- First today, some eagle-eyed scoopers caught the above pictured reference to The Askewniverse in this week’s new episode when the guys pulled into an underground parking garage. And some online outlets are reporting that the CW is leaning towards renewing the show for a full second season! Check out the articles from The Hollywood Reporter and BuddyTV. The CW will be annoucing its full fall schedule on May 13th.
SPACED Commentary To Include Kevin Smith
- Historically only available on Region 2 dvd, SPACED, the cult-classic television series created by Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes, is finally coming to North America on July 22! We’re huge fans of this short-lived series and so is Kevin, he’ll be included on the commentary tracks just recorded for this new release. Here’s a list of all of the newly created special features…
SPACED: THE COMPLETE SERIES BONUS FEATURES
* New exclusive commentary with director Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg, Jessica Hynes (nee Stevenson) and guests Quentin Tarantino, Kevin Smith, Bill Hader, Matt Stone, Patton Oswalt and Diablo Cody.
* Exclusive Spaced On Stage reunion Q&A recorded at the National Film Theatre, London in October 2007.
* “Skip to the End” - Exclusive feature length documentary
* “Spaced Jam” by Osymyso
* Outtakes
* Trailers
* Deleted scenes
* Raw footage
* Photo gallery
* Homage-O-Meter - An onscreen feature that tracks each pop-culture reference
* Newly updated cast and crew biographies
You can check out the entire press release and box art right HERE. Reserve your copies now!
Zack & Miri Internet Teaser Next Week!
- Kevin dropped word on the WWWBoard that the internet exclusive trailer for Zack & Miri Make A Porno will debut late next week after his visit east for a poker tournament at the East Coast Stash. Even cooler, the people at the tournament will see BOTH teasers before the rest of us! Here’s Kevin withe the details…
‘net-teaser on hold ’til after the Stash poker game.
Although, guess what poker game folks get to see at the poker game? The first and second ‘net-teasers.
Now ask yourselves this…
“Why the fuck aren’t I playing poker at the Stash on the 15th?”
Just saying.
We’ll have all the links as soon as they become available!
SModcast 48 Is Here!
- There’s nothing better than waking up Monday morning and seeing a fresh new episode of SModcast waiting in your RSS reader. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode…
SModcast 48: Massholes
In which our heroes talk about that old time religion, ruminate on the clerical touch, and try to discern the role of the hot tub in Holy Mother Church.
Only two weeks to go until the big 5-0!
View Askew NewsBites™
- The IMDB is reporting that Jason Lee and his girlfriend Ceren Alkac are expecting a child by the end of 2008. Congrats Jason and Ceren!
- There’s a funny Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back nod in episode #610 of “George Bush, Boy President” from Portland, Oregon radio station KUFO. Check out the audio HERE.
- And finally today, one of our scoopers let us know that the infamous Silence of the Lambs/Clerks 2 song “Goodbye Horses” show up on one of the radio stations in Grand Theft Auto IV.

Bergen PAC - We’ve Got A New Date!
- Alrighty folks, as promised, we’ve now received the official word from the inside on the new date for Kevin’s Q&A at the Bergen Performing Arts Center. The new date is February 21, 2009. We do believe that the Bergen PAC will refund anyone who can no longer make the show. Here’s the statement that came in today:
“We regret that we have to move the Bergen PAC date again, but those of you that know Kevin, realize this has never happened before. Due to the editing and release schedule of Z&M, we are going to have to move the show to Feb 21, 2009. For those of you with tickets to the show, please call the box office at 201-227-1030 for more info on how to exchange your tickets for the show. Again we regret the inconvenience.”
Hopefully everyone understands here, the flicks are the bread and butter, so we’re sure that the reschedule has to do with getting the best possible flick out to us this Fall, on time and in fantastic shape. We’ll keep you posted on any further details and other chances to see Kevin live. Looks like there will be quite a few across the country in the second half of 2008 and early 2009.
View Askew NewsBites™
- This Los Angeles Times article reports that the CW’s “Reaper” remains on the renewal bubble, and that the show’s fate will be announced on May 13th. With the show REALLY hitting stride over the past few weeks, with a truly compelling story arc and last night’s episode being almost season finale-worthy, we are BIGTIME hopeful that the CW doesn’t let this brilliant show slip through its fingers. Case in point - Another similarly-themed show, “Supernatural”, had a bumpy first year but now celebrates its third season with a 4th already on the way. Please, CW, don’t kill off this uniquely entertaining show in its infancy! There’s nothing else like “Reaper” on TV — And if you’re not watching, you SHOULD be. Heck, we bet Kevin would come back in some capacity for season two, as well…
- A San Diego comics store owner reports briefly that Kevin and Harley stopped by to pick up a toy while in town for a recent Sharks NHL playoff game earlier this week.
- Hey, SModcast fans - Been to SMikipedia yet? This nifty wiki site catalogs terms, stories, and more from all of those wonderful MP3 audio broadcasts from Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier. SMikipedia is gearing up to be the ultimate online companion tool for those who listen to the broadcast, citing all the stories, the people, the places, and more. The site’s allowing open signups now, so fans of the ‘cast are invited to join in and help the webmasters collect as much info as they can as the program continues. Check it out.
“Zack & Miri” Trailer Watch Continues…
- With no SModcast or the trailer in sight just yet for the week, we’re on alert, expecting the trailer to blow up onto the internet any moment. While we’re doing our best to stick close to e-mail and the web, keep checking all our sister sites as we’re still quite hopeful to see the first moving frames from the film online sometime soon. Stick around, we’ll be doing the same…
New Chances To Catch Kev In Calgary & CT!
- Ticket watch! While tix have not officially yet gone on sale, or these shows officially announced anywhere, we’ve just received inside info on two NEW Kevin Smith bookings that we think some of you folks.
First up - On Tuesday, September 30th, Kevin returns to the Great White North – He’ll appear live at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, AB Canada.
As previously announced, on November 7th, the Count Basie Theater in Red Bank, NJ will be jammin’ once again when Kevin returns home for what we’re sure will be another sold out show. Tix are now available for online purchase at the Basie box office.
Then, on January 24, 2009, Kevin comes to The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford, CT.
Again, no further details at this time, but we did want to get the early word out on these shows. Once we have them set in stone along with ticket purchase information, we’ll have it all right here at News Askew. Oh, and we’re also hoping to have an official reschedule date for that Bergen Q&A soon, as well. Stay tuned.
View Askew NewsBites™
- This just in! Our pal Will Wilkins comes through again with another great MP3 audio capture of a recent surprise Smith appearance - Kevin called into the Opie & Anthony show to chat with the guys earlier this week. Due to a slow connection at work today, we’ve yet to listen to the audio, but will be soon - So we can’t for sure say what’s discussed and newsworthy, but we’ll be back with a full report of any breaking news from inside this audio clip. ‘Til then, listen for yourself and enjoy.
- Several View Askew references appear in Entertainment Weekly’s gallery of “Perfect Casting: 23 Stars as Themselves”. Surf through the gallery to find Stan Lee’s turn in “Mallrats” and of course, the unforgettable appearance of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in “Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back”. The entire gallery’s great, and well worth your time to click through.





