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High-Def Digest confirms that “Clerks II” will arrive on Bluray on February 10, 2009. The title was previously available in the now dead HD-DVD format. During a recent Q&A, Kevin joked that the orignal “Clerks” would look “even worse” on Bluray, so from what we’re seeing no plans for that one to show up in a high definition format just yet. Thanks to High Def Digest for the story, which does not speculate on any extras (though we’re guessing the same extras on previous releases of the film, but nothing new).

Concidentally, DVD Talk is speculating on a February 10th DVD bow for “Zack And Miri” as well, though we think that is just due to the Clerks II Bluray. Chalk it up only as a rumor for now, until we can get something more official for ya.

We’re not sure where this poster is being used in print (as this Canman article implies), but Kevin is now using this wonderful one-sheet for “Zack And Miri Make a Porno” on his Myspace profile as well. We love it. And we certainly do agree that confusion over the title and marketing hurt things for the film — Though it’s great to see everyone has a good sense of humor over all the troubles. Like we always say, a View Askew film isn’t a View Askew film without controversial stuff happening at release time.

As we’ve now passed the release date, we’re going back to the archives to dig up some stuff we couldn’t show you until after the flick hit screens – These are some early shots from the “Bean N Gone” taken from exteriors in Pittsburgh, spotted by a curious fan last winter. Click in for a closer look at another transformed business from View Askew.

Finally today, seems IMDB‘s folks at “Truly Trivial” must read News Askew, as a rumor we speculated on has made it to their trivia question today:
The answer links to the great Jason Bateman, whom Kevin confirmed was NEVER in the running for the role (so the question is incorrect), though Kevin did in the same answer to us reveal that he’d love to work with Bateman in the future. Let’s hope it happens. We think the dude would be a fantastic fit for Kevin’s words. Catch ya back here soon!

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