Archive for December, 2002

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December 22nd @ 8:42 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Oswaldo Carrillo, Matt Booker

  • In Stuff Magazine’s 103 Sexiest Women in the World of 2003 (even though it ain’t 2003 yet), Jennifer Lopez was named number two, and Kevin was quoted in the caption next to her picture. It reads:
“Who cares about this multitasking mama’s box-office-topping, platinum-record-selling paydays? All we want to know is, what’s the deal with her and Affleck? The two disgustingly beautiful people costar in Jersey Girl and Gigli. ‘The chemistry between Ben and Jen is so palpable,’ stammers director Kevin Smith, ‘you could almost bottle it and sell it as an aphrodisiac.’ Dream on, Kev. We took the idea to a patent attorney. We were escorted out!”
  • Kevin’s work gets a mention in a Christmasy tune that Marvel head Joe Quesada wrote for the season.

Howard Stern Clip/Summary Here!

December 19th @ 7:51 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Jer, Brad & Chris

  • We’ve captured an MP3 clip of Kevin’s Howard Stern appearance today…He was there to plug the new “Evening With…” DVD but, naturally, Howard decided to yet again get off topic a lot and bust on Kev about his flicks. Still, any promotion is GOOD promotion, that’s what we always say, and with Stern, you never know what you’re gonna get until you get on the air. The Mark’s Friggin website also had a fully summary of the appearance up:
Director Kevin Smith Calls In. 12/19/02. 7:30am

Director Kevin Smith called in to promote his new DVD. Howard said he hasn’t had him on much lately because he doesn’t think people care about Kevin. Howard said people probably don’t even know his movies. Howard said what got his attention was the fact that Kevin told them that he has tape of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez talking about Howard. Kevin told Howard that he hasn’t tried to call in since the last time he was on the show. Howard said Gary told him that he has tried to contact them though.Howard said there were rules about this tape that Kevin has. Howard said they got a letter from Kevin that said he can’t play the tape without him setting it up. He also has to get a plug in for his new DVD ”An Evening with Kevin Smith” where he sits down for 3 and a half hours and does a Q&A with some college kids. He said it’s pretty funny. Howard took a call from a guy who said he’s a big fa! n of Kevin’s and took offense to what Howard had said about him no being popular. Kevin joked and said that he wanted to thank his father for calling in. Howard took a couple more calls for Kevin and people defended him against the stuff Howard said.

Howard got to the clip and played the clip that Kevin sent them. It’s actually from his movie ”Jersey Girl.” Kevin said he wrote the lines but he might change them today because of the stuff Howard was saying about him. Howard spent a couple more minutes with him and took a call from Crazy Cabbie. Cabbie asked a question about Ben Affleck and the possibility that he wears a wig. Kevin said he doesn’t wear a wig though. Howard told Kevin that he really does like him so he shouldn’t be upset about the stuff he was saying earlier. Howard then wrapped up the call and replayed the clip of Ben and Jen talking about Howard in the movie. After listening to it again Howard and the guys thought the scene needed some music. Fred threw in a music clip he had and it actually worked. Howard said there are some movie scenes that don’t need music and played a couple of porn clips to demonstrate.

Check out the full MP3 clip right HERE!

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December 19th @ 7:49 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Jim C, Gary, A311Mix, Mike, Judy

  • We’re hearing that the “Evening With Kevin Smith” DVD is getting tough to find at a lot of retail outlets — Get them while ya can or snatch up your signed copy from the Stash soon!
  • A new poster has been released for Jason Lee’s new flick “A Guy Thing”. JoBlo’s got it HERE. Kinda looks like Lee’s doing a Peter-Falkesque sorta thing there, doesn’t it?
  • We hate to run stuff like this, but in the interest of keeping the e-mail box small, IMDB is running a story regarding the postponement of Affleck & Lopez’s wedding (which hasn’t even been officially announced yet), and, of all things, blaming DAMON for the delay. It’s from the Star, though, gossip central, so please, take it with a grain ‘o salt.
  • Finally today, the Tinicum Rear Range Lighthouse (in Paulsboro) will be lit Jersey Girl-style this Saturday from 5pm until 8pm. It’s a great photo op — and it may never happen again! Have your photo taken in front of it this year for next year’s Christmas cards, just in time for the movie’s release. Directions HERE. Have a good one!

Kevin On Howard Stern TOMORROW!

December 18th @ 8:45 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Brad & Chris

  • We just received word on this, sorry for the last minute notice. Kevin is scheduled to appear on THE HOWARD STERN SHOW tomorrow, Thusrday the 19th, around 7:00 AM EST. He’ll be calling in from Los Angeles at around 4 AM their time, so if he’s a bit groggy, you’ll understand why! We assume the call is to pimp the new DVD, “An Evening With Kevin Smith”. Howard seems to like giving Kevin a hard time sometimes, but a lot of the show’s crew (Robin especially) are big fans of his, so expect another fun appearance tomorrow. Stern airs syndicated on the FM dial across the country.

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December 18th @ 8:42 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by CCPlamasa, Jim Healy, Brendan Neima, Ray Correa, Will J, Kelly

  • Ming’s posted up a complete list of the “Evening” easter eggs over at the VA site. So, instead of the constant updates here as new ones are uncovered, surf over there for the full list or check out ours right HERE.
  • Hey, those of you in Ireland — And you know who you are — Clerks will be showing on the bigscreen in Belfast on January the 18th. You can purchase tickets thru Ticketmaster. Enjoy!
  • Residential Life Comics comes up with yet another Mallrats reference in today’s edition.
  • And speaking of web comic references, “Jen Saves Ben” gets a bit of the harsh treatment in this web comic, Polymer City Chronicles.
  • Today’s New York Daily News reviews Jeff Anderson’s directorial debut, “Now You Know”. Not the most glowing of reviews, we feel the flick deserves better, but hey, it’s publicity all the same!
  • A clip from the movie Gerry, staring Casey Affleck and Matt Damon has been posted on the French website CineMovies. You can watch it HERE.

“Evening With Kevin” Easter Eggs!

December 17th @ 8:07 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Eric Stone, Karla

  • Here’s the path to the hidden goodies that have so far been uncovered on the “Evening With Kevin Smith” DVD which hit shelves today:
Disc One : Highlight “subtitles” in the Main Menu and press right on your remote, the flower will highlight. Select.

Disc One : From the Trailers menu, open and highlight “Spiderman”, press right and e=mc2 will light up. Select.

Disc One : Go to Subtitles…go up to English….hit left twice and it will highlight the 3 O’s.

Disc Two : From the Scene Selection menu, press up under the third chapter titled “Look Alikes”. Kevin’s glasses will highlight. Select.

Disc Two : From the Main Screen, highlight “Play Movie” and press up. The smiley face will highlight. Select.

Disc Two : Go to Subtitles…go to English…hit right twice and it will highlight a Heart.

Kevin also called into Seattle’s Classic Rock Station KZOK today to talk about the dvd release today too.

“Dinner For Five” With Kev & Crew…

December 17th @ 8:06 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Gramp

  • IFC ran a press release, reminding us all that the big “Dinner For Five” premiere with Kevin and the Daredevil cast will premiere on Janauary 20th:
The Independent Film Channel (IFC) original series DINNER FOR FIVE created and hosted by Jon Favreau (Swingers, Made, Daredevil) will premiere six new episodes beginning Monday, January 20 at 8:00PM(ET/PT).

The season opener will feature Favreau’s Daredevil co-stars Ben Affleck (The Sum of All Fears), Jennifer Garner (ABC’s Alias), Colin Farrell (Minority Report) and director Kevin Smith (Clerks).

DINNER FOR FIVE features Favreau and four guests sharing an evening of food and off-the-cuff conversation. Continuing the standard set in the first season, the program seats screen legends next to a variety of personalities from film, television, music and comedy, resulting in an unpredictable free-for-all.

Sounds like a MUST SEE!

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December 17th @ 8:06 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Chris Hayner, Chris Collins, Jon Nagle, Chad Culotta, Matt Booker, Chuck

  • Many of you caught the slight View Askew reference on Monday Night Football’s pregame show. In it, comedians Penn and Teller were discussing the upcoming game. Penn, who always busts on silent partner Teller, referred to him as “Silent Bob”.
  • In Scott Hawk’s new book “Revolution: An Insider’s look at Christian Music”, he quote Serendipity from Dogma as the intro for chapter three. The book is availiable for free download at RevolutionBook.com.
  • The Buddy Christ dashboard statue got a mention on the UK Channel 4 Breakfast show R:I:S:E this morning, as a great Christmas gift to give.
  • Liv Tyler appears in a new interview on IGN.COM regarding her work on Lord of the Rings, but Kevin and Jersey Girl do get a mention in the piece. Read it HERE.

Philly Roadside Attractions Now Up!

December 16th @ 8:31 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Ming

  • Yes, yet again Kevin made another memorable appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Friday. The December 13th edition of Roadside Attractions had Kevin visiting the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia! Watch Kev hit the Franklin Institute and work some Jedi magic, become a Mummer, and cause some trouble at the Glassworks. Stick around for the great pun to Jay at the end, too. Check out both Quicktime and Windows Media versions HERE!

“Evening With Kevin Smith” DVD Tomorrow!

December 16th @ 8:30 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Brad & Chris

  • Find the disc at stores everywhere, or do what the super cool View Askew fans do, and order it directly from the Stash! If ya do, Kevin will SIGN it for ya! It’s up right now for preorder but you won’t have it in time for Christmas, as Kevin’s gotta get them all signed before they start to go out the door. Still, it’s a must-have for any collection. Buy one as a gift for someone, make them open it and watch it with ya, then buy your own copy from View Askew!