Archive for March 23rd, 2001

News On Hamill’s Character Name In EW!

March 23rd @ 5:29 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Robert Getz, Dark Vader & NewtSamson

  • The headline speaks for itself. This week’s new Entertainment Weekly (dated March 30th) features a blurb about Jay & Silent Bob Strikes Back, in which Kevin not only comments on Ben & Matt’s involvement in the film, which most you should know already, but also alludes to the name of Mark Hamill’s character in the film! Here’s the article. Speculate away from this one, folks. Our lips are sealed!
‘Strike’ Zone

Kevin Smith can keep a secret. Sort of. Pressed to confirm that Matt Damon will reprise his breakthrough role as Boston braniac Will Hunting in Smith’s upcoming “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back,” the geek auteur of “Clerks” is coy. “If Matty ever deigned to be in another of our lousy pictures,” hints Smith (who directed Damon in “Dogma”), “I’m sure he would’ve had a great time revisiting one of his most memorable performances – particularly if Ben (Affleck) were involved as well, and they were both speaking in weird, South Boston accents. But what are the chances of that?” Very good, since Affleck is confirmed to be in the August release. But as ofr a rumored cameo by a onetime Jedi Knight, “Star Wars” fan Smith is back to mind games. “If Mark Hamill was indeed in this picture, he would be playing a character called C–k – Knocker.” Guess it won’t be a family film.

Wow, sounds like EW sure painted Kev into a corner there! Seperate photos of Smith, Hamill, Affleck & Damon also appear with the blurb. Some more excellent publicity for the film, indeed.

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Affleck & Damon Prepare “The Runner” For ABC…

March 23rd @ 5:23 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by John Couture & Alonso Duralde

  • Damon & Affleck’s reality series has indeed gotten the greenlight and will air this September on ABC. I for one say that their “The Mole” was a pretty decent show, but this one’s really intriguing. Will they be able to make it work with just one contestant and the world looking for them? And what happens if someone finds this guy or gal one week into the show? Will they show dead air for the rest of the season? Certainly an interesting concept, and ABC probably has prepared for any possible outcome, so I guess we’ll see what happens:
ABC Plans A Run For The Money

ABC on Wednesday provided advertisers with details about the Matt Damon/Ben Affleck-produced reality series The Runner, due to debut on Sept. 3. ABC Entertainment co-chairman Lloyd Braun said that one contestant will be given 28 days to try to cross the country without being identified by viewers, who will be given clues about his location on the show, on the Internet and on other ABC primetime programs. The contestant, who if successful would win $1 million (he’ll receive part of that amount for every day he evades capture), will receive advice from an ex-CIA agent, while viewers (who could receive the same amount for capturing him) will receive clues from a former police detective. “We believe this show will become a national obsession as groups of viewers form syndicates” around the country to try and catch the runner,” Braun said. He added that he expected it to become “one of the biggest hits we’ve ever had at this network.”

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March 23rd @ 5:19 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Will, Jefferey Commaroto, Ronnie & John Lovegrove

  • Academy Award winner Ben Affleck will make his third presenter appearance on this year’s Oscar® telecast, producer Gil Cates has announced. The Oscars will be presented on March 25, 2001, at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium. Sunday at the Oscars® will be televised live by the ABC Television Network beginning at 5 p.m. (PST), with a half-hour arrivals segment preceding the presentation ceremony. Information about the 73rd Academy Awards can be accessed at oscar.com.
  • Ali Larter was selected as Babe of the Day over at the Mr. Skin.com website. This is an adult site, so surf over at your own risk, kids.
  • Jon Favreau (of Swingers fame and soon to be Made – July 13, 2001 release) mentions on his official site that he shot a talk show for IFC called “Dinner for Five” earlier this week. His guests were Jeanne Triplehorn, JOEY LAUREN ADAMS, Kevin James, and Peter Berg. Look for it, uncut and uncensored, in August 2001 on the Independant Film Channel.
  • George Carlin is going to appear on Letterman this Monday. The appearance is likely to announce his new laugh.com site, but ya never know, he may mention Jay and Silent Bob.

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