‘John Rambo’: James Franco Joins Action Movie Prequel!!

James Franco has taken a step into mainstream Hollywood, joining a major studio production for the first time in close to 10 years. The move coincides with the actor’s visible attendance at the Cannes Film Festival, where he hinted at a completed secret project. James Franco added to cast of Noah Centineo’s John Rambo movie James Franco appears to have been added to the cast … Continue reading ‘John Rambo’: James Franco Joins Action Movie Prequel!!

James Franco Teases Hollywood Comeback!!

James Franco, who took a hiatus from acting in Hollywood following a series of sexual misconduct allegations, is on the verge of a comeback. The Spider-Man actor has revealed that he’ll be back in a big-budget film soon. What did James Franco say about his Hollywood comeback? Speaking with Deadline at Cannes 2026, Franco said that he is lined up for a role in a … Continue reading James Franco Teases Hollywood Comeback!!

‘The Razor’s Edge’: James Franco, Tommy Lee Jones to Star in New Action Thriller From Director Demian Lichtenstein, Producer Corey Large!!

LOS ANGELES, CA – (MAY 13, 2024)  James Franco (Spiderman trilogy, Milk, 127 Hours) and Tommy Lee Jones (No Country for Old Men, Lincoln, The Homesman) have been cast in the action thriller The Razor’s Edge it was announced today by producer Corey Large (Paradise City, It Follows, The November Man ex. prod.)  Demian Lichtenstein (3000 Miles to Graceland) directs from a screenplay co-written by … Continue reading ‘The Razor’s Edge’: James Franco, Tommy Lee Jones to Star in New Action Thriller From Director Demian Lichtenstein, Producer Corey Large!!

‘Spider-Man’: Tobey Maguire Starrer Re-Releasing Next Week!!

It’s pizza time with Tobey McGuire as 2002’s Spider-Man hits theatres again as part of Columbia Pictures’ centenary celebrations. The superhero film directed by Sam Raimi from a screenplay by David Koepp, marks the first installment in Raimi‘s ‘Spider-Man trilogy,’ and is unarguably the most Spider-Man franchise Sony produced till they joined hands with Marvel Studios for Tom Holland’s trilogy. The movie has made a … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man’: Tobey Maguire Starrer Re-Releasing Next Week!!

‘Me, You’: James Franco Joins Post-WWII Drama Adaption!!

In what might prove to be his acting comeback, James Franco has been cast in the post-WWII drama Me, You by Billie August according to Variety. The drama is an adaptation of Erri De Luca‘s novel Tu, Mia. Me, You, will also see Tom Hollander (The Night Manager) and Daisy Jacob (Vanity Fair) starring alongside Franco. The drama is set in the 1950s, on the … Continue reading ‘Me, You’: James Franco Joins Post-WWII Drama Adaption!!

‘Mace’: Trevor Jackson to Star Alongside James Franco in Action Thriller!!

James Franco’s title character Mace has just gotten a major antagonist. Myriad Pictures announced today that Trevor Jackson will play the second half of the police duo that has strong moral conflicts in the action-thriller flick. The upcoming movie centers around two police officers that represent two variants of cops: The ones who want to change and improve the system and the ones who profit … Continue reading ‘Mace’: Trevor Jackson to Star Alongside James Franco in Action Thriller!!

‘Mace’: James Franco to Star in Director Jon Amiel’s Action Thriller!!

One of James Franco‘s next roles will be as a corrupt police officer. Franco has been cast in the upcoming action thriller film Mace, which will follow two police officers. Mace (played by Franco) is a veteran officer who is both corrupt and dangerous. The other is Virgil Woods, a rookie cop. Virgil believes that he can change the system that fosters officers like Mace. … Continue reading ‘Mace’: James Franco to Star in Director Jon Amiel’s Action Thriller!!

Seth Rogen Doesn’t Plan to Work with James Franco Following SM Accusations!!

Seth Rogen says he has no plans to work with his frequent collaborator James Franco following accusations of sexual misconduct by multiple women. Rogen made the comments in an interview posted Sunday by the Sunday Times Magazine to promote his new memoir, Yearbook, admitting their friendship has been affected by the accusations. Rogen and Franco have co-starred in several projects, as early as the short-lived … Continue reading Seth Rogen Doesn’t Plan to Work with James Franco Following SM Accusations!!

‘Freaks and Geeks’ Is Coming to Hulu With Its Original Soundtrack!!

The cult classic TV show Freaks and Geeks only ran for 12 episodes back in the 1999-2000 season, but the high school dramedy from Paul Feig and Judd Apatow continues to top “Best of All Time” lists 20 years after its cancellation. Beginning next week, fans will finally be able to stream all 18 episodes of the beloved series on Hulu, complete with its star-studded … Continue reading ‘Freaks and Geeks’ Is Coming to Hulu With Its Original Soundtrack!!

‘Cats,’ ‘Madea’ and ‘Rambo’ Top Razzie Nominations!! Check Out the Full List!!

The Razzie nominations are out and Cats, A Madea Family Funeral, and Rambo: Last Blood cleaned up. The Golden Raspberry Foundation announced its picks for 2019’s worst achievements in film, a day before the Academy Awards honor the industry’s best. Cats, which the Razzie folks described as a “widely derided feline flop,” picked up eight nods. A Madea Family Funeral and Rambo: Last Blood also … Continue reading ‘Cats,’ ‘Madea’ and ‘Rambo’ Top Razzie Nominations!! Check Out the Full List!!

‘The Deuce’ Season 3 Trailer Brings the HBO Show into the 80s!! Check It Out!!

HBO has released the first teaser trailer for The Deuce Season 3, which will mark the conclusion of the original drama series from The Wire creator David Simon. The show’s goal from the very beginning was to track how gentrification and local politics transformed Times Square in New York City from a seedy haven for crime into a commercialized tourist attraction, all through the lens … Continue reading ‘The Deuce’ Season 3 Trailer Brings the HBO Show into the 80s!! Check It Out!!

‘The Deuce’: HBO Series Gets Final Season Premiere Date and Images!! Check It Out!!

HBO has released a batch of first look images for the third and final season of its James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal-headlined porn industry drama The Deuce along with a premiere date announcement of September 9th; take a look here: The Deuce follows the story of the legalization and subsequent rise of the porn industry in New York’s Times Square from the early 1970s through … Continue reading ‘The Deuce’: HBO Series Gets Final Season Premiere Date and Images!! Check It Out!!

‘Masters of Doom TV’: James Franco and Dave Franco Producing TV Adaption!!!

USA Network has granted a pilot order to a TV adaptation of David Kushner’s book Masters of Doom, which details the true story of the creation of the video game phenomenon Doom. Masters of Doom will tell the true story of John Carmack and John Romero, two computer geniuses who, along with a group of rebellious misfits, created one of the most successful and influential … Continue reading ‘Masters of Doom TV’: James Franco and Dave Franco Producing TV Adaption!!!

Simon Kinberg Provides Updates on ‘The New Mutants’, ‘Multiple Man’ and ‘Gambit’!!

X-Men: Dark Phoenix director Simon Kinberg has confirmed that reshoots are still planned for spin-off The New Mutants and said the likes of Gambit and Multiple Man are not quite dead yet. Kinberg has been a part of the X-Men universe for well over a decade and has shepherded many of the biggest names in the Fox-Marvel stable to the big screen, so he has … Continue reading Simon Kinberg Provides Updates on ‘The New Mutants’, ‘Multiple Man’ and ‘Gambit’!!

‘Zeroville’: James Franco’s Lost Film Will Finally Hit Theaters In September!!!

After being purchased way back in 2015, James Franco’s “Zeroville” has been collecting dust on the shelf, waiting for distribution. And now, four years after its debut, the film is finally hitting theaters thanks to myCinema. Announced at CinemaCon (via Deadline), Franco’s lost film was picked up by the online distribution company myCinema and will be hitting select theaters this fall. For those that don’t … Continue reading ‘Zeroville’: James Franco’s Lost Film Will Finally Hit Theaters In September!!!

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018) Review!!!

Synopsis – An anthology film comprising six stories, each dealing with a different aspect of life in the Old West. My Take – There is no debating of the fact that directors Joel Coen and Ethan Coen who are usually referred together as the Coen brothers, are among the most popular filmmakers who have been actively working for the past three decades. With exceptional films … Continue reading The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018) Review!!!

‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’: New Trailer Further Reveals the Coen Brothers’ Wild Netflix Film!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – An anthology western following six different storylines centering on a man named Buster Scruggs. Directed – Ethan Coen, Joel Coen Starring – James Franco, Liam Neeson, David Krumholtz Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’: New Trailer Further Reveals the Coen Brothers’ Wild Netflix Film!! Check It Out!!

‘The Deuce’: HBO Renews the Acclaimed Show for a Third and Final Season!!!

Two episodes into its sophomore run, The Deuce Season 3 is already a go—but with a caveat. HBO announced today that it has renewed the hour long drama series for a third and final season, bringing the complex, engaging chronicle of the birth of the porn industry to a close. The show hails from The Wire alums David Simon and George Pelecanos, and Season 1 … Continue reading ‘The Deuce’: HBO Renews the Acclaimed Show for a Third and Final Season!!!

‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’: First Trailer Reveals the Coen Brothers’ Netflix Movie!!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – An anthology western following six different storylines centering on a man named Buster Scruggs. Directed – Ethan Coen, Joel Coen Starring – James Franco, Liam Neeson, David Krumholtz Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’: First Trailer Reveals the Coen Brothers’ Netflix Movie!!! Check It Out!!

‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’: First Reviews Criticize an Uneven Anthology from the Coens Brothers!!!

Even if reviews out of Venice called The Ballad of Buster Scruggs flaming garbage, that wouldn’t be enough to keep me away from the latest Coen Brothers movie (I own Intolerable Cruelty if that tells you anything). Thankfully, the reviews aren’t that harsh, but they’re also not incredibly kind. While the Coens were able to get themselves in the awards conversation from 2007 to 2013, … Continue reading ‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’: First Reviews Criticize an Uneven Anthology from the Coens Brothers!!!

‘Ballad of Buster Scruggs’: Full Cast and Synopses Revealed for Coens’ Anthology Western!!! Check It Out!!!

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs was originally supposed to be a 6-part TV series for Netflix. Then the Coen Brothers said, “Nah, we’re the Coens and we’ll do what we want,” and they turned it in an anthology movie that’s over two hours. The anthology consists of six shorts, and now on the eve of the film’s world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, we … Continue reading ‘Ballad of Buster Scruggs’: Full Cast and Synopses Revealed for Coens’ Anthology Western!!! Check It Out!!!

‘The Deuce’ Season 2: New Trailer Reveals Some Wild Late 70s-Style!! Check It Out!!

The Deuce is looking like what Vinyl was always meant to be — a complex and multi-layered portrayal of an entertainment industry that came alive in the 1970s, one that shows the excitement and the tragedy of it all. To be clear, The Deuce has always been this (that is to say, great), but visually it’s moving into the era that Vinyl also portrayed (however … Continue reading ‘The Deuce’ Season 2: New Trailer Reveals Some Wild Late 70s-Style!! Check It Out!!

‘The Deuce’ Season 2 Trailer Reveals the HBO Series’ Five-Year Time Jump!!! Check It Out!!

HBO has released the first The Deuce Season 2 trailer, offering a look at the significantly changed world of this David Simon series. While the show’s focus is on how Times Square evolved during the 1970s with the advent of the porn industry, the show’s first season took place between 1971 and 1972, when porn was just getting off the ground. Season 2, however, jumps … Continue reading ‘The Deuce’ Season 2 Trailer Reveals the HBO Series’ Five-Year Time Jump!!! Check It Out!!

James Franco in Talks to Direct ‘ESPN’ Movie for Focus Features!!!

Back in 2011, authors James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales released a book titled Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN that chronicled the formation of the powerhouse sports network in oral history form. It caused something of a stir in Bristol, and the following news may as well, as Collider has exclusively learned that James Franco is in negotiations to direct an … Continue reading James Franco in Talks to Direct ‘ESPN’ Movie for Focus Features!!!

HBO Sets Premiere Date For ‘The Deuce’ Season 2!!

HBO has revealed Season 2 of praised porn industry drama series The Deuce will premiere September 9 at 9 PM on the premium cable network. James Franco stars as twin characters Vincent Martino and Frankie Martino in the series, created by George Pelecanos and David Simon, which chronicles the birth of the modern pornography business in New York City in the early 1970s. Franco also … Continue reading HBO Sets Premiere Date For ‘The Deuce’ Season 2!!

A24 and James Franco’s Stripper Movie ‘Zola’ Lands ‘Lemon’ Director Janicza Bravo!!!

After making her feature directorial debut last year with the off-kilter indie comedy Lemon, up-and-coming filmmaker Janicza Bravo has signed on to direct Zola for A24. The project is based on David Kushner’s Rolling Stone article “Zola Tells All: The Real Story Behind the Greatest Stripper Saga Ever Tweeted.” If you aren’t familiar with that epic viral tale, click here, but basically it follows a young … Continue reading A24 and James Franco’s Stripper Movie ‘Zola’ Lands ‘Lemon’ Director Janicza Bravo!!!

‘Kin’ Trailer: Two Brothers Are On The Run With A Mysterious Alien Weapon!!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Chased by a vengeful criminal, the feds and a gang of otherworldly soldiers, a recently released ex-con and his adopted teenage brother are forced to go on the run with a weapon of mysterious origin as their only protection. Directed – Jonathan Baker, Josh Baker Starring – Carrie Coon, James Franco, Zoë Kravitz Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Kin’ Trailer: Two Brothers Are On The Run With A Mysterious Alien Weapon!!! Check It Out!!

‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ Will Be the First Coen Brothers Production Shot Digitally!!

One last holdout from the era of celluloid has given in to the digital age—at least temporarily. Filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen have continued to shoot their films on traditional celluloid film even as the industry has shifted towards digital photography, but for their next project, the Coen Brothers are making their first foray into the digital realm. Variety’s Kristopher Tapley reports that the upcoming … Continue reading ‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ Will Be the First Coen Brothers Production Shot Digitally!!

‘Three Billboards’ and ‘Lady Bird’ Take Top Honors at the 2018 Golden Globes!!!

Well the Golden Globes were certainly on brand, and not for all the usual reasons. Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri and Lady Bird took home the top prizes for film while Big Little Lies, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and The Handmaid’s Tale won the main TV prizes. Not only were these all critically lauded pieces of entertainment, they all revolve around complex female-driven stories. That was certainly in keeping with … Continue reading ‘Three Billboards’ and ‘Lady Bird’ Take Top Honors at the 2018 Golden Globes!!!

The Disaster Artist (2017) Review!!!!

Synopsis – When Greg Sestero, an aspiring film actor, meets the weird and mysterious Tommy Wiseau in an acting class, they form a unique friendship and travel to Hollywood to make their dreams come true. My Take – For someone who watches films regularly, I am sure they have come across a film that was so bad, that they actually ended up enjoying, if not … Continue reading The Disaster Artist (2017) Review!!!!

‘The Shape of Water’, ‘The Post’, & ‘Three Billboards’ Lead 2018 Golden Globe Nominations!!!

Nominations for the 75th Golden Globe Awards have been announced, and in keeping with this year’s incredibly fluid race, the love was spread to a variety of films and performers. The Shape of Water came away with the most nominations with seven in total, including Best Picture, Director, Actress, Supporting Actress, and Supporting Actor. But it was followed close behind by Steven Spielberg‘s timely The Post and the … Continue reading ‘The Shape of Water’, ‘The Post’, & ‘Three Billboards’ Lead 2018 Golden Globe Nominations!!!

James Franco Set to Direct & Star in Shel Silverstein Biopic ‘A Boy Named Shel’!!!

Amongst all the rampant horror and idiocy of 2017, James Franco has been having the best 12 months of his career thus far. The Disaster Artist, about the making of Tommy Wisseau‘s notorious The Room, is his best movie as a director by a country mile and features one of his best performances to date. On TV, his directing and double-duty performance in The Deuce … Continue reading James Franco Set to Direct & Star in Shel Silverstein Biopic ‘A Boy Named Shel’!!!

James Franco Recreated 25 Minutes of ‘The Room’ Shot-for-Shot in ‘The Disaster Artist’!!!

After adapting such classic novels as William Faulkner’s “The Sound and the Fury” and Cormac McCarthy’s “Child of God,” James Franco appears to have found his calling with a rather different kind of book: Greg Sestero’s “The Disaster Artist,” which details the making of Tommy Wiseau’s “The Room.” The film is commonly regarded as a masterpiece of so-bad-it’s-good cinema, but Franco’s movie has won praise … Continue reading James Franco Recreated 25 Minutes of ‘The Room’ Shot-for-Shot in ‘The Disaster Artist’!!!

‘X-Men’ Universe May Add James Franco as Multiple Man!!!

Earlier this year, James Franco pulled double-duty on The Deuce by playing twin brothers, but apparently two isn’t enough for the actor. THR reports that Franco is in talks to join the X-Men universe by playing Jamie Madrox, aka Multiple Man, in a standalone movie that Simon Kinberg will produce. The character previously appeared on screen in X-Men: The Last Stand played by Eric Dane. … Continue reading ‘X-Men’ Universe May Add James Franco as Multiple Man!!!

‘The Deuce’ Renewed by HBO for Season 2!!

HBO has renewed drama series “The Deuce” for a second season. Created by David Simon and George Pelacanos, “The Deuce” premiered Sept. 10 on the premium service. Starring James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal, the series tells the story of the rise of the porn industry in New York in the 1970s. “We are thrilled to continue our creative collaboration with master storytellers David Simon and … Continue reading ‘The Deuce’ Renewed by HBO for Season 2!!

New ‘The Deuce’ Trailer Teases Corruption, Porn, and Low Standards for New HBO Series!! Check It Out!!!

HBO unveiled a new trailer for the upcoming drama series The Deuce right before last night’s eventful episode of Game of Thrones. The new show hails from executive producers and creators David Simon and George Pelecanos, the brains behind one of the best TV shows of all time, The Wire. Their new venture takes place in early 1970s Times Square, covering the legalization and subsequent … Continue reading New ‘The Deuce’ Trailer Teases Corruption, Porn, and Low Standards for New HBO Series!! Check It Out!!!

‘The Deuce’: New Trailer Reveals the Complex Rise of New York’s Porn Industry!!! Check It Out!!

I’ve been cautiously optimistic about The Deuce since it was announced. As most of you already know, it comes from David Simon, one of the main creative forces behind The Wire, Homicide: Life on the Streets, Treme, The Corner, and Generation Kill. I’m listing out his full oeuvre here because I love all of these works (yes, even some of the more difficult passages of Treme — but … Continue reading ‘The Deuce’: New Trailer Reveals the Complex Rise of New York’s Porn Industry!!! Check It Out!!

Woody Allen’s ‘Wonder Wheel’ Scores December Release!!!!

Woody Allen’s next film will hit theaters this December, Variety has learned. “Wonder Wheel,” a drama set in Coney Island during the 1950s, will debut in limited release on Dec. 1, 2017. That pits it against “The Disaster Artist,” a comedy with James Franco about the making of the cult film “The Room.” It’s actually a pretty open period on the release calendar. Disney will … Continue reading Woody Allen’s ‘Wonder Wheel’ Scores December Release!!!!

‘The Deuce’: First Trailer for David Simon’s Porn Series Hits the Streets of 1970s New York City!! Check It Out!!

HBO has released a brief The Deuce trailer. The new series from David Simon (The Wire) stars James Franco as both Vincent Martino, a struggling bartender, and Frankie Martino, his ne’er-do-well brother. The Martinos were key players in Times Square who became involved with the mob by providing fronts for the sex industry’s early days. It’s hard to get a grasp on all of the players from this brief teaser, … Continue reading ‘The Deuce’: First Trailer for David Simon’s Porn Series Hits the Streets of 1970s New York City!! Check It Out!!

Alien: Covenant (2017) Review!!!

Synopsis – The crew of a colony ship, bound for a remote planet, discover an uncharted paradise with a threat beyond their imagination, and must attempt a harrowing escape. My Take – Does anyone remember how director Ridley Scott made confound denials that his 2012 film Prometheus had nothing do with the Alien franchise? Well we all know how that turned out. While, I am … Continue reading Alien: Covenant (2017) Review!!!

A24 Picks up James Franco’s ‘The Disaster Artist’ for an Awards Friendly Release!!!

James Franco‘s The Disaster Artist has been a point of interest for some time, but things just officially exciting. Franco has proven himself something of a prolific filmmaker in recent years (IMDB has 7 of his films listed for a planned 2017 release), and many of those projects fly under the radar, with The Disaster Artist, Franco is putting his spin on one of the most iconic … Continue reading A24 Picks up James Franco’s ‘The Disaster Artist’ for an Awards Friendly Release!!!

‘Alien: Covenant’ Prologue Reveals the Fate of Shaw and David Post-‘Prometheus’!!! Check It Out!!

As part of the Alien Day celebration, 20th Century Fox has released “The Crossing”, a new, official prologue to Ridley Scott‘s Alien: Covenant that not only reveals the fates of Elizabeth Shaw and the android David after the events of Prometheus, but also stars Noomi Rapace and Michael Fassbender in their former roles. That’s a pretty big deal considering that this sequence is not expected to be part … Continue reading ‘Alien: Covenant’ Prologue Reveals the Fate of Shaw and David Post-‘Prometheus’!!! Check It Out!!

New ‘Alien: Covenant’ Images Include a Nasty Neomorph Chowing Down!!! Check It Out!!

Oh (alien) baby, some new images from Ridley Scott‘s Alien: Covenant have burst forth online and boy are they teasing some interesting things. We’re now less than a month from the film’s international rollout and opening date in the U.S., so hopefully we can keep from being completely spoiled before then, but fair warning, these images do show some potential spoilers; folks who’d rather go in completely … Continue reading New ‘Alien: Covenant’ Images Include a Nasty Neomorph Chowing Down!!! Check It Out!!

‘Alien: Covenant’ TV Spot Provides Clues to the Fate of Elizabeth Shaw!!! Check It Out!!!

The stage has been set for Ridley Scott‘s Alien: Covenant and most of the players have been revealed, including the return of Prometheus star Michael Fassbender as the android David. His character survived the horrors of that previous film, though he wasn’t exactly whole by the end of it, but there was another explorer who escaped with him: Noomi Rapace‘s Elizabeth Shaw. Now, a new video–which was only revealed thanks to … Continue reading ‘Alien: Covenant’ TV Spot Provides Clues to the Fate of Elizabeth Shaw!!! Check It Out!!!