- Big news for you View Askew & “Clerks” fans — We’d previously reported that Jason Mewes would be attending Chiller Con in Parsippany, NJ from May 2nd through the 4th, just a few weeks away. Now, the reason to make the trip gets even better! Brian O’Halloran and Marilyn Ghigliotti will ALSO appear and sign autographs at the show, in their first ever con reunion! Yep, that’s THREE of the main cast from the original View Askew Production, all in one place, happy to meet their fans and sign some swag.
We’ve had the pleasure of spending quite a bit of time with Marliyn and Brian over the years, and can attest to the fact that these are two of the most kind, gracious folks in the biz, who love their fans. Don’t miss this chance to visit the Con and meet three View Askew icons.
Note – This hasn’t yet been published on the website, but we can confirm this inside information is TRUE and that both Brian and Marilyn have booked their appearances. A good horror convention just got even better. We’ll see ya there!
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SModcast: The Return Continues…
- Hooray! Looks like Scott and Kev are back to their regular schedule, with a new SModcast arriving this week on schedule, one week since their trimphant return to the program following the completion of “Zack & Miri Make a Porno”. This week marks episode #46, with the big 5-0 milestone just a few short weeks away. Let’s take a look at the rundown:
SModcast 46: Mr. Deaves Goes to Town –In which our heroes struggle to get the show started, vicariously cruise a gay website, and puzzle over the current state of father/daughter relationships.
As always, the ‘SMod is up for free MP3 download exclusively at Quick Stop Entertainment. iTunes users will see it pop up in their Podcast subscriptions by the end of the week. Enjoy another hour of free entertainment this week, courtesy Kevin Smith, Scott Mosier, and View Askew Productions.
Reports: Major “Mallrats” Event In Nashville!
“…I wanted to thank you for mentioning an event a few weeks back that was in my neck of the woods this past weekend, the midnight screenings of Mallrats at the Belcourt Theater. You certainly prevented me from feeling like Brodie when he found out that Stan Lee was signing comics at his mall and he knew nothing about it.
The theater went all out and you could tell that the staff were huge fans. With each admission, you got to have your picture taken with the Easter bunny. They have a full bar, so they had a drink special called the Kryptonite Condom and of course sold chocolate-covered pretzels. I’ve attached some pics from the event and you can see my Bunny experience here:
You can see the all the Bunny pics here:
This guy got into the spirit of things way too much….
Anyhow, it was a great night and an opportunity to see this often overlooked gem on the big screen. Thanks for the heads up on it via your site.”
“…I attended the Saturday midnight screening of Mallrats in Nashville, which was phenomenal. Their drink special was a “Kryptonite Condom”, and they also sold chocolate-covered pretzels. I won a Mallrats poster for wearing Brodie’s shirt, and everyone got their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. I highly suggest seeing Mallrats with an audience. Keep up the great site, guys.”
Does that seem like a blast, or what? View Askew audiences are the best. Don’t miss your chance to join the party at the next screening near you. We’ll let you know, as we usually hear of them first.
EXCLUSIVE: Mini “Clerks” Reunion At Chiller Con!
- Big news for you View Askew & “Clerks” fans — We’d previously reported that Jason Mewes would be attending Chiller Con in Parsippany, NJ from May 2nd through the 4th, just a few weeks away. Now, the reason to make the trip gets even better! Brian O’Halloran and Marilyn Ghigliotti will ALSO appear and sign autographs at the show, in their first ever con reunion! Yep, that’s THREE of the main cast from the original View Askew Production, all in one place, happy to meet their fans and sign some swag.
We’ve had the pleasure of spending quite a bit of time with Marliyn and Brian over the years, and can attest to the fact that these are two of the most kind, gracious folks in the biz, who love their fans. Don’t miss this chance to visit the Con and meet three View Askew icons.
Note – This hasn’t yet been published on the website, but we can confirm this inside information is TRUE and that both Brian and Marilyn have booked their appearances. A good horror convention just got even better. We’ll see ya there!
View Askew NewsBites™
- One more we missed from the big Wizard 200th issue — One feature is a countdown of events that have impacted the comics industry since 1991. Kevin’s run on Daredevil comes in big at number 10. Scan evidence above. The article cites Kevin as a trailblazer for bringing other big TV and film writers into the comics industry.
- On Monday, April 21 at 2:15, the Nashville Film Festival will host a panel for Actors-Turned-Directors, featuring Chasing Amy’s own Joey Lauren Adams. If you’re in the area, we highly recommend attending this rare chance to see the lovely and talented Ms. Adams in person. Nashville seems like a great place to be a View Askew fan these days!
- Agent DVD is having a poll on the greatest DVD franchise, and the View Askewniverse is included in the “Comedy” category. Get on over and vote for us!
Jason Mewes @ Screamfest in Orlando, FL
- We’ve been posting quite a few reports of Jason Mewes making public signing appearances at horror conventions across the country over the past few weeks – Mewes is starting to branch out into the genre, with small roles in the Project Greenlight horrorfest “Feast”, as well as David Arquette’s “The Tripper”. He’s also promoting a turn in the horror-comedy “Netherbeast Incorporated”.
We’re taking what we’d previously announced (in our right sidebar “Events” area) and adding in new dates for Pittsburgh, Indianapolis and Orlando. Dates and links straight ahead:
Jay’s always of course happy to meet his View Askew fans, so if you’re in the area of any of these shows, be sure to stop by for your chance to meet this View Askew icon and get some swag signed.
Jason Mewes @ Horrorhound Weekend in Indianapolis, IN
- We’ve been posting quite a few reports of Jason Mewes making public signing appearances at horror conventions across the country over the past few weeks – Mewes is starting to branch out into the genre, with small roles in the Project Greenlight horrorfest “Feast”, as well as David Arquette’s “The Tripper”. He’s also promoting a turn in the horror-comedy “Netherbeast Incorporated”.
We’re taking what we’d previously announced (in our right sidebar “Events” area) and adding in new dates for Pittsburgh, Indianapolis and Orlando. Dates and links straight ahead:
Jay’s always of course happy to meet his View Askew fans, so if you’re in the area of any of these shows, be sure to stop by for your chance to meet this View Askew icon and get some swag signed.
Jason Mewes Appearing @ Pittsburgh Horrorhound Weekend
- We’ve been posting quite a few reports of Jason Mewes making public signing appearances at horror conventions across the country over the past few weeks – Mewes is starting to branch out into the genre, with small roles in the Project Greenlight horrorfest “Feast”, as well as David Arquette’s “The Tripper”. He’s also promoting a turn in the horror-comedy “Netherbeast Incorporated”.
We’re taking what we’d previously announced (in our right sidebar “Events” area) and adding in new dates for Pittsburgh, Indianapolis and Orlando. Dates and links straight ahead:
Jay’s always of course happy to meet his View Askew fans, so if you’re in the area of any of these shows, be sure to stop by for your chance to meet this View Askew icon and get some swag signed.
News Askew On Your iPhone Homescreen!
- Quite possibly our favorite piece of technology in the past 5 years, the iPhone and iPod Touch are remarkable little devices. When we redesigned News Askew, one of the main reasons was simply to allow better viewing on mobile platforms. News Askew displays nicely on the iPhone and the Touch, allowing you to keep up with the latest doings in the Askewniverse no matter where you are. And now, if you’re a frequent visitor to us on such a device, we’ve made it a bit easier to get to us, as well as to allow you to show your News Askew love on your device’s homescreen.
From inside the Safari browser, simply select the “+” button to add News Askew as a favorite when viewing the homepage. Then, hit “Add to Home Screen”. You’ll now be the proud owner of a pretty little News Askew icon right on your home screen, which will take you right to the latest news anytime you need it. Enjoy, and thanks for making us a part of your mobile browsing on Apple’s latest, coolest device.
Snips From Kev’s First NHL Blog…
- The Devils are off to a shaky start in the playoffs this season, but Kevin’s blog with the NHL is smokin’. The first installment went live right after we announced the blog late last week and will continue to be avilable exclusively through the NHL website. Let’s take a look at a few highlights, though, shall we?
“…Devils fans live to hate the Rangers. Sometimes, it feels like a large cross-section of those folks in the stands at the Rock (and formerly at the Meadowlands) aren’t there so much to love on the Devils as they are to hate on New York: proof of this can be found when the Devils play any team that’s not NYR, and inevitably, at some point in the game, you hear an ornate series of whistles, followed by a mass shout of “RANGERS SUCK!” Even when the boys in blue aren’t anywhere near the building, we’re still seething about their very existence. You’d think we’d hold a special place in our hearts for the Rangers, as they gave us our first ever win back in ’82. Granted, they don’t roll over for us as much as Philly does (except, y’know – in that last game this season), but the Rangers’ve been hoisted up high on the Devils’ pitchfork enough times (the ’06 four-zip playoffs come to mind) to warrant at least a degree of affection.…
Still, the Devils have nothing to be ashamed about – not even Marty who (that Callahan Sneak aside) played like the living legend he is. The Red and Black kicked off this year’s playoffs with authority, reminding the Rangers why they hate us almost as much as we hate them. All this one-game deficit really means is that we’ve gotta give just a little bit more in Game 2 to make it an even series again. And that’s something the Devils historically know how to do: give a little bit more. We’ve got three Cups to prove it.”
At presstime, Kevin’s New Jersey Devils are down against the Rangers, losing both of the first games in the playoffs. They face each other again today at 7 PM EST. Our beloved Flyers, down a game to the Washington Caps, skate today at 2 PM EST. The NHL playoffs run as a best-of-seven series, so the first team to win 4 games will eliminate the other. More blog highlights from Kevin as they come in.