I went to a special screening of "Spaced" the BBC series that aired in the UK back in 1999-2000 here in Los Angeles tonight. What a treat! They are promoting the release of the series (finally) here in North America on DVD. I snagged my copy when it came out on DVD in the UK (thank you Amazon UK).Where do you suppose that I was introduced to this UK import? Right here on the Sift!

The perk of going to a theater tonight to watch 3 episodes of this show that I have already watched is that actor/writers Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes along with director Edgar Wright were there to watch and to do a Q&A afterward all moderated by Kevin Smith (baked like a honey glazed ham). They showed 3 fan favorite episodes (as voted on by fans) back to back.

It was a free event, just had to wait in line (I waited maybe and hour and twenty) and it was a "sold out" and very ethusiastic audince. A nice plus and very cool moment came as Simon Pegg, Jessica Hynes and Edgar Wright walked down the waiting line and said hello to everyone and Hi 5's around! Class act all the way.

So do yourself a favor and pick up or rent a copy of "Spaced" and enjoy.

I have included a clip from the 3rd episode they screened this evening (which is the clip that got me to buy the series in the first place).