In case you didn't spot it earlier this week, Kevin Smith slipped a peek at the supporting cast for Zack and Miri Make a Porno into his MySpace blog. It's nestled amongst remembrances of the late, great George Carlin and other morsels.

This picture is awesome, and not because you can get a look at what everyone will look like in the film. Look at their faces. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that these six people are witnessing something porn-esque, and the variety of expressions is priceless. Traci Lords looks a little unnerved. Katie Morgan looks unimpressed. But best of all is Jason Mewes. First, he looks ready and willing to get in on the action -- legs spread, face serious, anxious posture. (Pinch hitter, perhaps?) Secondly, what's with the beer? On-set hops enjoyment?

This definitely won't be our usual Halloween fare when Smith's latest opens on October 31, and I'm thinking that's a good thing.

[via JoBlo]

Cinematical has just confirmed that The Weinstein Co. plans to release Zack and Miri Make a Porno on October 31, 2008 (aka, Halloween babyyyyyy!). The film, which recently wrapped production, is currently in post-production -- where Smith is editing in HD, using Adrenaline, which he claims "crashes at least twice a night" according to statements he's made on his message board. Thus, he's gotten used to hitting the save button. Zack and Miri stars Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks as two platonic friends who, hard up for cash, decide to make an adult film. At some point during the process, however, they begin to have "more than friends" feelings for one another.

The film also stars Smith regulars Jason Mewes and Jeff Anderson, as well as Traci Lords, Craig Robinson, Tom Savini and Smith's hottie wife, Jennifer. Recently, Smith stopped by his site to offer up a second summary of his time in production, where he noted that he kinda wants to keep things under wraps for awhile: " I want folks to discover the flick for themselves, instead of me jamming it down their throats. I'm also gonna try to keep from over-selling it with hyperbole and absolutes. I'll let you guys apply those (good or bad) when the time comes. Just know that we had a problem-free, productive shoot in which everyone was firing on all cylinders and the result was THE FUNNIEST F**KING MOVIE WE'VE EVER MADE!!!"

Once again, Zack and Miri Make a Porno will arrive in theaters on October 31. Oscar push?? Maybe???

I guess hearing musical numbers about different celebrities f**king each other is going to be all the rage for the next little while. On the heels of the highly successful Sarah Silverman/Matt Damon gag, and the only slightly less funny revenge song courtesy of Silverman's boyfriend Jimmy Kimmel and Ben Affleck, comes a contribution from Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks from the set of Zack and Miri make a Porno (courtesy of Quick Stop Entertainment)

It's pretty much the same jokes as the other two videos but with one notable difference; this time there is not a 'bleep' to be heard. Honestly, maybe that's what's missing; sometimes a well-placed bleep can almost be funnier than the naughty word itself. But, this is marketing for a Kevin Smith movie after all, so get ready for some truly crude lyrics; funny, but kind of gross. As for the cameos? Don't go looking for any A-listers in this video, but Jason Mewes, Traci Lords and Craig Robinson all make a brief appearance (but I guess they kind of had too since they are in the movie after all).

Smith and company are still shooting the romantic comedy about two childhood friends who get into the porn business. Rehearsal finished back in January and now Smith has begun shooting on location in *Chicago. Zack and Miri make a Porno is scheduled for release later this year. As for this 'I'm F**cking ____", craze, I can only image who might come up with one next? Hilary Clinton is f**king Obama? Not to mention, it is getting just a little less funny each time -- where is the next 'D**k in a Box' when you really need it?

*Correction: Smith is shooting in Pittsburgh

Minnesotta. The land of ten thousand lakes, cold winters, and some Great Lake-front property. It's the state responsible for Brenda and Brandon Walsh. It's where one heck of an Overnight Delivery was sent. It's also the state where you want to make porn. Err... Well, it was said to be the state Kevin Smith was traveling to for his upcoming comedy Zack and Miri Make a Porno. Not anymore. Smith found a much better state suited for 30-somethings looking to start an amateur porn business -- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!

His View Askew message board has been heating up with bits of news about the upcoming comedy focusing on Zack and Miri, two people who have reached their thirties, have rent problems and a reunion looming, and decide to get into the amateur porn business. The location was moved to Pittsburgh, because it's cheaper (and coincidentally, it happens to be 10 years after the last time he shot there), it will include studio and location shooting over a roughly 40-day period, and Smith hopes to have some news about who will join Jason Mewes on the cast in the next few weeks. In the meantime, we can muse. My vote: Eliza Dushku could make tough girl, fighter porn with a different Dawson, James Van Der Beek, who can pull off some loserishness and toughness -- because every amateur needs a special talent. I don't know why, but my brain refuses to think of anyone else. Who would you cast as some young 30-somethings who get into porn, and just what would their specialty be?

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For those out there who saw this headline and thought their dreams had finally come true, get ready for a major disappointment. MTV Movie News spoke with director Kevin Smith about his two new films, Red State -- a horror film that revolves around a fanatical religious leader, and the comedy Zack and Miri Make a Porno. First up is Zack and Miri, and that's where Dawson comes in. Smith told MTV, "I wrote [the role of Miri ] for Rosario Dawson, I'd be kind of flabbergasted if she didn't do it". Unfortunately, when MTV contacted Dawson's reps they said that, "no deal is in place at the moment" -- with the emphasis on "the moment", I would expect. The comedy centers on two old high school friends who meet up at their reunion and decide to go into the amateur porn business, and the film marks the first time Smith has written a female lead.

Last month, Erik had news of a script excerpt released to Entertainment Weekly, but at the time no casting had been finalized. Now, Smith has confirmed that long-time co-star Jason Mewes, and Clerks alum Jeff Anderson are both signed on to appear. Smith had worked with Dawson on Clerks II and the two seemed to hit it off. Considering Dawson seems to be a bit of a comic book nerd herself, I am sure they have plenty to talk about. Smith is planning on having Porno done by Christmas, and then he's off to start shooting Red State in February or March of next year. Since Dawson's other commitment, Poor Things, might have hit a snag, she could have some free time coming up in her schedule.

Now that he's apparently back on the wagon and sober, Jason Mewes is looking to make something out of his career ... by starring in really crappy movies. I'll admit it: I've never seen Mewes in anything other than a Kevin Smith film, so I guess it's wrong of me to judge. But I'm going to go ahead and judge anyway: His films stink.

Part of me almost wanted to check out Bottom's Up, but the thought of having to watch Paris Hilton try to act for an hour and a half was just too much to handle. Besides, I didn't have a decent enough vomit bucket nearby. In saying that, Mewes has landed a role in Netherbeast Incorporated, to be directed by Dean Matthew Ronalds. (Okay, how many people ask "Dean Ronalds" which school he works for every day? I'm going to say 17.) Pic is said to be a vampire comedy set in the world of America's businesses. I can't believe I'm saying this, but the premise sounds pretty interesting. Lucky for us, Paris Hilton has not been cast. Hmm, seeing as she makes a living sucking the life out of anything remotely interesting, I'm surprised she's not on board.