• We expected the famous Psycomic column to return today, but server issues still keep the site offline. We’ve heard an unsubstantiated rumor that Psycomic may be a bit behind on paying some server bills, and that’s what’s holding things up. No idea if this is true or not, but it would make sense. At any rate, sit tight, we’re sure that whatever columns were written will surface somewhere, whether that be here, at View Askew, or elsewhere, and that Kevin will continue the tradition even if the original Developing The Monkey doesn’t come back as it was. Stay tuned.

• With all the goings-on out on the west coast, it’s been a while since we’ve heard from Kevin through the WWWBoard, which made his recent return even sweeter. Surf over if you’d like to read all the posts and info, but if you want a quick summary, here’s the latest from the man himself:

• The Dogma SE DVD should be available soon for preorder through the Stash online and in person, of course.
• The Clerks animated feature is being worked on right now and WILL happen!
• Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back is “…more plot oriented, and not sketch-like (a’la ‘Clerks’).”
• One of the drawings we posted yesterday will be the final artwork for the front of the new Clerks Animated Series DVD. Very cool and much deserved after Bailey’s wonderful job with them.
• J&SBSB starts filming on January 17th and will likely employ a 2:35 aspect ratio using Super 35.
• The WWWBoard posting system will remain as two seperate areas for now.
• On the upcoming Psycomic columns, when posted: “All nine columns (ten, if you include the one that’s been delayed due to site problems) are about the one week of casting we did in L.A. back in October. Once I’m done talking about that (which is about two columns away), I’ll get more current.”
• Filming on J&SBSB will take place in Hollywood and some select areas outside of LA.

That’s about it, but some damn cool stuff in there, for sure. Kev really manages to share a lot in those posting sessions of his. Anyway, if we missed something, feel free to share it in the TalkBacks, but that covers the cool stuff from what seemed to be out there.

• The VSDA has nominated DOGMA as the Rental Sleeper Hit of the Year! Also nominated: “Boys Don’t Cry”, “Mystery, Alaska”, “Snow Falling on Cedars”, and “The Straight Story” (A very good flick if you’ve yet to see it, by the way).
• Those of you looking for all the extras on View Askew DVDs and any others ya may have around may want to check out www.cheatcc.com, as they’ve got all the hidden gems listed there (though nothing those of you with the discs probably haven’t already seen, but still).
• Last week in Barrhead, Alberta (Canada) the Barrhead Public Library banned Clerks – The Comic Book for being too lewd. We’re sure the guys that worked on the book are most pleased: Now they know they’ve arrived. 🙂
• A site called The Wit and Wisdom of Mick Collins, which chronicles posts from a View Askew WWWBoarder, has gone live. Check it out if you’re a fan of his work.
• Finally today, Matt Damon fans: Check out the new flick “Finding Forrester” for a cameo in the flick.