• Kevin’s coming to Canada for a historic 2-night appearance in Toronto doing the Q&A thing next month (February 6th and 7th) — And even more curiously, mentioned that there might be more to come in a recent post. Well, we think we’ve gotten to the bottom of what that extra is gonna be. How about a mini-Vulgarthon?

  
  Yes, that’s right, taking a look at the Bloor Cinema’s website , you’ll see a THREE DAY “Kevin Smith Film Fest”, showing 2 movies a night, starting Sunday, February 8th. “Clerks” and “Clerks II” on night one (the first double-bill of these we’ve ever seen), “Mallrats” and “Chasing Amy” on night two (films 2 and 3 of the Askewniverse), and “Dogma” and “Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back” on the final night.

  Okay, so we know you’re intrigued, right? Wanna go? Here’s how it works. First off, tickets are gonna cost you $60 (Canadian) and that gets you into ALL SIX MOVIES. Kevin will appear LIVE at the fest for a 30 minute Q&A session after each film. Yep, just like at Vulgarthons here in the US. So, now it’s your turn, Canada!

  Here’s the official word from the Bloor cinema:

  KEVIN SMITH FEST. The honourary Jersey Canuck joins the Bloor Cinema for a series of half hour Q&A’s following screenings of six of his flicks!! Love him or hate him, Kevin Smith was one of the nineties’ most influential American auteurs, channeling pre-millennial slacker angst into comedies that are frequently more beautiful and loving than they have any right to be. We all have our favourites, but they are best appreciated as a package, the better to tease out their interconnectivity; just as with a good TV show, watching the mythology develop and weave back into itself is half the fun. SEE ‘EM ALL FOR ONLY $60.

  Ticketweb has tickets for sale RIGHT NOW (and these are going to sell out really, really fast, so buy right now).

  

  Showtimes:

  Sun Feb 8, 2009
  7:00 PM Clerks.
  9:30 PM Clerks II

  Mon Feb 9, 2009
  7:00 Mallrats
  9:30 Chasing Amy

  Tue Feb 10, 2009
  7:00 Dogma
  10:00 Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

  OF FINAL IMPORTANT NOTE: The website says: “Please note that these are Bloor Cinema Member tickets only (must show valid Bloor Cinema membership card for each member ticket purchased – not just one membership card for several tickets).” We read this is that if you are your 3 friends are going, all 4 of you must join the Bloor Cinema as a member before you can buy these tickets. Membership is $3 and we believe is available at the door — If folks know a way to purchase a membership by phone or online, let us know.

  This is a FANTASTIC opportunity and winds up almost a full week of Kevin in Canada, the biggest event we’ve ever seen come to Toronto. News Askew readers across Canada are already coming in for the Q&A shows, now’s your chance to extend the fun for this historic 3-night film festival. Be there!!! And get your seats now before they’re gone, trust us.

• The presale’s over, so if you missed out on the first round, you may now proceed to the Ticketmaster site to purchase your tickets to Kevin’s 2nd just-added night in Toronto for this February — The first event sold out in record time, so we’re expecting the same to happen on this one. Don’t delay, buy today.

  
  The show takes place on Friday, February 6, 2009, 7:00 PM in Roy Thomson Hall, Toromto. Kevin’s Canadian appearances are among the all-time greats, so don’t miss out — This historic two night event is sure to go down in View Askew History as one of the greats. Some fans attending Saturday have been buying seats for Friday as well, now that tix have opened back up, which is fine, as no two Kevin shows are ever the same. In fact, his last Red Bank Show was a completely open forum that went in any direction Kevin would allow the audience to take it, no preset stories among the night. If this trend continues into February, we may very well see two totally different shows in Toronto. Here’s hoping to see many a News Askew fan among the crowd. Enjoy the show(s)!

• A scooper writes us to let us know that the “Zack and Miri Make a Porno” DVD and Bluray release is listed at February 10th in the internal Blockbuster computers, and that he’s never seen them get a release date wrong. So, pretty strong evidence that we’ll see the disc on that day, even though we have yet to see a final confirmation.

  
  Meanwhile, check out a look at this DVD cover for “Porno” that was discovered on the Amazon.com servers. This likely means we’ll see a confirmed date and some real specs on the disc’s contents soon. The cover looks like a newly composed shot to feature the entire cast, and doesn’t match any of the previous poster artwork that we’ve seen. We like it, though.

  The only item giving us pause is the news that the Bluray release of “Clerks 2” has been bumped up a week to February 3rd:

  The Weinstein Company has officially announced the Blu-ray release of Kevin Smith’s ‘Clerks II’, which is due to hit store shelves on February 3rd. Originally scheduled for a February 10th release, this two disc set will feature all the extras from the previous HD DVD release. No technical specs have been announced at this time.

  Typically, studios like to release similar titles on the same day, so if you’re going to the store to pick up one, you’ll get both — So PERHAPS “Porno” will also bump up a week. We’ll let ya know as soon as we know.

• A scooper writes us to let us know that the “Zack and Miri Make a Porno” DVD and Bluray release is listed at February 10th in the internal Blockbuster computers, and that he’s never seen them get a release date wrong. So, pretty strong evidence that we’ll see the disc on that day, even though we have yet to see a final confirmation.

  
  Meanwhile, check out a look at this DVD cover for “Porno” that was discovered on the Amazon.com servers. This likely means we’ll see a confirmed date and some real specs on the disc’s contents soon. The cover looks like a newly composed shot to feature the entire cast, and doesn’t match any of the previous poster artwork that we’ve seen. We like it, though.

  The only item giving us pause is the news that the Bluray release of “Clerks 2” has been bumped up a week to February 3rd:

  The Weinstein Company has officially announced the Blu-ray release of Kevin Smith’s ‘Clerks II’, which is due to hit store shelves on February 3rd. Originally scheduled for a February 10th release, this two disc set will feature all the extras from the previous HD DVD release. No technical specs have been announced at this time.

  Typically, studios like to release similar titles on the same day, so if you’re going to the store to pick up one, you’ll get both — So PERHAPS “Porno” will also bump up a week. We’ll let ya know as soon as we know.

• Toronto, Canada welcomes Kevin Smith for another sure to be sold-out evening on Saturday, February 7th, 2009. The fans in Canada (and the ones from the northern U.S. who trek across the border) are some of the most die-hard in the country, so you can expect a fantastic show, memorable questions, and, a SELL OUT — So we’re pleased to alert you all of your first chance to grab tickets for the show before anyone else.

  
  The Ticketmaster presale will begin WEDNESDAY (tomorrow or today, depending on when you are reading this), December 3rd at 10:00 AM. The sale will run through Friday, December 5th at 10 PM OR until 500 tickets have been sold. Yes, only 500 advanced tickets are available. The cost is the same: Prices ranging from CA $49.50 to CA $59.50 (American dollar is about the same, but there will be some small conversion for our U.S. customers).

  The password you need to enter to make your purchase is “CLERKS” (without the quotes).

  You need use this tomorrow at 10 AM or later along with that password to reserve your seats before anyone else.

  Here’s the full details on the event that will go out in the press release, but keep in mind, that December 6th date is just for everyone else, we’ve got your exclusive presale chance on WEDNESDAY, 3 days early:

  AN EVENING WITH KEVIN SMITH

  SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2009

  Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe St. Toronto ON)

  Show 7 PM – Reserved Seating

  All tickets on sale SATURDAY DECEMBER 6, 2008 at 10 AM

  Regular Tickets $59.50 and $49.50 + SC at Unionevents.com, Ticketmaster.ca, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone (416) 870-8000, and the Roy Thomson and Massey Hall Box Offices

  Special Student Tickets $54.50 + SC, available in limited quantities only at Ticketmaster outlets, Roy Thomson and Massey Hall Box Offices

  We strongly urge you to reserve your seats NOW as part of the presale, to get the best spots as well as to ensure you’re going to go – Toronto events sell out, usually quickly, so don’t delay. Happy hunting and we hope to see many a News Askew fan populating the hall on February 7th.

–> The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Website

• What’s the next best thing from being at Kevin’s 37th birthday Q&A session in Red Bank? Being at the Stash/Laser Blazer viewing party of the new DVD full of fans and the producers!

  
  Yep, that’s right, to celebrate the release of this 2-disc set, the Secret Stash and Laser Blazer will premiere the disc at 7:00 PM, at a FREE VIEWING PARTY!!! The store is located at 10587 West Pico Blvd in Los Angeles. You’ll want to show early to take advantage of the limited parking behind the store and on Pico, as the disc runs a LONG TIME!

  
  Even cooler, you’ll have the chance to win a bunch of free stuff, including some RARE ITEMS, enjoy a 10% discount on pretty much everthing in the store, and be the first to see brand new props from “Zack and Miri Make a Porno” which will call The Stash their new home. Spend $25 or more and you can also purchase a special SIGNED copy of the DVD. The full details:

  
  Join us at Jay & Silent Bob’s Secret Stash/Laser Blazer for a night of hilarity, giveaways, discounts and fun as we hold The Ultimate “Sold Out: A Threevening with Kevin Smith” viewing party!

  
  This special event will feature the following:

  
  – A special big screen presentation of Kevin Smith’s newest DVD “Sold Out: A Threevening with Kevin Smith” inside the store.
  – The unveiling of select props from Kevin’s newest feature film “Zack & Miri Make a Porno.”
  – 10% off ALL MERCHANDISE in the store including all View Askew related items, t-shirts, apparel, action figures and all of Laser Blazer’s DVD’s and Blu-Ray DVD discs (excluding this week’s new releases which are already 20% off)
  – Guests who spend $25.00 or more in Secret Stash items will have the chance to purchase a copy of “SOLD OUT” signed by KEVIN SMITH!
  – Giveaways and raffles of rare items and merchandise, some of which may be signed (must be present in store to win).
  – In attendance will be directors and producers Zak Knutson & Joey Figueroa (aka Kinky Kelly and the Mexican Mooby’s lover from “Clerks II”)

  
  Be sure and tell Zak and Joey how much you enjoy their work, and get them to sign your DVD as well. This event reminds us of the big Stash re-open and Red Bank tour from years ago and should be a fantastic free time for all fans in the area. Clear you calendars and be there a week from tonight. Visit the offical View Askew page for a map and more.

• “Zack And Miri Make a Porno” was filmed in and around the Pittsburgh, PA area (yay, home state!), mostly in Monroeville, so it’s nice to see today’ news, revealing that Kevin will return to the area for a special screening of the film on October 25th, a full week before its nationwide release. For the price of $50, you get the movie, the intro and Q&A by Kevin, and an after-party! At that price, this will sell out, and FAST, so we suggest you look ahead and get ready to orders those tix. The Post-Gazette has all the details:

  
  Kevin Smith at Oaks for screening of ‘Porno’

  Kevin Smith made “Zack & Miri Make a Porno” in the Pittsburgh area, and he’s coming back for its first screening here. The filmmaker will answer questions at the film’s debut Oct. 25 at The Oaks Theater in Oakmont.

  The Pittsburgh Film Office is host to the 7 p.m. event (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at 310 Allegheny River Blvd. Tickets are $50 — they include the film, an introduction by Smith and a Q&A afterward, with an after-party at the Alto Lounge, Shadyside — and are available at www.pghfilm.org or by calling the Pittsburgh Film Office at 412-261-2744.

  A reminder: The R rating for the adult romantic comedy is to be taken seriously.

  For more on the movie, read PG movie editor Barbara Vancheri’s story, “Monroeville-filmed ‘Zack and Miri’ gets warm reception in Toronto.”

• For those of you in a haze after that crazy Edmonton delay due to the flight issues Kevin had over the weekend, we’ve got all the details you need to clear things up.

  
  The October 8th reschedule date has been confirmed. If you want to attend on that date, hang onto your original tickets, they will still get you in just as they would have before. Doors open at 7:00 PM with an 8:00 PM start to the show. Expect Kev to put on a great one due to the delay.

  Can’t make the show due to the new date and need a refund? Call the Winspear Centre Box Office at 780-425-1414. You can also return your tickets in person. This offer is good up until October 4th, so act fast (this week!). Due to the change, a few tickets are now open for purchase, so if you wanna go, you still have time. Show up at the Winspear Centre or give them a call and they’ll hook ya up with some seats.

  The Calary show, scheduled for tomorrow, the 30th, will still go on as planned.

  Hope that clears it up, Canada. Enjoy the upcoming events.

• This is the first we’ve heard of this news, but the schedule for Hatchfest indicates that there will be not one, but TWO showings of “Zack and Miri Make a Porno” at the festival this year. Hatch is a non-profit organization that specializes in developing young, creative minds.

  
  The site’s not full of details at this point, but we CAN tell you that Hatch is based in Bozeman, Montana — So if you’re in that area of the country, you’re in luck!

  
  Tickets for the fest should now be on sale this week. The website asks that you call 406.600.6195 for details. There’s a chance for some fans in Montata to see the flick early! No word on Kevin’s involvement or appearing at the event, but you can at least count on the film being there, from the sound of it. Screenings happen at 7 and 9:30 PM this Friday, October 3rd.