Archive for March 21st, 2010

Grab Your Putters…

March 21st, 2010 @ 9:54 am | No Comments » | Scooped by Brad & Chris

  • While nothing more than a pipe dream right now, the chatter regarding the concept of a View Askew-theme miniature golf course was a fun ongoing twitter thread yesterday. Take a look at some of the highlights:

      Via @Samantha_Senn “Best idea ever: a mini golf course based on ViewAskewniverse.” Jesus Christ… that IS the best idea ever! Seriously!

      Yo @MingChen37! Contact http://www.holeinoneminigolf.com/The%20Course.htm and see if they wanna partner up. I heart you @Samantha_Senn.

      Reason #11845 I Love Twitter: Because of a @Samantha_Senn Tweet, I’m now obsessed with immortalizing the Askewniverse in Putt-Putt form.

      Via @DominikH “Must have at least 37 holes” GREAT idea; one of many flying at me, fast & furious. Please HashTag for reference: #AskewniGolf

      Via @zarquon “all the golf clubs should have bongsaber-shaped handles. #AskewniGolf ” All the golf clubs are shaped like hockey sticks, duh.

      Via @dalecard “Hole 5 MUST be Hit Somebody #AskewniGolf ” Hole 5 will be rooftop hockey, w/Randal in net, legs opening & closing.

      Vulgarthons will be built around Askewniverse Open weekends. Compete for the Carlin Cup (Glick was my only golfing character). #AskewniGolf

      Via @bangfalse “hole where u put ball in the back of a Volkswagen #AskewniGolf ” I’ll bet this is EXACTLY how Disney built HIS theme park…

      Via @zarquon “How about a Skeeball hole featuring the Buddy Christ?” We’d DEFINITELY have a Skeeball run inside.

      Via @sandman420 “Sponsors would include Mooby’s” The current pizza shack would BECOME Mooby’s, complete with menu! #AskewniGolf

      Via @HeyDigDiggy “All employees wear shirts w/”Porchmonkey 4 Life” on back” No. But Elias’ Mooby hat will be part of uniform. #AskewniGolf

      I found the official putters for Silent Bob’s FattyShack: http://tinyurl.com/HesACinderellaBoy #AskewniGolf

      Via @Chris_grsmr “all characters that appear should be made like the inaction figures” Done in near-life-size, yes. #AskewniGolf

      Via @TheArtimus “Make it a whole complex with Randal’s Go Karts too. #AskewniGolf ” AHHHHH! BRILLIANT! You play free for life, sir!

      When (not if) #AskewniGolf happens, you can all take a little pride in the fact that your enthusiasm (and free Twitter time) made it happen.

      Final Hole: Silent Bob vs. Azrael with blessed putter. You get hole in, Lee’s chest opens up and you hear “But… I’m a fucking demon…”

      Via @JasonMaggini “If expanded, you could include a Derris Wheel. #Askewnigolf ” LOVE it! Toddler rides will be AskewniverseBabies-themed.

      Via @piugi “toddler ride escalator? #Askewnigolf ” A little slide (complete w/burlap sack) called THAT KID IS BACK ON THE ESCALATOR AGAIN

  • We think Red Bank, NJ or Leonardo really need this — If the Hole in One doesn’t take Kevin up on the offer, any other backers? Let’s make it happen! There’s gotta be a little open land near the Stash or the Quick Stop somewhere, right? A View Askew family fun park…We’re so there. Sounds like Kevin and the fans would love to see it happen, too. Could be a major event brewing here, folks…

“Red”, “Hit” Closer To Reality?

March 21st, 2010 @ 9:54 am | No Comments » | Scooped by Brad & Chris, Chris Graves

  • Recent tweets from Kevin have hinted that his next two film projects are closer to reality. Though nothing is officially on the books yet, reports indicate that the writer/director’s next two projects, “Red State” and “Hit Somebody”, were very close to having funding, on the backs of the financial success of “Cop Out”. With no benefactor confirmed, we’re guessing that this may be a deal with Warner Brothers, who it’s been reported were quite pleased when “Cop Out” crossed the 40 million dollar mark last week. Then again, with the east coast trip being part of the talks, it really could be anybody.

    With a script already complete, “Red State” would likely come first. Kevin theorizes that the film, an intense horror/thriller, and a total 180 from anything he’s done before, could be made on the cheap and on the quick. With a script that he’s had in his pocket for a couple of years now, a green light on this one could come sooner than later. If the cards fall in the right way, we wouldn’t even be shocked to see this one cut together before the end of 2010. Of course, a lot of that depends not only on funding, but scouting locations, finding the right cast, and so on. We’ve got our fingers crossed that “Red State” may be a reality soon. With its low profile and cost, it could be a real earner, too.

    Then, there’s “Hit Somebody”. This is Kevin’s passion project and the one he’s most excited about bringing to life. Since the script is not yet complete, this one’s looking a little further off, unless of course, the studio supplying the cash likes the project more. With Kevin’s close attachment to the Devils, this summer’s Gretzky street hockey tourny, and his own personal pick-up games, there’s no doubt that he’s the best guy working in the industry today to bring a hockey movie to life. Sounds like others have taken notice of that, as well. Once again, nothing official on the books, though last week, it seems those final steps were taken when Kevin made a trip back east for some meetings.

    Here’s a few of the tweets relating to the potential funding and the plan:

      This week in NYC was all about securing the financing for the next two flicks.

      Via @murdochjay “So you secured financing for Hit Somebody?” There’s not even a script for HIT yet. But we met w/potential true-believers.

      Via @TAFKARR “Just to clarify, which is first on the To-Do List: Hit Somebody or Red State?” Looking like RED’s up first. Writing HIT now.

    We’ll keep you posted on these breaking stories, in the hopes we have some official good news for you soon.

View Askew NewsBites™

March 21st, 2010 @ 9:53 am | No Comments » | Scooped by The Spaz

  • TONIGHT! An all-new Smith/Mosier SModcast will hit the web, in an episode the host swears is somehow going to be even funnier than last week’s fleshlight-centric tale. Keep your eyes peeled at www.smodcast.com or get your iTunes client fired up and ready for download. And speaking of podcasts, Kevin reveals that there are plans in the making for a live edition of “Tell ‘Em Steve-Dave” with Walt and Bry this summer. Coooool.
  • Shacknews reports that the great Jason Lee will voice the lead character of “Coach Frank” in the upcoming Xbox 360/PS3 game “Skate 3”. The game hits North America on May 11th, and the rest of the planet on May 14th. Catch Lee butting heads with Bruce Willis in “Cop Out”, now in theaters.
  • Another London scooper, vacationing near Hyde Park, caught a glimpse of the famous “Jay Mews” street sign which always gives you a chuckle. Take a look here.