Rashida Jones, of NBC’s frequently hilarious Parks and Recreation, was on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night promoting her role in The Social Network, and they also found time to talk a good deal about Frenemy of the State, the Oni Press comic book she’s co-writing with Christina Weir and Nunzio DeFilippis.
Pretty great exposure for Oni, getting the covers of both issues out thus far on camera. Issue #3 is in stores Oct. 13.
The last time I remember a comic book being promoted on a late night talk show was when Kevin Smith was on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2002 and was supposed to air a trailer for Spider-Man/Black Cat: The Evil That Men Do, but from what I remember the trailer wasn’t approved by the FCC and I don’t know if they ended up talking about the comic or not. So yeah, this is better. Let’s hope it doesn’t take another eight years!
September 24th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
I really liked the first issue of Frenemy of the State. I’d love to see more people read it and I think Rashida Jones’ appearance will bring it to a new audience that may have not otherwise picked up the comic.
September 24th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Ms. Jones also mentioned Frenemy on Craig Ferguson’s show about a couple weeks ago.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p752pOjyBQ
This one’s more of an in-passing mention, but I’m glad to see her promote this wherever she can.
September 25th, 2010 at 8:27 am
“Frequently” seems a bit generous for “Parks and Rec.”
September 25th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Tim Gunn’s appearance in Spider-Man got a lot of love on the Daily Show a year or two ago.
September 26th, 2010 at 1:24 am
I want to be married to Rashida Jones. I’ve said that since I Love You, Man, where she played a character who could have been a Leslie Mann-style shrew, but came across as reasonable and understanding.
Also, the idea for her comic kind of sounds like a Chris Hardwick bit.
September 26th, 2010 at 8:35 pm
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November 24th, 2010 at 11:42 am
I want to be married to Rashida Jones. I’ve said that since I Love You, Man, where she played a character who could have been a Leslie Mann-style shrew, but came across as reasonable and understanding.
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