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James Franco To Join Nicole Kidman On Broadway
James Franco is to join Nicole Kidman on Broadway.The Oscar-nominated '127 Hours' actor will appear opposite the 'Rabbit Hole' star in the stage production of Tennessee Williams' 1959 play 'Sweet Bird Of Youth' in New...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 February 2011
John Travolta To Play Mafia Boss John Gotti?
John Travolta is set to play former mafia boss John Gotti in a new movie. The 56-year-old actor - who recently welcomed a new baby son, Benjamin Jett with his wife Kelly Preston - has...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 January 2011
James Franco Made Sex Tape At 19
James Franco made his own sex tape when he was 19.The '127 Hours' actor - who is to host this year's Oscars ceremony alongside Anne Hathaway - says appearing in a raunchy home movie made...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 January 2011
Franco Plans A Musical Christmas Eve
JAMES FRANCO will be hitting the high notes this Christmas (10) in preparation for his star turn as Oscars host next year (11).The 127 Hours star is hoping to join his family for a traditional...
By WENN on 24 December 2010
Edward Norton Website Selling Celebrity Gifts For Charity
EDWARD NORTON, the 41-year-old American actor and star of 'Fight Club', American History X' and 'The Illusionist', is calling on some of his famous friends to provide gifts for his charity website, Crowdrise, reports People...
By WENN on 16 December 2010
The King's Speech Leads Golden Globe Nominations
'The King's Speech' has received seven Golden Globe award nominations. Starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter, the movie - which tells the tale of a king suffering from a speech impediment -...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 December 2010
Twilight Snub Led Franco To Oscars Hosting Gig
Actor JAMES FRANCO was so desperate to be a part of the hit TWILIGHT franchise, he reached out to director pal BILL CONDON to cast him in a role - only to have his pleas...
By WENN on 05 December 2010
Anne Hathaway Has Oscars Nerves
Anne Hathaway feels intimidated about hosting the Oscars.The 'Love and Other Drugs' actress is co-hosting next year's 83rd Annual Academy Awards with James Franco and admits she is nervous about the ceremony as very few...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 November 2010
Franco Frenzy At Inside The Actors Studio Filming
JAMES FRANCO was a huge hit with film fans at the recording of U.S. series INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO - producers had to reject 250 industry professionals who wanted tickets to the show.The actor has...
By WENN on 28 November 2010
James Franco Named Leading Man Of The Year
JAMES FRANCO, the 32-year-old American actor currently starring in DANNY BOYLE's movie '127 Hours', has been named 'Leading Man of the Year 2010' by GQ Magazine. Franco appears on the cover of the December 'Men...
By WENN on 19 November 2010
Amber Tamblyn 'Almost Turned Down House Role'
Amber Tamblyn almost turned down her role on 'House'.The 27-year-old actress - who plays student Martha Masters in the medical drama series - has revealed she was unsure about signing up to the hit programme...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 November 2010
James Franco Cast In The Bourne Legacy?
James Franco is being lined up to star in 'The Bourne Legacy'. The '127 Hours' actor is being pursued by the film's director Tony Gilroy to take on the starring role in the movie -...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 November 2010
James Franco Bound For Holy Land
James Franco is optioning D. J. Waldie's memoir 'Holy Land'. The actor - who last month added Stephen Elliott's 'The Adderall Diaries' to his options list - asked the author if it was available to...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 October 2010
Danny Boyle's 28 Months Later?
Danny Boyle may return to the '28 Days Later' franchise for the third film. The Oscar-winning director has confirmed he would like to be involved in the project - tentatively entitled '28 Months Later' -...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 October 2010
James Franco Too Busy For Drugs
James Franco is too busy to take drugs.The 'Howl' actor admits people have huge misconceptions about him because of the characters he has played in his movies - mainly gay men or people with drug...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 September 2010
James Franco: 'Acting Doesn't Do It For Me'
James Franco doesn't enjoy acting.The 'Milk' star - who was accepted to Yale University to study a Ph.D in English earlier this year - admits the movie world is not his main passion.He said: "Acting...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 August 2010
Yale Official Denies Franco's Request To Teach At School
JAMES FRANCO's academic aspirations have taken a hit - an official at America's prestigious Yale University has denied the actor is set to teach at the school next year (11).The Spider-Man star will begin studying...
By WENN on 27 July 2010
Freida Pinto Signs Up To Rise Of The Apes
Freida Pinto is to play the lead female role in new movie 'Rise of the Apes'.The 'Slumdog Millionaire' star has signed up to star in the prequel to 'Planet of the Apes' alongside John Lithgow...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 June 2010
Franco Reprimanded For Texting In Class
SPIDER-MAN star JAMES FRANCO felt the wrath of an angry professor after he was caught sending text messages during a university lecture.The actor has been studying filmmaking at New York University's prestigious Tisch School of...
By WENN on 21 May 2010
Agyness Deyn Gobbles Up Goblin
Agyness Deyn is dating 'Spider-Man' actor James Franco. The British supermodel was introduced to the screen hunk - who played evil villain the New Goblin in the third instalment of the superhero franchise - at...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 January 2010
Franco Family Takes Up Dancing Over Holidays
SCRUBS star DAVE FRANCO is spending the holiday season learning to swing dance with his actor brother JAMES FRANCO.The 24 year old goes back to his parents' home in Palo Alto, California every year to...
By WENN on 26 December 2009
Franco Explains General Hospital Role
Actor JAMES FRANCO has explained the real reason behind his decision to take a role on U.S. daytime soap opera GENERAL HOSPITAL - it was all part of a "performance art" experiment.The Spider-Man star surprised...
By WENN on 16 December 2009
Franco Stunned By Massive Soap Script
SPIDER-MAN star JAMES FRANCO realised his two-month stint on GENERAL HOSPITAL would be a challenge when soap opera bosses asked if he needed an autocue to feed him his lines.The actor surprised daytime TV devotees...
By WENN on 11 November 2009
Franco Eyes Doctorate Degree
Actor JAMES FRANCO is looking to further his education after completing his masters degree - he's enrolling in a doctorate program.The studious star is currently studying filmmaking at New York University while juggling writing classes...
By WENN on 09 November 2009
Linkin Replaces Franco As Ucla Graduation Speaker
LINKIN PARK star BRAD DELSON will fill in for JAMES FRANCO by speaking to the Class of 2009 at the University of California, Los Angeles' graduation ceremony.Students protested after the Spider-Man star was selected to...
By WENN on 08 June 2009
Franco Claims Stoner Prize
JAMES FRANCO was named Stoner of The Year for his portrayal of a dazed drug dealer in PINEAPPLE EXPRESS at Saturday's (27Sep08) Stony Awards in California. The eighth annual High Times prizegiving, which honours pro-marijuana...
By WENN on 01 October 2008
Franco Takes Off With Stunt Squad
Hunky actor JAMES FRANCO tested his passion for flying when he took off with US stunt team The Blue Angels. The SPIDER-MAN star took flying lessons as part of his preparation for new period film...
By WENN on 23 September 2006
Miller Blasts Franco Romance Rumours
LATEST: SIENNA MILLER has slammed reports she's dumped boyfriend JUDE LAW to start up a romance with her latest leading man, JAMES FRANCO. Miller's representative, CIARA PARKES, tells American publication PEOPLE photos that were published...
By WENN on 18 July 2006
Gyllenhaal Hates His Big Head
Hollywood heart-throb JAKE GYLLENHAAL has a huge physical flaw he can do nothing to correct - an oversized head. The star of THE GOOD GIRL, currently dating actress KIRSTEN DUNST, admits his "abnormally-sized" head...
By World Entertainment News Network on 23 May 2004
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