– John Pierson was in attendance.
– Kevin quoted as saying as an intro “One of the gayest straight movies ever made”
– No myspace titles were in this print yet.
– Afterwards, there was a standing ovation to which Kevin replied “Sit down, it’s been done.”
– Kevin was happy that any Superman movie was made and that Singer made the movie he wanted to, which is cool.
– “It’s easy to Jedi Mind Trick Ben Affleck”
– “It’s weird when Mewes outwits you”
– In response to a question about filming in Austin, he said that if he ever gets around to doing “Ranger Danger” and needs green screens, he may film in Austin.
– He gave away some door prizes: 2 signed posters, a Clerks 2 t-shirt, a set of the new poker cards, and 2 copies of Richard Kelly’s “Southland Tales” comic.
– He Auctioned off ELIAS’S SCREEN WORN APRON – Someone shouted out opening bid of $200, the item finally went for $750 (to benefit the Austin Film Society). A bargain for a lucky fan!
– He is driving to Dallas tonight (7/13).

Kevin Smith Vs CripBoy…. The Greatest Moment In Q&A History!!!

Hey folks, Harry here… Nothing I can say or write could possibly convey the awesome fucking exchange between Kevin Smith and CripBoy. You see… Last night here in Austin, Kevin Smith was in town to do what Kevin Smith does in Austin. Premiere a film of his and then geek with the audience for a few hours afterwards. Now – I’ve already reviewed CLERKS 2 – having seen it about 3-4 weeks ago, but I should add that seeing it with a sold out crowd of frothing at the mouth Askewers is about movie theater heaven – except… you’ll miss about 45% of the dialogue due to riotus laughter.

Anyways… I’m not here to talk CLERKS 2 – but to talk about an epic battle between Kevin Smith and CripBoy. The Q&A started pretty much as expected – an abnormally towering geek standing up to extract from Kevin, his opinion upon SUPERMAN RETURNS. In a nutshell – Kevin preferred X-MEN 3. And – as punishment for that insanity – delivered upon Kevin Smith was… CripBoy.

First off… “CripBoy” is a hilarious local eccentric that audiences familiar with the Alamo Drafthouse may remember from the President Clinton ambush that he pulled to try and extract from President Clinton a “Please don’t Talk During The Movies” executive order. If you’ve seen this Drafthouse Spot – then you’ve laughed pretty darn hard. His handicap seems to be something akin to Muscular Dystrophy, thus making it difficult… well to do much of anything. However, “CripBoy” as Kevin annointed him would not be stopped!

Kevin finishes up talking about geeking out in a tux at the Cannes premiere of X3, and then notices this nice man in the electric wheelchair at stage left trying to get Kevin’s attention so he could ask a question. He looks at him to acknowledge that he wanted to hear his question…. and so he did…

“What the fuck was all that CRIP BOY bullshit at the beginning?”

It was… Kevin had this look on his face – as the tears raced down his cheeks… He grabbed his face and nearly fell to his knees laughing. In fact – he turned away from his questioneer – to try and compose himself. This was one of those zingers that he just, for the life of him, didn’t see coming. In fact – Kevin stated that “I didn’t see that coming. It’s not like I walked over thinking, “Oh Fuck, Crip Boy!”

Well – “Crip Boy” wasn’t through – he had a real question for Kevin – but it had about 8 minutes of story leading up to it. You see – “Crip Boy” when he was younger – loved Kevin’s second film, MALLRATS. He recounted the nightmare that was the release and the years upon years it took to finally be accepted – much to Kevin’s chagrin… and he said that he remembered that when he first saw MALLRATS all those years ago… he had one question and one question only that he’d ask Kevin Smith – if ever they were to speak.

At this point – Kevin laid down on his belly right in front of “Crip Boy” placing the microphone between the two as this photograph from Gary Miller shows…

Kevin states, “Now you’ve really built up this question, this had better be one fucking genius of a question.”

“Crip Boy” continues – letting Kevin know that it’s probably not a genius question, but he has to ask it… that he must know the answer.

“Kevin, you’re the writer & director of MALLRATS – You have Claire Forlani in your film, and you couldn’t be bothered to write one scene where she takes her shirt off?”

Again – Kevin is paralyzed with laughter. Literally rolling on the stage to get back to his feet. The whole time – trying desperately to compose himself. “He’s got a point. He’s right.”

The exchange continued – Kevin said he wanted to hire Crip Boy to take on tour with him. Said that he’s right on the same level of brilliant existence as Mewes. “Crip Boy” seizing the opportunity made a play to be in CLERKS 3, which Kevin quickly subtitled, “REVENGE OF CRIP BOY” – and “Crip Boy” responds, “We’re BACK & We’re PISSED!”

I’m sure I missed big chunks of the conversation – due to the laughter of the theater and my own trying to compose myself. It was – genius. It is just something – I had to share…

Calling All MySpace Members! See Your Name in Lights! (Part 2)

Every Single MySpace Member Who Adds the ‘Mooby’s Presents: Clerks II’ Page to Their Friends List Will Have Their Name Added to the Ending Credits on the DVD of the Highly Anticipated Release of ‘Clerks II’

NEW YORK, July 13 /PRNewswire/ — After the recent promotion where 10,000 MySpace members added the “Mooby’s Presents: Clerks II” to their friends list in under three hours, The Weinstein Company announced today that beginning tomorrow July 14, any and all MySpace members, no matter how many, who add that same page to their friends list will also have their names permanently listed in the ending credits on the DVD of the highly anticipated release of “Clerks II.” “Clerks II” is the sequel to Kevin Smith’s (”Chasing Amy,” “Dogma,” “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back”) 1994 Sundance hit “Clerks” and again stars the hilarious foursome including Dante Hicks (BRIAN O’HALLORAN), Randal Graves (JEFF ANDERSON), Jay (JASON MEWES) and Silent Bob (KEVIN SMITH), and their new sexy manager Becky Scott (ROSARIO DAWSON). “Clerks II” is a Weinstein Company presentation that will be distributed in theaters nationwide on July 21, 2006 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM). Genius Products, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GNPI) will distribute the “Clerks II” DVD.

ABOUT CLERKS II

Ten years ago, best friends Dante Hicks (BRIAN O’HALLORAN) and Randal Graves (JEFF ANDERSON) were New Jersey mini-mall clerks slacking off together in their early 20s. Now, Kevin Smith checks back in to see what kind of changes have rocked their lives — in work, romance and their eternally raucous life philosophy. What he discovers is that never before have so many, still done so little while having so much fun doing it. Now working in the fast-food universe at Mooby’s, Dante and Randal have managed to maintain, and even hone, their in-your-face attitudes, agile skill with vulgarities and unbridled love of screwing with the customers. But they’re also faced with such shocking new prospects as marriage, leaving Jersey and finding real careers.

Smith pushes his nothing-is-sacred humor right to the edge and then takes a leap as Dante and Randal invade the world of Mooby’s fast food restaurant, where the slogan is “I’m Eating It.” Behind the counter, where the only other employees are an uber-nerd (TREVOR FERHMAN) and an entirely too sexy manager (ROSARIO DAWSON), Dante and Randal are free to offend anybody and everybody who, so much as orders fries, in their inimitably irreverent way. But, even as riotous debates rage between them over such burning matters as George Lucas v. Peter Jackson v. Jesus, change is on the horizon. When Dante announces that he’s going to leave Jersey forever and marry Emma Bunting (JENNIFER SCHWALBACH), Randal plots a going-away party so shocking it will draw the police, the fire department and potential protests from PETA, while altering their lives forever.

The Weinstein Company and View Askew Productions present “Clerks II,” written and directed by Kevin Smith. Scott Mosier and Smith produced the film, with Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein and Carla Gardini serving as executive producers. The film features cameos by Jason Lee, Ben Affleck, Kevin Weisman (”Alias”) and the comedians Wanda Sykes and Earthquake. It also features the triumphant return of New Jersey’s inimitable duo Jay (JASON MEWES) and Silent Bob (KEVIN SMITH).

For more information on “Clerks II” visit http://www.clerks2.com/ or http://www.myspace.com/therealkevinsmith.

39. Silent Bob
Sidekick to: Jay

Is it the weed or divine patience that keeps this portly, man-(of-few-words)-servant mellow enough to stand by the lanky, foul-mouthed, and frequently offensive Jay? With heroic dedication and resolve, Bob endures Jay’s verbal abuse (nicknames like ”fatty,” ”lunchbox,” and ”tons of fun”), selflessly (and wordlessly) dispenses advice with a meaningful nod. And — whether dispatching demons or explaining an esoteric film title — Bob can be counted on to save the day. —Erin Richter

“My girlfriend and I have a “cake off” each year for our birthdays, kinda trying to “one up” each other each time. I think this year’s entry is gonna be reaaaaal hard to beat, as she based the cake and party around my favorite movies, and the upcoming Clerks 2! I also got the 2 Clerks Posters, which rock ass! THANK YOU SECRET STASH!”

SN: A memoerable scene from Clerks is the rooftop hockey scene. Are you hockey fans?

O’Halloran: I’m a New York Rangers fan. I know heartache.

SN: What are your thoughts on the Stanley Cup now residing in NASCAR country?

O’Halloran: It’s kind of weird hearing hockey terminology being spoken in a Southern Accent. And they have, I think, Ric Flair as their mascot, and ever time they get a goal you hear “Woooooo!” It’s just so bizzare.

SN: What’s your most memorable sports moment?

Anderson: I am a huge Broncos fan-I bleed orange-so it’s the Broncos’ Super Bowl. Preferably John Elway’s MVP one. I have a dog named Elway.

SN: Brian, what was it like making out with Jennifer Schwalbach?

O’Halloran: Jennifer plays my fiancee in the movie. It’s not every day that someone asks you to make out with their wife while they’re watching it and filiming it. I didn’t want to have any kind of mistake because the next thing you know, I’m fired and Seth Green is in my place.

SN: The first Clerks was filled with Star Wars references. Your thoughts on Episode III?

Anderson: You would almost think I directed it, I talk about Episode III so much. I’m a fan. I’m not going to sit here and bash on the new Star Wars.

O’Halloran: It was a great animated film.

SN: What do you tell fans who think Kevin sold out by making a sequel?

O’Halloran: Donkey show. If they are fans of Kevin’s, they’ll want to see him do a donkey show.

Clerks II – In theatres July 21, 2006

Never before have so many done so little and been so raucously funny doing it. In ‘Clerks 2,’ New Jersey mini-mart clerks and best friends Dante Hicks (Brian O’Halloran) and Randal Graves (Jeff Anderson) are forced to find new jobs in the fast-food universe – and they’re bringing their in-your-face attitudes, outrageous vulgarities and unbridled love of screwing with the customers with them.