- The IMDB sometimes can get rumors out of control, other times it can be a neat window into projects that are coming WAY in advance. So, this latest entry has our interest a bit. “Snowball Effect” and “Clerks 2” documentarians Zak Knutson and Joey Figueroa are mentioned as the directors of a documentary titled “Perversion for Profit”, the making of “Zack and Miri Make a Porno”, with a 2009 release date. Previously, we’ve heard about “Money Shots” being the title for some web shorts that, much like the “Train Wreck” shorts to promote “Clerks II”, would hit the net to promote the film. Now, with not a peep about that stuff anymore, we’re betting the guys are saving everything for this doc, which will likely be a full-length thing saved for the eventual DVD or perhaps even another avenue. Boy, would we ever like to see it debut at a Vulgarthon type event in 2009.
We’ll keep you posted on what we can tell you regarding this project – The guys are regular readers of the site, so maybe there’s more they can offer up to us (if they’re able) – Zak, Joey, whatcha got?
Archive for October 2nd, 2008
High Res “Zack And Miri” Trailers On Apple.com!
- You’ve seen it in various streaming formats on the web in the past few weeks, now you can watch the green band (audience approved) version of the trailer for “Zack And Miri Make a Porno” at the mecca for all high quality trailers, the Apple Quicktime site. All resolutions are supported, though we highly recommend the HD versions for the clearest look. And while you’re there, pick a copy up for your iPod or iPhone and show it off to your friends! “Zack And Miri” take over theaters in just 4 weeks – October 31st.
Kev’s At Woodstock This Weekend!
- Don’t forget, Kevin will be on hand to present “Zack and Miri Make a Porno” and receive an award at the Woodstock Film Festival in New York this weekend. Yahoo News reports:
Annual Woodstock Film Festival kicks off this weekWOODSTOCK, N.Y. – The ninth annual Woodstock Film Festival this week will feature appearances by filmmaker Kevin Smith, ’60s troubadour Donovan and more than 120 films.
The festival runs Wednesday through Sunday at venues in Woodstock and nearby Kingston, Rosendale and Rhinebeck. Honorary awards will be presented to Smith, cinematographer Haskell Wexler and veteran writer-producer James Schamus, chief executive officer of Focus Features.
Festival director Meira Blaustein said 124 films will be screened this year, about half of them full-length features and documentaries. She said participants will be coming to this famous artists’ colony north of New York City from all over the world.
“This area is going to be buzzing with filmmakers,” she said.
Smith’s new movie, “Zack and Miri Make a Porno,” will be featured on closing night. Opening night will feature “Pride and Glory,” “Happy-Go-Lucky” and “Flash of Genius.”
In a nod to Woodstock’s history and the eponymous 1969 concert, the festival routinely features music along with the movies. Donovan, best known for ’60s standards like “Mellow Yellow,” will perform and appear on a panel. Bela Fleck will perform in an opening-night concert with Abigail Washburn and The Sparrow Quartet.
For the first time, the festival is opening its awards ceremony to the public. The admission fee for the ceremony and after-party is $50.
Sounds like $50 quite well spent to us – For those of you who attend any of the festival events this weekend, we’d love to hear from you.
View Askew NewsBites™
- The Count Basie Theatre recently conducted an audience poll for the best 50 shows they’ve ever put on. Kevin’s historic 37th birthday Q&A showed up, as did an ’03 appearance by George Carlin. See their article for full details. Kevin returns for what’s sure to be another fantastic night on Friday, November 7th, at 7:00 PM.
- Brandon Routh was recently in his home state of Iowa, and the local paper (Des Moines Register) ran an article on him and mentioned his next movie being “Zack and Miri Make a Porno”:
“Routh’s next movie, to be released Oct. 31, is “Zack and Mari Make a Porno,” in which he plays the boyfriend of a gay porn star. He said the movie is a bit raunchy.“It’s a very funny film and actually very heartwarming,” Routh said.”
- Last update, we mentioned Jay Mewes’ appearance this weekend at the Mid Ohio Comic Con. We now have a few more details – Jay will be there BOTH days of the show (Saturday AND Sunday), and also participate in an interview with a moderator followed by an audience Q&A. You should be able to catch him at other events and on the floor signing all weekend as well. Definitely worth a trip in for that, folks.
Check out a few photos a fan took from a recent Mewes appearance to get an idea. - The hilarious Good Will Hunting sequel created for “Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back” makes another list today, appearing in Cinematical’s Top Seven Movies Within Movies:
Along the same lines as the uber-crappy sequels that pop up in Cecil B. Demented, Kevin Smith gives Ben and Matt’s flick some sequel action under the uninterested eye of Gus Van Sant. Good Will Hunting 2: Hunting Season awards Matt Damon with the chance to blow away rich, jerky smarty pantses rather than wasting his time in a battle of wits. It’s an all-too-brief moment, but worth Jay and Silent Bob’s trip.
Honorable Mention in Film: Bluntman and Chronic with Mark Hamill. - We hope everyone’s signed up and registered to vote next month — Yep, it’s coming up THAT fast. As a reminder, check out this PSA which features a ton of celebs including View Askew great (and current “My Name Is Earl” star) Ethan Suplee. Then, pass it on, register, and VOTE – You can register online in a few seconds, so there’s no reason not to sign up. See ya.