- In a new Zap2It article, Kevin reveals his preference to appear in, rather than direct, television, again citing a possible appearance on “My Name Is Earl” at some point. Some fun new quotes inside. Here’s an excerpt:
Although he’s a film guy, television seems to be Smith’s not-so-secret weakness. As fans know, the erstwhile Silent Bob is such devotee of “Degrassi: The Next Generation” that he contact the producers about possibly directing an episode. Told that his absence of Canadian citizenship would keep him from going behind the camera, he gladly agreed to a multi-episode acting gig playing himself. A similar sense of appreciation led Smith to a cameo on “Veronica Mars.”
“I am always kind of blown away when I see somebody that I know on TV,” he explains. “I saw Jason Mewes on that show on IFC, ‘Film Freak’ or something like that… I was flipping through the channels and I was like, ‘I f***ing know that guy! I went to school with him.’ My wife was like, ‘You also directed him in several pictures. And he lives downstairs in our house.’”
- Catch Jason Lee as a guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno — Wednesday, March 1st! Expect some Earl references and perhaps a chicken pox joke or three. Mark your calendars!
- The famous View Askew Pixel Pound is now safely in its new home at PixelPound.com, on a new server with loads of space for all those pictures you’ve got from all your View Askew events. Get on over there and check out their newest software with improved features, along with that amazing, ever-growing image database. The biggest source of View Askew photos on the web is the View Askew Pixel Pound!
- You saw that possible flying car image in our newsbites recently, now check out THIS story — Seems Randal’s dream is becoming even closer of a reality, according to a program being run by some MIT scientists.
- The always informative IMDB presents more insight on the re-titling of Ben Affleck’s upcoming George Reeves biopic:
Ben Affleck’s forthcoming film on the death of TV Superman actor George Reeves has been renamed, following legal threats by the producer of the Superman movies. Affleck plays late actor Reeves in the Truth, Justice And The American Way, which has now been changed to Hollywoodland. Distributors Focus Features were forced to give up the original title after Warner Bros – who produces the Superman film franchise, including the upcoming Superman Returns – threatened to sue, as “Truth, Justice And The American Way” is Superman’s slogan. Reeves, who played the Man Of Steel in the 1951 feature film Superman And The Mole-Men and the 1950s TV series Adventures Of Superman, died of a gunshot wound in June 1959. While the cause of his death was ruled suicide, friends and family suspected he may have been murdered. Hollywoodland, directed by Allen Coulter, also stars Adrien Brody, Diane Lane and Bob Hoskins, and hits US cinemas screens this year.
- A while back we reported on the newly formed Weinstein Co’s intention to release Clerks 2 on high definition DVD. Before that, however, it looks like they’ll begin issuing their first standard-releases with “Derailed”, eventually followed by a long-awaited Kill Bill Special Edition, which the Weinsteins own the rights to release. Nice! Thanks to The Digital Bits for the scoopage.
- Jason Lee fans, take note: We’re getting reports that novelty store Spencer Gifts has started carrying “My Name Is Earl” tees, both of which feature Lee’s unmistakable mug. They’re selling fast.
- And on a final fun note today — Cable movie channel Starz Edge had a fun playlist tonight — Clerks, followed by NAVY SEALS! We kid you not. There’s got to be a programmer at the network with a good sense of humor. Catch ya next time…More news on the way!
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