• One of the highlights of this year’s Vulgarthon featured Kevin narrating the way through over an hour of deleted and extended material from “Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back” (which will appear on the DVD), and some hilarious outtakes assembled into a Gag Reel. Here’s a rundown of some of the extra stuff, seen for the first time anywhere:

• DELETED SCENES
• An extended scene with the 2 youths outside of the Quick Stop, helping Jay & Silent Bob get busted.
• An extended version of the Brodie’s Secret Stash scene with more dialogue and Brodie’s interaction with Brian Lynch.
• As with the Dogma DVD, Kevin demonstrates what happens when Affleck is given the chance to ad-lib.
• A series of gags regarding sex with donkeys, starting with a website that Holden shows to Jay & Silent Bob at Potzers, Inc. The website’s URL was actually registered, thus, the gag and all subsequent references to it had to go.
• An extended bit following Sean William Scott’s booting from the van and a CGI-created sheep.
• An alternate, filthier take on the Scooby Doo sequence where it’s revealed that Scoob shares a feature with Walt Flanagan’s dog.
• A hilarious extended scene where Jay & Silent Bob board the bus from Jersey to California, featuring the “Kid in the Helmet”, immortalized in the Clerks cartoon series.
• Two quick gags where Dante and Randal reference the cancelled ABC Clerks cartoon.
• A short scene of the girls beginning to change into their leather suits in the van.
• A scene featuring Jen using her famous “Shine” expression (revealed by Kevin in his New York Times comic last year).
• Several scenes featuring a VERY close relationship between Chrissy (Ali Larter) and Missy (Jennifer Schwalbach Smith).
• Marshall Willenholly’s introduction scene (in a bathroom stall with some colorful reading material).
• More of Sissy with the Pizza man (Joe Quesada).
• Adam Corolla’s deleted scene (as an FBI agent who mocks Willenholly on an incoming phone call).
• A shot of Sissy dumping the diamonds from their hideout’s balcony onto Justice’s head (Kev says: “A pretty shot, but why would she dump the diamonds?”)
• Futher dialogue between Hooper and Banky outside of the Bluntman & Chronic premiere.
• An appearance of Scott Mosier’s famous Chasing Amy character outside the Bluntman & Chronic premiere.OUTTAKES
• Mewes takes a few stabs at his second chant, outside the second convenience store.
• Will Ferrell ad-libs regarding the lack of a police jet as he dials his cellular phone, in several takes. Kevin admitted this scene was his presonal favorite of the cut stuff, since he was such a fan of Will’s work.
• Affleck & Damon crack up repeatedly at the “I don’t like the sound of them apples, Will” line.
• An over 5 minute long scene Kevin crafted in the editing room featuring newscaster John Stewart and wildlife marshall Will Ferrel ad-libbing and discussing the C.L.I.T.
• Jason Lee mocks Jay’s way of speaking (as Brodie).
• Judd Nelson’s different line reads on what he and his deputies plan to do when they get back to the stationhouse.

There were TONS more scenes and outtakes, but keeping in mind this is all from memory, that’s a great deal of them. You’ll all have your chance to see this stuff when the Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back DVD comes out at the end of February!

• Well, the time has come again, and we’re about to make the trek into Red Bank, NJ for what promises to be another big historical View Askew event – Vulgarthon 2002! There’s some nasty weather on the way here in the northeast, a rain/snow mix, so hopefully the drive in will be a safe one for all of you (including us). Red Bank’s just calling for rain at this point, but it wouldn’t be surprising if things freeze a bit or we see a few flakes out there. Early reports indicate that all is well in Red Bank, and folks have already started arriving for the event.

Confirmed flicks for tomorrow are Vulgar and Big Helium Dog, we also assume Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back will screen (though we’re unsure if it’ll be the final version or something more rare). We’re also assuming there’ll be some videotaped greetings from celebs not in attendance for us to check out, probably the New York short and perhaps the new “Flying Cars” short featuring Dante & Randal (first time anywhere!). With rumors of Jeff Anderson in attendance, and O’Halloran’s excellent track record of appearing at these events, chances are we may even see a small “Clerks” reunion, so don’t rule out that one showing again either. All in all, should be another great program this year.

Check with us here at News Askew for the latest from the scene, as we’ll be checking in with updates and a lot more over the next two days. And now, a final news update before we hit the treacherous highways on our way east…

• This article from Hive4Media summarizes what we’ll see on the Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back DVD next month. Here’s an excerpt:

• Scott Kramer’s “Chasing Kevin” again makes internet waves, appearing on the front page of MSN.com recently, with this synopsis:

You can view the film (if you have yet to see it) at IFILM by clicking HERE.

• In the February issue of Alternative Press magazine, the 2001 A.P. Reader’s Poll Awards list “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back” as BEST MOVIE, and “Dogma” as BEST DVD. Kudos to all!
• Well, this seems to be an interesting way to get a plug from us here. Take note.
• Anyone around here a professional translator? Here’s an interesting Jay & Bob page that was discovered on the web.
• A bit off topic, but a new online magazine covering the Jersey Music Scene has opened at www.chorusandverse.com. Feel free to send them any news relating to View Askew & music.
• And finally, a very happy birthday to Joey Lauren Adams, who turns 31 today.

• Sorry for the false alarm yesterday, folks, looks like our initial info was correct – Bluntman & Chronic has again been delayed. When the Diamond shipping notice was finalized, the book was nowhere to be found. Sadly, that’s all the info we’ve got for ya at this point. We’re waiting for the book as much as the rest of you, and hope to have a concrete release date soon. We’re sure they’ll have it out in time to read before you watch the film again on DVD. Stay tuned.

• We’re very happy to have this first look for you of the final artwork for the Drawing Flies DVD and VHS, including the fronts, backs, sides, and the full text (the Harry Knowles quote, for example). You can now also check out the full list of extras included on the disc. Street date for the disc and VHS is still set for February 26, 2002 (the same day Jay & Silent Bob hit DVD and VHS).

• Catch it on the big screen one last time: J&SBSB will be screening on Saturday, January 5th at 7, 9, and 11 PM at the University of Chicago Doc Films, 1212 East 59th St. in Chicago.
• And finally today, this tidbit from Pop Culture Shock:

Well said, indeed. We’ll catch ya next time…

• The Diamond Comics website, which is normally VERY accurate, lists Bluntman & Chronic in their shipping manifest for next week. Check it out HERE. Scroll down to the “Image” section, right after DC and you’ll see Bluntman and Chronic IS on the schedule. Final dates will be posted after 5 PM EST this evening, but most likely, the books will be shipping to shops by Friday the 4th. Image Comics’ webpage also has confirmed this date.

• Hey folks, just a few things on the upcoming Vulgarthon. First of all, hopefully all of you that are attending have been reading the excellent Vulgarthon website for all the info. Vincent has confirmed that Big Helium Dog and Vuglar (for the first time at ANY Vulgarthon) will be showing. The rest of the program will be a mystery until the day of the event. If you have ANY questions regarding seating, ticket pick-up, and more, PLEASE go to that website, check out Vincent’s FAQ and the latest news for info on that.

Now, those Vulgarthon buttons that were being created are ready to roll, however, only 20% have been pre-sold. They’ll have plenty on hand at the Stash next week though, which you can personalize any way you see fit. Be sure to look for them when you pick up your tix. For a sample of what these buttons look like, click HERE. Very slick.

Look forward to seeing some of you at the event next week! Let’s hope the weather cooperates, as the show WILL indeed go on regardless of any winter storms that decide to set down here in the northeast. We’ll be in attendance just for the Monday show, and possibly for the post festivities at the bowling alley before heading home (depending on how long the day is to that point). Everyone have a safe trip, and we’ll see you there.

• Catch “A Better Place” on IFC (Independent Film Channel) at the following times:

If you’re missing Vulgarthon, tune in, and check out this excellent flick! It’ll certainly sell you on the DVD if you haven’t bought your copy just yet.

• Kevin’s Green Arrow is mentioned in Part One of the Fourth Rail feature of the Best of 2001. Check that out HERE.
• Film critic Brian Orndorf lists JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK as the #2 film of the year over at www.modamag.com.
• For those interested in the area: Clerks is playing at the Amsterdam Film Museum for one night only, January 7th at 19:30.
• Online Star Wars comic “Jawa Force” has a Clerks reference in the most recent issue. It’s a pretty good read, too. Check out the series HERE. The reference is on the second (non-cover) page of Issue 4.
• This band www.blackstonevalleycrew.com has some big View Askew fans as members, for sure. In photos, you’ll see them wearing View Askew logo shirts and Forked Tongue shirts. Also, one of their song lyrics, “Little Devils”, features the singer says “Not feeling Downe but you can call me Taime cuz never again I gots to chase another Amy”. They also list viewaskew.com as a favorite website.