Archive for December 18th, 2003

Dogma Inactions: Shipping April 2004!

December 18th @ 11:24 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Matt Booker

  • Diamond Distributors has confirmed that the next wave in Clerks Inaction Figures, “Dogma”, is on track for an April 2004 ship date. This pack looks to be the coolest and most anticipated yet, with newly colorful versions of Jay & Bob, Loki & Bartelby, and of course, that massive Golgothan. This is a MUST-HAVE pack (but then again, aren’t they all)?

The In-animating of the View Askewniverse gets a little of that old time religion with the new Clerks InAction Figures Series 3: Dogma! View Askew and Graphitti Designs present this latest round of fan faves from the fourth chapter in the five-movie-long New Jersey Trilogy. Based on designs by animator Stephen Silver, sculptor Jon Matthews brings these characters to life with incredible style and attitude and feature no articulation whatsoever! Bartleby spreads his wings! Loki loses his! Silent Bob goes all Tiger Woods! Jay finally gets his hands on an Uzi! And NoMan the Golgothan stinks the place up! Each 12-pack case includes: three Jay, three Silent Bob, two Bartleby, two Loki, and two Golgothan figures. Scheduled for shipping April 2004.

Playboy Shoot: Behind The Scenes!

December 18th @ 11:23 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Anthony Reyes

  • Alright, alright. We hear ya. You want more shots from the Playboy shoot with Jennifer Smith. Sure! We’re happy to oblige. Alright, so they’re not nude shots (you pervs) but if you want a look at Kevin on the scene, helping to set things up and striking a pose or two himself, click the thumbnails above for a backstage look at the shoot. Enjoy.

View Askew NewsBites™

December 18th @ 11:23 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Steve Keyes, Adam Schanze, Alonso Duralde, Greg, David Turnbull

  • CORRECTION: We mention in the last update that a Roadside Attractions segment will tape on January 23rd. We were incorrect. The segment for Kevin introducing that segment tapes on the 23rd of December with Jay Leno. The actual Arizona footage has already been shot. Mewes plays his correspondent intern in this segment, which will air on December 26th, on The Tonight Show as usual.
  • Due to a scheduling conflict, Kevin and Jay will be unable to appear at Megacon in Orlando, Florida this Spring.
  • TV Guide Online reports that Affleck has stated that Project Greenlight IS headed to Bravo. We’ve heard of no official contract for Greenlight 3 to go ahead at this point, nor that Bravo has definitely signed, though Ben MAY have let some news slip there. We’ll keep watch.
  • And in other Affleck news: Reuters reports that the actor will continue his outstanding charity work by spending the holidays with the troops in the Persian Gulf as part of the USO program. Good on ya, Ben.
  • This upcoming Friday (19th), and Saturday (20th) Clerks will be playing on the big screen at the Valley Art Theater in Tempe, Arizona. The movie plays at 11 PM on both nights. Valley Art was one of the few theaters that showed the Project Greenlight movie “Stolen Summer” a couple of years ago. It’s a nice single screen theater that has been around since the 40’s, but was given a major renovation a few years back. If you’re in the area, take advantage of the rare chance to see Clerks projected on the big screen.
  • The View Askew website gets a mention in the newest issue of Moviemaker magazine. In an article about directors with webisites, Kevin’s gets a mention. It reads: “If Kevin Smith’s work and quirky sense of humor interest you, then visit www.viewaskew.com, where you can pose questions to the director (with a warning that he only answers questions based on content and intelligence), find current news and information about his projects and buy merchandise related to the Clerks director.” Adios for now, folks!