January 31st, 2009 @ 11:15 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Chuck K, Alonso Duralde, Laura Conohan
- A few weeks ago, we reported that “Zack and Miri Make a Porno” was indeed being produced with a watered-down “Zack and Miri” cover as an option for some retailers. Target stores took them up on this alternate cover, so it came as no surprise to us when word arrived that Walmart would follow suit (making the full titled cover, available signed from the Secret Stash online, all the more rare). Several websites have picked up the story, including The Record, The Toronto Star and Canoe (all Canadian-based publications, by the way).
What we like about the story is that Kevin gives several new quotes on the alternate cover and the Walmart decision and makes a heck of a lot of sense. After all, why not market what the film is, not selling it to people who will see the title (and cover) and not know what they’re in for? Among other things, Kevin once again confirms that the Askewniverse is closed (along with Jay & Bob), and drops a VERY interesting tidbit about some offers he may have regarding new gigs:
“‘Zack and Miri’ did some weird things for my career in as much as I guess lots of folks at different studios finally considered it a like, movie-enough movie, where they could be like, ‘Hey, would you like to direct movies for us?”‘ said Smith, who made his first film, “Clerks,” for just US$27,575 in his home state of New Jersey.
All Canadian releases of the disc will feature the complete title.
So, whatcha think about these new directing gigs that might be coming across Kevin’s desk, eh? We’re certainly intrigued. 2009 could shape up to be an even more interesting year…
January 31st, 2009 @ 11:14 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Josh Hillrich, Joshua Mansfield
- First up, on sale NOW through Ticketmaster, Kevin will appear again in Canada — This time, in Vancouver, BC at the Centre For Performing Arts. Event date and time: Friday, March 27th, 2009 at The Centre In Vancouver for Performing Arts. As there is no official notice of this on the venue’s site yet, this is all we’ve got as far as pricing and details so far.
Also, back here in the States, the Ohio Union Activities Board has announced that tickets are now available for Kevin’s February 12th show at Ohio State University via the union building. Sounds like they’re only selling these to students, at least for now. If anyone’s found another way to nab them, let us know so we can share. This show happens Thursday the 12th at 8:00 PM, in the Mershon Auditorium. If we hear of a way for non-students to get tix, we’ll let you know.
Kevin’s been on fire lately with live appearances and has lots to talk about, also has been using the audience questions to steer the shows in unknown directions to an even greater degree. There has never been a better time to see Kevin live, and possibly be a part of the show yourself. Get your tix early before shows sell out, and have a blast. No one ever has a bad time and leaves without a bunch of laughs.
January 31st, 2009 @ 11:13 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Anthony iOn Cruz, Sam
- Just a brief word on the “Zack and Miri Make a Porno” extra special extras from Blockbuster – Our source tells us that even purchasing a copy of the film there won’t get you that extra feature Kevin recently mentioned. You can ONLY find it on their RENTAL copies. No word yet on this will include the rental copies you get from their online service. Sad, too, as part one of the improv battle with Rogen and Long is a true highlight. You’ll see. It will be worth seeking out a rental copy from Blockbuster to rent (and maybe eventually own) just for this segement.
- Nerve blogs “The Screengrab” feature cites “Clerks” (along with Kevin’s inspirational love “Slacker”) among their favorite Sundance festival films of all time. (Editor’s note: I lost the scooper on this by accident, drop me a line and I’ll get your credit added).
- Malcolm Ingram takes the Mosier chair on SModcast #74, which has been up at Quick Stop Entertainment this week and just hit iTunes tonight. As Malc is a longtime Askew associate as well as a Canadian, maybe you’ll see Malc with Kev up in Canada next week, too. As we make our way thru the ‘cast now, they’re discussing a painful pickle jar incident they’re watching as part of an online video. Ah, SModcast! As always, this free entertainment is available exclusively over at QSE for MP3 download at any time. This week’s simple logline:
- Check back with us a little later this weekend for our EXCLUSIVE in-depth look at next week’s DVD/Bluray arrival of “Zack and Miri Make a Porno”…And enjoy the Superbowl!
