Click above to take a look at a bunch of moments from that awesome “Spaced” DVD signing event held in late July, for the first time anywhere on the web! Enjoy.

1. Good Will Hunting 2: Hunting Season (Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back)


In retrospect Good Will Hunting was an over-earnest bore, but at least its stars and writers Matt Damon and Ben Affleck had the good grace to parody their Oscar-winning effort for Kevin Smith. “Think about the paycheck” says Damon to Affleck on set, whilst Guus Van Sant counts a huge wedge of cash. As with the first movie, Damon has his knowledge of southern colonies questioned, only this time is retort is not an intellectual comeback, but blowing the guy away with a shotgun. “It’s hunting season! Apple Sauce Bitch!”

Lionsgate Entertainment has struck a deal with Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment to release several of Disney’s TV titles on DVD, starting this Fall. Among their first few releases will be Reaper – Season 1. It arrives in stores on November 4th, as a 5-DVD set with 18 episodes, plus exclusive bonus material. Total running time on this release, timed to debut near the second season broadcast start on The CW Network, is listed as 800 minutes, with a price of $39.98 SRP. The show stars Bret Harrison (The Loop), Ray Wise (Twin Peaks) and Missy Peregrym (Heroes). Package art isn’t available yet, nor details on the bonus material, but stay tuned and we’ll keep you updated!

If we hear more details, we’ll let ya know, of course.

Along with the “Spaced” gang, Kevin hits the con in San Diego this weekend, you can hear he and Scott chat about all his upcoming panels arouns 6 minutes into SModcast #58 this week. Kevin does a panel Thursday, 2 on Friday (one being his very own, where the first live footage of “Zack & Miri Make a Porno” may be seen), and a final star-studded event on Saturday. Whew! We’ll of course have the full dish on the panels and other events at San Diego as they come in — We swear, one of these years we’ll figure out a way to snag press passes and get the heck out there! Keep your eyes open for a weekend wrapup as reports from the con hit the News Askew desk. If you’re there, or were there, don’t forget to drop your old pals Brad & Chris a line and let us know what’s up.

EXCLUSIVE – For our wonderful readers (that’s you!), Ron of Laser Blazer has done something amazing – He has an extremely limited amount of SIGNED SPACED DVDs available for immediate purchase. And we are talking WAY limited here, like a number that is less than 50. Less than 40 even. Yeah, that few. So if you want one, order RIGHT AWAY. Here’s where you can get one. Don’t delay, as these will be gone really fast. Maybe even by the time you read this.

We could go all crazy and make you answer trivia or something silly like that, but nope, we’re easy to please. Just send an e-mail to scoops@newsaskew.com with the Subject: “Contest”. In the e-mail, include your name, e-mail, and mailing address where you’d want the prize sent. Don’t worry, we don’t give this stuff away or sell it, your privacy is safe with us. We delete all entries after the contest so it’s not about collecting your info.

One simple rule – ONE ENTRY PER PERSON. It doesn’t matter if you have 5 mailing addresses or 50 e-mail addresses, enter once. We’ll write to confirm your entry. Anyone caught with multiple entries will be immediately disqualified.

Winners will be picked from a random draw. Contest ends at 11:59:59 EST on July 30th. We’ll announce the lucky winners and their prizes right here at News Askew. One grand prize winner will get a DVD and the signed poster. Other winners will receive a DVD, signed poster, or poster.

Check out “Brutal Massacre: A Comedy”, from Starz and Anchor Bay, in stores everywhere for purchase or rental TOMORROW – Tuesday, July 22nd! Our thanks to our friends at Starz and Anchor Bay for their support and the prizes.

Remember, one entry per person to scoops@newsaskew.com with the subject of “Contest” (without the quotes). Good luck, and thanks for reading News Askew.

Not yet been introduced to the awesomeness that is “Spaced”? We got ya covered. To celebrate the release, BBC AMERICA presents ‘Lost in Spaced Sunday,’ six back-to-back episodes picked by the hit comedy series’ creator-stars Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes and director Edgar Wright airing on Sunday, July 20, 3 pm ET/ 12 pm PT on BBC AMERICA. BBC AMERICA will also once again run the entire series with back-to-back episodes starting on Monday, July 21 at 3am ET/12am PT.

On Wednesday, following the signing at Stash/Laser Blazer, the great Arclight Hollywood theater will host a special 3-episode screening event of the show, immediately followed by a Q&A with Simon, Jessica and Edgar. The Q&A following the event will be moderated by Kevin himself. Visit the official Facebook page for details.

Check out a trailer for the dvd relase below :

We’re such massive fans of the work of Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg, words cannot express how cool this upcoming event at Secret Stash West inside Lazer Blaser is — But we’ll try. “Spaced” was the first creative effort of stars and creators Jessica Hynes, Simon Pegg, and Edgar Wright — Wright and Pegg went on to create quite possibly the best horror comedy ever, and easily one of the best of this decade so far, “Shaun of the Dead” in 2004. In 2007, the duo returned for cop buddy comedy “Hot Fuzz”, once again twisting a new genre on its ear in a unique way. We recently LOVED the “Don’t” trailer that bridged the two “Grindhouse” flicks, which the guys also hand a hand in.

However, we owe it all to “Spaced”, which ran in the UK back in 1999 and 2001 for an all-too-short 14 episodes (the British know how to keep fans wanting more). The show was fanboy love personified in its characters, all memorable, making for a one-of-a-kind show that nothing has come close to touching since (an American remake was briefly thought of, but without the blessing of Wright, Pegg, or Hynes, put down). The show is one of our all-time favorites, and now, thankfully, coming to American DVD (previously only available on UK imports). “Spaced: The Complete Series” collects every single episode along with a boatload of extras, including commentary from our own Kevin Smith.

Sold yet? You gotta have the DVD, sure, but we’ll do ya one better – On Wedesnday, July 23rd, from 12:30 til 2:30, all 3 stars/creators, Hynes, Pegg, and Wright, will join Kevin live, in person, at Secret Stash West and Laser Blazer, the greatest DVD/Video and Comic Book shop in all the land. They’ll all be signing copies of the new DVD for the bargain price of $49.98 – $10 off retail! That gets you the DVD and all 4 signatures! It’s extremely rare that this group will sit together in a room for an event like this again, so we’re telling you know — Get to Laser Blazer, tell your boss you need the day off, whatever it takes. Don’t miss this event, and line up early! If you’re coming to town for ComiCon, this happens RIGHT BEFORE IT. Perfect timing.

Oh and by the way, want anything else signed? You can have up to 3 items signed, but that’s it — Gotta keep the line moving — So bring them along if ya like. But you MUST purchase the “Spaced” DVD to get into the event. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY! We’re telling ya now. Full details on the disc:

Spaced DVD retail price $59.98. Laser Blazer in-store price $49.98.


DVD features include:


* Exclusive feature length documentary.
* “Spaced Jam” music video by Osymyso.
* Commentary with stars Simon Pegg, Jessica Hynes, Nick Frost, Mark Heap, Julia Deakin, Katy Carmichael, director Edgar Wright, producer Nira Park, Plus guests Kevin Smith, Quentin Tarantino, Matt Stone, Diablo Cody, Bill Hader, and Patton Oswalt!
* Footage from the UK Spaced marathon’s Q & A session
* Homage-O-Meter that tracks every pop culture reference!
* Out-takes, raw footage, deleted scenes, and more!


Spaced revolves around two idle twentysomething flatmates – immature skateboarding would-be comic artist Tim (Simon Pegg), and moody, responsibility-shy Daisy (Jessica Stevenson), and their self-induced lack of success in employment, relationships and life in general. Together with their oddball assortment of friends and neighbors, Marsha, Brian, Mike and Twist, they exist in a world perched precariously on the edge of normality.


* Spaced DVD must be purchased at Laser Blazer to participate in the signing.
* The line may be capped at any time. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY!!
* No more than three items signed per customer.

For more details on “Spaced”, see “Spaced Invasion” or the IMDB.

Laser Blazer/Jay & Silent Bob’s Secret Stash are located at 10587 West Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles, CA 90064. Call (310) 475-4788 for details. There’s a limited amount of parking behind the store — Otherwise, you’re on your own. This is one of the coolest events we’ve ever seen, folks — You never know who might show up to meet these fantastic folks. Be there!