• We’ve received a lot of inquiries and information regarding the piece from E! Online’s Andy Jones (which we ran as a newsbite on Tuesday) regarding “Superman”. Here’s that blurb again to refresh your memory:

Apparently, there weren’t just a number of mistakes in that piece, but also other pieces Jones has written about Kev as well. Check out these examples…

So, there’s the evidence. First off, you can see that this guy, as far back as 2001, admitted that he wanted to start a “holy war” with Kevin for some reason. Not only that, but doesn’t the clear misrepresentation of the facts scream “poor journalism”? FACT: Kevin was the screenwriter only (for two drafts) of “Superman Lives”. He was never attached to direct, nor did he ever express interest in doing so (quite the opposite, in fact, in numerous interviews). FACT: Tim Burton was the attached director before that version of the project fell apart back in ‘98. Tim Burton was responsible for hiring Nic Cage, not Kevin. FACT: “Jersey Girl” is not an autobiographical film, and Kevin has never said that. He HAS said that it was inspired by his experiences in becoming a father, but that hardly makes it autobiographical. Just as his working in a convenience store didn’t make “Clerks” autobiographical, nor has he ever dated a lesbian, nor has he ever fought a rubber poop monster…Well, you get the idea. Next thing you know, Jones will be calling “Mallrats” autobiographical if Kevin admits that he’s been to a mall.
Look, folks, we’re all for freedom of the press — It’s that freedom that allows us to editorialize just like this. However, it’s a shame that said freedom covers a “journalist” who can’t get his facts straight before he hurls mistake-laden purple prose out into cyberspace, and bashes a film without having SEEN it, based on a previously stated agenda.
If you agree, drop Andy Jones a non-profanity-laden, intelligently expressed line about his actions. Maybe if enough people contact him, he’ll show a bit more diligence in his writing (andyj@eonline.com). Or drop his editors a line and let them know the guy’s not really a credit to his profession.

• The Hollywood Reporter has announced film ratings assigned by the MPAA this week. “JERSEY GIRL” has received an R rating, however a notation states that Miramax intends to appeal the rating to the CARA Appeals Board. We expect that they’ll get through with the PG-13 they’re looking for, hopefully with no cuts though a word or two may hafta get redubbed in order to get that rating. Having seen the film, we can say with confidence that Miramax will get the rating changed. We’ll keep you informed.

• Those of you who were at the Stash for Kevin’s recent tonight show Roadside Attractions filming, take none — The latest date that we believe that segment will air is September 26th, a Friday. We imagine Kevin will be on the show to introduce the segment. Mark your calendars!
• Congrats to Jason Lee! The IMDB had this news on Lee’s impending fatherhood and also took a cue from the recent email of his that Kevin posted:

Thanks to the IMDB for the plug!

• And in more Lee news, a new Jason Lee interview appears in the October issue of Skateboarder Magazine. The piece discusses the resurrection of Stereo Skateboards, and includes photos of Jason skating.
• Obscure Clerks reference: The crossword puzzle of the month in the latest EGM (Electronic Gaming Monthly) magazine is named “OOH, NAVY SEALS!”.
• Chasing Amy is featured prominently in Filwise’s “Director’s Orders” quiz.
• The Jay-proclaimed “greatest band in the world”, Morris Day and The Time, will be performing this weekend in Indianapolis at the Rib America Event, today from 4 to 5:30pm.

• As we promised you earlier this week, here’s the complete review of “Filmmaking For Dummies” as it appears in Entertainment Weekly, hitting newsstands today! Kevin generally seems to like the book, though he does make some very good points about the examples it uses, and can’t resist getting a few plugs of his own in there (always the smart businessman, that one). Check it out, along with what we believe is a new image of Kev with Liv Tyler on the Jersey Girl set. We’ll have more news later! See you then.

• Kevin shared the e-words of the one and only Jason Lee today regarding the Fletch casting announcement. Here’s what Jason had to say:

• The Superstition Mall Silver Cinema in Phoenix, Arizona will be showing RSVP starting this Friday, August 29th. The DVD’s out, but if you’d like to see it on the big screen, meet the director, and possibly even Jay Mewes (though we doubt he’s going to make it out there on such short notice, you never know) this is your chance!
  The film is making a two week exclusive run at these times: 1:05 | 3:20 | 5:20 | 7:30 | 9:45. This Friday, at 7:30 PM, there will be a special screening with appearances by Mark Anthony Gulluzo (director) and a hopeful appearance by Mewes. It will also be a memorial for the late Glenn Quinn, who died of an overdose in December, though the RSVP website states that it will be a “party atmosphere” (not a somber thing). There is no list to sign up for advanced tickets, so be early as this one’s sure to fill up fast. The Silver Cinema is located at 6555-1002 E. Southern, Mesa, AZ 85206 in the Superstition Mall.

• Those of you who bought the Daredevil DVD might have been disappointed to notice that the wonderful DD cast episode of Jon Favreau’s of “Dinner For Five” wasn’t included as an extra. Many of you in other parts of the world and even those of you stateside without IFC would probably enjoy seeing it, wouldn’t ya?
  Well, we’ve got good news for ya. A Jennifer Garner fansite (www.jen-garner.net) is currently hosting the show, divided into three files for easy download. You can find it HERE.

  The 30 minute episode features Jon Favreau, Ben Affleck, Kevin Smith, Colin Farrell and Jennifer Garner in conversation. As you’d probably expect, Kevin and Ben actually do quite a lot of talking and with the major exception of the now famous Tim Burton story, most of it’s new stuff.
  Grab it while ya can, before we certainly bog down the poor Jennifer Garner website server to the point of overload.

• The Mewes signature madness continues — Get your ‘Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back’ mini posters – signed by both Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes – right HERE!
• Today’s Film Threat Quote of the Day: “Talking me into Dogma was one thing, but this…” — Matt Damon from “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back” (2001).
• Issue #67 of Witchblade seems to feature a page inspired by Kevin’s coroner character from the Daredevil movie, as this scan shows — Notice, the dude’s name is “Bob” and certainly bears a striking resemblance.
• Perhaps a small View Askew reference in this animated cartoon of Strongbad from the famous Homestar Runner series (The e-mail from “Silent J”).

• We’ve just received word that Kevin has taken the critic’s chair to pen a guest book review that will appear in this Friday’s edition of “Entertainment Weekly” magazine. Kevin reviews the new book entitled “Filmmaking for Dummies”. We’ve read the piece, and it’s very amusing, just as you’d expect. There’s even a Jersey Girl/Gigli comparison comment and a poke at Project Greenlight producer Chris Moore that we’re sure fans like yourselves will appreciate. We’ll be able to print the piece here for you later this week. Until then, you’ll hafta wait to find out what Kev’s review grade for the book is. Catch ya then.

• While they last, get your set of Bluntman & Chronic figures from the Stash, with the Chronic figure SIGNED by none other that Jason Mewes himself! This is a rare chance to own a Mewes-signed item, and the perfect chance to pick up a set if you’ve yet to, or to grab yourself a second set to keep in the bubble (since you couldn’t resist playing with that first one). Sold ONLY as a pair, get the set from the Stash today for the special sale price of $25.00. A true bargain for a set of rare figures WITH an authentic autograph to boot.