Archive for April 26th, 2001

Kevin: Clerks TAS To Return? More…

April 26th @ 11:29 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Crtman

  • Well, this was a bit of a surprise…Kevin checked in with one of those posts that sort of hints at some new stuff on the horizon and answers a lot of questions that have been going around lately. You can read below for most of that stuff. Probably the biggest news in this post is the fact that the Clerks cartoon may be making a return and, if rumors are correct, that will be on MTV! Anyway, check below for that news and much more including the release date and soundtrack for the new flick, the internet trailer, and more:
Indeed, yesterday was my and Jen’s second anniversary. Thanks for the well-wishes.

So let’s see, what else is up…

Cutting continues. We’re debating about whether or not to put cut scenes online, for all to see.

We’re almost done with our internet trailer. I’ll let you know when it’ll be up.

I’m going to be in that ‘Degrassi: The Next Generation’ kickoff show. I shoot my stuff in July, I believe. Should be a hoot.

Guess what looks like in may be making a television comeback? Give you a hint: it’s the only cartoon we’ve ever made. I’ll let you know more as it develops, but it’s all something that kind of came out of the blue with a network it probably should’ve been on in the first place. Keep your fingers crossed.

‘Green Arrow’ continues to sell like mad. Thanks, all, for buying it.

Plans still call for our August 10th release, so I don’t know what’s going to happen with ‘American Pie 2′.

The soundtrack deal’s heating up, so we may have news of that soon.

‘Clerks: Uncensored’ (not my title, mind you), moved an impressive hundred thousand units and continues to sell well. Thanks for digging deep into those pockets for that one. Hope we made it worth it for you.

That was some nice ink in the ‘EW’ Summer Preview issue, wasn’t it? And ‘Vulgar’ got a nod too, which really excited me.

Just did something with Will for some Mtv thing about Destiny’s Child which is supposed to air this weekend. Keep and eye out for it.

How sweet is that Graphitti Designs ‘Clerks’ lunchbox? Speaking of which, I’ve seen the prototypes of the Bluntman and Chronic figures. Really, really cool.

Short of that, not much else is new, really.

“Wizard: Kevin Smith Special Edition” Announced!

April 26th @ 11:27 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Zeebadaboodee, Insane Ian, Sean Copeland,

  • The latest issue of Previews magazine breaks a big scoop, that an all-Kevin Special Edition of Wizard will arrive on shelves this summer that’s PACKED with some great new stuff. Check out the new offices, read an all-new Kev interview, spend a day with Jay Mewes, get a free bumper sticker, and TONS more. Yep, you want this. In fact, you want BOTH copies as there’s 2 covers coming out. Here’s the details:

Kevin Smith Unleashed

He caught your attention with Clerks. Then he bowled you over with Chasing Amy and Dogma. He revived you with his run on Daredevil. And now he’s trashing your house with his Green Arrow series. He’s Kevin Smith, and he’s interviewed about his fourth feature movie, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back in the Wizard Kevin Smith Special Edition, where he is also questioned about everything from working on his comic titles to his friendships with Alanis Morisette, Shannon Doherty, and Salma Hayek! Plus, there’s photos, a pull-out poster, a rundown of all the secret references in his movies, and more! Look for the Wizard Kevin Smith Special Edition in this month’s Previews!

WIZARD KEVIN SMITH SPECIAL EDITION…………$4.99

– Hot off the success of the all-new Green Arrow series for DC Comics and the fothcoming premiere of the new feature motion picture Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Wizard Entertainment presents our first-ever KEVIN SMITH Special Edition

– Meet Kevin Smith in our exclusive Q&A on everything – movies, comics and more. From how he got started in filmmaking working with stars like Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, to his work with Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti on Daredevil, to the Clerks comics, Green Arrow and new Image titles!

– Go behind the scenes and preview his next file “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.” Get a report from the set and see pictures from the film.

– Visit the View Askew offices in a special photo feature. Meet the staff. Meet Kevin’s friends too! People like Jason Mewes, Alanis Morisette, Shannon Doherty, Selma Hayek and others.

– See the world according to Kevin Smith with his views and quotes on everything from Star Wars to Spider-Man.

– Behold the Ultimate Kevin Smith-ography with a rundown of each Smith film and information on all the secret references throughout all of his films. Get a complete list with pictures of all of Smith’s published works (movies, comics, animated projects).

– There’s tons of additional stuff, including a “Day in the Life of Jason Mewes,” a centerspread pull-out poster map of Kevin Smith’s New Jersey, a How to Draw Bluntman and Chronic feature. The magazine wraps up with a “message to the World,” where Kevin writes his 20 rules he’d like fans to follow throughout life.

EXCLUSIVES:
– FREE Kevin Smith Bumper Sticker!

___ Magazine (Kevin Smith and other stars photo cover)…….$4.99
___ Magazine (Bluntman and Chronic cover by Mike Avon Oeming)…$4.99

The book, which sounds like a can’t miss, goes on sale in July. You can check out scans of the actual ad above.

Carlin J&SBSB Photo On Comedy Awards…

April 26th @ 11:25 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Kevin, Tom Harrison, Jason Adelsberger, Richard, LepLevwet, BankHoldup, Sam Warner, Esteban Yanez, Andy Christ & Thor99

  • This was by far the most popular submission for this update, so it must deserve a headline. George Carlin received a much-deserved Lifetime Achievement award on last night’s American Comedy Awards telecast, when several movie stills were flashed up. One of them was the first public photo of his Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back character, that of a hitchhiker. In the shot, he looks very hobo-like as he’s hitching, holding a sign which reads “Free Love For Ride”. You’ll hafta wait for the film to understand the significance of that, though, that’s all we can say there! A photo of Carlin in Dogma was also shown.

The show re-airs this weekend on Comedy Central. If anyone taped the show and is able to do a screen grab of this shot, please send it in!

View Askew NewsBites™

April 26th @ 11:24 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Matt Seiden, Dave Cherkassky & Khaos

  • Mike Avon Oeming, the artist doing the upcoming Bluntman & Chronic books, will be at the Pittsburgh Con this weekend. We’ll be there as well, since it’s in our neck of the woods, and will try and meet up with Mike for some site coverage. Here’s what Mike had to say:

This weekend I’ll be attending the Pittsburgh comicon for the first time. I’m also up for my first HARVEY AWARD this year! Wish me luck: I’ll be there with pal and mentor Neil Volks, my good buddies David Mack, Brian Bendis and the INSIGHT STUDIOS GROUP who publish HAMMER OF THE GODS. This week, I’m sharing a peek of BLUNTMAN AND CHRONIC. As usual, just a small panel to please those who appreciate it.
  • Canoe’s Jam! site has listed J&SBSB and Vulgar under their releases for August. Here’s their brief commentary:
Vulgar: A downtrodden clown for children’s events reinvents himself as a transvestite clown for bachelor parties.

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back: Writer-director Kevin Smith’s alter-ego Silent Bob and pal Jay (Jason Mewes) from such films as Clerks and Dogma take centre stage.

  • Finally today, comic artist Adam Warren’s site has a comic frame that references Mallrats. Check it out above.