Jay and Silent Bob’s Jason Mewes on crowdfunding and pot leaf throwing stars

First they were just a couple of stoners hanging outside a convenience store. Now they could be video game stars.

The characters Jay and Silent Bob have been in numerous movies, comics, and more since their debut in the 1994 Kevin Smith film Clerks. Now, developer Interabang Entertainment is trying to crowdfund a 2D brawler based on the characters via the site Fig. With six days left in its campaign, Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch has raised $337,901 of its $400,000 goal.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.