- Looks like that release date push is being confirmed around the web…This story comes from Jim over at the Wizard World site:
Miramax Dials Up Release Date
Jay and Silent Bob are arriving early.
Miramax has moved up the release date for “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back,” the new comedy written and directed by Kevin Smith. The new date for release is now Wednesday, August 22, two days earlier than its original date.
The conventional wisdom at Miramax is that the movie will be a big hit, and the studio wants word-of-mouth and buzz to build for two days going into the higher-dollar-volume weekend.
“Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back” went through only two test screenings. In its first screening, the film registered a composite score on the reply cards of 86, the highest ever for one of Smith’s films, and one of the highest marks in Miramax history. Test screenings are usually done so that filmmakers can edit and tweak their films before general release. Given the performance of “JSBSB,” Miramax is confident in adjusting its release date.
- A small interview with Paul Dini appears over at comicscontinuum.com, regarding his script for the live-action Batman Beyond movie. They give JASBSB a brief mention:
“Then Chris Rock yells at me,” Dini said. “It was a lot of fun be in, and Kevin was really cool to work with.”
The whole thing can be checked out HERE.
- The Jay & Silent Bob Strikes Back official trailer has made its first television appearance on the E! Network‘s Coming Attractions program. The show airs fairly often, and the trailer’s running first off, so check your listings. Coming Attractions showcases trailers for all the big upcoming flicks.
- Apparently reactions to J&SBSB footage are still being recorded, this time in the Chicago area. Sounds like they’re still trying to decide how to market the film, perhaps? The survery also asked about the actors Chris Rock, Ben Affleck, Jason Lee, and Jason Mewes and about the interest of seeing a film with those actors (along with 25 other questions).The movie is currently set for a huge 2,500 screen release on August 22nd.
- And finally today, a press release confirms the August 7th soundtrack release:
Includes New Songs by Stroke 9, Marcy Playground, Bloodhound Gang, Plus Music
From Run DMC, Bon Jovi, Bob Schneider, Morris Day & The Time and More
NEW YORK, July 16 /PRNewswire/ — On August 7, Universal will release the Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back soundtrack. The movie Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back is a Kevin Smith film (Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy) and will open in theaters on August 22 from Dimension Films.
The soundtrack features a 13-song, eclectic mix of new music as well as some classics. Brand new tracks from Stroke 9, Marcy Playground, Bloodhound Gang and Afroman are sure highlights. Stroke 9’s “Kick Some Ass,” the first single from Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back soundtrack, was the #1 most added song at Alternative radio in its first week, according to leading industry publication Radio & Records. Other artists include Bon Jovi, PJ Harvey, Morris Day & The Time, Run DMC and Bob Schneider.
Also included on the CD are hilarious sound bites from the film as well as an enhanced portion containing trailers for all of Kevin Smith’s films, an outtake from the current film and an exclusive performance from Jay (Jason Mewes).
Look for the new video for “Kick Some Ass” featuring Stroke 9 with Jay & Silent Bob, and directed by Gregory Dark (Linkin Park, Crazytown).
The release goes on to list the full track listing, which we already know (and you can find here in the archives).
Got Something To Say?
You must be logged in to post a comment.