• As you know, Kevin will be making a rare appearance in HAWAII later this month — And if we ever wished we were getting to cover an event, this sure would be it! Sure would be nice to escape this early cold snap we’re feeling here in the Northeast. At any rate, we’re sure hoping that Kevin’s fans in Hawaii (and those of you that love to travel) will be there for all the fun at the Louis Vuitton Hawaii Film Festival. Here’s the information on Kev-centric events:

The theater itself has 1400 seats, and we wanna PACK the place! So get those tix reserved, and GET THERE! As long as we’ve been running News Askew, almost 10 years now, this is the first appearance we can ever recall for Hawaii — And we have no idea when he’ll be back. If you’re on the island, or have the means to get there, we think this is something you just shouldn’t miss.

• Just a few more details on that Austin appearance for “Catch and Release” that we announced earlier this week.

Kevin is participating in a Q&A PANEL at the Austin Film Festival earlier the same day, 10/20, at the Driskill Hotel Ballroom. The time is 1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the title is “Writing the R-rated Comedy.” Sounds like a fun one.

The screening of Catch & Release is still scheduled for the 20th as well, at 7:30 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre followed by a Q&A with Susannah Grant (the director) and Kevin.

Of course, always check here for any updates in case of time or scheduling changes.

• Word has it that the big BC (that’s Buddy Christ) will appear in bobblehead form in the upcoming TLC documentary/reality series “The Monastery”, about five ordinary men living in a Benedictine monastery for forty days. One of the participants brings the figure with him to keep in his room. He points it out to the camera in the first episode and mentions it by name, and it often appears with him in his “video diary” moments where he talks to the camera. Watch for it on TLC.
• Check out a new interview with Jason Lee over at the Onion’s AV Club. The interview is very Earl-centric, but we still think you might dig it. Here’s a snippet:

• Salma Hayek produces and co-stars in the hit ABC sitcom “Ugly Betty”, now airing as part of their new fall season. The show’s getting high ratings and quite a bit of critical praise. Thursdays on ABC.