Remember when Peter Jackson gave fans an unprecedented look behind the scenes at the making of King Kong with his online production diaries? That was something that was a great influence on the creation of /Film, and we’re very excited to see that director Kevin Smith is going to chronicle the making of his latest film, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. Today, the filmmaker launched The Road to Reboot, a series of videos that will be released on YouTube to give fans an in-depth look at the making of a movie. Check out the Jay and Silent Bob Reboot production diaries below.
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Production Diaries
Chapter 1
The Road to Reboot: Chapter 1 focuses on what Kevin Smith used to regard as the most boring part of the filmmaking process: tech scouting. This is when the director and various crew department heads go out to the locations they hope to shoot at in order to figure out the logistics of how they’ll accomplish what needs to be done there. It also allows them to figure out whether or not the location their needs or if they need to find a new place to shoot. It’s something Smith used to hate, but now as a more experienced filmmaker, he actually digs it.
This provides a little bit of insight into some of the locations we’ll see in Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. For example, there’s a courtroom scene, where I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s some kind of dispute about the rights to Bluntman and Chronic (or maybe just Jay and Silent Bob). Another scene will take place at the New Orleans airport involving Jay, Silent Bob and an immediately censored third party. And finally, another location teased is that of a mall, complete with an introduction from Jason Mewes that is both exciting and frustrating to longtime Kevin Smith fans who are still mad that we didn’t get to see Mallrats 2.
Chapter 2
The tech scouting continues in the second chapter of The Road to Reboot. Jason Mewes hams it up, and Kevin Smith plays along with it. But then we get into the juicy stuff, which is scouting a fast food location to create a new Mooby’s that can be used in the movie. It’s not built yet, but you can see some concept art for what it will look like.
Then we get to sit in on the production meeting where the film’s assistant director Dan Katzman (Happy Death Day) runs through the script one last time so all the department heads can talk about any further logistic questions or concerns. That sounds boring, but Kevin Smith livens things up by having everyone introduce themselves, and then celebrating them by yelling their name and applauding. It’s clear he’s already having a blast on this movie at this point.
Chapter 3
For all you View Askewniverse fans who are disappointed that Mallrats 2 isn’t happening, this production diary should help ease the pain. Kevin Smith returns to the mall for this segment, because they’re shooting a scene at the new location of Brodie’s Secret Stash, which just so happens to be in a shopping mall.
The coolest part of this video production diary is seeing the new tribute to Stan Lee that Brodie will prominently feature. Brodie is known for wearing that white t-shirt with a blurry face on it, but this time that shirt will have the clearer face of Stan Lee on it in a very similar style. That’s pretty damn cool if you ask me.
Chapter 4
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot is shooting in Louisiana, which is a long away from New Jersey where the original Quick Stop from Clerks is located. Sadly, shooting in the original location would have proved to be too expensive for the latest chapter in the View Askewniverse, but the recreated Quick Stop that the crew put together down South was so expertly recreated that it brought Kevin Smith to tears (though a lot seems to do that nowadays).
Chapter 5
Production on Jay and Silent Bob Reboot continues, and we get to find out about one of the crew members who isn’t on every single movie set but is a necessity when you’re shooting down South. In this video diary, Kevin Smith talks to the set’s snake and gator wrangler. There aren’t any snakes or gators in the movie (that we know of), but this guys job is to make sure that any snakes or gators that might be around the area of the on-location shoot in Louisiana are cleared away temporary so they don’t bother the cast and crew (and vice versa).
Plus, Kevin Smith just takes the time to appreciate working on this movie, even when they’re under a deadline due to the setting sun and rain is on the way. You gotta admire the guy for loving what he does so much.
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We’ll be updating this post with the latest Jay and Silent Bob Reboot production diary whenever a new one comes along. It may not be quite as fascinating as watching a huge studio blockbuster being made, but at least Kevin Smith will make it fun. So if you’d like to keep up with the latest videos, be sure to check back here for more soon. Otherwise Jay and Silent Bob Reboot doesn’t have a release date yet, so stay tuned to find out when you’ll be able to see the movie.
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