• We realize it’s been quiet around here, but things have been rather slow, and with the summertime comes the occasional vacations or long weekends as well — Normally one of us is around to cover for emergency updates and such, however this weekend was definitely one of the slowest in quite some time, though we’re expecting a pretty big pick-up into August when Jersey Girl kicks off.

Got a chance to check out an early screening of “Signs” – Been waiting to see that one all summer. It’s a darn creepy flick, should have a lot of folks jumping in their seats this August. Not quite as original or elaborate as it could have been, but it’s worth your 7 to 12 bucks.

Alright, let’s gather up a few NewsBites for today’s small update…

• Thanks to all who sent in that Nickel & Dime scan from “Powers” — Turns out there’s not really much of a Bluntman & Chronic reference at all, they don’t resemble them in our opinion. So we’re just gonna skip that one.
• At Krockathon (an outdoor music festival in central New York) a band “Non Point” played “Jay’s Rap 2001” as they took the stage — A fan in attendance chatted with the band and discovered they’re all big fans of Kevin’s work.
• In another episode of “Booty Call” over at TheRomp.com, Jay and Silent Bob can be seen in the crowd at the party in the mansion for Jake’s Birthday Party. As always, parental discretion is advised.
• A scooper caught camera crews at Penn Station in Baltimore filming Chris Rock’s new movie “Head of State.” late last week. In the recent past, they scouted Hampden as a location for Rock’s character’s apartment as well. Hampden is the neighborhood made famous in many of John Waters’ films (most recently, “Pecker”).

• And finally today, just cuz it’s been so slow, here’s a News Askew retro item for ya that we never posted — From way back in the Mallrats days, a small piece/interview with Kevin from a Star Wars fanzine to promote the flick. In it, Kev chats up “Empire Strikes Back”.