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An Early Week TwitterThon…

June 30th @ 6:50 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Brad & Chris

  • Kevin’s running hot with the Twitter to kick off the week (close to 50 tweets yesterday, and well over that number today already), so let’s take another look at some of the more interesting tweets from the last 48 hours. In instances where major news drops, we’re still going to split those tweets into their own headlines. Lots of love continuing for the New Jersey Devils — It’s great to see that he’s continued to keep hockey on the brain, which should put him in the perfect state of mind as he continues writing “Hit Somebody” this winter. Let’s take a look at some of the more newsworthy tweets:
    • Via @courtenaymmkay “whatcha doing today?” Signing mountains of merchandise for http://www.jayandsilentbob.com – Christmas rush is coming…
    • Via @movieinsiders “Check out this Amazon deal: Dogma(Bluray) $7.99 http://bit.ly/28a7fM ” That’s a pretty sweet deal and a packed disc.
    • Via @dvdmike “Dave: getting in the ASC” HUGE congrats to Baby Dave Klein (my eyes), invited 2 join the American Society of Cinematographers.
    • Via @timmcknightUK “does Jason Mewes have twitter?” Yes, but be warned: it’s a lot of “Mmm..coffee” and “Love the Puggle” Tweets. @JayMewes

    Hit up the official twitter page for detailed tweet sessions on some recent couples times with the wife, and his thoughts on attending the recent “Twilight: New Moon” premiere with his daughter. WireImage has the photos.

Filed in: Chasing Amy, Clerks, Dogma, DVD, J&SBSB, News, Other Films

Stream The View Askew Classics On Hulu, Netflix…

June 12th @ 4:14 pm | No Comments » | Scooped by Brad & Chris

  • When the early Askewniverse films were made, the idea of streaming them real-time to a computer screen was a foreign concept. Today, with a couple mere clicks, you can watch these classics, within seconds, completely uncut and commercial free. Sure, you’ll need a Netflix subscription, but it’s one of the best bargains out there. And Hulu, though ad-supported, is free for viewers in the US. Here’s some links to get you watching these flicks even easier:

    It’s been great to see how well these films have held up over the years — Kevin recently tweeted that he began negative cutting on “Clerks” an astounding 18 years ago. And now, you’ve got two ways that the film can be spooling on your computer or mobile device screen in mere seconds. Ah, technology.

Filed in: Chasing Amy, Clerks, J&SBSB, News

Bluntman & Chronic to Return In Animated Form…

March 24th @ 5:08 am | No Comments » | Scooped by Brad & Chris

  • Our longtime scooper and fan John Couture had the pleasure of introducing Kevin to the crowd in Indianapolis last week, and now has the pleasure of bringing a new scoop to us here at News Askew and via his own site, VideoETA. It seems that Jason Mewes will produce a new animated series, to be released online, featuring Bluntman and Chronic. As we recall Bluntman being mostly a silent partner, naturally, the key voice needed to make this happen IS Mewes, so it makes a lot of sense. This, from the Q&A after the Indy show:

      The other news item that I hadn’t seen mentioned anywhere was the reveal that Jason Mewes was producing (yes, you read that right) an animated Bluntman & Chronic feature film that would be released online in serial form. As I’m sure you remember, Bluntman & Chronic were comic book alter egos of Jay and Silent Bob that make their first appearance in Chasing Amy

      In fact, the whole plot of Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back revolves around Jay and Silent Bob making their way to Hollywood to stop production of a Bluntman & Chronic movie. I guess you can say that life is imitating art yet again. I’m really excited to see what Jason Mewes will do with the project. He’s come a long way personally and professionally and this would be a home run and a way to keep the View Askewniverse alive.

    No word yet on an ETA, but this one sounds like a very real possibility. If we get details on production starting, a potential venue on the web for it (S.I.R.’s first video offering, perhaps?), you’ll know via News Askew.

Filed in: Chasing Amy, J&SBSB, News

View Askew NewsBites™

February 4th @ 7:09 am | No Comments » | Scooped by John Whiteaker

  • This week’s new episode of Adult Swim’s Robot Chicken was entitled “Big Trouble in Little Clerks 2”. No references during the actual show, though.
  • Hmmm, anyone notice a familiar figure on this t-shirt? Kevin Smith gonna sue somebody?

  • Back even before the days News Askew existed, a little program called Squirt TV made it from host Jake Fogelnest’s bedroom and onto MTV. Back then, in 1996, Kevin and Joey Lauren Adams visited Jake’s room just before a little flick called “Chasing Amy” was about to be introduced to the world. You know the rest! Fogelnest now hosts a nice show on Sirius XM’s Alt Nation, and our favorite director’s re-inventing the independent film distribution model as we speak. Watch and peep history.

Filed in: Chasing Amy, Dogma, News, Television

“Chasing Amy in 60 Seconds” – Vote Now!

January 28th @ 9:40 am | No Comments » | Scooped by Brad & Chris

  • Support these guys whose entry in the 2011 “Virgin Radio Fake Film Festival” in Vancouver is inspired by their favorite film – “Chasing Amy”. Not only did they do a pretty decent job of encapsulating some of the most memorable beats from the flick in just one minute, they seemed to travel all over to find locations and angles that really matched up with what Kevin and crew did back in 1997.

    The guys have made it into the top 20 already, but to get into the top 10, they need your votes. The top prize is $10,000, which they’re pledging to donate 100% of to The Wayne Foundation if they can take the top prize. So, not only would your vote help get an Askew themed winner to the contest, but you’ll be benefiting a favorite charity of Kevin’s in the process.

    Watch and rate/vote for “Chasing Amy in 60 Seconds” right now! Voting ends at 5 PM on Tuesday, so don’t delay.

    UPDATE: Only a few hours left! You must register at the site to cast a vote, but it’s quick and easy. Help ’em (and The Wayne Foundation) out!

Filed in: Chasing Amy, News