who have an agenda against the Catholic Church have unwittingly played into the hands of St. Croix. To be specific, St. Croix said that his attack on a statue of Pope Pius X at a Knights of Columbus building was motivated by his watching a critical documentary about Pope Pius XII. Good thing St. Croix didn’t see “Dogma” or there might not be any statues left.