• Here’s a scan from the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly (the double-sized issue with Heroes’ Hayden Panettiere on the cover). The issue details the 100 Stars EW Loves Right Now and our very Kevin makes the list at #22 with the “Zack and Miri Make a Porno” script. Check out the scan above!

• Time magazine ran a great article with Bruce Willis discussin DIE HARD 4 and working with Kevin. Check out an excerpt below…

• CLEKRS makes PopMatters’ top list of DVDS everyone should own. Click HERE for the link.

• Jason Mewes’ famous diatribe from JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK makes this list of the Top 20 Movie Insults.

• TBS has picked up the rebroadcast rights to Jason Lee’s hit sitcom MY NAME IS EARL. They will start airing repeats in the fall of 2009. Read all about the deal right here…

• And finally today in “its about time” news, Stan Lee will finally be released as an action figure from Marvel Comics. Check out the story HERE.

• So where you gonna be on Wednesday, June 27th? Well, in a movie theater seat watching “Live Free or Die Hard”, right? The promotions for the flick have been pitch perfect, showing just enough of those major action set pieces, and some of the best John McClane quips we’ve ever heard. Sure, the flick’s got a PG-13 rating, previously unheard of for a Die Hard, though we hear this one pushes that rating real far — Heck, we’re guessing that an “unrated” cut has to exist somewhere, the flick was likely done with both R and PG-13 cuts in mind. EW recently voted the original Die Hard the best action flick of all time, and who’s to blame them? Personally I can remember Die Hard as one of the movies I just HAD to own on VHS back in the day at any cost, and I wore that tape down with way too many viewings.

So, all that said, the fact that Kevin’s now a part of this universe with his role in the new “Die Hard” is super-cool for big fans of the franchise, as we are. With promotions kicking into high gear, Kevin had the chance to sit down for a brand new chat with star Bruce Willis on the Fox lot, and Apple’s got it for ya — A 3+ quickly edited piece of conversation along with more of that trademark Die Hard action. Surf on over and watch two guys from Jersey hang out…and talk about one of the greatest action movie franchises of our time. It’s too bad it didn’t run longer, though we’re holding out hope for an extended cut of this segment on the eventual DVD.

• Ever been to The Burgg? It’s a website where users can contribute their own quick little sketches inspired by their favorite films — Do some searching and you’ll see user entries from Clerks, Clerks II, Dogma, and more.
• The folks over at Film 411 say Clerks II gets even BETTER the more you view it. We couldn’t agree more.
• Bebo is an online fan community for stuff folks love — A new Kevin Smith bebo has popped up which will include photos, videos, discussions, and more. Could it be the next Myspace? Ya never know.

• We ran a scan of this UK Time Online story referencing “Chasing Amy” as a top romantic film, though some folks seem to have missed it — Check out the online version.
• Remember that limited Mooby’s box set of the Clerks II DVD that was only available thru Best Buy? One lucky fan found a stash of them on sale at a Fayetteville, Arkansas store. Just goes to show ya, look around, they may still be around…And are definitely quite the collector’s items!
• Good marks HERE for “An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein”, currently starring Marilyn Ghigliotti and now playing Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. through June 30 at the Raven Playhouse, 5233 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood.

• Wanna fall in love with Rosario Dawson just a little bit more? Seems that she’s now making regular appearances at Comic Book Conventions to meet fans and promote her new book “Occult Crimes Taskforce”. Check out some info and photos from her recent stop in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ah, Rosario!
• And finally today, let’s close it off with two Dogma mentions (with “Evan Almighty” hitting the news, relgious-themed flicks are all the rage). First up, the film makes a CNN/Entertainment Weekly list of bible-influence films. Dogma’s also showing up at Number 9 in MTV’s Thou Shalt Read Our List Of Top 10 Film Portrayals Of God, In Rewind.See ya, folks! Big site news on the horizon. Stick around.

• This JUST IN — Kevin will be appearing on KROQ Radio tomorrow morning (Tuesday) around 9 AM for an IN STUDIO interview. No more details at this time, though we wanted to let those of you within listening range know. We believe you can also LISTEN LIVE via their website (look to the left). We’ll grab up some details and possibly an audio clip tomorrow.

• Those of you that have been with us for a while here know the deal with Auctions Askew – Get yourself some pretty rare stuff from the flicks, often one-of-a-kind stuff. The auctions have returned for another round, and after an amazing selection last week, Kev’s outdone himself this time, offering up probably some of the most amazing, iconic items from the Askewniverse yet. Yes, you can be the ONLY PERSON IN THE WORLD to say you own this stuff. And that sure is saying somethin’. Let’s take a peek at this week’s offerings:

By far, this is the most elite offering we’ve seen at Auctions Askew, and truly some amazing pieces of history. Bid carefully and wisely if you want an item, as we think competition’s gonna be stiff. Don’t let any of these gems slip through your fingers! Visit the official thread at the View Askew board, and get your bid on RIGHT HERE.

• Now here’s some coolness for ya — Kevin’s announced that he and Scott are going to host an art show on July 17th, and the art that’s being featured has the subject of “Cult Movies” – In other words, this is likely to be some of the coolest art that a movie geek has ever laid his or her eyes on. Here’s Kevin from his blog with the scoopage:

More details (just a few though) over at the Gallery’s website.

• It’s Smith. It’s Mosier. It’s Monday. Yep, It’s SModcast.

SModcast 16: Bungpiece.com

In which our heroes rock some poker in the back (and liquor up front), opt to talk about the previous SModcast in lieu of new topics, enter “Jaws” as a length of measurement, enjoy an impromptu visit from a cinematic stoner and discuss his spicey endorsement prospects, try to wheel and deal for a starring role as a gay hustler, and enjoy looking at underwear.

Where do ya get it? Why, exclusively over at Quick Stop Entertainment, of course.

• “Clerks” popped up on a boston.com list of top “Work Films” today:

• Kevin showed up in a pool at a beta entertainment site called “Buzzdash”. He’s part of the running for “Favorite Cinematic Kevin”. He’s holding a strong 22% of the vote at presstime, though we figure you may get some votes in to help that along after reading this ‘bite. Get on over and let your digital voice be heard!
• The famous IMDB has updated their “Zack and Miri Make A Porno” page with a new URL, discussion area, and 2008 release target. We also noticed that a dude named Shawn Patterson is currently listed as the original music dude for “Red State” on its IMDB page. Can’t say for sure how solid that info is this early in the game, though, as we thought Jim Venable might be on board. We’ll see what we can dig up.
• And finally today, seems that the Emperor has a bit of a problem with those Death Star independent contractors in this new Robot Chicken sketch that premiered on Cartoon Network’s “Adult Swim” last night. Enjoy! Off to eat some birthday cake…See ya…
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• Kevin’s been feeling a bit generous lately as far as info on the new projects go, so let’s do some quick interpretations and summations of what’s been revealed in the big Zack and Miri post this week :

• Jay Mewes will NOT be in “Red State”, but likely appear in a role in “Zack and Miri”. He will NOT play Zack. Miri was likely the character writtien for Rosario Dawson’s voice, though no word yet on if this is 100% true or if she will play the part (though we’re calling this one pretty likely at this point.
• “Zack and Miri” will have a runtime of AROUND 1:40, by estimates.
• “Zack and Miri” will take place in Minnesota, but not necessarily film there (though the script calls for snowy weather, so speculation on a locale is rampant). Illinois and Connecticut were named as possibilities by Kevin, due to the potential tax credit they offer for shooting there. Kevin says, “We’re submitting a budget for Illinois. If Weinstein Co. approves it, we’ll more than likely shoot there, and the location of the story will follow suit.”
• Kevin intends to have Dave Klein shoot both films, with “Zack and Miri” on film (not digital).
• Kevin is aiming for a completely fresh, new to View Askew cast for “Red State”.
• The “Zack” character is quite Dante-esque.
• Hockey will somehow play a part in “Zack and Miri”.
• Kevin does not intend to appear in any role (large or small) in either “Red State” or “Zack and Miri”.

And there ya have it, folks! Appetites satisfied, for now? No? Okay then, we’ll see what else we can dig up.