What mall was used in the movie Mallrats?

Although the film was supposed to take place in two malls in New Jersey, the film was actually shot in Eden Prairie, Minnesota (the mall I grew up going to) and Menlo Park, California. Much unlike clerks, Mallrats was a box office flop.

Why was Mallrats filmed in Minnesota?

"Mallrats" (a Kevin Smith movie) was filmed inside the Eden Prairie Center Mall in 1995. It was only after various other malls objected to the content of the movie and refused to allow production to shoot at these other malls that Smith decided to film the movie at the Eden Prairie Center Mall.

Where is Mallrats 2 being filmed?

Kevin Smith confirms Exton Square Mall as the filming location for the upcoming Mallrats 2.

When did Sears Eden Prairie close?

The Sears store in the Eden Prairie Center mall will close this fall. Chris Brathwaite, a spokesperson for Sears Holdings, said the Sears store in Eden Prairie has been sold and will close to the public in November. A liquidation sale will begin on Sept. 9.

Who owns Eden Prairie?

Eden Prairie Center is now managed by JLL.

Was Stan Lee involved in Mallrats?

Stan's cameo from Mallrats was an iconic one since he actually played himself during that movie, giving advice to Jason Lee's Brodie about life. In a way, this perfectly encapsulates Stan as a person, only popping up in a pivotal moment in the film to give laughter and wisdom.

Are Jay and Silent Bob in Mallrats?

Mallrats. Although it was filmed one year later, the events in Mallrats, released in 1995, occur one day before the events in Clerks. In the film, Jay and Silent Bob are loitering at a local New Jersey mall (filmed in Minnesota at the Eden Prairie Center Mall). There they are met by Brodie Bruce (Jason Lee) and T.S.

Who auditioned for Brodie in Mallrats?

Steve Zahn auditioned for the role of Brodie Bruce. Alyssa Milano auditioned for the role of Rene Mosier. The opening credits for Shannen Doherty in the movie depict a comic book which is a parody of Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990), in which she was a series regular.

Are there 2 versions of Mallrats?

The first version is in the theatrical version and features the two performing anal sex. The second version is used in the USA version and involves them finishing up having sex, and removes all references to anal sex. In the edited for TV version in the US already mentioned, there is also one other difference of note.

How did Kevin Smith Fund Clerks?

Clerks was made for $27,575. It was mainly funded by 10 credit cards that Kevin had to his name, funds garnered from store credit after he sold his comic book collection, a family donation, and paychecks from working at the Quick Stop and RST Video.

What is on Brodie's shirt in Mallrats?

Brodie's shirt is the faces of all the actors that auditioned for the role of Brodie morphed together. Svenning was not originally supposed to be bald. Michael Rooker was trying to dye his hair gray for a better look, and decided that bald would work even better.

How did Kevin Smith Meet Jason Lee?

We became friends after that movie, and then over the years, we built this long friendship and I knew him right up until he passed away. He was in Yoga Hosers. He was in Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. I've done a bunch of stuff with Stan and we became friends.

How did Kevin Smith meet Stan Lee?

"I know that I met my mentor and future friend on March 15, 1995," Smith revealed. Before Lee arrived, he was pulled aside to meet Smith in front of the fictional comic store Comic Toast. Smith described how much of a superhero Lee was in real life. "He was sweet, funny, and everything I hoped he'd be," he shared.

Does Mallrats take place before Clerks?

Mallrats (1995)

Takes place one day before the events in Clerks. The film is about two young men, Brodie Bruce and T.S.

Where was Chasing Amy filmed?

Kevin Smith's pan-sexual love story is set, like his earlier Clerks and Mallrats, on the western tip of the New Jersey coast, around Red Bank, Leonardo and Asbury Park, with just a glimpse of Manhattan.

Where has Jason Lee been?

The actor is also a published photographer, releasing a photo book through Refueled Magazine in 2016. He co-owns the Texas restaurant Barley & Board as well. Lee has four children, son Pilot Inspector with his ex Beth Riesgraf, and daughters Casper and Alberta and son Sonny, whom he shares with wife Ceren Alkaç.

Are Randall and Brodie related?

Brodie and Randal Graves (of Smith's earlier film Clerks) are cousins, as they both go into lengthy monologues about the bizarre escapades of their mutual cousin, Walter.