- Just a few more tidbits from Kevin today, as he took on a few more fan questions and gave back some non-spoiler answers regarding “Zack And Miri Make a Porno”, including screening locations, a small reshoot, and a cameo.
Any chance you’d do Q&A’s at the Arclight like you did with C2 the first day(s) of release?Kevin says: “Sure.”
But do you think after this, you’d be more willing to work with unfamilar actors as your leads? Or do you think that this movie has created a new family of people you’d want to put in movies in the future?
Kevin says: “Yes and yes.”
Will there be a San Diego Screening like the C2 Q&A and screening there was a couple years back?
Kevin says: “Doubtful that we’ll have a whole screening there.”
About the footage you spoke about on smodcast, (the one that had a mark on it) did you ever decide what to do about it?
Kevin says: “Fixing it digitally was gonna be too expensive, so we found a little time during the last two weeks and just re-shot it.”
I remember listening to O & A on 92.3 while you were shooting the movie and you were supposed to call in and talk about Jim Nortons performance…may I ask How Mr. Norton did?
Kevin says: “It’s only a cameo, but he knocked it out of the park.”
And there ya have it! More direct answers from Kevin Smith as they arrive.
Archive for March 21st, 2008
“Zack & Miri” Have A Release Date?
- The official “Film Index” section at the Weinstein Company was updated this week, and now officially lists “Zack And Miri Make a Porno” on their slate — Along with a photo of the duo, the blurb reads “In Theaters October 31, 2008”. This puts the film on screens a bit sooner than we anticipated. Will it be ready? Of course it will! At this stage, it’s more about looking at OTHER films surrounding the release, to see how they might impact the box office. Obviously, the idea is to get the film out on a weekend where it can rake in the most cash. From what we’re seeing, no major competish that weekend, though two sequels arrive the week after – The new James Bond and the follow-up to Madagascar. However, these two films cater to different audiences than this film shoots for, plus there’s always that word of mouth factor that gets going once folks see how funny a film is. With this release date, we’re not only feeling great about a “#1 movie in America” shot, but also about breaking the View Askew box office record.
Release dates are subject to change, and this is WAY early and not officially confirmed. Some sites are speculating they don’t like the idea of having to compete with horror. However, horror fare hasn’t been doing too well in the season at the box office these days. Heck, they moved Rob Zombie’s “Halloween” way OFF the actual holiday weekend last year. And have you watched the latest “Saw” offerings? Ouch. Auds may be up for something different, especially young couples looking for date nights. Rogen, Banks, and the Smith name should prove a big draw on any weekend, including this one.
All that said, having run this site for over ten years now, we’ve seen View Askew flicks move more than once before hitting theaters. So, for now, PENCIL this one in, and we’ll of course keep you posted on any changes (or if the date starts looking even more official). Other sites sharing the excitement over having a date to look forward to include Geek Force Five, Cinemablend, and /Film. If Kevin confirms or denies the date, we’ll tell ya here.
View Askew NewsBites™
- Filmonic thinks that Kevin would make a good “Comic Book Guy” character were a live action Simpsons movie ever to be made (somehow, we don’t think we’ll live to see the day). The extensive dream cast list is all at their site, if you’re curious about some of the other choices.
- The “Double Agent” website runs a kind write-up of “Porno” with some facts about the film (just a summary of what we already know, but they do get it right). We of course thank them for taking notice.
- We’d also like to thank the spectacular Total Film website for the kind shout-out to News Askew in their latest “Zack & Miri” blurb. Thanks, guys!