Q: Who is the one person you’d love to work with that you have not yet had a chance to?

Bill Murray.

Q: Are you planning to have a New Jersey or La birthday party in August?

We were toying with the notion of doing another prom but opted against.

Q: I know Red State is a way’s off, but my question is about casting. You wrote Zack for Seth, did you write any of the roles in “Red State” for a particular actor or actress, and if not, have you started thinking about who you would like to try and get?

I did write two key roles with actors in mind, but I doubt I’ll be allowed to cast one and the other is too pie-in-the-sky.

Q: Is there any foward motion on “Red State”?

The script is out to some indie financiers now. Fingers crossed.

Would you consider shooting it like Chasing Amy on a low low budget?

I’ll shoot it as cheaply as I can, but while not being an insanely expensive affair, it’ll require some cash: between five and eight million, we’re thinking.

Q: Would Scott go for that?

Depending on when we shoot it, Scott might only Exec Produce the flick (in this instance, take it all the way to the point of going on location). He didn’t want to spend another two months on a set this year, but he knows that, if the money happens, I’ve gotta go as soon as possible. So he’ll do what he always does on every flick up to that point when we actually head off to wherever we’re gonna shoot it. If we don’t wind up shooting it ’til next year, then he’ll be involved the way he always is.

Q: When can we expect the first Money Shot to go up?

I believe Zak and Joey (and Ken) are taking the “Money Shots” public first or second week in July.

Q: You are quite open with your life with the board and MBAL but where do you think you would draw the line? For example would you ever do a reality show or something along those lines?

I have been asked about doing a reality show (”Mr. and Mrs. Smith”). That was a quick and easy pass. Cameras in my house is where I draw the line, I guess. And not so much cameras in the house as cameras on my life. And not because I’d feel like my privacy would be invaded, but more because a) I’d hate to have to keep my gut sucked in for that long a stretch, b) it wouldn’t be real because we’d be aware of the cameras and would modify our behavior accordingly, and c) it’d be insanely boring.

Q: Will you have a signing/poker game after the November Count Basie Q&A?

Definitely a poker game. Maybe a signing.

Q: Any word on when the Zack and Miri teaser will be back up?

No word yet. I don’t know if it’s been submitted yet. We’ve been too busy dealing with the MPAA on other matters.

Q: Any updates with the Clerks II inaction figures?

I’m hearing Christmas. I’ve seen all the sculpts (including Kinky Kelly and Emma now) and most of the paints, and man - they’re pretty fucking sweet. Worth the wait, I’d say.

[UPDATE FROM BOB CHAPMAN!]

Bob Chapman, Graphitti Designs wrote:

We will not have KINKY KELLY or EMMA for San Diego. I have yet to get the painted prototypes back from the person painting them. I will contact her again today (she’s pregnant and was scheduled to deliver June 21st?), and do what I can to get these figures from her pre-child. I’m doing my damnest to get these to China so we have them for Christmas sales. The other five CLERKS II figures will be prototyped immediately after we get these first two out of the system. I’m sorry, but working with a whole new crew of people has been a challenge.

In response, Kevin wrote:

Wait - so we’ll have Kinky Kelly and Emma for Christmas, but not the others?

In response to Kevin, Bob wrote:

We HOPE to have the KINKY KELLY and EMMA for Christmas. Until I get the prototypes to China, the clock can’t begin. I’m doing everything I can so China has everything they need before we leave for San Diego.

There ya’ have it: best case scenario, you’ll have Kinky Kelly and Emma by Christmas.

So there ya have it. We’ve been waiting a long time to see those Clerks II inaction figures as well, but were unaware of the staffing changes. We know Bob and co. take a lot of care to produce the most perfect designs they can come up with, so we’ll continue to wait patiently.

As for “Red State”, everyone collectively cross your fingers for some good news regarding funding soon — It’d be fantastic to have news of other View Askew flick, one as different as this, going in front of cameras in 2008. After all the hype about the script, and the change in tone and genre, we’re very much hoping Kevin and Scott can get this one made.

Thanks to Kevin for answering these excellent questions, and we’ll of course keep you informed of other big breaking news as it arrives. We sure can’t wait to start seeing those “Money Shots” webisodes online next month.