The Twitter Report…

July 7th @ 12:48 am | No Comments » | Scooped by Brad & Chris

  • The Sydney show sells out and adds a second date , “Red State” and “Hit Somebody” move along, “Cop Out” soon arrives, on Blu, and more bites come to us courtesy the Twitter feed of Kevin Smith over the holiday weekend. Here’s the highlights:


      Via @jasonkinnison “wondering why The Branford live Smod was never posted?” It didn’t sell out. #YouGottaSellOutLiveNudeSModIfYouWannaHearIt

      Via @adam_burgess__ “Please move sydney show to Concert Hall! Need tickets!” Can’t be done. Something else, long-scheduled, already there. Good news, though? Because we sold out so quickly, the Opera House asked to add a SECOND DAY. I believe tix go on sale this week…

      SYDNEY! Like a teenage boy, I’m ready to go again. 2ND OPERA HOUSE, AUG 9th: http://tinyurl.com/SydneyGivesKevSloppySeconds (thx @dysorder)

      Via @AVShomerx “when can I get the etnies shoes?” If you’re going to ComiCon, there’s gonna be a secret sneaker party, complete with SMOD…

      Via @richtwits “still no chance of a Melbourne show while down under” If I’m still alive, I return in March to do your entire country. #Lube

      Via @GoodBadMovie “Are you still working on Hit Somebody?” On page 86. In the song, we’re at “Son, we’ve always got room for a Goon…”

      Via @DrKhil “how is RED STATE” Just did a third draft. Not much added; “Chuffa”, as the master would say, thinned-out. More casting to do.

      Via @limbclock “you going to keep promise that RED STATE will have NO music?” “Promise”? I said I was gonna TRY to go without a score, sir.

      Via @weaseljohn23 “Commentary on the bluray for CopOut?” The MCM mode of the flick IS the commentary track. It’s like the flick PLUS a Q&A.

      Via @ioldogg213 “Jason Mewes on here?” Sure: @JayMewes. Give him some love & tell him you can’t wait to hear the podcast we’re cooking up…

      Wanna be on TV? Then come to my 40th Birthday Q&A in RED BANK, NJ on AUG 2: http://tinyurl.com/ItWas40YearsAgoToday #IWillTruffleShuffle4You

  • Kevin hopes to have “Red State” ready as soon as January for Sundance Festival entry/screening. Stay tuned for more news on the flicks, shows, and more — And remember, you should definitely follow @ThatKevinSmith on Twitter for the latest from the man himself.

SMod, SMod, Everywhere!

July 7th @ 12:47 am | 2 Comments » | Scooped by Brad & Chris, Danny White

  • Just an absolute ton of stuff happening in the world of SModcast over the holiday weekend, so let’s recap what went down that might interest you:

    • The official SModcastle website, smodcastle.com , has arived. The venue opens on July 25th, 2010 with a four-hour kickoff event that will allow 50 lucky fans inside from 7 to 11 PM. Details to come, most likely WEDNESDAY. The joint will feature valet parking.
    • SModcastle shows will initially begin on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and move out from there as needed.
    • SModimation #5 went live with a hlarious inew episode, “Deliver me from Pizza”. Do not overlook these, they’re usually just a few mintues long (always leaves you craving more) — full of laughs and creativity. Major kudos to all involved.
    • The SMod network welcomed a new podcast, titled “Highlands: A Peephole History”, also free, where some of your favorite hosts from podcasts present and future present tales from their youth in New Jersey.
    • The Columbus SModcasts were such a blast, Kevin will be returning with Scott, Walt and Bryan for a big show on July 31st. Hit that link for a full schedule of all the upcoming chances to catch the guys in your town.
    • And last, but certainly not least — A brand new SModcast to kick off the week: “TIME FOR A BRAND NEW SMODCAST! SModcast 123: LiveNudeMadison. Hear wicked tales of a drug-addled Teen Scott! http://www.smodcast.com


    More news on the way — The 5 shows dream may be completed with a Jay Mewes program as well, if rumors come to pass. Stay tuned, as SModcast continues to dominate all!

40th Birthday “Evening With” Will Be For TV!

July 7th @ 12:46 am | 1 Comment » | Scooped by Robb J, Ricky Dunham, JT Schwimer, Clint Harper, Mike "Movie Miguel" Kopcak

  • Via a recent interview with E! Online, Kevin dropped a major bit of news on a few subjects of great interest to us and our readers. First up, he’s confirming that “Red State” is still set for an August start, and unknowns are being cast so it doesn’t take you out of the movie (seeing known actors in roles sort of ruins the realism of a flick like this, so great decision there). Second, “Evening 4″, which will be taped in August 2nd live in Red Bank, New Jersey, will debut on TV before what we’re assuming will be the eventual DVD. No idea what networks we’re talking here, though we can imagine it might be for a pay channel so censorship isn’t a problem. Finally, his desire to return to Dante and Randal sometime in his 40’s with a “Clerks 3″ is still there, thankfully. Here’s the snippets:


      Do you have any big plans to celebrate turning 40 on August 2?

      I’ve been very blessed, and I’ve been celebrated by a bunch of people many times over the years. So much so that the idea of throwing myself a birthday party just to be like, “I’m 40, motherf–kers!” just feels, for me, kind of gauche. Instead we are going to tape a TV show. I’ve done three DVDs of An Evening with Kevin Smith and the next one we’re doing for TV.

      Do you ever want to do another Clerks film and, if so, will you bring the original cast back again?

      Yeah, probably in my mid-40s. I wouldn’t do it without those guys, though, I mean, unless one of them died. But I don’t think I’d bring Jay and Silent Bob back because I just think in their mid-40s, it would be more depressing than funny.

      What’s the next movie we are going to see from you?

      Red State is what we’re shooting in August. It’s a political horror movie, essentially. We’re still casting right now, but I don’t want to cast anybody that anybody knows because that takes you right out of the flick. The idea is what’s going to sell the movie.

    Wouldn’t it e great to see Jay and Bob back in “Clerks 3″, but as investment bankers or something crazy like that? Just a total change in character over 10 years or something. As we learn more about the plans for the show to be broadcast on TV, and “Red State”, we’ll have it for you here. Thanks also to /film for picking up the story and bringing it to our attention.

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July 7th @ 12:45 am | 1 Comment » | Scooped by Matthew Brandenburg, Kelly Dawson, Ricky Dunham

  • New York Magazine runs a fantastic NSFW video montage of the “100 Greatest Movie Insults” – We’re particularly fond of the moment at 8:37 (and 2:39!). But seriously, watch it all, it’s truly a great compilation.
  • One of the benefits of the annual “Crazy 4 Cult” shows are the cool works with Askew tributes that come out of the woodwork. Check out Dave MacDowell’s “Stand By Snootch” for example.
  • It’s pretty easy to guess what Hollywood.com’s list of “The United States of Movies” would select for New Jersey, but still worth a surf over to see that and their other choices on the clickable map.

The “Twitter” Report…

July 1st @ 11:40 am | No Comments » | Scooped by Brad & Chris

  • The first look at the front door to the great SModcastle, a look at Kevin on this year’s Crazy4Cult poster, and more from Kevin’s recent tweet-thon over the past 24 hours:

      Because You Demanded It! A Twitter whimsy is made FLESH! #SModcastle http://tweetphoto.com/30101553

      Via @LeviTheGeek “want to see the #SModcastle. I smell a road trip in my future” Opening weekend’s looking like Aug 13th. Preview show 7/25.

      Via @Charlay528 “Tell me there’s no age limit” No one over 100. It’s our safeguard against vampires. #ButFangBangersAREWelcome #SModcastle

      I love you, @sirmitchell! BEHOLD! The CRAZY 4 CULT 4 poster: http://tinyurl.com/Crazy4Cult4IsJuly9th A painting this could get a man laid…

      Via @JaneHarding25 “Please help save the fan made Mallrats Facebook page! 10,000 fans and FB want to close it” Madmen! They must be stopped!

      Via @djtrauma632 “finally got Threevening w/Kevin! when’s the 4th?” We’re shooting this show for it: http://tinyurl.com/ItWas40YearsAgoToday

    Follow along! twitter.com/ThatKevinSmith

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July 1st @ 11:39 am | No Comments » | Scooped by Robb J, Greg Trawinski, Declan, Newton Wallen, John Whiteaker

  • Empire Online wisely lists Kevin Smith among their “50 Movie Twitterers You Should Follow” – Kevin takes the #12 spot:


      Who he?

      The indie writer/director of Chasing Amy, Clerks, Dogma et al. He’s also well-known for his mammoth (and very entertaining) question and answer evenings, and most recently became notorious for getting thrown off an airplane.

      Typical Tweets:

      He can usually be found plugging either his latest movies or his podcast, aka the ‘Smodcast’:

      Like Lana from RISKY BUSINESS, SModcast comes to your town!

      His twitter feed is most (in)famous, however, for some alarmingly graphic posts about sexual escapades with his wife.

      On a roll this week: we’ve f-cked twice a day every day since Sunday. With little fanfare I’m trying to make it a solid four weeks straight.

      And that’s one of the milder ones.

      Likelihood he’ll Tweet you back:

      Almost 100%, he tweets approximately a bajillion times a day and will answer any conceivable question you might ask.

  • Premiere Magazine cites the awesome out of nowhere “ABC” number in “Clerks 2″ in this piece on “8 Best Musical Numbers in Non-Musical Movies”. You can even watch the video in all its bouncy Rosario glory on the page – Relive the memories! Man, makes us wanna watch “Clerks 2″ again.
  • We mentioned this a couple weeks ago, now here’s the video evidence of Jason Mewes’ cameo appearance in the doc “Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy”. It has a short but funny cameo from Jay Mewes himself. Take a look here, via the magic of Vimeo.
  • Here’s a fantastic sounding event coming up on July 23rd in Jersey – “Trailer Trash” is a night of cult movie previews all on 35mm film — It’ll include previews for “Dogma”, “Clerks”, “Chasing Amy”, all of the films of John Hughes, and more, mixed with some of the best and weirdest cult and grindhouse trailers and drive in ads of the 60’s to the 90’s. They’ll have trivia, prizes, and a lot more — All for just $5. More details to come via the official Facebook page for the event. Sounds like a fun Friday to us. It all goes down at the Tilton Theater.
  • It’s getting even closer, folks – The FAA has become one step closer to letting flying cars take to the skies. Surf over for more details and a video.

The Twitter Report…

June 28th @ 11:42 am | No Comments » | Scooped by Brad & Chris

  • New SModcast, a secret party in San Diego via @EtniesCulture, and details on other upcoming live events are highlights of the weekend “Twitter” report. Here’s some of Kevin’s highlights:


      Sunday is SMOD-day! SMODCAST 122: Live Nude Columbus. Recorded earlier this week! Hear the true story of Sampson! http://www.smodcast.com

      Via @madisonkerr “Whats the plan for Comic-Con?” Follow @EtniesCulture for word of where to get free tix to the sneaker party, w/SecretSMod.

      Via @jeisenporth “Whats taking Gyre #6 so long?” Double-issue: 44 pages. Gonna be worth the wait, I promise.

      Via @rdick1987 ” Second Sydney show PLEASE! first already sold” Trying to get moved into the bigger room now; the one with 600 more seats…

      Via @Widmer77 “Any @bryandwalt dates for Columbus, Ohio?” Might wanna keep week of October 11th open: a) Tell’EmLive b) commentary track…

      Via @special_jason “Driving past future home of #SMODCastle Can’t wait for opening! Congrats” Details soon! http://www.smodcastle.com

      And that’s a wrap on the #LIVEnudeSMOD Wee, Wee Tour! Thanks, all, who came out to the shows in Los Angeles, Philly, Columbus, and Madison!

      On JULY 9th, at GALLERY1988, we invite you to go CRAZY 4 Cult! For the Fourth time! http://g1988.blogspot.com/2010/06/stalking-cult.html

      Via @RyanWAndrews “any word from Tempe Improv” Leave open the week of July 26th, sir: Post ComiCon Bus Tour w/ @BryAndWalt & @SMosier!

    Be sure to check out the new events page for the next four places to catch Kevin doing his live solo show — Montreal, Red Bank, Sydney, and, just added – Kitchener Ontario!

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June 28th @ 11:41 am | No Comments » | Scooped by Tim Streisel, Sean McQueeney, Mike Copcak

  • Take a peek at a few photos from the recent Columbus, Ohio SModcast with thanks to Mike for sharing from his personal collection. Looks like a nice venue there.
  • Our pal the Buddy Christ once again shows up at the workplace — This time, however, someone has decided to fight back with a biblical quote of their own. Good stuff.
  • Jason Lee’s “Memphis Beat” is now airing Tuesdays on TNT. Chicago Now had the opportunity to conduct a phone interview with the great Mr. Lee recently about the program, where he plays a detective who literally sings the blues during his off hours. Some snips of interest:


      NBC surprised everyone when it canceled “Earl.” How did you feel about it?

      I definitely miss Earl and working on the show. It was a shame the way they canceled it. We didn’t get to finish the series. I was devastated; we were all confused. But I guess life goes on and now here I am working on something entirely different.

      Do you guys still get to see each other every once in a while?

      Yeah, I see Ethan [Suplee] quite a bit. He was a friend of mind sort of from “Mall Rats” basically. And so we got to work on “Earl”–came full circle, just about 15 years later.

      Well its good to have you back.

      Oh, thank you, thank you.

      And “Memphis” couldn’t be more different really.

      No, I mean, as an actor you look forward to that, I guess. It’s like you don’t always expect what’s coming and interesting things really come your way and kind of surprise you.

Green Hornet #6 Arrives TODAY!

June 23rd @ 1:07 am | 3 Comments » | Scooped by Brad & Chris, Matt Booker

  • Dynamite Entertainment presents Kevin Smith’s “Green Hornet”, issue #6, in stores today. They say:

      We’re in the home stretch of the biggest superhero launch of the year as Dynamite continues to proudly present Kevin Smith’s Green Hornet! The dark forces that took the life of the original Green Hornet now set their sights on young Britt Reid Jr as he takes up his father’s war on crime. With the help of the Kato family Britt begins to grow into his role as hero. But a larger, more sinister game is afoot, one that could cost our new Green Hornet not only his life, but the lives of everyone in Century City.From the unproduced screenplay by fan-favorite Kevin Smith, featuring the careful had of Phil Hester and artist Jonathan Lau! And check out that strong of all-star covers!

    The Stash will have signed copies for ya, or of course, you can always pick up a reader copy at your local shop/retailer, then do like we do — Get a spare signed copy for safe keeping.

    While the book represents Kevin’s vision for the Hornet on the big screen, you can now also see how Columbia Pictures decided to go with their version — The first two official promo images were released yesterday, quickly followed by the film’s official trailer today. We love Rogen, but we’re also stoked to see how Christoph Waltz takes on the role of the baddie.

The Twitter Report…

June 23rd @ 1:06 am | 2 Comments » | Scooped by Brad & Chris