GameX Announces Film, TV and Web Celebrity Lineup Oct 17, 2009
GameX fans will meet film actors Marilyn Ghigliotti, known as "Veronica Loughran," and Bill O'Halloran, recognized as "Dante Hicks," who both notably launched their careers in the cult classic film Clerks, directed by auteur Kevin Smith. Ghigliotti has enjoyed her various character roles over the years, while O'Halloran has appeared in Chasing Amy, Dogma and Clerks II. Ghigliotti and O'Halloran will share the stage at GameX in a special Clerks panel session, scheduled for Saturday, October 24. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
CLICKS: Steeler shell game, QB/RB/WR locks, Tweets Oct 17, 2009
says: Please pick two running backs for Week 6: LaDainian Tomlinson, Kevin Smith, Rashard Mendenhall ... Kevin Smith, Lions -- 23 10. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
CLICKS: Introducing the 'Running Back Misery Index' Oct 15, 2009
Kevin Smith, Lions 11. Steven Jackson, Rams 12. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Energy crisis postponed, new gas rescues world... Oct 13, 2009
Kevin Smith on October 12, 2009 at 11:48 PM. Traditional energy sources (particularly natural gas) will be used increasingly for at least the next hundred or so years. (The Drudge Report)
Twins surge makes Game 163 hottest ticket Oct 7, 2009
Tickets went on sale immediately after Sunday's game and 50,000 had been sold by Monday morning, said Twins spokesman Kevin Smith. Sunday was supposed to be the final baseball game in the Dome ahead of next year's move to the open-air Target Field. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Kate says $230,000 taken Oct 7, 2009
Future installments include chats with singer Tony Bennett and director Kevin Smith. Albom's latest book, "Have a Little Faith," was released last week. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Kolb, Briggs, Harvin capture NFC weekly honors Oct 1, 2009
Lions running back Kevin Smith (shoulder), who rushed for 101 yards on 16 carries against Washington last week, considered questionable after exiting the game against the Redskins. Maurice Morris would likely start if Smith is unavailable. (ABC 7 News, DC)
CLICKS: Week 3 Revelations Sep 30, 2009
As for Detroit's other playmakers, Calvin Johnson (5 catches, 49 yards) is a permanent must-start (assuming he's standing upright) and Kevin Smith (119 total yards) is the perfect RB3 or flex start. After that, you'd be hard-pressed to even want Bryant Johnson (4 catches, 73 yards, 1 TD), TE Brandon Pettigrew (2 catches, 27 yards) or RBs Aaron Brown (15 total yards) and Maurice Morris (22 total yards, 1 TD) as benchwarmers -- unless Smith's upper-body injury is substantial. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Daily TV and radio guide Sep 25, 2009
Julianna Margulies; Kevin Smith. Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson at 12:37 a.m. on Chs. (Boston Globe)
Putting filmmakers in the frame Sep 25, 2009
Clerks director Kevin Smith describes what they do as "the Lord's work". Andrew Lesnie, the Oscar-winning cinematographer of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, says the event "completes my education". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Don't Worry ... Yet Jonathan Daniel/Getty ImagesThe Bears' 17-14 ambush in Chicago left Willie Parker (39) and the Super Bowl champion Steelers a surprising 1-1.Fans of the Steelers, Patriots and Cowboys are aghast that their teams already have one loss. Don Banks explains why it's silly to panic, plus more news and views from around the NFL. Sep 23, 2009
But I just get the feeling the Lions are about to get a breakout type game on offense from the likes of quarterback Matthew Stafford, receiver Calvin Johnson, tight end Brandon Pettigrew and running back Kevin Smith. A win and the Lions will avoid claiming sole possession of the league's second longest losing streak in history, at 20 games. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
A History of Disney Acquisitions 19... Sep 22, 2009
Eisner publicly forced them to drop distribution of some high profile films, including Michael Moore s Academy Award winning documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 and Kevin Smith s controversial religious epic Dogma. Miramax continues to be a standard-bearer of independent film distribution, but they re no longer shepherded by the once-powerful Weinsteins. (Suite101.com)
The battle of the sexes hits geekdom Sep 18, 2009
In one panel, filmmaker/comic shop owner Kevin Smith mentioned Twilight, and his throngs of fans responded with such loud boos and jeers that Smith chastised them. Thats the next generation of fans. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Remembering Patrick Swayze Sep 17, 2009
Edgar Wright's 2007 cop comedy "Hot Fuzz" is a love letter to "Point Break." "Clerks" director Kevin Smith and producer Scott Mosier volunteered to contribute a hilarious but very complimentary commentary track to the "Road House" DVD.. Meanwhile, Swayze's movies, many of which were marginal successes at the box office, gained new fans through repeated cable broadcasts. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Kevin Smith lets it all hang out in unscripted audience Q & As Sep 17, 2009
Kevin Smith lets it all hang out in unscripted audience Q WTTV. Kevin Smith lets it all hang out in unscripted audience Q 1 ... Kevin Smith speaks during a panel discussion at Comic-Con 2009. (FOX59, IN)
CLICKS: No mocks, start drafting! Sep 1, 2009
RB Kevin Smith, Lions 34. RB Ronnie Brown, Dolphins 35. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Inglourious Basterds has one tricky title Aug 28, 2009
In some instances, the Kevin Smith comedy about best friends who make an X-rated movie to pay the bills was just called Zack and Miri. . (MSNBC -- Movies)
CLICKS: Caddy's grade-A road test Aug 28, 2009
2nd option: RB Kevin Smith, Lions ... " The Ultimate 1-2 Punches By my count, there are 21 legitimate running back time-shares, all of which could greatly impact your championship chances this season (especially if you fail to pair Colts rookie Donald Brown with Joseph Addai ... or Raiders second-year stud Darren McFadden with either Michael Bush or Justin Fargas). In fact, here are the time-share rankings, from No. 1 (Marion Barber/Felix Jones) to No. 21 (the Broncos' full-house stable, led by... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
CLICKS: For your QB consideration Aug 25, 2009
RB Kevin Smith, Lions 27 ... " On the strength of a Week 15 gimme-game against the Bucs, Hasselbeck trumps Ryan by a 9-8 vote. It goes without saying: I am tickled pink to have the Ryan/Hasselbeck handcuff for the RTS league. Looking at the matchups, either Ryan or Hasselbeck has the capacity for 275 yards passing and three touchdowns in 15 of the 17 games -- with Weeks 2 and 7 as the likely exceptions. Boom! The Ultimate 1-2 Punches By my count, there are 21 legitimate running back time-shares,... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Visit St. Pete Clearwater schedules events Aug 22, 2009
Sports Commission Director Kevin Smith will discuss upcoming business, changes in state legislation, how the Sports Commission s business affects the hotel business and other details surrounding the business of play at the workshop. The and statewide trade association Film Florida will host a panel featuring industry professionals and economic experts on Sept. 1. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Deer hunting intro at Hoosier Outdoor Experience Aug 21, 2009
"The sensory trail will introduce participants to many different scenarios they may encounter while deer hunting. It is set up to explain "deer sign" (i.e., how to tell if deer have been in the vicinity recently), equipment used in deer hunting, what to do with a deer after it's been killed, and much more," said Kevin Smith, IDHA member. Those who take the sensory trail will leave with the basic knowledge necessary to begin deer hunting. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
CLICKS: How to conquer your draft Aug 18, 2009
Kevin Smith, Lions -- 49 18. Brian Westbrook, Eagles -- 49 19. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Clerks, Inc. opens on Plymouth St. in Holbrook Aug 13, 2009
The name Clerks didn t come from the 1994 movie that was written and directed by Kevin Smith, as some customers have suspected, Dan said. It was thought of by Mike, who told Dan that he had better hope that this business venture worked out well or he d end up as just a clerk. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Brad Pitt And Quentin Tarantino Come Full Circle With 'Basterds' Aug 12, 2009
In the early '90s, names like Quentin Tarantino, Kevin Smith, Robert Rodriguez and Steven Soderbergh reinvented the notion of the "independent film," combining attitude, originality and commercial appeal as few had before. In the years that followed, huge names like Bruce Willis, Tom Cruise and Bill Murray took a break from big blockbusters to embrace the indie spirit. (VHI.com -- Music News)
5Top: Unfiltered flicks that light up the screen Aug 10, 2009
While stoner chic has made a comeback in the oeuvre of Kevin Smith and Judd Apatow, its unlikely well ever see a major-studio film as steeped in cannabis as this vehicle for comedy duo Cheech and Chong, who play a pair of potheads who attempt to drive a van made entirely of marijuana from Mexico to Los Angeles. This 1978 hit was bizarrely funny enough even to appeal to audiences that didnt already go into the theater with, shall we say, a propensity to giggle. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Hughes inspired today's teen films Aug 9, 2009
" Others have parodied him endlessly in such varied settings as raunchy Kevin Smith comedies, the spoof "Not Another Teen Movie" and the animated TV series "Family Guy. " Granted, Hughes' work dwindled once the 1990s arrived and he lost his insight, his edge. His scripts for "Dennis the Menace," "Beethoven" and "Flubber" can't exactly compare with the ones he wrote for "National Lampoon's Vacation," "Home Alone" and "Planes, Trains and Automobiles. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
A Latina on the High Court Aug 8, 2009
"He's our generation's J.D. Salinger," filmmaker Kevin Smith told the LAT. "He touched a generation and then the dude checked out.". Disclosure: Slate is owned by the Washington Post Co. Don't understand Today's Papers jargon. (Slate)
John Hughes defined a genre and a generation Aug 8, 2009
"Others have parodied him endlessly in such varied settings as raunchy Kevin Smith comedies, the spoof "Not Another Teen Movie" and the animated TV series "Family Guy. " (In the episode where Peter goes undercover at Meg's high school as Lando Griffin, he walks across the football field and defiantly thrusts his fist in the air at the end, just as Judd Nelson did in the last image of "The Breakfast Club. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
CLICKS: Breaking down Brady Aug 8, 2009
Kevin Smith, Lions 11 ... Kevin Smith, Lions 20. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
John Hughes; filmmaker captured teen heartbeat Aug 7, 2009
He s our generation s J.D. Salinger, director Kevin Smith ( Clerks ) told a reporter last year. In the same article, Judd Apatow - arguably the Hughes of modern-day Hollywood - acknowledged that it was all there first in John Hughes films. (Boston Globe)
Movie Matters: Movie-based video games worth a look Aug 7, 2009
And a number of writers and artists, like Kevin Smith, Joss Whedon, comic book superstar Alex Ross, and Frank Miller have crossed back and forth between the two media. But while all that has been happening, film has also formed another complex partnership, with video games. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Steve Martin, Matthew Broderick, More Pay Tribute To John Hughes Aug 7, 2009
The man who spoke for geeks way before anyone else did,' writer/director Kevin Smith tweeted. by Eric Ditzian. (VHI.com -- Music News)
CLICKS: Texas-sized Revelations Aug 4, 2009
RB Kevin Smith, Lions (my pick) 39 ... Tier 2 (1,300 total yards and/or 10 TDs) Frank Gore, Steve Slaton, Brandon Jacobs, Larry Johnson, Ronnie Brown, Marshawn Lynch, Thomas Jones, Willie Parker, Ryan Grant, Kevin Smith, Reggie Bush, Darren McFadden ... 2nd option: RB Kevin Smith, Lions. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Lawsuits filed over quality of care at jails Aug 3, 2009
The cases of Kevin Smith and David Wayne McClurg, 55, as laid out in a pair of court complaints, were both booked into jail and subsequently denied access to medication or medical care. McClurg was booked into the Fourth Avenue Jail on Oct. 23, 2007, where health-care screeners didn't recognize his diabetic symptoms, according to the claim, a condition McClurg didn't know he had, either. (AZCentral -- News)
Top 10 Best Micro-budget Independen... Aug 2, 2009
Because, without their help, the world might never have known Jay or Silent Bob, Dante or Randal, or, possibly, Kevin Smith. As with any Top 10 list, some things were left off or forgotten that might irk readers. (Suite101.com)
CLICKS: The new Four Horsemen Aug 2, 2009
" A Cautionary Tale Not to rain on the Falcons' parade too much, but I must also point out Atlanta has NEVER posted back-to-back winning seasons in its star-crossed history, . Now, would a 6-10 campaign have an adverse effect on the fantasy prospects of Ryan, Turner, Gonzo and White? Not necessarily. I'm just saying ... this club has a loooooooooooong history of things falling apart for no particular reason. Speaking Of Tight Ends ... Here are the revised rankings for the NFL's top 25 safety... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Film Review - Funny People Jul 31, 2009
So, for the record -- he still packs in more dick, f--k and fart jokes than anyone this side of Kevin Smith. A Comedy With an Epic Arc. (Suite101.com)
CLICKS: Obligatory Favre edition Jul 30, 2009
RB Kevin Smith, Lions 26 ... Round 4, Pick 37 overall: Motive -- Best RB/WR/QB available 1st option: RB Kevin Smith, Lions. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 2-8 Jul 30, 2009
Director-actor Kevin Smith ("Clerks,""Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back") is 39. Actor Sam Worthington ("Terminator Salvation") is 33. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Funny People offers more than just laughs Jul 29, 2009
While hes borrowed from the Kevin Smith template smart nerdy guys hide their fragile hearts behind a barrage of pop-culture references and below-the-waist humor he also seems to be channeling French New Wave director Eric Rohmer with his long and seemingly meandering films that use the subtleties of conversation to peel back the layers of his characters. And so, while Funny People is never not hilarious, it also doesnt follow the traditional beats that Hollywood movies so... (MSNBC -- Movies)
Geeks steamrolled by Hollywood's sci-fi spruikers Jul 24, 2009
Spike Jonze (Where the Wild Things Are), Guy Ritchie (Sherlock Holmes), Jon Favreau (Iron Man 2) and Kevin Smith (A Couple of Dicks) also will be on hand for presentations and panels. Elsewhere at the convention, Sony Pictures will have make-up artists on hand to give fans free "undead makeovers" so they can march in a zombie parade meant to stir interest in the new Woody Harrelson film Zombieland. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
CLICKS: Strategy for No. 9 pick Jul 23, 2009
RB Kevin Smith, Lions (my pick) 39 ... What I Jealously Loathed In Round 4: As much I love Kevin Smith's potential for 1,400 total yards/11 touchdowns, I should've grabbed Petyon Manning here ... Kevin Smith, Lions 6. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
SAN DIEGO: Thousands attend preview night in anticipation of Comic-Con weekend Jul 23, 2009
Entertainment Extras. HotJobs Local Search. (North County Times)
Tracy Morgan keeps climbing: Film, book, Emmy nomination Jul 23, 2009
A big step up: Tracy Morgan, who has struggled with sobriety, now makes headlines for his career, including 30 Rock, Disney's G-Force and a new Kevin Smith comedy. 5 MINUTES WITH TRACY MORGAN. (USA Today -- Life)
Love stories to love Jul 14, 2009
Chasing Amy (1997): Kevin Smith was on a hot streak when he wrote and directed this darkish comedy about a comic-book artist (Ben Affleck) in love with the Amy of the title (Joey Lauren Adams), only to discover she's gay. Complications ensue, as you might imagine. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Crude, but it works: Jul 5, 2009
Kevin Smith, co-founder of independent news and picture agency Splash News, says that while many newspapers and magazines rely on celebrity content to get sales, but fill their pages with everything from crosswords to horoscopes, TMZ has just cut down to the bone - celebrity is all it supplies ... "If you have a story and you want to get paid, then you call TMZ," says Kevin Smith, whose agency is a major supplier to TMZ.. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Clicks: More mock draft madness Jul 2, 2009
But was the move really that great for Detroit's offense, which already boasts the all-world talents of Calvin Johnson (78 catches, 1,331 yards, 12 TDs in '08), emerging running back Kevin Smith (1,262 total yards, 8 TDs), athletic tight end Brandon Pettigrew and strong-armed quarterbacks Daunte Culpepper and Matthew Stafford ... RBs Kevin Smith: 42 catches, 1,254 total yards (959 rushing), 10 TDs (Sporting News) ... Adrian Peterson, Vikings -- Round 1, Pick 1 Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars --... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Click to read:54-Year-Old Missing Boy Mystery Solved? Jun 18, 2009
Investigators learned that the Michigan man who approached New York authorities also reached out to the woman he believes may be his sister, said Nassau County Police Lt. Kevin Smith, and the two conducted a private DNA test in March that found they could be related. Barnes said he did reach out to a sister in Kansas City, Mo. (CBS News)
Newsweek: Kevin Smith on growing up, smoking pot Jun 16, 2009
Kevin Smith has been performing a sort of unplugged stand-up act since his movie Clerks came out in 1994 ... "I don't even know how it happened," says Smith, whose show is called Silent Bob Speaks: An Evening With Kevin Smith ... If you're surprised that anyone would be so open about his life, you've never met Kevin Smith. (MSNBC -- Movies)
'The Hangover' Jun 5, 2009
The only missing ingredient might be the Judd Apatow or Kevin Smith sweetness that leavens the raunchy recipe. "The Hangover" is outrageous but occasionally hilarious, and you won't need me advising you to sit through the crazy (and really R-rated) credits. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Give Hockey (and Me) One More Shot May 15, 2009
In a written to advance my cause, director Kevin Smith argued that hockey has "Heroes! Villains! Costumes! Masks! Fights! It's a comic book come to life ... at any moment, someone might try to punch someone else in the face!" Oddly, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was less effusive. When I asked him to sell his sport, he pointed out, "The players all grow playoff beards. It's their commitment to the cause, the bond of the team." But Bettman did add that anyone who watches "Washington play... (Time.com)
Kevin Smith Ponders 'Star Trek' Sequel's Next Khan May 14, 2009
Kevin Smith (MTV News). Recently at MTV News, we've spent an unhealthy amount of time talking about J.J. Abrams' revamped "Star Trek": the stellar performances from the new cast, the tweaking of. (VHI.com -- Music News)
FANTASY CLICKS: Why Brett Favre has no fantasy value May 14, 2009
Kevin Smith, Lions 18. Larry Johnson, Chiefs 19. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Kevin Smith Raves About Chris Pine's 'Electric' Work In 'Star Trek' May 13, 2009
Kevin Smith Raves About Chris Pine's 'Electric' Work In 'Star Trek ... Kevin Smith (Tyrone Kerr/ Getty Images) ... Count director Kevin Smith among Pine's growing legion of fans. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Zack & Miri Make a Porno May 7, 2009
Written and directed by Kevin Smith (Silent Bob) and starring Seth Rogen as Seth Rogan and the irresistibly cute (yes, even in those granny panties) Elizabeth Banks, 'Zack and Miri' is essentially your formulaic romcom with X-rated puns and a couple of former porn stars (Traci Lords and Katie Morgan). In a nutshell: boy meets girl; boy and girl grow up; boy and girl are best friends; boy and girl never think about having sex; boy and girl run out of money; boy and girl decide to have sex (with... (iAfrica.com)
Hybrid Cars Have Been Around For 100 Years May 6, 2009
The editor of Motor Trend, Kevin Smith, said that the Prius won the award based on "performance, engineering advancements and overall significance" of the vehicle. Hybrids really took off as gas surged to record highs during the summer of 2008. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
'Observe' proves edgy, dark Apr 17, 2009
Hill's style encapsulates the grungy irreverence of early Kevin Smith revitalized by Judd Apatow's redefining of the genre. Comparisons were meant to be made. (Daily Collegian, PA)
FANTASY CLICKS: Fantasy impact of the new NFL schedule Apr 16, 2009
but the sky's the limit with the QB-WR-RB triangle (I will resist any and all "Triplets" references to Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin, Emmitt Smith) of Stafford, Calvin Johnson and second-year running back Kevin Smith (at least 86 total yards in seven of his last eight games in '08). Barring injury, Smith is a viable threat for 1,300 total yards for the next 3-5 years. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Adventureland Review Apr 10, 2009
But with the help of Judd Apatow and Kevin Smith before him, the sight of a new comedy is no longer cause for scorn but rather for excitement because what is comedy but one of our most powerful psychological tools. It s a diverse means to compensate, to attack, to shelter, to heal and a way to dig deep and unbury hidden pain that lurks just below the surface. (Suite101.com)
Lunch with Jon Hamm is up for auction Apr 9, 2009
Other meals with celebrities up for auction include Hamm's "Mad Men" co-star John Slattery, Paul Rudd, Kevin Smith, Nathan Fillion, Patrick Duffy, David Schwimmer, Julianna Margulies and others. The auctions are scheduled to end April 16. (The Palm Beach Post)
O'Brien's beat blog Apr 8, 2009
Clerks III Please Kevin Smith. April 7th, 200912:49 pm. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Springsteen tickets selling at reduced rates Apr 3, 2009
7 p.m.: "Official Rejection," world premiere, film includes interviews with Kevin Smith and Andy Dick. 7:30 p.m.: "I Know a Woman Like That," with Virginia Madsen in attendance. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Critic's corner: 'ER' final admission Apr 2, 2009
Before Ben Affleck was Ben Affleck, he starred in this surprisingly wise and emotional 1997 romantic comedy written and directed by Kevin Smith. Affleck plays a guy who falls in love with a lesbian. (Boston Globe)
Return of the king Mar 27, 2009
If we agree that Batman R.I.P. was a rip-off, this Kevin Smith-inspired limited series is just the right tonic for Dark Knight fans. While the very fact that Smith is concluding this three-parter is a reason in itself to rejoice, what lies within these pages offer a few other reasons worthy of applause. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Male bonding: Hollywoods hottest bromances Mar 20, 2009
At the bottom of our list are Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes. The pair appeared in six of Smiths movies as dope-loving Jay and Silent Bob, and starred together in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, their highest-grossing film, which earned $34 million at the box office. (MSNBC -- Movies)
