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  • We’ve just learned that a new Kevin appearance has been added at EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY in GREENVILLE, NC on April the 5th. We’ve got details on the way, but mark those calendars now.

    And speaking of Q&A, full information, including ticket prices, is now avaialble at the Roy Thompson Hall website regarding the Toronto Q&A. We assume that the prices are in them there Canadian dollars, though that means it’ll be cheaper in US. Always a big win. Looks like you can get ‘em right at the site, too. Hurry before they’re history.

  • IMDB PeopleNews reports in on
Kevin Smith: Money Back If Dissatisfied

Hollywood director Kevin Smith is so confident his latest movie Jersey Girl is a masterpiece, he’s offering a ticket refund to anyone dissatisfied with it. Smith, who directs Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in the film, claims Affleck has given the performance of his life in the forthcoming movie. But he does admit to worrying about how the critical and commercial mauling given to the ex-couple’s last film, Gigli, will affect the box-office takings of Jersey Girl. Smith says, “After Gigli, I was, like, ‘Oh man – our jobs just got much harder.’ But it’s not Gigli 2: Bennifer Strikes Back.

We’re a comeback picture. Affleck has never been as good as he is here. If you’re not satisfied, I’d be willing to stand at the door of theaters and be like, ‘You don’t have to pay.’”

  • In the latest issue of Game Informer, (#131) there’s a description of a game called “Killer 7″. This game features a man with split personalities. One of these personalities just so happens to be named Kevin Smith. The description reads:
“Although he has no relationship to Silent Bob, he does indeed move in the shadows. Since he is ultra-sensitive to light, he prefers to move in the shadows. He also has infrared vision in total darkness. He performs stealth kills, and is the only character that doesn’t use a firearm.”
  • Kevin shows up in a little snippet in this month’s Premiere Magazine (March 2004). Click the snippet to read it. We’re not TOTALLY sure that the project sequence is still staying that way, though last we heard officially, it was. Although, with this BIG NEWS on the horizon, anything can happen…

  • Those of you fine folks in Europe will be pleased to read this update from Previews on the R2 release of the “Evening With…” DVD:
An Evening With Kevin Smith £**.** VAT Find out the origin of Snoochie-boochies as auteur of low-budget comedy Kevin smith proves himself a great raconteur in this DVD which sees him regaling 5 college audiences with his wit and wisdom. Some hilarious stories are told as he describes meetings with studio execs over his Superman Lives screenplay, exposes Prince (who hired him to direct a never-finished documentary) as a self-absorbed Jesus freak, plus there’s a visit from Jason Mewes (Jay). Get up close and personal as Silent Bob speaks! Available April, SRP £19.99. (CAUT. 4)
  • Riley’s one of the coolest chicks we know, because she likes to rent out an entire movie theater on her birthday and watch a View Askew film on the big screen! If you’re in or near Brunswick, Maine, and want to join her for the always enjoyable MALLRATS on February 22nd, send her an email. Last year, she did Clerks and it was a blast. This is a private party, so admission is TOTALLY FREE, you just gotta email her to get on the list! Ah, the benefits of reading News Askew, ‘eh?
  • And finally today, not related in any way, but it’s brought us so much joy that we had to share. Check out this Nutrigrain bars ad from Turnpike Films. I had a nutrigrain bar today, and man, I feel GREAT!

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