James Franco

Franco, Del Toro & Shannon Set to Kill in Millennium's 'Iceman'

January 20, 2011 By Daniel Frankel 2 years ago

Shannon will play real-life contract killer Richard Kuklinski; Franco plays another assassin, "Mr. Softee," while Del Toro will take on the role of mob employer

  

Golden Globes Fashion Winners & Losers (Slideshow)

January 16, 2011 By Dominic Patten 2 years ago

It's whose rockin' the frocks and tux on the red carpet - that's what separates the victors from the failures as Hollywood kicks off Awards season for real

  

Fox Solves the SAG Screener Problem via iTunes

January 7, 2011 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

"127 Hours," "Black Swan" and "Conviction" available to 100,000 voters online

  

Good Morning Oscar, December 30: Theories & Cookies

December 30, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Everybody's got a theory, but not everybody's theory makes sense

  

Critical Darling '127 Hours' Cuts Itself Off From Wide Audience

December 28, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Graphic amputation scene presents serious marketing challenge for Fox Searchlight

  

A Special Holiday 'Greeting' From James Franco's Grandma

December 26, 2010 By Funny or Die 2 years ago

If you're scared to watch '127 Hours', Grandma Franco has a word for you

  

Cate Blanchett to Join Stiller & Franco in 'While We're Young'

December 23, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Director Noah Baumbach has cast the Oscar-winning "Hobbit" star in his new relationship dramedy

  

Globe Nominees React: They're All Grateful

December 14, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

James Franco is excited, Colin Firth is euphoric, and Michael Douglas was ready for good news

  

NY Online Critics: 'Social Network,' Portman, Franco

December 12, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

"Social Network" wins three, "The Fighter" picks up both supporting awards

  

Good Morning Oscar, December 9: Polls & Precursors

December 9, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Kids like the new Oscar hosts, and critics may like "The Social Network"

  

'James Dean' Star James Franco Options Sal Mineo Biography

December 8, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

The "127 Hours" star will develop the project as a potential writing-and-directing vehicle

  

Good Morning Oscar, December 8: (Billy) Crystal Clear

December 8, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

An eight-time host dispenses wisdom to the rookies

  

Good Morning Oscar, December 1: Quest for Pizazz

December 1, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

It's apparently Neil Patrick Harris' fault that the Academy hired hosts who aren't pizazzy enough

  

Good Morning Oscar, November 30: Young Americans

November 30, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Youth is served on the Oscar telecast ... which has seen weirder choices

  

Oscar Hosts Franco & Hathaway: New Blood, or Favoritism?

November 29, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

The choice of two potential nominees doesn't concern the Academy, but others worry that AMPAS has broken "a casting taboo"

  

James Franco, Anne Hathaway to Host Oscars

November 29, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Choice could open the door to the nearly unprecedented possibility of nominees hosting the show

  

AFI, City of Hope, Call of Duty Spread the Red Carpet Thin

November 5, 2010 By Mikey Glazer 2 years ago

Just a few of the partygoers: Anne Hathaway, Jamie Lee Curtis, Neil Portnow, Michael Bay, Jake Gyllenhaal, Molly Sims, Matthew Morrison, Glee, James Franco, Danny Boyle, Jeff Bridges ...

  

'127 Hours': 'Rear Window' Between a Rock and a Hard Place

November 4, 2010 By Leah Rozen 2 years ago

How to make the story of a hiker trapped alone in a chasmcinematic -- not to mention inspirational, kinetic and moving

  

Danny Boyle on '127 Hours' Faintings: It's Distressing, but 'Jackass' Is Worse

November 4, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

As tales of medical episodes mount, the director realizes that not all publicity is good publicity

  

Good Morning Oscar, November 1: It's the Values, Stupid

November 1, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

An election-week theory says that Oscar voters want candidates that share their values

  

Good Morning Oscar, October 26: Cover Your Eyes

October 26, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

The stars come out, and James Franco offers advice to the faint of heart

  

Santa Barbara Film Fest Honors Franco for '127 Hours'

October 19, 2010 By Daniel Frankel 2 years ago

Actor wins Outstanding Performance of the Year award

  

James Franco Options D.J. Waldie's Memoir 'Holy Land'

October 12, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

The book chronicles the author's upbringing in the suburbs of Lakewood, Calif.

  

James Franco Photographed in Drag by Terry Richardson (Slideshow)

October 6, 2010 By Katherine Spiers 2 years ago

James Franco's latest collaboration with Terry Richardson is a drag, of sorts

  

James Franco to Write, Direct and Star in 'The Adderall Diaries'

September 29, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 2 years ago

Stephen Elliott's drug-addled memoir concerns a bizarre murder trial

  

The Key Filmfests Are Over, Folks: Now Let's Talk Oscars ...

September 22, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

After Toronto, Venice and Telluride, "The King's Speech" and "The Social Network" are still top dogs, but there are surprises, drop-outs and newcomers

  
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