- Kevin answers the question “What is a Second Second Assitant Director?†in Roger Ebert’s “Movie Answer Man†column slated to run Sunday, August 13. Look for it.
- Variety reports today that the Clerks: TCS hits DVD in January. We’re not sure if the official word came down, or if this is more based on Kevin’s recent statements that he expects both Clerks TCS and Dogma SE in January, but it’s good news all the same. Both will be must-own discs for the collection, no doubt about it.
- Affleck & Damon’s new reality-based TV series “The Runner†is currently in the development phases, but the question is, how soon will it be in production, and will it win out over the other 20 shows similar to it that are also hoping to be the next “Survivorâ€? Here’s the latest on the saga from MSNBC:
Fox is said to be developing a similar show called ‘Wanted’ and is rushing to beat Damon and Affleck.
THE HOT acting-and-producing duo have teamed up to produce a reality-based show called “The Runner,†which will be broadcast on ABC. The show revolves around a contestant who travels cross country and engages in scavenger-type hunts while the viewers try to locate him. Now, says a source, Fox is developing a similar show called “Wanted†and is rushing to beat Damon and Affleck to the tube.
Spokeswomen for Affleck and Damon referred calls to ABC. A spokeswoman for the network said, “We’ve heard that Fox has a very similar show. . . . I couldn’t tell you when we’re going to get our show on the air. It will be as soon as possible.â€
Fox declined to comment, saying that as the network hasn’t yet announced the show, they’re not ready to discuss it. But one Fox insider said, “We have the rights to this format. We bought it from a European show, so they’re the ones who are the rip-offs.â€
- You can check out the official site for Jay’s new movie “Pot Luck†at. Not much there yet, but we assume it’ll change.
- A new online View Askew club has been started through Excite for the sharing of fan artwork. If you’re interested, check it out HERE.
- Finally today, here’s the one-sheet artwork for “Almost Famousâ€. Looks like they’re plugging the concept more than the actors since it’s more an ensemble than anything else. We’re sure Lee will be a big standout as always, though.
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