Kevin Smith: Last News

Director and actor Kevin Smith checked into a mental health facility after suffering a "complete break from reality" in January 2022. "It was scary," Smith, 52, admitted in a new interview. "At that moment, I wouldn't have been averse to not being around any longer," the "Clerks" director told People magazine.

EXCLUSIVE: MVD Entertainment Group has claimed North American rights to the darkly comedic thriller Wrong Reasons, marking the feature debut of writer-director Josh Roush. The film, executive produced by and featuring Kevin Smith (Clerks III, Red State), is slated for release on digital, VOD, Blu-ray and DVD on August 15.

Angelina Jolie and Halle Berry will be teaming up for an upcoming action thriller movie!

 

Boulet Brothers will host and produce the upcoming scripted variety show, which is set to air on AMC+, and the AMC horror streaming platform, Shudder, on April 25. “Halfway to Halloween” will pay homage to the classic holiday variety shows, featuring scripted skits, musical performances, and guest appearances — including David Dastmalchian (“Suicide Squad”), Kevin Smith (“Clerks”), Taran Killam (“Saturday Night Live”), Matthew Lillard (“Scream”), Jorge Garcia (“Lost”), Steve Agee (“Peacemaker”), Barbara Crampton (“Chopping Mall”), Felissa Rose (“Sleepaway Camp”), Katya (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”), Derek Mears (“Friday the 13th”), Emily Hampshire (“Schitt’s Creek”), Kendra Onixx, Koco Caine & Melissa Befierce (“The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula”) and the Twin Temple band.

Supergirl alumna Melissa Benoist will be the voice of heroine Teela in Masters of the Universe: Revolution, Kevin Smith’s continuation of his Masters Of The Universe: Revelation He-Man adaptation at Netflix, Mattel announced today. She takes over the role played by Sarah Michelle Gellar in the original series.

"The Shining" star Shelley Duvall is taking a trip down memory lane. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Duvall, 73, recalled working alongside Jack Nicholson on one of the most iconic movies in film history. Referring to him as a "classic," Duvall said, "He's the greatest.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International After breaking into NASA to make his last movie, “Operation Avalanche,” one would think that “BlackBerry” — a film that, on paper, sounds like a standard book adaptation about a Canadian boom-and-bust story — would be a walk in the park for Matt Johnson. For anyone else, it might have been. But short-cuts don’t compute for the Toronto-based helmer. His outright rejection of Hollywood’s camera tricks in place of a wild do-it-yourself approach has made him one of the most radical new voices emerging from Canada. In “BlackBerry,” which world premieres on Friday, Johnson tackles the story of one of Canada’s greatest modern inventions, the BlackBerry mobile phone — tracing its spectacular ascent into a global phenomenon that brought email to users’ fingertips, to its tragic downfall in the wake of corporate mismanagement and the dawn of Apple’s iPhone.

Stirling Albion boss Darren Young admitted his side dodged a potentially big blow in the League Two title race as they snatched a dramatic last-gasp winner in a Valentine’s Day thriller at New Dundas Park.

Sixteen years after the surprisingly great Clerks II seemed to wrap up the adventures of Quick Stop owners Dante (Brian O’Halloran) and Randal (Jeff Anderson) in a nice little bow, writer-director Kevin Smith resurrects the stars of his debut for a trilogy-closer.

EXCLUSIVE: Tubi has greenlit the original thriller The Stepmother 2 from Marques Houston and Chris Stokes, a sequel to The Stepmother, with Erica Mena portraying Elizabeth Carter/Diana Valdez. The project is slated to premiere in December.

A Florida man is charged with kidnapping after he stole a truck with two young children inside, authorities said Monday.  Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy Jonathan Pazmino Alvarez was flagged down in Tampa Monday evening by a man who said his truck had just been stolen with his two children – ages 4 and 8 – inside.  Bodycam footage showing the arrest of Kevin Smith (Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office) Deputy Alvarez pursued the allegedly stolen 2011 white Chevrolet Silverado and conducted a traffic stop "within just a few minutes," the sheriff’s deputy said in a press release.  The sheriff’s office identified the suspect as 37-year-old Kevin Smith. A video of his arrest shows Smith appearing hesitant to get out of the truck, fearing that the arresting deputy would supposedly punch him.The children can be heard telling the deputy that Smith is not their father.  A mugshot of Kevin Smith.

Justin Long has been cast as a series regular in Goosebumps, Disney+’s live-action series based on R.L. Stine’s bestselling books, Deadline has confirmed. The new version hails from Scholastic Entertainment, the media division of Scholastic, Neal H. Moritz, producer of the Goosebumps and Goosebumps 2 films, and Sony Pictures TV. 

Kevin Smith’s long-awaited documentary about Prince is set to finally “see the light” of day”.The director had previously revealed the access he had to Prince before the musician’s death from a fentanyl overdose in 2016.Smith had spent hours talking to Prince at his Paisley Park Estate for the project and was given access-all-areas for several months according to reports.When asked by The Guardian what the chances were of the film coming to screens, Smith said: “Very high.”He went on: “The director of OJ: Made in America is making a documentary for Netflix, and came to the house to interview me. When they went to the vaults after Prince died, they found so much unreleased music and so many music videos, but the only footage of him talking was what I shot.“It’s extraordinary: he acts differently to how he ever acted in his entire life, and he talks for hours and hours.

The late Alan Rickman worried 'Harry Potter' fans would "burn" his apartment building "to the ground". The screen legend portrayed Death Eater Severus Snape - who was revealed in the final movies to have been secretly working to defend the boy wizard - in the movie series and was convinced avid fans would be out for revenge if they found out he had a New York flat in the same building as his friend and co-star Ralph Fiennes, who played the evil Lord Voldemort. Alan's 'Dogma' director, Kevin Smith, revealed to The Guardian newspaper: "One of my favourite memories is when he came to one of my shows at the O2 in London and we drove back to town together.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter The “Goosebumps” series in the works at Disney+ has added Justin Long to its cast as a series regular, Variety learned exclusively. The show is based on the R.L. Stine book series of the same name. Variety exclusively reported the show had been ordered at Disney+ back in February. Per the official logline, “The series follows a group of five high schoolers who unleash supernatural forces upon their town and must all work together — thanks to and in spite of their friendships, rivalries and pasts with each other — in order to save it, learning much about their own parents’ teenage secrets in the process.” According to Disney Branded Television, the series is influenced by five of the most popular “Goosebumps” books.

Rosario Dawson was all smiles as she attended the GEANCO Foundation's Annual Hollywood Gala in Los Angeles with her new boyfriend Nnamdi Okafor.The Mandalorian star, 43, opted for a bohemian one-shoulder dress with white, brown and yellow tones, which she paired with fall-friendly cream boots. Dawson's new romance with Okafor, 39, comes after it was confirmed in April that she and Sen.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor It’s not a dream: The third installment of Neil Gaiman’s “The Sandman” audio drama on Audible is now available. All 19 episodes of “The Sandman: Act III,” with James McAvoy again lending his voice to the title role, are now available exclusively on Audible. It’s a surprise release for the third seasons of the popular series that brings to aural life the world of Gaiman’s best-selling fantasy graphic novels published by DC. The third installment is again adapted and directed by co-executive producer Dirk Maggs and narrated by Gaiman, who also returns as creative director and co-executive producer. “The Sandman: Act III” also features an original score from BAFTA-winning composer James Hannigan.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's wedding officiant says it was an "honour" to marry the couple. Jay Shetty - a former monk who previously married four couples during the press tour for the 'On the Floor' singer's 'Marry Me' press tour - hailed presiding over the couple's big day an "honour" and said it was "truly special" to be part of last month's ceremony. He told 'Entertainment Tonight': "I can tell you it is an honour.

Ben Affleck looked relaxed while running to pick up his son Samuel from school in Brentwood on Friday.The 50-year-old actor donned a blue, plaid flannel and a pair of dark jeans.He walked in light brown boots as he held his 10-year-old son's hand.  Casual ensemble: Ben Affleck looked relaxed while running to pick up his son Samuel from school in Brentwood on FridayThe Argo star added a pair of reflective sunglasses on the sunny afternoon out.  His youngest child, who he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, rocked a dark green polo shirt, dark blue pants and black and white sneakers. Affleck held Samuel's hand as they carefully crossed the street towards his parked vehicle.  On his way: The 50-year-old actor donned a blue, plaid flannel and a pair of dark jeans Holding hands: He walked in light brown boots as he held his 10-year-old son's hand In a hurry? He seemed to be running late to pick up his son, running hard part of the way to get thereHe carried a satchel slung over his right arm and held a dark blue sweater in his other hand. Ben's appearance out came after his longtime friend and collaborator Kevin Smith shared details about Affleck's lengthy vows. 'He wrote a big speech that he read to [Jennifer Lopez] at the wedding, which was breathtaking,' he shared during an appearance on The View.  Sweet ceremony: Ben's appearance out came after his longtime friend and collaborator Kevin Smith shared details about Affleck's lengthy vows Loving: 'He wrote a big speech that he read to [Jennifer Lopez] at the wedding, which was breathtaking,' he shared during an appearance on The View 'He's one of my favorite writers on the planet.

Getting the new “Fletch” sequel made took some sacrifice.