September 26th @ 2:16 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Brad & Chris
- In case you’re not a hockey-jersey loving type, but are in love with the Monroeville Zombies logo (and who isn’t?), Laser Blazer and the Stash have just announced the new Zombie t-shirt! Available in all sizes, and in stock right now at Stash West inside Laser Blazer.
Ron’s also got fresh stock of those coveted Zombies jerseys, stickers, and more. Stop into Stash West, the coolest comic book and swag store inside the coolest DVD and media store in all the land. If you’re local make it your only stop for all your media needs.
Not in the area? Hit up the Secret Stash website for all the latest goodies. In addition to the stuff we mentioned above, they’re also taking pre-orders for SIGNNED “Threevening” DVDs, signed “Zack And Miri Make a Porno” theatrical posters, and more. We want this stuff bad, so we’re sure that you do as well. Look for some fantastic sales there AND inside Laser Blazer as well. Remember, Christmas is just around the corner. Happy shopping.
September 26th @ 2:15 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Brad & Chris, Hilary Lewis, E.Christopher
- When we ran the story mentioning the removal of the MGM logo from “Zack And Miri Make a Porno”, we figured it was just a slight footnote and a bit of passing news — Little did we know that it would take the web by storm when word got out! Some sites even seem to have taken the completely wrong impression on the news. Let’s take a look at some of that first, then set the record straight.
Popgrind caught wind of the news and erroneously reported that MGM wanted to drop the movie and all association with it, sort of a one-way yanking. Very one sided and just not true. Plus, they said we’re BLOGGING it here. Bloggers? Us? Nah! How dare they. We’re an official news site, darn it!
Clearing this up, The Business Sheet runs a piece titled “Did Harvey Weinstein Order A Hit On MGM’s Logo?”, citing our quote along with a humorous photo of Harvey on the phone (calling in the “hit”, we guess). Funny. They have since updated their story with a clarification though, which we’ll run here:
UPDATE: According to an MGM spokesman, who just called us, the studio’s distribution deal with the Weinstein Company will expire at the end of 2008. So, as part of the process of winding down the deal, MGM took all remaining Weinstein Company titles for the year off of their release schedule, including Zack and Miri, and returned the films to Harvey’s headquarters. This move is consistent with MGM’s effort to re-establish itself as a full-fledged studio that produces and distributes its own films.
Other sites are simply picking up news of the split today. Variety (via Mania) runs the piece once again citing “Zack And Miri” along with another flick we’re looking forward to, “The Road”. If nothing else, this gives us even MORE press and continues to fulfill the prophecy that every View Askew release comes with some sort of controversial news story sometime before it hits theaters.
Hopefully this sets everything straight and explains the departure of the two companies. We of course speak for all when we wish MGM well, and of course look forward to The Weinstein Co’s great success when “Zack And Miri” storm the box office next month.
September 26th @ 2:15 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by John Whiteaker
- Wizard devotes 2 pages to a new interview with Kevin in the latest issue, and we’ve got some scannage for ya above. On first glance, we thought this might be a “Zack And Miri” only interview, but there’s so much more to be seen, including some NEW tidbits for fans of “Watchmen”.
On the “Watchmen” front, Kevin reveals that the entire Dr. Manhattan book was translated perfectly and fully intact (panel for panel!), and that the film features “one big change and two small changes”. Also, more kudos for Jackie Earl Haley as Rorschach, in a role that we think will steal the show.
On the “Zack And Miri” front, it’s familiar territory for our regular readers, with a few words on the NC-17, Rogen’s casting, and the nudity. This one’s worth a read, so click and enjoy, and then shed a tear when you realize it’s still a month ’til “Zack and Miri”, and over half a year until “Watchmen”!
September 26th @ 2:14 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Britt Schramm, Mike Misukonis, Paul Kearns, Sammy Weir
- As we expected, the smart marketing folks behind “Zack And Miri Make a Porno” had the ad run last night during NBC’s comedy block, during the hilarious one-hour season premiere of “The Office”. Hope ya caught it. Very good product placement.
- A classic “Mallrats” line gets dropped during Zap2It’s recap of this week’s “America’s Got Talent” episode, when discussing the operatic Neal E. Boyd.
- Here’s a follow-up to yesterday’s Mention of “Clerks” showing up in Empire’s Top 500 of all time. “Clerks” came in at 361, and Kevin’s favorite film “A Man for All Seasons” was at 106. Askewer Matt Damon has the most entrants with 6 (“Oceans 11” – 500, “Bourne Supremacy” – 454, “Good Will Hunting” – 433, “Bourne Identity” – 365, “Bourne Ultimatium” – 234 and “The Departed” – 208), next up is Ben Affleck with 2 (“Good Will Hunting” – 433 and “Dazed and Confuzed” – 244). The highest placed Askew connection is Jason Lee at 142 with “Almost Famous”. Number one of all time? “The Godfather”.
