‘Clerks III’ Review: Kevin Smith Returns To His Slacker Roots With Surprising Maturity & Heart

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.

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Kevin Smith has said that his film Dogma is being held “hostage” by Harvey Weinstein.In a recent interview with TheWrap, the Clerks III director offered an explanation as to why his 1999 religious satire, starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, isn’t available to stream or buy anywhere.“In order to tell the story unfortunately, I’m gonna have to say the name that nobody wants to hear anymore. But of course, Harvey Weinstein figures into the story,” Smith said.The film was released theatrically by Lionsgate, with Columbia/TriaStar receiving the home video rights for a limited time, “but then the rights lapsed,” said Smith.He went on to explain how, roughly a decade later, he received a call from Weinstein “out of the blue” about a potential Dogma sequel or TV series.However, Smith’s excitement was short lived after learning from Miramax executive John Gordon that Weinstein may have had an ulterior motive.According to Smith, Gordon allegedly said that Weinstein was “calling everyone because he knew the story [about the rape allegations against him] was coming, and wanted to find out who spoke [to The New York Times].Smith went to explain how, after learning that Weinstein was trying to sell the rights to the film for $5million (£4.4 million), he and his lawyers tried to buy it back, “which we felt very dirty about because we didn’t want to give him money,” he said.However, Weinstein apparently “scoffed” at his various offers.

When people talk about the best films in Kevin Smith’s filmography, it doesn’t typically take long before “Dogma” is brought up. “Dogma” is, by far, his most ambitious film, telling the story of two fallen angels attempting to find a loophole to earn their way back into Heaven.

disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein.The comedy is not available to be watched online or purchased digitally; meanwhile, Blu-ray DVDs are selling them for almost $100 a pop.“In order to tell the story, unfortunately, I’m gonna have to say the name that nobody wants to hear anymore. But of course, Harvey Weinstein figures into the story,” the “Mallrats” director told The Wrap.“I mean, honestly, not even a thought.

If the opening of “Clerks III” this week has you feeling nostalgic about the earlier films of writer/director Kevin Smith, you’ll hit a dead-end when searching for one of his greatest accomplishments – 1999’s religious satire “Dogma.”“Dogma,” which stars Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Alan Rickman and Chris Rock, is currently not available to stream anywhere or buy digitally, and the out-of-print Blu-ray frequently sells for around $100 on the secondary market. While religious groups were bent out of shape by the movie, it was warmly received by critics (Roger Ebert gave it three-and-a-half out of four stars) and made $44 million at the box office (it only cost $10 million).

EXCLUSIVE: Tanner Stine (Impulse) and Kaylee Bryant (Legacies) will lead the supernatural horror Spin the Bottle from director Gavin Wiesen (The Art of Getting By), with Justin Long (Barbarian) and Ali Larter (The Rookie) to play supporting roles.

Ben Affleck had a lot to say during his romantic wedding with Jennifer Lopez. The Hollywood star prepared an emotional 12-page speech for the special occasion, declaring his love for his new wife on August 20 at his Georgia mansion.“He’s one of my favorite writers on the planet,” Kevin Smith said about Ben, sharing some details about the ceremony, during a recent interview with ‘The View.’Kevin, who is a close friend of the actor, after working together throughout his career, explained that the celebrity couple prepared their own vows, and Ben poured his heart out in front of all guests.

Ben Affleck wrote a "12-page speech" for his wedding day. The 50-year-old actor married Jennifer Lopez in August, and Kevin Smith - who attended the star-studded ceremony - has revealed that Ben wrote a "breathtaking" speech for the occasion. Kevin shared: "He’s one of my favourite writers on the planet.

Kevin Smith knows when he’s been outclassed. Or out-déclassé-d. “When I first started out, I could impress you with bad language,” the 52-year-old director told The Post.

Jennifer Lopez is not amused that one of her wedding guests shared an intimate moment between her and Ben Affleck on their special day. The 53-year-old triple-threat star commented on a fan account in reference to a recent video released on  that showed her serenading Affleck during their wedding reception in Georgia. In the clip, Lopez sings to 50-year-old Affleck what appears to be a new song, with the lyrics, «Can't get enough!» The sweet performance even included backup dancers, and Affleck has a front-row seat and is beaming in the video. «This was taken without permission. Period.

Jennifer Lopez performed a song for Ben Affleck at their Georgia wedding ceremony last weekend, serenading him from the dance floor at the reception. The performance, seen in a video obtained by , features what appears to be an upbeat new song with the repeating hook, «Can't get enough!» J.Lo performs for Affleck with three backup dancers, each in floor-length black dresses. Affleck sits in a chair in front of the group. «I can feel the passion,» the bride sings while synchronizing her movement with the dancers by her side. On Wednesday, filmmaker Kevin Smith told ET the wedding was «one of the most precious moments» he's ever witnessed in his life. «He's never been happier,» Smith said of Affleck, with whom he's longtime friends. «I've seen that dude be happy, but the pure joy that was radiating from his face was absolutely unforgettable.»Smith also remembered the serenade, adding that «Jennifer Lopez sang a song and her mom got onstage and was dancing with her... it was just so sweet to see.» Smith also gushed about the wedding's design, complimenting J.Lo on her vision for the big day.

Clerks III is being released in theaters next month and Kevin Smith celebrated the new film at the L.A. premiere!

"Clerks" director Kevin Smith revealed the secret to how he convinces Hollywood’s biggest celebrities to star in his films.  "I've known people for years. I've been in the business… nearly 30 years," Smith told Fox News Digital at the "Clerks III" movie premiere.

Scott Huver In addition to reuniting him with several of the “Clerks” actors whose careers he helped launch back in 1994, “Clerks III” gave Kevin Smith another chance to direct his old friend Ben Affleck in a cameo role — and pay tribute to their long friendship with a very inside joke. The two previously worked together on several early-career films, including “Mallrats,” “Chasing Amy,” “Dogma” and “Jersey Girl,” and as Smith told Variety at the new film’s Hollywood premiere at the Chinese 6, Affleck was extremely eager to appear in a cameo as one of several famous faces — including Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze, Jr., Danny Trejo and Melissa Benoist — auditioning for a role in the movie-within-a-movie being made by the Quick Stop clerks.

After attending Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s wedding, director Kevin Smith was convinced that true love does exist.  "The wedding as presented, just absolutely beautiful," Smith told Fox News Digital exclusively at the "Clerks III" movie premiere.  "Watching two people who worked so hard to get to that moment close the circle and how clearly in love that they are with one another was inspiring," the "Clerks III" director remarked. Smith was a guest at Lopez and Affleck’s three-day wedding weekend at Affleck's 87-acre Georgia estate.

Kevin Smith is still reeling over Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's wedding.Smith, who was a guest at the couple's star-studded nuptials at Affleck's estate in Georgia over the weekend, spoke to ET's Matt Cohen at the premiere of his new film, , where he called the wedding «one of the most precious moments» he's ever witnessed in his life.«It was absolutely beautiful,» Smith gushed. «She's got impeccable taste, so the whole wedding looked fantastic.