- New SModcast, a secret party in San Diego via @EtniesCulture, and details on other upcoming live events are highlights of the weekend “Twitter” report. Here’s some of Kevin’s highlights:
Sunday is SMOD-day! SMODCAST 122: Live Nude Columbus. Recorded earlier this week! Hear the true story of Sampson! http://www.smodcast.com
Via @madisonkerr “Whats the plan for Comic-Con?” Follow @EtniesCulture for word of where to get free tix to the sneaker party, w/SecretSMod.
Via @jeisenporth “Whats taking Gyre #6 so long?” Double-issue: 44 pages. Gonna be worth the wait, I promise.
Via @rdick1987 ” Second Sydney show PLEASE! first already sold” Trying to get moved into the bigger room now; the one with 600 more seats…
Via @Widmer77 “Any @bryandwalt dates for Columbus, Ohio?” Might wanna keep week of October 11th open: a) Tell’EmLive b) commentary track…
Via @special_jason “Driving past future home of #SMODCastle Can’t wait for opening! Congrats” Details soon! http://www.smodcastle.com
And that’s a wrap on the #LIVEnudeSMOD Wee, Wee Tour! Thanks, all, who came out to the shows in Los Angeles, Philly, Columbus, and Madison!
On JULY 9th, at GALLERY1988, we invite you to go CRAZY 4 Cult! For the Fourth time! http://g1988.blogspot.com/2010/06/stalking-cult.html
Via @RyanWAndrews “any word from Tempe Improv” Leave open the week of July 26th, sir: Post ComiCon Bus Tour w/ @BryAndWalt & @SMosier!
Be sure to check out the new events page for the next four places to catch Kevin doing his live solo show — Montreal, Red Bank, Sydney, and, just added – Kitchener Ontario!
Archive for June, 2010
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- Take a peek at a few photos from the recent Columbus, Ohio SModcast with thanks to Mike for sharing from his personal collection. Looks like a nice venue there.
- Our pal the Buddy Christ once again shows up at the workplace — This time, however, someone has decided to fight back with a biblical quote of their own. Good stuff.
- Jason Lee’s “Memphis Beat” is now airing Tuesdays on TNT. Chicago Now had the opportunity to conduct a phone interview with the great Mr. Lee recently about the program, where he plays a detective who literally sings the blues during his off hours. Some snips of interest:
NBC surprised everyone when it canceled “Earl.” How did you feel about it?
I definitely miss Earl and working on the show. It was a shame the way they canceled it. We didn’t get to finish the series. I was devastated; we were all confused. But I guess life goes on and now here I am working on something entirely different.
Do you guys still get to see each other every once in a while?
Yeah, I see Ethan [Suplee] quite a bit. He was a friend of mind sort of from “Mall Rats” basically. And so we got to work on “Earl”-came full circle, just about 15 years later.
Well its good to have you back.
Oh, thank you, thank you.
And “Memphis” couldn’t be more different really.
No, I mean, as an actor you look forward to that, I guess. It’s like you don’t always expect what’s coming and interesting things really come your way and kind of surprise you.
Green Hornet #6 Arrives TODAY!
- Dynamite Entertainment presents Kevin Smith’s “Green Hornet”, issue #6, in stores today. They say:
We’re in the home stretch of the biggest superhero launch of the year as Dynamite continues to proudly present Kevin Smith’s Green Hornet! The dark forces that took the life of the original Green Hornet now set their sights on young Britt Reid Jr as he takes up his father’s war on crime. With the help of the Kato family Britt begins to grow into his role as hero. But a larger, more sinister game is afoot, one that could cost our new Green Hornet not only his life, but the lives of everyone in Century City.From the unproduced screenplay by fan-favorite Kevin Smith, featuring the careful had of Phil Hester and artist Jonathan Lau! And check out that strong of all-star covers!
The Stash will have signed copies for ya, or of course, you can always pick up a reader copy at your local shop/retailer, then do like we do — Get a spare signed copy for safe keeping.
While the book represents Kevin’s vision for the Hornet on the big screen, you can now also see how Columbia Pictures decided to go with their version — The first two official promo images were released yesterday, quickly followed by the film’s official trailer today. We love Rogen, but we’re also stoked to see how Christoph Waltz takes on the role of the baddie.
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- Malcolm Ingram’s “Bear Nation” premiered at the SXSW 2010 film festival, and Malcolm Ingram had a few words to say about it on the scene. Check out the trailer HERE. Plug In Music also has a nice piece on the band “The Order of Good Cheer”, whose track “Be My Cub” serves as a theme for the film.
- FilmSnobbery Live recently interviewed producer Bob Hawk, who is often credited as the reason “Clerks” got seen by the Weinstein’s and thus the world. Check out the full length video via blip.tv. Bob had a ton to say, and chatted for a full hour and 4 minutes – Lots about Clerks and Kevin, and just overall interesting info. In August, they’ll sit down with director Malcolm Ingram — We’ll let you know when you can catch that, as well.
- Finally today, due to Banky’s classic “Archie” comics rant in “Chasing Amy”, we found this panel particularly amusing. See ya next time…
The Twitter Report…
- A last chance to sell out Madison’s SModcasts, more chances to see Walt & Steve-Dave, new SModcast, and almost sold-out shows in Syndey top the early tweets from Kevin this week:
Oh hai MADISON! I can haz sold out SMod? 7pm show: 204/300 sold. http://tinyurl.com/Madison7pm 10pm: 114/300. http://tinyurl.com/Madison10pm
@theMgamer “will you be on stage with anyone else during sydney Q&A?” Just me. But Sydney show is almost sold out. We’re in theater, not OperaHouse. OperaHouse can seat anoter 600. So cross fingers they move us into the BIGGER room.
LOS ANGELES! You’re invited to a pre-ComiCon group-grope w/ @BryAndWalt & @SMosier! http://tinyurl.com/SModWorldsCollide Ticket info soon…
Can’t make it to http://bit.ly/bbMSdJ tonite? This’ll help: SMODCAST 121: Live Nude Duluth. Listen at http://www.smodcast.com
Friday’s in my school cafeteria meant pizza bagels. In adult world, it means a BRAND NEW TELL’EM,STEVE-DAVE! http://smodcast.com/stevedave
My dreams come true: a @BryAndWalt cartoon! FONZIE JACKET, by Tell’EmCrew and @tehhighwaymans! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTXjjW11_4E
Get those tickets purchased, Wisconsin — The show is on WEDNESDAY NIGHT. And all ya’ll get on over to http://twitter.com/ThatKevinSmith and follow away to keep up — Don’t miss a show near you.
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- SModcast #120, “In which our heroes face their end”, is now streaming and downloading from the official SModcast site. Don’t forget to grab it, and watch the hilarious Forgetius, Part II
- See if you can catch the “Mallrats” character reference in this popular A-Z t-shirt over at Threadless.com. Pretty cool little shirt.
- Here’s an odd one – Alternative Mindz has done an article comparing Silent Bob and Allison from “The Breakfast Club”. First time we think we’ve seen her mentioned as a possible inspiration for the Bob.
The Twitter Report…
- Just a few tidbits from Kevin to wind down the week, as he’s been busy working (organizing tours, recording SModcast and, of course, writing films), though we’ve got some details on SModcastle tickets, and upcoming shows, including the reveal that the 40th birthday Q&A in Red Bank will be recorded for an “Evening With” DVD — Cool stuff. Read on:
PHILADELPHIA! In one week, me & @SMosier are gonna treat you like a pair of goddamned Chinese Fingercuffs! http://tinyurl.com/LiveNudePhilly
I’m coming to the Land Down Under: http://tinyurl.com/KevInOz But before that, I’m getting older: http://tinyurl.com/ItWas40YearsAgoToday
Via @flamethrowerrd “SModcastle: how will we buy tickets” @CamelToad & I have been working on that. We were gonna go first come, first serve, but we’ve gotten too many out of state & international inquiries to say “Show up & maybe you can get in.” So we’re gonna do 25 online, and 25 at the door. Whatever we don’t sell of the 25 online, we’ll sell at the door the night of show. Seems best way to run it. #ToughTicket
Via @jasonfive “Will Smodcastle be disabled friendly?” No way, man! We’ll be all sorts of hostile toward them CrippyBoys! (i.e., of course).
Via @EricYounglove “live smod in jersey for your birthday?” Taping next EVENING WITH on my birthday: http://tinyurl.com/ItWas40YearsAgoToday
One year ago from this very moment, I was on stage at Carnegie Hall. Before I left, I took a picture: http://silentbobspeaks.com/?p=396
As always, @ThatKevinSmith on Twitter makes sure you don’t miss a single character!
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- Jason Mewes stars in campy vampire thriller “Bitten”, on DVD this July 6th:
Synopsis:
A night-shift paramedic gets a lot more than he bargained for during a routine rescue in “Bitten,” a gruesome thriller. Jack is a good-hearted, hard-working EMT, so when he finds a young woman named Danika on death’s door who refuses to go to the hospital, Jack decides to take her home and nurse her back to health. As her condition improves, Jack begins to fall in love with the mystery girl. But something is not quite right-and it’s not just his fear of commitment. As secrets begin to unfold, Jack learns that Danika is a vampire who has more skeletons in her closet than he could have ever imagined. And if he isn’t careful, he could be the next.
The delicious spine-chiller and Syfy premiere stars Jason Mewes (“Zack and Miri Make a Porno,” “Clerks II”) and Erica Cox (“American Pie Presents Beta House”). A horrifying love story that doesn’t promise a happy ending, the “Bitten” DVD features never-before-seen, too-hot-for-television footage.
- Thanks to scooper JJ for this photo of “Clerks” stars Marilyn Ghigliotti and Scott Schiaffo at Philly’s Wizard World this weekend.
The Twitter Report…
- Kevin’s been a little more active in the Twitter feeds lately — Including the big announcement of Forgeticus, Part 2, the free SModimation we’ve all been waiting for, which we’ll lead off with here. There’s also more links from Brantford, reminders of upcoming chances to see the live shows, a hope for a street hockey tournament on the east coast, and lots more. Here’s the best of Kevin’s tweets over the past few days:
Go watch FORGETICUS Pt2 – the brand new SModimation from @Starktoons! http://www.smodcast.com/smodimations (My FAVE moment: the slap @ 2:52)
I just came from SModcastle tour. @CamelToad fucking crushed it! The place exceeded my hopes. Has the absolute feel of being in my house.
Via @CamelToad “Stoner idea: EveningW/4 @SModcastle” Hint: fans of EVENING WITH series should be at http://tinyurl.com/ItWas40YearsAgoToday
Hockey fans, I give you the winners of this year’s View Askew Street Hockey League Championship: http://tinyurl.com/pucku2010
Every once in awhile, it’s nice to get the paper and read some GOOD news… http://tinyurl.com/gretzkyrecord
Via @amadcow2 “any roundup on how PuckU did in the tourney?” Puck U won the ViewAskewStreetHockeyLeague Cup this year, going 3-0. No puking!
Dear @NHLDevils. Can we hold a Street Hockey Tourney in your massive Rock parking lot this October? We can get about 100 teams, I imagine.
Via @mylifeasrach “How Smith @smosier & @BryAndWalt rocked my sat night: http://bit.ly/cwNEzL ” Very nice. I agree about STEVE-DAVE.
Via @WhosMikeus “How was the hockey tournament” A metric shit-ton of fun. Watch! See for yourself: http://ustre.am/:vjn9
Via @jmj399 “can’t wait for LiveSMod on saturday” #LIVEnudeSMOD at the IMPROV! 20 tix left! http://bit.ly/aoss9M
Philadelphia! I’m for the Hawks, but #LIVEnudeSMOD is Flyers all the way: http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=3607
Madison, Wisconsin! #LIVEnudeSMOD is coming your way on June 23. At 7 & 10pm! http://tinyurl.com/2SModsInMadison Come look at us talking!
Via @SamuelShipIt “just got back from seeing 4321, u were fucking dope” If you’re in the UK, go see http://www.4321themovie.com!
Same sex kissing on the Mtv Movie Awards? That’s the cutting edge… of the late 90’s: http://www.viewaskew.com/mtv/99awards/index.html
Twitter @ThatKevinSmith for every single one, not just these highlights. Among others this week, you’ll see a touching extended tribute Kevin writes to his father, and lots more.
More Photos From Brantford!
- Thanks to fans Barbara and Edward, we’ve got a bunch more looks at the festivities in Brantford over the weekend, including the first shots from Saturday’s live SModcast. There’s a lot more where these come from via their online galleries (1, 2, 3, 4) as well. There’s some nice shots of Puck U in action here, along with some Kevin/Walter stuff. Thanks to all who sent in their photos.
