- Alright, it was only a matter of time before we couldn’t resist trying this out anymore…So click here to check out our very own NewsCam. Yep, that’s right, I got a great deal on a camera that I couldn’t pass up and, dammit, I wanna use the thing for something…So now, NewsCam will take a live shot from the room here every 5 minutes and automatically post the sucker up at the site. I wouldn’t expect to see much, except one of us in front of the PC working on the page or whatever, but it’s at least a simple way to see if we’re around or not. Oh, and I can already see that my nose looks even bigger on camera. Lovely. Anyway, check it out and let us know what you think…The NewsCam will run at random times, and probably point at random things in the room here. No digital camera yet, unless we get a generous benefactor that wants to make a donation…They’re just too damned expensive! This’ll just hafta do for now. Enjoy the silly cam, folks.
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Happy Birthday, Vincent!
- Finally today, we’d like to wish a very happy 26th birthday to Vincent Pereira! Congrats, Vincent…We’re looking forward to another year of following your blossoming film career, as well as reading all your helpful posts over on the Web Board.
Commentary…
- Hey folks, we’re finally back to finish the update…See below for our excuses. And dammit, I just heard there’s more SNOW in the forecast for Sunday AND Monday! Can winter END already?!??! Dammit, can’t someone in a warmer climate give me a web job and get me the hell OUT of Central PA…please!?!? 🙂
UCF APPEARANCE TONIGHT CANCELLED!
- Unfortunately, we must yet again be the bearers of bad news. View Askew and the UCF folks are confirming that Kevin’s appearance there tonight has been POSTPONED to a later, yet unknown date. Word is that his back injury is really bothering him. We hope the dude’s feeling better and back to his old self soon, but in the meantime, we hope those of you planning to attend tonight can understand. These things happen. Hopefully we got this news to you in time to save some unnecessary trips. We’ll have news on the reschedule date as soon as it’s announced.
Ben Videos…
  Kevin’s Call |
   Sneak Preview |
- A few RealAudio clips for you of Affleck today…First of all, here’s an RA file containing Kevin’s famous call-in during the Dennis Miller Live show last Sunday. Also, we politely remind you to check out next week’s FANatic (airing on MTV next Wednesday at 10:30pm ET, with Sandra Bullock as well). We’ve got a teaser for that here as well. Ifyou need RealPlayer, click the link and get a copy. It’s pretty much essential software as you surf the web these days, anyway.
Phantom Menace Trailer 2 Debuts…
- Alright, so unless you’ve been living under a rock this isn’t news to you, and we realize it’s not Askew, but this is IMPORTANT, dammit!!! The second trailer for Star Wars: The Phantom Menace hit the web and television networks everywhere today, and frankly, that’s where we’ve been. Watching the damn thing over, and over, and over again. This thing is absolutely AMAZING. By the way, all the pics below expand if you wanna see them, including that great new one-sheet (and oh yes, 2 of them are on the way to the house as we speak). The flick’s release has been pushed up to Wednesday, May 19th, which now doesn’t interfere with our beach vacation over Memorial Day…Even better news! Now we just gotta make friends with a theater owner or something to get tickets or an in on an advanced employee screening of the sucker…
Lynch Sells “Muppets” Script…
- Brian Lynch, best known on the Web board as HUBER and as the writer/director of the forthcoming “Big Helium Dog”, has sold a screenplay to Universal for a forthcoming Muppets movie! This has been confirmed over at the View Askew site as well. Congratulations to the guy, this is fantastic news! Here’s the Hollywood Reporter’s article:
Henson hops for “Muppet” Spec
A spec script based on Jim Henson’s Muppets intended to be used as a writing sample was purchased by Jim Henson Pictures for low-six figures.
Brian Lynch’s spec “The Next Muppet Movie,” written during two weekends, follows Kermit the Frog as he attempts to save “The Muppet Show” from an evil Hollywood agent who convinces individual Muppets to quit the production and pursue solo careers. When Gonzo is the first to depart to take over the James Bond role from Pierce Brosnan, other Muppets follow suit and jeopardize the show’s future.
The project will follow Sony Pictures’ summer release “The Muppets From Space” and “Muppets Haunted Hotel,” which is set for fall 2000.
Stephanie Allain, president of Jim Henson Pictures and executive Kristine Belson are overseeing the project.
Lynch, repped by Endeavor and managers Chris Bender and J.C. Spink, is based in New Jersey. He recently rewrote Fox Searchlight’s “Fag Hag”.
“Muppet” is also the first spec sale for new management and production entity Bender/Spink since the company’s principals set out on their own after leaving Zide Entertainment (now Zide/Perry) last fall (HR 10/23).
Bender is co-producing the upcoming Universal feature “American Pie” as well as associate producing “Flight 180,” in preproduction at New Line Cinema.
View Askew NewsBites™
- Kim confirmed today the the Kansas appearance is indeed set for a reschedule on May 7th if all goes well, and tomorrow’s apperance at the University of Central Florida is ON!
- Wanna stock up on View Askew T-Shirts? NOW IS THE TIME! The Stash is holding a HUGE T-Shirt blowout sale! Here’s Ming:
Just Announced! Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash is having a blowout sale on some of their most requested and sought-after t-shirt. SAVE a whopping 50%!! The following shirts can be had for as little as $9.00!
* Flee, Fat-Ass Flee (Walt Flanagan’s Dog)
* Fly, Fat-Ass Fly (All styles except for the new blue one)
* Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash
* Tales Gone Askew
* View Askew Productions
* Bluntman Logo (Grey Longsleeve)
* Chronic Logo (Black Longsleeve)
* Chasing Amy
* Jay and Silent Bob Photo Shirt (Black and White)
Give Bryan a call at 732-758-0020 to order these suckers, or visit the Stash’s website for more details!
- By the way, Chris turns the big 26 today – Happy Birthday, Chris!!!
Commentary…
- How funny…As we were checking the web board for updates and such, Jay stopped on for a sec! Perfect timing, and a first on his own without Kev, we believe. Sure, he only posted 3 times, but still, a breakthrough! Hehehe…We’ve got a few interesting tidbits for you today, as well as some bigger, cooler stuff on the horizon for the coming weeks. Stay tuned for some nifty stuff! But for now, it’s news time:
Gala Updates Continue…
- The Stash Gala Wrapup page has once again been updated with the latest stories and pics from the event. Be sure and stop over if you want to read it ALL! We’ll continue to add stories and pictures as time permits. Thanks again to everyone who submitted to the page so far!