Kevin patrick smith born august 2, 1970 is an american filmmaker, actor, comedian, public speaker, comic book writer, author, and podcaster. Kevin smith pays off every customer of his secret stash. The potential benefit for brickandmortar comic book stores, struggling in the digital age, isnt lost on smith, who s always keenly aware of changes in the entertainment business and what he can. That store has turned into an online mecca for comic book fans, and jay and silent bob fans alike, as well as becoming the home for the amc show comic book men. Any fans of this show that takes place in movie director kevin smith s comic book store in jersey. Kevin smith is the fat guy who got thrown off the plane. Some of the movies and television series that he has been part of include good will hunting, sucks less with kevin smith, comic book men, holidays and others. Kevin smith broke a record with his new jersey faithful. He came to prominence with the lowbudget comedy film clerks 1994, which he wrote, directed, coproduced, and acted in as the character silent bob of stoner duo jay and silent bob.
Im a fan of his work which is the reason i caught the first episode since i know diddly about any comic book heroes. Director kevin smith discusses how he lost 40 pounds, and his amc reality show, comic book men. Feb, 2015 director kevin smith discusses how he lost 40 pounds, and his amc reality show, comic book men. Smiths longtime friend and comic book artist walt flanagan manages the store. Secret stash is already a unique specimen in the peculiar world of comic book shops because it is owned by kevin smith, the writerdirector and. However, in the hands of kevin smith, this is actually a poignant reflection on sexual identity and human relationships. Jay and silent bobs secret stash opened in red bank, nj nearly a.
He is also the cofounder, with scott mosier, of view askew productions and owner of jay and silent bob s secret stash comic and novelty store in red bank, new jersey. Smith made an incredible gesture at his comic book shop, as he revealed he paid for the outstanding balance on all of his customers outstanding. Amc goes inside kevin smiths comic book shop the new york. Theres mike zapcic, who is the stores expert on all things comic books. He also hosts a weekly podcast with scott mosier known as smodcast. The original jay and silent bobs secret stash began as a small comic book store in red bank, new jersey called comicology. Comic book resources its fun, its actionpacked, it has a little emotional weight, and some decent backandforth dialogue and oneliners. If you do not find the exact resolution you are looking for, then go for a native or higher resolution. The potential benefit for brickandmortar comicbook stores, struggling in the digital age, isnt lost on smith, whos always keenly aware of changes in the entertainment business and what he can.
Amc greenlights secret stash, kevin smiths comic shop. At new york comic con last weekend, filmmaker and comic book retailer kevin smith addressed some of the persistent questions that dog comic book men, his unscripted series at amc. It was where kevin smith began purchasing his comics in approximately 199596, and as seen on the dvd for chasing amy, appears in the first deleted scene of that film. As of now, kevin has 33 credits to his name as a writer, 55 credits as an actor, 31 credits as a director and credits as an editor for various movies. Kevin owns the comic book store jay and silent bobs secret stash in red bank, new jersey. Smith said that he was inspired by venom writer donny cates, who recently paid off the entire remaining balance at his local comic book store in austin, texas. I like the show even though it seems staged beyond belief, the banter is what makes it entertaining. He makes movies, writes comics, owns a comic book store, and has built a podcasting empire.
Nov 01, 20 the problem i have with kevin smith and his show comic book men, now in the third season on amc. Kevin smith biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity. Jay and silent bob s secret stash sometimes shortened to simply the stash is a comic book store owned by filmmaker kevin smith, and named after the fictional duo portrayed by smith and jason mewes in smith s view askewniverse films. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Amc goes inside kevin smiths comic book shop the new. It is set at kevin smiths comic book shop, jay and silent bobs secret stash, in red bank, new jersey. Kevin and i developed this series to create a story for fanboys by fanboyism and we are determined to reveal to audiences the.
Kevin smith pays off every customer of his secret stash comic. This browser is supported only in windows 10 and above. Kevin smiths 15 most controversial comic book moments cbr. In december 2016, filmmaker kevin smith hosted a facebook live video of his visit the legendary mile high comics on jason street in denver, colorado. Filmmaker kevin smith marvels over the legendary mile high. Jan 15, 2012 kevin smith is launching comic book men, a show based on jay and silent bobs secret stash in red bank, new jersey, on amc on february 12. The problem i have with kevin smith and his show comic book men, now in the third season on amc. Kevin smiths comic store is paying off every customers bill. Kevin patrick smith was born in red bank but grew up in highlands, new jersey, the son of grace schultz and donald e. Kevin smiths comic book men on amc steve hoffman music. Sep 20, 2017 amc has provided with key art for the upcoming, seventh season of kevin smiths comic book men, revealing the shows october premiere date and an official synopsis that includes the. If your toberead pile is looking a little low at the moment then why not check out some of the latest fiction books to find something to perk it up.
But if i were you, id do this little cheap, geeky reality show set in a comic book store, or. And of all the people ive seen in a week and a half. The most interesting moment of the justcompleted first season of kevin smiths amc reality series comic book men occurred in its second episode. Amc launches kevin smiths comic book men kevin smith and his friends, the cast of amcs comic book men, took to the stage to field questions, divulge show details and secrets and explain what fans can expect from the reality series. Amc has provided with key art for the upcoming, seventh season of kevin smiths comic book men, revealing the shows october premiere date and an official synopsis that includes the. Mar 31, 2020 that store has turned into an online mecca for comic book fans, and jay and silent bob fans alike, as well as becoming the home for the amc show comic book men. Kevin is of mostly german, with some irish and english, ancestry.
Its about a comic book artist who falls in love with a girl, only to be devastated when he finds out shes a lesbian. Crashing kevin smiths secret stash with comic book mens ming. Kevin smith s 15 most controversial comic book moments. Mar 21, 2012 the most interesting moment of the justcompleted first season of kevin smiths amc reality series comic book men occurred in its second episode.
How kevin smiths comic book men serves as a requiem for. Kevin smiths comic book men on amc steve hoffman music forums. It has merchandise of all kind including comics and kevin smith. Jay and silent bob reboot official red band trailer. Mile high is considered the biggest comic book store in all of the united states, if not the world. Kevin smith announces jay and silent bob reboot trailer for san diego comiccon hallh panel. While marveling at the sheer size and the number of comic books, smith also got to know chuck rozanski, the truly. Comic book stores arent exactly essential businesses, so many across north america have had to shut their doors, which makes this a really nice. Kevin smiths comic book men on amc the new york times. Since 2012, hosts walt flanagan, mike zapcic, ming chen, and bryan johnson have been welcoming guests that pop by with rare collectibles for them to peruse and, possibly, buy from the. Mar 11, 2020 some of the movies and television series that he has been part of include good will hunting, sucks less with kevin smith, comic book men, holidays and others.
Feb 11, 2012 comic book men is an amc reality series about the filmmaker kevin smiths comic shop. An unscripted series set in smiths iconic comic shop jay and silent bobs secret stash and captures the world of the neighborhood comic book store and fanboy culture. Kevin smith talks getting women in comic book stores and. A look at kevin smiths career before the masters of the. Jay and silent bob reboot sound track signed by kevin. Crashing kevin smiths secret stash with comic book mens. The show centers around the daily activity of smiths comic book store, jay and silent. Sep 01, 2011 the comic book store is, in many ways, the corner bar for comic book fans. Comic book men is an amc reality series about the filmmaker kevin smiths comic shop. Jay and silent bobs secret stash is a comic book store owned by filmmaker kevin smith, and named after the fictional duo portrayed by smith and jason. Kevin smiths comic book store to star in reality tv show. Kevin smith is launching comic book men, a show based on jay and silent bobs secret stash in red bank, new jersey, on amc on february 12. It is still this place where everybody knows your name, and you can go.
Never before seen, this comic adaptation of the unproduced kevin smith screenplay is the comic book event of 2010 and beyond. Cates suggested those who had their comics paid off to spend their money on something they could get due to budget concerns like a new board game, try out a new comic series, or get something for a friend. New jersey native, filmmaker, kevin smith signs autographs for fans at his comic book store jay and silent bobs secret stash. From learning to read, to bedtime stories, to books for older readers. It is still this place where everybody knows your name, and you can go and geek out with like minded people. Smith s longtime friend and comic book artist walt flanagan manages the store. Aint it cool news i am loving kevin smiths take on green hornet.
Feb 10, 2012 amc launches kevin smiths comic book men kevin smith and his friends, the cast of amcs comic book men, took to the stage to field questions, divulge show details and secrets and explain what fans can expect from the reality series. Life advice from a fat, lazy slob who did good 9781592407446. The comic book store is, in many ways, the corner bar for comic book fans. Pages public figure artist kevin smith videos at mile high comics for the first time. Kevin smith announces jay and silent bob reboot trailer for san diego comic con hallh panel.
Merchandise includes comic books, comic related merchandise, and view askew filmrelated items e. Kevin smith at mile high comics for the first time the. A look at kevin smiths career before the masters of the universe. Mar 08, 2019 new jersey native, filmmaker, kevin smith signs autographs for fans at his comic book store jay and silent bob s secret stash. Any fans of this show that takes place in movie director kevin smiths comic book store in jersey. Comic book stores arent exactly essential businesses, so many across north america have had to shut their doors, which makes this a really nice gesture from smith. Tough sht is the dirty business that kevin has been digesting for fortytwo years and now hes ready to put it in your hands. Smith has been a comic book fan since he was a child, and has gone on to write such comic book series as daredevil, green arrow, and batman. With kevin smith, walter flanagan, mike zapcic, bryan johnson. Kevin owns the comic book store jay and silent bob s secret stash in red bank, new jersey. The scene in front of kevin smiths comic book store, jay and silent bobs secret stash, about an hour before the attempt for a world record will begin. Here are his 15 most controversial moments in the funny books. Download this image for free in highdefinition resolution the choice download button below. Comic book men is an american reality television series which aired on the amc network from 2012 to 2018.