- Here’s an excellent moment-by-moment report of Kevin’s recent appearance at the awesome Alamo Drafthouse. He was there to introduce the film “House Party”, but also welcomed John Pierson, screened the Clerks 2 trailer, and took an hour of Q&A. Photos and this report courtesy John Lovegrove. Take it away, John:
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11:30-11:55pm: Old school rap video’s play. It’s a TV show circa 1984/1985 featuring Run DMC, Jam Master Jay, Kool Moe D and more.
11:55pm: John Pierson speaks briefly and introduces the first 5 minutes of a documentary named “Jam”, about Roller Derby. The film is about over-the-hill 50 somethings addicted to Roller Derby. It was truely hilarious stuff! The World Premiere is at SXSW this week, and John urges everyone to go see it. I highly recommend it, from the 5 minutes I saw.
12:00am: We see a 5 minute short named “Directions Guy”. Unfortunately, there are no words that can do this clip justice. It’s a guy giving ridiculously complicated directions. Yep, that’s what it is. Great ending though! I hope we see this again, perhaps at Vulgarthon.
12:05am: Kevin takes the stage. Someone asks if Jason Lee is truely a Scientologist. Yes he is, and Ethan Suplee has been a life-long Scientologist, but neither of them EVER try to push their beliefs on anyone.
Someone asked if Kevin can do the “Two Step” from House Party. Alas, Kevin cannot, but Jason Mewes and his friend Mustard apparently have it down.
Clerks: Sell Out will definitely be the title of the animated flick, and it definitely will be made. It will use Powerhouse Animation. The plot was confirmed as being about 2 guys (Dante and Randal) who work at a convenience store and make a film about it.
We learn that George Clooney would have been Kevin’s ideal Green Hornet, although Jake Gyllenhall would be good too.
Kevin’s work on The Southland Tales was filmed in 5 hours on one night, but was still a pretty major role. Apparently, all his scenes will feature Janeane Garofalo, although she was not at the shoot. Kevin does share scenes with The Rock, and also Moonlighting’s Curtis Armstrong.
When asked about “Poopie Trim”, Kevin said that Ethan had given him a heads up. He told Kevin “You HAVE to watch this week”, to which Kevin responded “Why, do you say “Poopie Trim” or something”?.
Kevin doubts the live action Clerks sitcom pilot will ever see the light of day, although a scene from it WILL be featured in an upcoming “Train Wreck”! Now THAT is something to look forward to!
1:00am: Kevin screens for the first time the Clerks II teaser trailer. The trailer was fantastic, and although it contains a couple of spoilers for those who want to go it cold, it doesn’t touch on the films major plot, or the films most memorable scene.There is a great “Jersey Girl” joke in the trailer, which the studio wanted to do, but had to wait for Kevin to suggest it. The trailer was approved by the MPAA, but Clerks II has not yet been submitted. I actually ran into Kevin at Los Angeles airport later that morning and spoke about Clerks II’s rating. I am convinced it will get an R, and although Kevin doesn’t think it will, he actually hopes it does.
1:05am: House Party!!
In other news from the show, Kevin did also confirm that Harvey would be fine sending Clerks 2 out unrated, if necessary. So we won’t see any cuts, amen! He confirmed that a small, non-Askewniverse comedy will be next. Finally, word has it that in a “Catch and Release” test screening, test audiences unanimously voted Kevin as their favorite aspect of the movie. Kevin Smith: Scene stealer!
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