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Actor, producer, writer, directorBirth Name :
James Edward FrancoBirth Date :
April 19, 1978Birth Place :
Palo Alto, California, USAClaim to fame :
As Daniel Desario in TV series "Freaks and Geeks" (1999-2000)
On 'SNL' Holiday List: Taylor Lautner and James Franco
November 26, 2009 09:11:15NBC has announced three sets of host-musical guest partnering for the December episodes of "Saturday Night Live". Calling them the holiday editions, the variety show makes use of the buzz created by "The Twilight Saga's New Moon" and "General Hospital" to tap Taylor Lautner and James Franco.
Lautner who portrays wolf Jacob Black in the "Twilight" sequel will be on to host the December 12 live show accompanied by Bon Jovi. This would be the first time for the young actor and the fifth for the rock band. It is still unclear what Lautner will do but as for Bon Jovi, they will perform the songs from their latest No. 1 album "The Circle".
James Franco, From 'General Hospital' to '30 Rock'
November 04, 2009 02:11:07A feature film star going to soap opera, James Franco will hop on one more wagon to star on "30 Rock". Entertainment Weekly has reported that he will follow up his "General Hospital" stint with a guest star appearance on the primetime Emmy Award-winning comedy. Unlike in the soap drama, his appearance on "30 Rock" is likely a one-time stint.
NBC has not given its official statement regarding the casting but EW has provided a bit of information on how he would incorporate to the story. An insider said that Franco will play himself and he will be involved in a "faux romance" with Jane Krakowski's Jenna, a courtesy of their respective agents.
James Franco Cast as Mysterious Man on 'General Hospital'
October 02, 2009 03:10:04In somewhat an odd move, James Franco has decided to join the cast of "General Hospital". More surprisingly, his cameo in the soap opera is not only for a one-time stint but rather for a lengthy story arc that stretches up to two months.
Franco, who is in the pinnacle of his feature movie career, will be a mystery person who comes to Port Charles. Fancast said that the character is going toe-to-toe with resident mob thug and the character Jason Morgan. His stint begins on November 20 and will continue up to January next year.
Full Nominees List of the 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards
December 10, 2008 11:12:28On Tuesday, December 9, the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) has unveiled their selections of movies and performers to compete in the 14th annual Critics' Choice Awards. Through the press conference at the MTV Network studios in Times Square, it is revealed that both "Milk" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" have shown strong domination with eight nominations for the awards.
The two drama movies will be up against each other in five categories, Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writer, Best Composer, Best Acting Ensemble and Best Actor, Sean Penn for "Milk" and Brad Pitt for "Benjamin Button". Beside those nods, "Milk" has also given two Best Supporting Actor gongs for James Franco and Josh Brolin, while "Benjamin Button" lands Best Actress count for Cate Blanchett and Best Supporting Actress nomination for Taraji P. Henson.
Sam Raimi on Spider-Man 4 and 5's Rumors
October 17, 2008 01:10:17With many details surrounding "Spider-Man" sequels still in the mist, director Sam Raimi takes turn to share what he hopes for "Spider-Man 4" and "Spider-Man 5". Talking to MTV, he first talks about Kirsten Dunst, saying, "Kirsten, I'd love to work with her again. I hope she'll be written into it. I couldn't imagine making one without her, and I think she's an important part of the movies."
Beside Dunst, Raimi also reveals that he wants to work with James Franco once again in the sequels if he is given the chance. "I wish I could work with James Franco again," he explains. "But his character died in the last one; same with Uncle Ben. Fortunately, we've been able to bring back all the dead characters [like Willem Dafoe as Norman Osborn or Cliff Robertson as Ben Parker]. I can't let them go, in each and every picture; but it gets harder and harder."
'Spider-Man' Villain James Franco the Next Jack Ryan?
August 19, 2008 12:08:56Following report on director Sam Raimi being attached to the "Jack Ryan" reboot movie, an interesting tidbit on the casting has developed. It is now rumored that James Franco, the actor who played Peter Parker's best friend-turned enemy, Harry Osborn in "Spider-Man" series, has been considered by Raimi to take the lead role in the Tom Clancy's adaptation, "Untitled Jack Ryan Project".
By that, it means that Franco has been eyed to fill the shoes of CIA analyst Jack Ryan, who has been depicted previously by Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford and Ben Affleck. Offering a contrast to the possible casting of the 30-year-old though, CHUD mentioned that Paramount Pictures and Raimi have clashed over the idea, especially since Paramount weren't so eager to hire Franco due to his box office modest records.
James Franco Is Gucci Guy
April 18, 2008 02:04:02Acting, directing and producing, James Franco can now add modeling into his career resume as he's been tapped as the new face of Gucci by Gucci's men's fragrance according to People. The actor, who's known for his role as Harry Osborn in the Spider-Man films, joins Gucci's girls Raquel Zimmermann, Natasha Poly and Freja Beha Erichsen who are the advertising faces for the women's perfume.
No details just yet on the scent James about to promote. No words as well on when it will hit the market.
Duo Resides in "Rodanthe"
May 29, 2007 03:05:38
Filling in the supporting roles, James Franco and Christopher Meloni have been submitted into the cast of Warner Bros. Pictures' "Nights in Rodanthe" toplined by Richard Gere and Diane Lane, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Adapted from Nicholas Sparks' novel of the same title, the romantic drama finds Gere as a doctor who has a life-changing romance with an unhappily married woman, played by Lane, when he stops in the beach town on his journey to reconcile with his estranged son. Franco will be billed as the son while Meloni is plotted to be the husband of Lane's character.
Lindsay Lohan Caught Snorting Cocaine
May 07, 2007 09:05:43
Trouble has approached Lindsay Lohan again. The troubled celeb was filmed allegedly taking cocaine, less than two months since leaving rehab.
The video was filmed in the toilets of Teddy's within the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood in early March, just three weeks after she left rehab.
Stars Sparkling at "Spider-Man 3" U.S. Premiere
May 02, 2007 02:05:15
As the friendly neighborhood wall-crawler finally made his way back home to Queens, New York, big names from the franchise joyfully flocked down to celebrate the hero's return at the U.S. premiere of "Spider-Man 3" held on Monday night, April 30 at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival.
Surrounded by the crowds of screaming fans, the actors walked down the black carpet, instead of red, seemingly got overwhelmed by the excitement and hysteria from the people coming down to attend the event.
Six More Settles on "Valley of Elah"
December 07, 2006 04:12:44
More notable names are following Susan Sarandon and Jonathan Tucker to fill in the cast lineup of "In the Valley of Elah." Counted to six, they are James Franco, Frances Fisher, Tim McGraw, Jason Patric, Mehcad Brooks, and Wes Chatham, Variety has reported.
Here Franco is billed to play a sergeant with Fisher portraying a waitress, McGraw a police chief and Patric an Army lieutenant. Meanwhile Brooks will be a member of a squad where Tucker's character is in and Chatham a soldier.
Johnny Depp Snatches the Top Spot on AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz of September 2006 Edition
October 02, 2006 05:10:31
Looks like Johnny Depp's charisma has grown stronger. Known for his brilliant acting flair and captivating look, the striking actor has really won numerous favors this time to claim the no.1 slot on AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz of September Edition, replacing Channing Tatum who now has to go one step down as the runner-up of the list.
Coming up to the third and fourth position are popular music artists Shakira and Chris Brown, both delightfully escalating a few notches from their last month positions followed by another young singing talent Jesse McCartney on number five. What's interesting here is that the "Beautiful Soul" singer previously was placed far below on the #60, so this certainly is such a great leap for this New Yorker to make.
On Again, Jude Law and Sienna Miller
July 21, 2006 09:07:35
They're back. Jude Law and ex-fiancee Sienna Miller are on again. The couple was spotted walking hand in hand, while looked certainly happy to be with one another.
That view, needless to say, rubbish recent report saying Miller is getting close to her co-star in "Camille", James Franco.
Sienna Miller Denies She's Dating James Franco
July 18, 2006 01:07:24
After remained tight-lipped, Sienna Miller finally laid the rumors to rest and has confirmed that she and James Franco are just friends. Also she blasts reports saying she dumps Jude Law for James.
Speaking on their being photographed together recently, the actress rep, Ciara Parkes, tells People, "The pictures of Sienna were of her doing a scene at Niagara Falls with James. There were about a thousand people around them and it was a sad scene, the last scene of the movie. They are just joking about during takes."
Sienna Miller Invites Mom to Canada to Meet Her New Beau
July 17, 2006 01:07:28
Left behind her on-off relationship with Jude Law, Sienna Miller is now focusing her love to new beau James Franco.
She apparently loves the man so much and considers their romance very serious that the actress is said to have invited her mother to Canada to meet him.
Sienna Miller Spent A Romantic Weekend in Toronto with James Franco
July 11, 2006 11:07:52
Is Sienna Miller getting revenge on her cheating ex-fiance Jude Law? We report, you decide.
The actress who called off her engagement to Law in 2005 only to reconcile earlier this year, has been spotted spend a romantic weekend in Toronto with James Franco, her co-star in a new movie "Camille".
"Black Water Transit" Meets the Real Transit
June 24, 2006 08:06:37
It appears that Accent Pictures' new film project "Black Water Transit" has to really meet a transit. The screenplay is, again, another novel-based big screen project, going around the world of thieves and robbers, cops and lawyers as they meet on the crossroads over illegal cases, mafia connection and homicide.
One of the leading casts, Vin Diesel has been said to pull out from the movie project, leaving the movie on a hold, and in-need of recasting. This $30 million action-thriller was supposed to start production on July 30.
Karen Moncrieff Is Resurrecting the "Dead"
March 24, 2006 03:03:32
Karen Moncrieff is doing the preparation to resurrect "The Dead Girl". It is a drama mystery flick which actually is the follow up to her "Blue Car".
And in an attempt to bring the project into life, Moncrieff has set the likes of Josh Brolin, Rose Byrne, Toni Collette, James Franco, Marcia Gay Harden, Mary Beth Hurt, Brittany Murphy, Giovanni Ribisi, Mary Steenburgen and Kerry Washington to star in.
