- Joblo interviewed Seth Rogen, and during, he mentioned how the language in Kev’s movies have inspired him. Here it is:
What about other sex comedies?
“Bachelor Party” is a movie I always liked. It’s pretty dirty for a Tom Hanks movie especially. There’s some bestiality jokes in there and stuff like that. That one always kind of shocked me. Kevin Smith was an inspiration language-wise, I would say. His movies were some of the first movies that I saw people just cursing up a storm and that was very amusing to me [Laughing], so I think we took a nod from that, definitely when it comes to sexual language anyway. I don’t know though, what other ones are good? Any suggestions. [Laughing] What should I see?
We’re hearing great things about “Knocked Up”, which stars Rogen and hits theaters everywhere this weekend. Looks like a winner, certain to make some big bucks. Go see it and support R-rated comedy.
- Alright, let’s see what’s new in the NewsBite world today. First up, we hope you all caught Kevin’s hilarious turn on the History Channel’s “Star Wars” documentary last night — His bit involved his similarities to Jabba The Hut — We’ll see if we can get some clippage of it for ya. The History Channel has a nice schedule search on their website where you can look up the program, titled “Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed” — Currently it’s set for re-air TONIGHT (Tuesday) at 6 PM, Sunday June 3rd at 11 PM, and Saturday June 9th at 4 PM.
- What’s the latest on that children’s book that Kevin’s got in his head? Jen shared a bit more insight on the potential project via the View Askew Web Board over the weekend:
Q: “Also, a while ago Kevin said he had an idea for a children’s book. Do you think he’ll write that before Harley is too old to enjoy it?”
Jen: “Kevin has had a very funny, sweet children’s book idea for years. Since we lived in our first house in New Jersey. Harley was one, she’s now almost eight. I would be delighted if he wrote it in my lifetime. He found an illustrator that he liked for it, but he just can’t seem to commit. It would probably take him all of twenty minutes to complete. Can’t tell storyline, but it does have very familiar domestic characters you’re sure to recognize!”
Kid’s books are a HUGE market still and some of the best selling books in the biz — We’re sure Kev would have something unique and fun to offer, so here’s hoping we’ll hear more on this one in the future.
- Potentially a new record for the most advance notice for a Kevin appearance — The Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey has announced a Friday, March 14, 2008 (no, that’s not a typo). We’re sure this event will sell out being an east coast Jersey event, and there’s a wide range of prices, so it might not be a bad idea to get your seat reserved while it’s available. Full details for the 8 PM show are HERE. Prices range from $30 all the way up to the $100 “platinum” level and are available for immediate online purchase. For those of you who prefer to make reservations closer to the event, we’ll of course remind you and add this to our countdown list as well.
- Monday night’s broadcast of Jeopardy included a category titled “DC Comics”. One of the questions showed a picture of Kevin’s Green Arrow #15 cover art (Green Arrow in close-up with Onomatopoeia’s mask filling the background). The question simply asked who the front character was. No mention of Kevin, but it was nice to see his work referenced on one of the biggest game shows in TV history.
- Jay Mewes was in Des Moines, IA on Thursday night at a new club called The Liar’s Club as a special guest. One fan was there and sent in this report:
I asked him if Kevin was writing him a part in his next movie and he said “yup we start filming in November” and I double asked him if he had a part and he said he did. So according to him we can officially say he’s in the movie. He seemed like genuenly the nicest celebrity I’ve ever met and it was a true honor to meet someone I look up to so much. With all he’s been through he should be an inspiration to everyone to strive for being a better person.
The weekly paper called “Juice” has some photos of Mewes in their online gallery from the event.
