James Franco News

A new trailer has been released for Millenium Films upcoming thriller THE ICEMAN, starring Michael Shannon. The film is heading to theaters this May. Get a first look below!

Trinity Repertory Company announced today that celebrated stage and screen actor Kate Burton will be honored with the 2013 Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts at the 17th annual Pell Awards to be held on Monday, June 10, 2013 at Trinity Rep. The annual fundraising event will be co-chaired by Joe & Michele Madden and Elizabeth 'Beppie' Huidekoper. Mrs. Nuala Pell will serve as the event's honorary chair.

Noted actor Adam Brody (The O.C.) will guest star in two episodes of the upcoming second season of the hit SHOWTIME comedy series, HOUSE OF LIES.

New York Butoh dance company Vangeline Theater will make its Triskelion Arts debut February 1st and 2nd, 2013, with the New York Premiere of SPECTRAL, an evening-length work by Artistic Director Vangeline.

A brand new TV spot for Disney's fantastical adventure OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL have been released to The Lebanese Cinema Movie Guide. The film, directed by Sam Raimi stars James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams and Zach Braff and will be released in theaters this March. Check it out below!

Annapurna Pictures and Color Force have secured the feature film rights to Maria Semple's critically acclaimed, bestselling novel WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTE it was announced today by Color Force's Nina Jacobson.

Interscope recording artist J Rand has released "The Heartbreak Kid" mixtape. The 12 track project, presented by Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Promotion and hosted by the LA Lakers, is now available for download. The mixtape features J Rand with appearances by Juvenile, Juicy J, and Doe B.

Faviana, celebrated evening wear designer, announced that actress and fashionista, Ashley Benson, has signed on to be the new fashion face of Faviana.

An encore telecast of 'Saturday Night Live' (5.3 rating, 11 share in metered-market households) with host Louis C.K. and musical guest fun, dominated its time period with the highest 'SNL' average for an encore in four years, since the October 11, 2008 rebroadcast hosted by Michael Phelps with musical guest Lil Wayne (5.5/13).

Walt Disney Pictures has released two New Year-themed promos for their upcoming film OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL. Directed by Sam Raimi, the film opens in 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D theaters on March 8. Check out the promos below!

Noted actor Adam Brody (The O.C.) will guest star in two episodes of the upcoming second season of the hit SHOWTIME comedy series, HOUSE OF LIES.

'EastSiders' takes on the end of the world with their second episode, premiering today. 'Happy Endings' star Stephen Guarino guest stars as a party promoter throwing a pre-apocalyptic bash. 'EastSiders' is a darkly comic look at a gay couple's attempt to stay together through infidelity, drunken outbursts and double standards in Silver Lake, CA. Click below to watch the episode!

The trailer for Seth Rogen's This Is The End has just been released. And if the world ends as 'scheduled' (according to the Mayan calendar) on December 21st, you'll never get to see the whole movie, so click below to get a preview while we're all still here!

James Franco has partnered with filmmaker Travis Matthews on the upcoming film INTERIOR. LEATHER BAR, based upon inspired by William Friedkin's iconic film CRUISING. Check out a first look below!

Dame Helen Mirren, a legend of stage and screen, is set to receive her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Jan. 3, 2013, Variety reported this afternoon.

Acclaimed actor and author James Franco is set to officially publish his first works of poetry, 'Directing Herbert White' with Graywolf press. The collection is set for an April 2014 release.

Eagerly awaited web series 'EastSiders' premieres today. 'EastSiders' is a darkly comic look at a gay couple's attempt to stay together through infidelity, drunken outbursts and double standards in Silver Lake, CA. The series stars 'As the World Turns' star Van Hansis and 'Happy Endings' star Stephen Guarino. Click below to watch the first episode!

Noted actor Adam Brody (The O.C.) will guest star in two episodes of the upcoming second season of the hit SHOWTIME comedy series, HOUSE OF LIES. Brody will play the owner of an adult toy company who forms a relationship with Jeannie (Kristen Bell). The series, which stars and is executive produced by Don Cheadle in his Emmy Award-nominated role, returns on Sunday, January 13th at 10:00 PM ET/PT on SHOWTIME. HOUSE OF LIES also stars Ben Schwartz, Josh Lawson, Dawn Olivieri, Donis Leonard Jr. and Glynn Turman. Brody joins previously announced guest stars Larenz Tate, Nia Long and Lisa Edelstein.

"As the World Turns" star Van Hansis and "Happy Endings" star Stephen Guarino have joined the cast of the new web series "EastSiders," which is scheduled to premiere today, Dec. 14th.