- We’ve been to a lot of Kevin Smith appearances, but two that stick out for us were both at the historic Count Basie Theater in Red Bank, New Jersey. At the first show we attended, Kevin set a record with his longest onstage appearance EVER. The second time around, cameras filmed a soon to be released DVD on Kevin’s 37th birthday, featuring all new tales, never told before.
So, when we heard that the Basie was being closed for renovations from July to October, we were first bummed, but then excited. While this would mean Kevin wouldn’t have a chance to hit this great spot over the summer, we were hopeful to see what would come after the place re-opened.
So, here’s the good news – Kevin will be appearing at the Count Basie LIVE, one night only — Friday, November 7th, at 7:00 PM. This being a Friday night, it’s going to be a BIG show, considering it kicks off the weekend. Also, it’s likely to sell out fast. For this one, it’s not a question of IF it will sell out, but WHEN, and how quickly.
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! BUY THEM NOW BEFORE THEY SELL OUT!
Prices range from $25 for the balcony all the way up to $75 for those nifty front of theater seats.
The show is scheduled for just one week after the current planned release date for “Zack And Miri Make a Porno”, so it’s likely that Kevin will have a lot to say about the film — And will hopefully be celebrating from a big week of box office grosses!
We’re not going to miss this one and neither should you. Buy your tickets TODAY and be among the first to see the beatifully restored interior of the Count Basie Theater in Red Bank. You don’t wanna miss a Smith in Red Bank show! See ya there. And please, buy today. You don’t want these tix to go extinct on ya.
View Askew NewsBites™
- Catch Brian O’Hallorn and the entire cast of his upcoming horror comedy “Brutal Massacre”, next week at “Fangoria’s Weekend of Horrors”, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The discussion panel will take place on Saturday, April 26th at 2:15pm PT, with all the headliners, including our pal Brian along with other genre greats such as David Naughton, Ken Foree, and Gunnar Hansen. Of particular interest, Gerry Bednob, who Kevin has confirmed has a small three-scene role in “Zack And Miri Make a Porno”, will also be on the panel.
- Speaking of Dante, the character gets a brief shout-out in the blurb for an upcoming Fantastic Four comic title at IGN.
- And finally today, mark your calendars if you’re near Minneapolis. The classic “Mallrats” will screen at The Uptown Theater as part of their midnight movie series on May 17th. You saw how much fun the last screening of the film was in a recent update, so be sure and check out the film with a great crowd if you’re in the area. “Mallrats” remains one of the best View Askew films to watch with a midnight crowd. In fact, when there’s another Vulgarthon, we’re secretly hoping it might get dusted off for one of the slots. See ya next time!
Marilyn Ghigliotti, Brian O’Halloran, and Jason Mewes @ Chiller Theater Convention in Parsippany, NJ
- 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!
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.