- Last time, we ran a story on a new IMDB entry titled “Perversion for Profit” that looked to be a new documentary on the making of “Zack and Miri Make a Porno”. Today, we can confirm, that is indeed TRUE and will be the title, and that the documentary is indeed being made. This full, FEATURE LENGTH (think “Snowball Effect”) documentary is being once again sculpted by the great Zak and Joey of Chop Shop Entertainment. It will be featured as a FREE EXTRA when you buy the “Zack And Miri” DVD – How cool is that? At least, that’s the plan right now. It’s going to cover everything from the very origins of the movie, through the entire making of process, and all the way up through the film’s release (so yep, components are still being filmed). Expect interviews with the entire cast, tons of footage from the set, details on the MPAA NC-17 saga, and tons more. This will be a gem on that DVD, and something to certainly look forward to. Remember, View Askew has and will always be the undisputed king of the packed DVD!
So, you’re wondering where that leaves us with the “Money Shots” web shorts, right? Well, word has it that there’s some new MPAA laws out there, and much like that very first promotional video that went out for the film, the MPAA needs to take a look at all webisodes for the film before they can hit the web. And, as you can imagine, due to not thinking there were boundaries at the same, some of those will now need to be re-edited and one will not come up at all. The current plan is, once they have all been re-edited and cleared, to roll them out at a quick pace, perhaps even once a day, leading up to the movie. Nothing has yet been finalized, but that’s what we’re hearing right now.Once these are available, we’ll be sure to let you know here at News Askew — They will be a Quick Stop Entertainment exclusive product. And, rest assured – ALL webisodes will be presented uncut in their original form on the DVD when it hits in 2009. Count on it.
Archive for October 3rd, 2008
Even More “Aint It Cool” Love For “Zack And Miri”!
- Notoriously known as one of the tougher sites out there for film reviews, run by people, for the people, “Aint it Cool News” is not always the site to expect praise from — However, “Zack and Miri Make a Porno” continues to enjoy overwhelmingly positive reviews from many of the site’s critics. This latest one comes from “Moriarty” who caught a recent screening at Fantastic Fest. The full review has some spoilers here and there, so read at your own risk, but our snippet here is safe on your eyes:
Based on the evidence of ZACK & MIRI MAKE A PORNO, I’d say Kevin’s sense of humor overall is in fine form these days. It’s one of the most engaging films he’s ever made, and it marks some real growth for him as a filmmaker. I know many people who feel that CHASING AMY is the best film he’s made, but that movie’s always struck me as immature, full of observations about relationships made from expectation more than experience. This film, though, offers up some genuine hard-earned insight into the relationships that are important to us, and the choices that define us. Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks make enormously appealing leads, and they have gentle genuine chemistry.
Read the rest over at Aint It Cool News, only minor spoilers with a few small details as the reviewer rates other performances in the film, as well as some detail on the pre and post-show antics from Kev (some of which you’ve seen online here in video form).
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- In this Youtube clip from the always enjoyable Jimmy Kimmel show (a show we actually paid a visit to during our last stop in Los Angeles for a View Askew trip), the lovely Rosario Dawson, there to promote “Eagle Eye”, cites her work in “Clerks II” as a big help, due to Kevin’s “do it again, but faster” approach to dialogue. Look around the 6 minute mark for the mention.
- Killer Film celebrates the release of “Zack And Miri Make a Porno” this month with a month-long tribute to Kevin in their features area. Look for an article on “Clerks” and much more to come as the month goes on. Nice little site they’ve got over there. Check it out.
- This Thursday (the 9th), the FX network will debut their new comedy titled “Testees”. The entire premiere is being presented by “Zack and Miri Make a Porno”, so plan to tune in and look for some major promo for the flick. We’ve been meaning to watch “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” which we hear is great, so this should be a good companion show and another reason to tune in. The show will focus on two 30-something guys who work as test subjects, testing a new product/medication/etc each episode. Should be fun.
- Many folks at film fansite Film-411 are highly anticipating “Porno” as their most anticipated of the month. See the bottom of page two for all the site’s columnists comments, for the most part very positive, summing up the film as their selected “hit of the month”.