- We’ve got the latest direct from Kevin Smith today, including definitive words on the end of the Askewniverse, marketing, deleted scenes, and more. To start it off, he’s got a new “Zack And Miri Make a Porno” running time, along with a few fun facts:
Found another three minutes. As of 3/29, the flick is now 1 hour, 45 minutes long – eight minutes longer than “Clerks II” but at least five minutes shorter than “Chasing Amy” (once the credits are added in).
And now, the Q&A:
Any plans on a series of Z&M Inaction Figures down the road a piece? Or is this Classified?Kevin said: “I don’t see it happening.”
Will Z&M be the first VA film to be released on Blu-Ray?
Kevin said: “No clue, sir.”
At this stage, is your next project (I presume “Red State”) becoming more paramount in your mind?
Kevin said: “Nah. It’ll be “Zack and Miri” for some time.”
How much of what you cut will you keep for an extended/Directors cut? And will you show it at Vulgarthon 2010?
Kevin said: “I won’t reinstate the cut stuff back into the flick. It’ll just wind up in the deleted scenes section of the DVD.”
Hey Kevin. I know that you closed the book on the Askewniverse. I’m curious if any of the new movies–Zack and Miri/Red State/etc.–will have any links with each other going forward? Not in a way that they’re all in their own world, but perhaps incidential things.
Kevin said: “Nope.”
Do you have any say in what creative group or company works on your films?
Kevin said: “Of course.”
How much collaboration do you have with the marketing people?
Kevin said: “This time, much much more than last time.”
I felt underwhelmed by the spots produced for C2. I know it’s a difficult job with only 30-60 seconds but they all felt rushed and really missed the essence of what the movie was all about.
Kevin said: “I agree. That won’t happen again.”
Will you be pursuing a podcast commentary, since this should be bigger than Clerks II?
Kevin said: “I think we’ll do it unofficially – like via SModcast, or something.”
Thanks once again, fans, for the good questions, and of course to Kevin for taking the time to answer. With this flick, it looks like a determined turn away from the Askewniverse, as well as a new way to market — We’re very excited to see how this one plays out. Of course, we’ll be there the whole way.
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- Empire Online recently named their “Top 50 TV Shows of All Time”. The late great “Veronica Mars”, which shows up at #48, notes that Kevin once called this “hands-down the best show on television”. Though, we’re betting he might put “Battlestar Galactica”, “Dexter”, and “Lost” rightfully up there among the greatest right now (and we’d have trouble arguing). The entire article is full of great writing and fun facts, not to mention some of the best shows of all time, one of the reasons we love Empire so much. Nice job, folks.
- While their official site curiously does NOT mention the film or have a very up-to-date schedule, the LOGO channel does continue to randomly run “Small Town, Gay Bar” from time to time. So, set your Tivos or DVRs to search if you want to cast this View Askew produced documentary, especially if you’ve yet to see it, FREE!
- And one more final scoop today, again from Empire Magazine — We last saw Chasing Amy’s Dwight Ewell in person when he showed up for that film’s 10 year reuinion Q&A in Los Angeles (hopefully coming to a supplemental DVD really soon). Empire takes it a step further, using their “Where Are They Now?” feature to catch up and conduct a brief interview with the actor. Click the scan and see for yourself. We’ll be back soon. Thanks for dropping by News Askew today.
