- Malcolm Ingram’s “Bear Nation” premiered at the SXSW 2010 film festival, and Malcolm Ingram had a few words to say about it on the scene. Check out the trailer HERE. Plug In Music also has a nice piece on the band “The Order of Good Cheer”, whose track “Be My Cub” serves as a theme for the film.
- FilmSnobbery Live recently interviewed producer Bob Hawk, who is often credited as the reason “Clerks” got seen by the Weinstein’s and thus the world. Check out the full length video via blip.tv. Bob had a ton to say, and chatted for a full hour and 4 minutes – Lots about Clerks and Kevin, and just overall interesting info. In August, they’ll sit down with director Malcolm Ingram — We’ll let you know when you can catch that, as well.
- Finally today, due to Banky’s classic “Archie” comics rant in “Chasing Amy”, we found this panel particularly amusing. See ya next time…
The Twitter Report…
- Just a few tidbits from Kevin to wind down the week, as he’s been busy working (organizing tours, recording SModcast and, of course, writing films), though we’ve got some details on SModcastle tickets, and upcoming shows, including the reveal that the 40th birthday Q&A in Red Bank will be recorded for an “Evening With” DVD — Cool stuff. Read on:
PHILADELPHIA! In one week, me & @SMosier are gonna treat you like a pair of goddamned Chinese Fingercuffs! http://tinyurl.com/LiveNudePhillyI’m coming to the Land Down Under: http://tinyurl.com/KevInOz But before that, I’m getting older: http://tinyurl.com/ItWas40YearsAgoToday
Via @flamethrowerrd “SModcastle: how will we buy tickets” @CamelToad & I have been working on that. We were gonna go first come, first serve, but we’ve gotten too many out of state & international inquiries to say “Show up & maybe you can get in.” So we’re gonna do 25 online, and 25 at the door. Whatever we don’t sell of the 25 online, we’ll sell at the door the night of show. Seems best way to run it. #ToughTicket
Via @jasonfive “Will Smodcastle be disabled friendly?” No way, man! We’ll be all sorts of hostile toward them CrippyBoys! (i.e., of course).
Via @EricYounglove “live smod in jersey for your birthday?” Taping next EVENING WITH on my birthday: http://tinyurl.com/ItWas40YearsAgoToday
One year ago from this very moment, I was on stage at Carnegie Hall. Before I left, I took a picture: http://silentbobspeaks.com/?p=396
As always, @ThatKevinSmith on Twitter makes sure you don’t miss a single character!
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- SModcast #120, “In which our heroes face their end”, is now streaming and downloading from the official SModcast site. Don’t forget to grab it, and watch the hilarious Forgetius, Part II
- See if you can catch the “Mallrats” character reference in this popular A-Z t-shirt over at Threadless.com. Pretty cool little shirt.
- Here’s an odd one – Alternative Mindz has done an article comparing Silent Bob and Allison from “The Breakfast Club”. First time we think we’ve seen her mentioned as a possible inspiration for the Bob.
The Twitter Report…
- Lots of “Red State” news via Twitter to cap the weekend here, including the fact that it will be the NEXT movie from writer/director Kevin Smith (not “Hit Somebody”) and that filming’s going to start in August. Pretty cool stuff, as this is the first definite confirmation we have of a start date. Some cating is already complete, though no names have yet to be released.
In other news, Kevin reveals a big international “Evening With” in Syndey for early August, and more on SModcast and the castle, which may soon be the ONLY place on the planet to catch live SModcast. Read on:Prisoners of AUSTRALIA! I am coming to set you free! Meet me at the SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE on 8/8! http://tinyurl.com/KevComesToTheLandDownUnder
Via @1973z “any chance of a visit to Perth?” Sydney only this time around. The OPERA HOUSE! When I get home, we start shooting RED STATE.
Via @Accidental_Rob “Any big plans for your 40th b’day?” It involves a stage. And some cameras. http://tinyurl.com/ItWas40YearsAgoToday
Via @BazTinkOTheRink “Mosier working on Red State or is he doing his own thing” His own thing, sir. Which includes SModcast, naturally.
Via @LynchAtLarge “any chance of a cameo by @JimNorton in Red State” No, but I want him to play a Glenn Hall-like goalie in HIT SOMEBODY.
@RetroDLC “Have you ever thought about using digital cameras (EG: Red) exclusively?” @ThatDavidKlein & I visited the Red Studio & our eyes & boners popped at the portability & better-than-film look. That camera is fucking magic. AND poetic: Red Cameras for #RedState.
@evilneuro ” yet your candy ass is on the front cover: http://www.amazon.com/Cop-Rock-Your-Glock-Blu-ray/dp/B002ZG970G ” When you see the BluRay, you’ll know why: I’m literally the third lead in the BluRay version of #CopOut . It’s like the flick was blended with Q&A.
Last night at the Improv, #LIVEnudeSMOD crushed it! Mostly because I sat on it, but still. Come & see for yourself: http://livenudesmod.com
This Saturday night in PROVINCETOWN, I’m getting feted. Or fisted. Can’t remember which. But when in Rome, I say… http://shar.es/mk8qf
Inch by inch, a Twitter-fueled stoner whimsy is made flesh! Behold! http://tinyurl.com/ScaleSModcastleWalls YOU! Follow @SModcastle
Thanks to the live Kevin Smith Twitter feed for these…Hit it up for a lot more.
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- Jason Mewes stars in campy vampire thriller “Bitten”, on DVD this July 6th:
Synopsis:A night-shift paramedic gets a lot more than he bargained for during a routine rescue in “Bitten,” a gruesome thriller. Jack is a good-hearted, hard-working EMT, so when he finds a young woman named Danika on death’s door who refuses to go to the hospital, Jack decides to take her home and nurse her back to health. As her condition improves, Jack begins to fall in love with the mystery girl. But something is not quite right–and it’s not just his fear of commitment. As secrets begin to unfold, Jack learns that Danika is a vampire who has more skeletons in her closet than he could have ever imagined. And if he isn’t careful, he could be the next.
The delicious spine-chiller and Syfy premiere stars Jason Mewes (“Zack and Miri Make a Porno,” “Clerks II”) and Erica Cox (“American Pie Presents Beta House”). A horrifying love story that doesn’t promise a happy ending, the “Bitten” DVD features never-before-seen, too-hot-for-television footage.
- Thanks to scooper JJ for this photo of “Clerks” stars Marilyn Ghigliotti and Scott Schiaffo at Philly’s Wizard World this weekend.
More Photos From Brantford!
- Thanks to fans Barbara and Edward, we’ve got a bunch more looks at the festivities in Brantford over the weekend, including the first shots from Saturday’s live SModcast. There’s a lot more where these come from via their online galleries (1, 2, 3, 4) as well. There’s some nice shots of Puck U in action here, along with some Kevin/Walter stuff. Thanks to all who sent in their photos.
The Twitter Report…
- Kevin’s been a little more active in the Twitter feeds lately — Including the big announcement of Forgeticus, Part 2, the free SModimation we’ve all been waiting for, which we’ll lead off with here. There’s also more links from Brantford, reminders of upcoming chances to see the live shows, a hope for a street hockey tournament on the east coast, and lots more. Here’s the best of Kevin’s tweets over the past few days:
Go watch FORGETICUS Pt2 – the brand new SModimation from @Starktoons! http://www.smodcast.com/smodimations (My FAVE moment: the slap @ 2:52)
I just came from SModcastle tour. @CamelToad fucking crushed it! The place exceeded my hopes. Has the absolute feel of being in my house.
Via @CamelToad “Stoner idea: EveningW/4 @SModcastle” Hint: fans of EVENING WITH series should be at http://tinyurl.com/ItWas40YearsAgoToday
Hockey fans, I give you the winners of this year’s View Askew Street Hockey League Championship: http://tinyurl.com/pucku2010
Every once in awhile, it’s nice to get the paper and read some GOOD news… http://tinyurl.com/gretzkyrecord
Via @amadcow2 “any roundup on how PuckU did in the tourney?” Puck U won the ViewAskewStreetHockeyLeague Cup this year, going 3-0. No puking!
Dear @NHLDevils. Can we hold a Street Hockey Tourney in your massive Rock parking lot this October? We can get about 100 teams, I imagine.
Via @mylifeasrach “How Smith @smosier & @BryAndWalt rocked my sat night: http://bit.ly/cwNEzL ” Very nice. I agree about STEVE-DAVE.
Via @WhosMikeus “How was the hockey tournament” A metric shit-ton of fun. Watch! See for yourself: http://ustre.am/:vjn9
Via @jmj399 “can’t wait for LiveSMod on saturday” #LIVEnudeSMOD at the IMPROV! 20 tix left! http://bit.ly/aoss9M
Philadelphia! I’m for the Hawks, but #LIVEnudeSMOD is Flyers all the way: http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=3607
Madison, Wisconsin! #LIVEnudeSMOD is coming your way on June 23. At 7 & 10pm! http://tinyurl.com/2SModsInMadison Come look at us talking!
Via @SamuelShipIt “just got back from seeing 4321, u were fucking dope” If you’re in the UK, go see http://www.4321themovie.com!
Same sex kissing on the Mtv Movie Awards? That’s the cutting edge… of the late 90’s: http://www.viewaskew.com/mtv/99awards/index.html
Twitter @ThatKevinSmith for every single one, not just these highlights. Among others this week, you’ll see a touching extended tribute Kevin writes to his father, and lots more.
View Askew NewsBites™
- View Askew alums Morris Day and The Time (“Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back”) have announced that they’re reuniting for a new album and tour. Welcome back, fellas.
- Jason Lee’s new show, “Memphis Beat”, premieres June 22nd on TNT. If you’d like an early look, AMC movie theaters have been running a segment on it during its 20 minute pre-show news lately. So far, we’re liking what we see — Lee should knock this one outta the park, too. It was weird not having “Earl” back on the tube this year, but it’ll be nice to see Lee in front of the cameras again this summer.
- This week on Retro Radio, “Clerks”’s Marilyn Ghigloitti takes on John Wesley Shipp, “The Flash” — Listen right now at the official Retro Radio portal on the web. Her new show covers film, tv, comics, music and more, with a retro slant of the 1980’s.
More From Brantford: Scores & Pics!
- Tons of beautiful shots straight from Brantford this weekend for ya here — Take a look at some of our beloved teams and players in action via the thumbs above, or surf on over to Crystal Young Photography for a look at heaps more.
How’d our teams do? Courtesy the awesome Brantford iPhone app, take a look – Puck U went undeafeated with 3 big wins! The Leonardo Reapers followed close behind with 2 wins. Still, major props to all the teams who went up, because after all, you really can’t lose playing ball hockey in Brantford as a part of this tournament. Fun times had by all, with great friends and sportsmanship. Our hats off to all the players who participated, and the fans who attended that and last night’s live SModcast event, about which Kevin said:
Tonight, @BryAndWalt crushed it live! @SMosier & I? Caught-in-headlight chumps in comparison. Walt as Quinn for the win! #LiveNudeSMod
Major props and thanks to Crystal Young Photography for sharing her amazing shots of the event.
The Twitter Report…
- Kevin posted a record-breaking 11-tweet with a little story on relationships (along with a nice ka-block), along with some tidbits from Brantford, and more, all part of this weekend’s Twitter Report:
Watch Puck U vs Funployees, complete with color commentary that’s far more entertaining than the game: http://ustre.am/:vjn9 #HatTrickMingVia @mentner “haha, fuckin’ forgeticus.” Part 2 goes live on Monday morning! See it (and others) here: http://www.smodcast.com/smodimations
Via @NakayKpaka “you was awesome in 4321. funny as hell dude!” Oy! People of the UK! Go see @4321theMovie! In cinemas TODAY! By @NoelClarke!
UK! Enter post-code to see if #4321Movie is playing near you: http://bit.ly/dugbFX Ain’t yet seen, but I believe! http://www.4321movie.com
Via @GallagherMW “Where is SMODcastle?” Second star to the right & straight on ’til morning! Well… not exactly straight: SantaMonicaBlvd.
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