Archive for May 13th, 2004

More From Variety!

May 13th @ 8:08 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Brad & Chris

  • Our View Askew Variety series continues, with another scan from the issue, soon available from the Stash. This scan combines two little
    blurbs. First off, on your left, “In The Works” summarizes all the possible projects that Kev’s got upcoming. It includes the previously released (of
    course) Jersey Girl, Green Hornet, Fletch Won, Ranger Danger, Reel Paradise, as well as a project from Jason Lee.

Second, a story many of you may have heard before — The meeting of the minds of Smith and Moiser and the road they’ve taken to big-screen success. Enjoy!

View Askew NewsBites™

May 13th @ 8:07 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Greg Trawinski, Shawn, Ben Wright, Wenchie, Josh, Jon Tobey, Frank Gibson

  • “Dogma” is mentioned in an article covering Disney’s latest
    attempt to silence a filmmaker. The Mouse House has refused to distribute Michael Moore’s “Farenheit 9/11.” History is repeating itself as Disney is now
    in negotiations to sell the rights back to Miramax for distribution through a third party:
Hiltzik said the terms offered by the Weinsteins were similar to a 1999 deal for the movie “Dogma,” in which director Kevin Smith challenged Catholic doctrines, raising the ire of some church groups.

In that arrangement, the Weinsteins bought the rights to “Dogma” from Miramax with Disney’s agreement, and then signed their own deal to have independent film company Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. release the movie to theaters.

It’s big news today as the Hollywood Reporter, Yahoo News, also has the story.

  • Digital Theatre posted a short list of the best movie moments. Affleck and Lee in Chasing Amy
    made the first volume of only three scenes: