- Chat Askew has re-opened with a new look, Stash Bash 2 photos, Live Chat, Forums, and more.
- Online comic “Network Operations Center” features a subtle but definite View Askew reference in today’s edition http://www.networkops.cc/. Appropriately enough, it’s #37 in the series.
- Those wacky folks at Fark are at it again, this time combining movies into one crazy poster — A few entries include “Reservoir Cats & Dogs” and “Reservoir Dogma”.
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Tidbits From Kevin!
- Anytime Kevin drops by the WWWBoard, we’re always on the lookout for some interesting little hints and answers that we think you’ll find interesting. Keep in mind this stuff is normally pretty accurate, as it’s coming from Kevin himself, but everything is subject to change as well. We think you’ll find quite a few of these tidbits interesting, though:
On the next Vulgarthon: “After Bashing it back east, we may have to ‘thon it out west.”
On coming to Scotland and other countries abroad: “No plans to do so, but if I’m over in the UK promoting a flick, it could happen.”
On Having Mewes in all his future films: “If he behaves himself, then yes.”
On Fletch Won’s production start date: “Not sure yet. Gotta get on Draft Two…”
On Mosier Producing Ranger Danger: “He IS producing that one. He’s not producing whatever we wind up doing within the next six months (if anything) because he’s taking a vacation.”
On future inaction figures: Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back prototypes are being done, and will likely be the line of inaction figures to follow the Dogma series (which looks like the best yet).
Kevin will be at the November 28th screening of Dogma at the Nuart theater (similar to what he did with “Mallrats”).
Baby swag “Jersey Girl” Stash items are currently under consideration.
Details on the View Askew Almanac: “We just got the first batch back from the printers this week. If you’re even remotely a VA fan, holy shit, this is the calendar for you. I love it. It’s my favorite piece of merch we’ve ever produced.”
On coming to Scotland and other countries abroad: “No plans to do so, but if I’m over in the UK promoting a flick, it could happen.”
On Having Mewes in all his future films: “If he behaves himself, then yes.”
On Fletch Won’s production start date: “Not sure yet. Gotta get on Draft Two…”
On Mosier Producing Ranger Danger: “He IS producing that one. He’s not producing whatever we wind up doing within the next six months (if anything) because he’s taking a vacation.”
On future inaction figures: Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back prototypes are being done, and will likely be the line of inaction figures to follow the Dogma series (which looks like the best yet).
Kevin will be at the November 28th screening of Dogma at the Nuart theater (similar to what he did with “Mallrats”).
Baby swag “Jersey Girl” Stash items are currently under consideration.
Details on the View Askew Almanac: “We just got the first batch back from the printers this week. If you’re even remotely a VA fan, holy shit, this is the calendar for you. I love it. It’s my favorite piece of merch we’ve ever produced.”
So there ya go! Wow, Vulgarthon probably out west, J&SBSB inactions and perhaps a later start than we originally expected for Fletch Won? Lots of very interesting stuff there. We’ll keep you informed as we learn more on those subjects and others.
Kevin’s Texas Q&A Times Announced…
- Don’t forget: BOTH Kevin and Jay are scheduled to appear at Wizard World Texas which takes place at the Arlington Convention Center in Dallas, Texas on November 21 – 23. Also taking place is one of Kevin’s famous Q&A session which is scheduled for 3:30pm – 5:30pm on Saturday November 22nd. If you are going be sure to get to the convention center EARLY to pick up the FREE tickets to this Q&A. They always go FAST and the lines are huge. Get your tickets early, AND get in line early to score some good seats for the Q&A. And don’t forget to pick up the coolest inaction exlcusive yet, Dixie Cup Brodie!
Roadside Attractions NJ: Part 2 This Friday!
- Part 2 of the New Jersey edition of Roadside Attractions will air this FRIDAY, November 14 on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. If you were a participant during the taping at Jay & Silent Bob’s Secret Stash you’ll most likely see yourself on the tube. Check you local listings for airdates and showtimes, but don’t forget to set those VCR’s, Tivos, Replay TV’s, or whatever other gizmos ya got — This one’s a keeper! Watch the entire archive of Roadside Attractions over at the View Askew site.
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- Here’s one of the niftier fan-made things we’ve seen in a while — A pop-up book featuring a scene from the Clerks Animated Series! We’ll let Laine take over with the description of this creation:
The two pages I’ve made are a recreation of the “Why are we walking like this?” gag in the Clerks Animated Series. On page one you can make Dante & Randal climb the side of Leonardo Tower by pulling on the severed human finger (whoever gets that gag wins a shiny, official, bonafied No-Prize). On page two the disk in the middle rotates to show the flowerpot falling and breaking at the clerk’s feet, as well as capturing the camera trick of revealing how oddly horizontal our minimum wage heroes actually are.
Check out the shots of the book right here. Nice work, Laine!
- The latest issue of Maxim magazine has a small blurb announcing Kevin’s involvement with the “Fletch Won” project. It mentions nothing other that he’s directing and that it’s a prequel to the other Fletch flicks. Ha ha. “Fletch flicks”. Try saying that 5 times fast.
- A UK fan caught Troma Films (they of fantastic B-horror film fame) head honcho Lloyd Kaufman at a Q&A over the pond recently, and when asked about Kevin, said the following (approximately):
“Kevin Smith? I think Kevin is one of the few who seam to make the movies they want and still be in the hollywood system. I mean what did you think of his last movie the Silent Bob film?”
Fan-boy: It was OK, funny.
Lloyd: Yes I liked it, I think he’s still making films on the same level as his first in terms of control we will see how he goes but yes I like his films.
Fan-boy: It was OK, funny.
Lloyd: Yes I liked it, I think he’s still making films on the same level as his first in terms of control we will see how he goes but yes I like his films.
Man, you gotta wonder what a Kevin Smith/Troma team-up would look like…
- Kevin and Jay appear in yesterday’s Chicago Sun-Times print edition. On page 44, in the “Showcase” section, you’ll see a shot of the guys attending the “Cat in the Hat” premiere party. If anyone’s got a scan, pass it on, we’ll post it.
- The new “Hollywood Life” magazine (formerly “Movieline”) has a Kevin mention in their annual “Most List” (November 2003 issue). On page 77, Kevin is given the title of “Most Nervous Post-Gigli”. We beg to differ. And we’re sure Kevin would be the first to rebuke that statement.
- Dogma and Kevin score a mention in a writeup on “Matrix Philosophy” at the Cinecon site. Scroll down to “THE ORACLE” section if you wanna check that out.
View Askew NewsBites™
- Ming’s got Windows Media versions of the Panasonic clips now available at the View Askew site. Enjoy!
- The new Buffy the Vampire Slayer / Angel novel, “Cursed” by Mel Odom appears to have a familiar duo as background characters in a scene (set at a convenience store, of course). The references are on pages 85-86:
Two other men, dressed in faux-gangsta clothes, stood only a few feet from the store entrance. They looked human. The longhaired blond guy danced and sang to the beat of the boom box playing at his feet. The other guy, bigger around but shorter, nodded his head in time to the beat.
Dealers, Spike realized. Or front men for demons.
(Action takes place inside the store, and makes its way outside. )
Hefting one of the bodies, Doxxil or Muullot threw the body toward one of the front windows. The corpse — and Spike was sure that it was a corpse — exploded through the glass. Blood spattered the jagged edges of the opening left behind.
The two guys standing around the boom box at the front of the store scattered.
Dealers, Spike realized. Or front men for demons.
(Action takes place inside the store, and makes its way outside. )
Hefting one of the bodies, Doxxil or Muullot threw the body toward one of the front windows. The corpse — and Spike was sure that it was a corpse — exploded through the glass. Blood spattered the jagged edges of the opening left behind.
The two guys standing around the boom box at the front of the store scattered.
The convenience store in question is in Sunnydale, not Los Angeles. Maybe Jay & Bob passed through on their way to LA and Miramax?
- The Internet Movie Database IMDB.com had this question for their daily trivia today:
Joey Lauren Adams wrote the song that her character sings in this movie.
If you don’t know the answer, go back three spaces.
- Affleck is interviewed regarding “Paycheck” in the latest issue (November 14th) of Entertainment Weekly.
- And finally today, Cliff reminds us that Jay & Bob were again popular Halloween duos this year! Catch ya at the next one, folks…
Panny Ad: Behind The Scenes…
- As promised, here is is! A 2 minute clip of Kevin pontificating on the set of his Panasonic (or “Panny” as he affectionately refers to the company) DVD recorder commercial. It sure looks like Kevin enjoyed working with that sheep. The footage goes by all too quickly. You’ll want to DL this one, add it to your collection, and enjoy it again and again.
The file is currently available at the View Askew site in QuickTime format, along with the previously mentioned 30 and 60 second ads. Windows Media versions are on the way for your Quicktime-challenged types out there. Surf over HERE and enjoy bringing our servers to their knees.
Kev Doles Out Advice For “Jane”…
- Kevin took over the advice column guru role for “Jane Magazine” this month and answered a few girls’ questions with both humor, honesty, and, actually, some pretty good advice. Check it out:
DEAR MAN
Director Kevin Smith dissects your neuroses after mulling them over for three months.
Reader’s Q: My first kiss with this guy was awful. Do I give him another chance? -Toni, Santa Fe, N.M.
Kevin’s A: Yes, yes, a thousand times yes. If you really like a guy enough to jam your tongue in his bacteria-laden mouth, then be patient enough with him to help him over the rough patches. If he’s kissing like a moron, let him know there’s a better way, and then show him how to do it. We’re easily trained, us men. We’re clay, ladies, mold us. We want to make you happy, so that when you dump us for another guy, you’ll come back to us when the new dude’s a lousy kisser who won’t take direction well.
Q: My new boyfriend and I get drunk every time we’re together. It’s scary to think of hanging out sober. What should I do? -Name withheld
A: Demi Moore? Is that you? If you’ve got to be loaded to hang out with the boyfriend, just try it sober for a week. If yu’re both still digging one another dry, then go back to getting blitzed daily, secure in the knowledge that you’re in love and not simply seeing this guy through beer goggles.
Q:How do I deal with my significant other’s annoying pet? -Robin, Troy, N.Y.
A:Get an even more annoying pet. That way, the battle of the sexes plays out via unsuspecting animal proxies and not via rash actions and unkind words between you and your partner. Pet shops stay in business, the economy gets healthier, the cost of living comes down, and I finally get a break on my friggin’ taxes.
Kevin’s question for you:
Q: What kind of woman writes to an advice column anyway? Don’t you people have any real friends?
A: Please, aren’t you pals with Bennifer? Don’t talk to me about “real” friends. -Amy. Newark, N.J.
Director Kevin Smith dissects your neuroses after mulling them over for three months.
Reader’s Q: My first kiss with this guy was awful. Do I give him another chance? -Toni, Santa Fe, N.M.
Kevin’s A: Yes, yes, a thousand times yes. If you really like a guy enough to jam your tongue in his bacteria-laden mouth, then be patient enough with him to help him over the rough patches. If he’s kissing like a moron, let him know there’s a better way, and then show him how to do it. We’re easily trained, us men. We’re clay, ladies, mold us. We want to make you happy, so that when you dump us for another guy, you’ll come back to us when the new dude’s a lousy kisser who won’t take direction well.
Q: My new boyfriend and I get drunk every time we’re together. It’s scary to think of hanging out sober. What should I do? -Name withheld
A: Demi Moore? Is that you? If you’ve got to be loaded to hang out with the boyfriend, just try it sober for a week. If yu’re both still digging one another dry, then go back to getting blitzed daily, secure in the knowledge that you’re in love and not simply seeing this guy through beer goggles.
Q:How do I deal with my significant other’s annoying pet? -Robin, Troy, N.Y.
A:Get an even more annoying pet. That way, the battle of the sexes plays out via unsuspecting animal proxies and not via rash actions and unkind words between you and your partner. Pet shops stay in business, the economy gets healthier, the cost of living comes down, and I finally get a break on my friggin’ taxes.
Kevin’s question for you:
Q: What kind of woman writes to an advice column anyway? Don’t you people have any real friends?
A: Please, aren’t you pals with Bennifer? Don’t talk to me about “real” friends. -Amy. Newark, N.J.
View Askew NewsBites™
- Recently, Comedy Central’s South Park Studios site ran its annual Halloween Costume Contest, where people re-drew the South Park Characters in Halloween costumes. One of the “Honorable Mentions” was a very well-done Cartman dressed up as Silent Bob.
- If you’ve got ON DEMAND with your digital cable service, you should be able to order up Jason Mewes in RSVP. Check with your provider.
- Shawn, an art director who worked on “Mallrats”, writes about the experience in his online column, “My So-Called Career”, this week. Later!
13 Million & More!
- Hey, folks! First of all, we’re happy ‘cuz we got NEWS today! Yup, lots of it. At least compared to the last few days. And even cooler than that, we celebrated another milestone: Hit number 13 MILLION. Congrats to DEAN MORRISON for not only hitting the magic number, but for having the tools and talent for sending us his screenshot. We’re having the powers that be look through the ‘ol prize closet to see if we’ve got something cool to send on to Dean. It always pays to be a News Askew reader! Thanks again to every one of you who contributed even one hit to any of these 13 mil. We luv ya.
Alright then, let’s see what else is going on. New Matrix movie this week. Does anyone care? Sure, it’s a GOTTA see, so it’ll make it’s money, but it’s not the same after Revolutions — Return of the King should prove much more satisfying next month, and with Kill Bill Volume 2 in the tail end of winter, followed by Jersey Girl in early spring, well, it’s one of the most exciting film times in recent memory. So, of course, watch us here as we start to gear up on our JG coverage as the release creeps up. Stuff’s gonna speed up, and we’ll be here to cover it all. And as always, expect lots of surprise announcements and big news along the way — After all, we’re still waiting to hear what Kevin’s got in store for us next, will it still be Fletch? Time will tell. Stick around. It’s gonna be an exciting few months.
By the way, finally, because we’re in such a jovial mood, TalkBack registration is back. Please, let’s take care of our talkbacks. Be good. Enjoy. Let’s go.