Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes Immortalized in TCL Chinese Theatre Handprint Ceremony at Theatre Box

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Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes Immortalized in TCL Chinese Theatre

Handprint Ceremony at Theatre Box®

“Snoochie Boochies!” Iconic popular culture duo, Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes, known for their roles as Jay and Silent Bob in iconic films “Clerks,” “Clerks II,” “Chasing Amy,” “Dogma,” and more, many of which were written and produced by Smith, were honored with a Handprint Ceremony at Theatre Box® in the longstanding tradition of TCL Chinese Theatresin Hollywood, in partnership with Legion M. 

Smith and Mewes arrived at Theatre Box, San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter entertainment complex by the creators of TCL Chinese Theatre and Sugar Factory, where hundreds of fans, many in town for Comic-Con International, awaited them. The duo participated in a handprint ceremony led by TCL Chinese Theatre’s Levi Tinker. While posing for photos on the carpet, Smith and Mewes were presented with a cake designed by Sugar Factory at Theatre Box complete with their catch phrase, “Snoochie Boochies!” written in frosting.

Smith and Mewes hosted an advance showing of their latest and much-anticipated movie, “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot,” while in San Diego for Comic-Con International 2019. The pair are also celebrating the 25th anniversary of their iconic premiere film, “Clerks.” 

About Theatre Box®:

Encompassing one city block at Fifth Avenue and G Street, the 73,000-square-foot Theatre Box® complex, a collaboration between TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood and Sugar Factory, was inspired by the movie-going experience and a traditional theatre box filled with various treats. The first phase of Theatre Box unveiled TCL Chinese Theatre’s first luxury dine-in cinema, Sugar Factory confections, retail, gelato bar and café, Sugar Factory American Brasserie and Chocolate Lounge.

Theatre Box is located at 701 Fifth Avenue in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. More information is available by calling 619.814.2225, on the website at www.theatrebox.com, and on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @TheatreBoxSD.

About Legion M:

Legion M is the world's first fan-owned entertainment company that is revolutionizing the way entertainment is made in Hollywood by uniting a growing fan community of more than 100,00 members, including more than 16,000 fan-owners. Through its Fan-Owned business model, Legion M invests in a diverse slate of original projects in various stages of development, including the feature film and comic book Girl With No Name; multiple original television series including Evermor, Airship Cowboys, and Malice; as well as interactive and VR-based projects, including ICONS: Face to Face starring Stan Lee and Kevin Smith. Legion M also invests in partner productions, including the upcoming Kevin Smith feature film Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, as well as the critically acclaimed Colossal, starring Anne Hathaway and Jason Sudeikis, and directed by Nacho Vigalondo, the cult hit Mandy starring Nicolas Cage and directed by Panos Cosmatos, and Bad Samaritan starring David Tennant and directed and produced by Dean Devlin. Legion M and its fan community have produced high-profile events honoring some of the industry's biggest names, including the Stan Lee hand and footprint ceremony at Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theatre in 2017. To learn more about Legion M and become a member of the Legion for free, visit www.legionm.com.