• In case ya missed it, we’ve got a local copy of a small capture (done in the DivX format) of tonight’s Jersey Girl trailer as it aired on Entertainment Tonight. We hope to have a nicer capture up for you very soon, but in the meantime, you can at least whet your appetite with this verion. Thanks to Bob from WebAskew for the Divx capture, who tells us that his site will return in time for the film’s release in 2004.
  Click here to watch the trailer!

• In case you were wondering about that very noticeable “Kevin Smith” credit on the Jersey Girl poster, here’s what Kevin had to say about his name being used in the publicity for the film:

Kevin has indeed in the past (and obviously remains) against this type of marketing, only because he considers films a group effort by all those involved, from the actors all the way down the crew. However, in the end, the studio will make that call, and this time, they’ve opted to use Kevin’s body of work as a marketing tool in itself, which we’d say is a great compliment.

• And here’s a few more Affleck quotes to round out today’s update. In this Vancouver Sun story, Ben speaks very fondly of Jersey Girl, saying:

And from Canoe:

And finally, from the Chicago Sun-Times:

We’re right there with ya, Ben. Jersey Girl is definitely some of his best work to date, and Ben carries the film like a champ. We think you’ll all agree this March, and a lot of you will finally have that View Askew film that your parents can watch without complaining to ya about the language! Come back on Christmas for a little holiday treat from us here at News Askew and View Askew.

• We’d like to take a moment to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas! From all of us here at News Askew, View Askew, and Graphitti Designs, have a wonderful holiday, and thanks for another great year. Above you’ll see this year’s cover artwork for the annual View Askew Christmas card, with some brand new Chris Bailey artwork, featuring Jay & Bob bringing their idea of gifts to greet the baby Jesus. We’re not gonna tell you what’s inside the card (so if you know keep it to yourself!). If you’d like, feel free to use the talkbacks to write your own caption! We’ll be back with the answer in a few days.
  Merry Christmas to all!

• It’s been confirmed, tonight, CBS television will debut the Jersey Girl trailer in its entirety as part of the “Entertainment Tonight” program. So set up those VCRs, Tivos, and whatever else you have, as many of you will have the chance to see your first footage from the film. Check your local listings for airtimes, but definitely catch this tonight, as the trailer likely won’t re-air on TV anytime soon. We’ll have online versions available at the site for you as soon as possible, but your best look will be on your television screen TONIGHT. Enjoy!

• Alright, so now that the Gigli-bashing is starting to get old, it’s time to move onto the deservedly GOOD press for Jersey Girl! Movieline magazine has listed the film as #12 in their article entitled “33 Musts in 2004”. Click above for a scan, or read the blurb here:

• The Jersey Girl poster has already begun to show up in local theaters — So, if you’re in there to check out Return of the King or something this weekend, take a look at it — One viewer noticed the slick new View Askew Productions logo on the sheet — Which no longer uses Vulgar the clown but Jay & Bob in the center of the circle! Could this be the official new logo of View Askew? Check out the enlargement above.

• The official Miramax Jersey Girl website has revealed the final poster art for the film, due in theaters on Friday, March 19, 2004. The official tagline: “He wanted it all…but he got more than he bargained for. A new comedy by Kevin Smith.” The one sheet features Ben and Raquel, and it’s nice to see that Kevin’s name is featured in the promotion as well. Here’s the synopsis for the film (some spoilers ahead):

Ollie Trinke (Ben Affleck) is at the top of his game. A Smooth, Manhattan music publicist, Ollie has just married the love of his life (Jennifer Lopez) and has a child on the way. It’s a perfect lie that is tragically upended when he suddenly finds himself a single father unqualified for his new role.
Before long Ollie’s big city lifestyle clashes head on with fatherhood. After losing his job, he’s forced to move back in with his father (George Carlin) in the New Jersey suburb where he was raised. With the help of a beautiful young friend (Liv Tyler) who opens him up to love again, and the daughter (Raquel Castro) who gives him the courage to keep going, he begins to realize that sometimes, you have to forget about what you thought you were and just accept who you are.
A dramatic comedy from writer/director, Kevin Smith, JERSEY GIRL reveals the honest, heartfelt and often amusing story about the man who wanted it all but got more than he bargained for.

• We’ve been getting a lot of scoops regarding the silent character named “Bob” in the new Tom Cruise samurai flick. Apparently he was on a talk show on the Oxygen network (Ellen?) and introduced a clip from the film, stating:

So is Cruise perhaps a closet View Askew fan? Interesting…

• Scott over at PVP Online has posted his Christmas story from his upcoming TPB and there’s a pretty big Mallrats reference in it. The story starts HERE , but you’ll find the Brodie line on page 12.
• And it wouldn’t be an update lately without some Affleck news, right? He’s in the Paycheck making-of located at the Apple trailer site, and talks about Gigli, Jersey Girl and Paycheck in a new interview. Here’s a clip from that (minor spoilers):

And he also brings up the movie briefly in this New York Daily News article:

Enjoy the weekend! Go out and get that last-minute Christimas shopping done. Yeah, we’re talking to YOU!

• Diamond Distributors has confirmed that the next wave in Clerks Inaction Figures, “Dogma”, is on track for an April 2004 ship date. This pack looks to be the coolest and most anticipated yet, with newly colorful versions of Jay & Bob, Loki & Bartelby, and of course, that massive Golgothan. This is a MUST-HAVE pack (but then again, aren’t they all)?

The In-animating of the View Askewniverse gets a little of that old time religion with the new Clerks InAction Figures Series 3: Dogma! View Askew and Graphitti Designs present this latest round of fan faves from the fourth chapter in the five-movie-long New Jersey Trilogy. Based on designs by animator Stephen Silver, sculptor Jon Matthews brings these characters to life with incredible style and attitude and feature no articulation whatsoever! Bartleby spreads his wings! Loki loses his! Silent Bob goes all Tiger Woods! Jay finally gets his hands on an Uzi! And NoMan the Golgothan stinks the place up! Each 12-pack case includes: three Jay, three Silent Bob, two Bartleby, two Loki, and two Golgothan figures. Scheduled for shipping April 2004.

• Alright, alright. We hear ya. You want more shots from the Playboy shoot with Jennifer Smith. Sure! We’re happy to oblige. Alright, so they’re not nude shots (you pervs) but if you want a look at Kevin on the scene, helping to set things up and striking a pose or two himself, click the thumbnails above for a backstage look at the shoot. Enjoy.