James Franco News

Deadline reports that Sony has received a second threat warning the studio not to release the controversial film THE INTERVIEW on VOD or elsewhere.

Stephen contemplated his newly acquired immortality and joined his many friends, including James Franco, Patrick Stewart, Andy Cohen and ore in a rendition of 'We'll Meet Again.'

Just one day after Sony cancelled the Christmas Day release of its comedy THE INTERVIEW, starring James Franco and Seth Rogen, the studio has released a new TV spot on YouTube. No word on whether the promo was posted on accident or if it's hinting Sony could be going back on its decision. Either way, watch the video below, and BWW will keep you posted on any updates!

The blowout of the Sony hack and threats towards the new Seth Rogen/James Franco comedy THE INTERVIEW is being felt at other studios.

The Lineup has been announced for the 2015 Oxford Film Festival. The festival will kick off on Thursday, February 26 with the Mississippi premiere of The Sound and the Fury directed and starring James Franco.

A scheduled New York premiere of Sony's THE INTERVIEW, to be held at Landmark's Sunshine Cinema, has been canceled. The decision was made by Landmark.

Deadline reports that Carmike Cinemas, which operates 247 theaters across the country, is the first to cancel its Christmas Day screenings of Sony's THE INTERVIEW, after the studio decided to give theater owners the choice to drop the film due to this morning's threats from hackers.

Seth Rogen and James Franco stopped by this morning's GOOD MORNING AMERICA on ABC to discuss their controversial roles in the new film THE INTERVIEW. Watch the appearance below!

Sundance Institute today announced the addition of 10 films, events and New Frontier installations to the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival, presented by UGG® Australia, will jointly honor Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones with the Cinema Vanguard Award on Thursday, January 29, 2015.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival, presented by UGG® Australia, is proud to present the 2015 Outstanding Performer of the Year Award to Steve Carell on Friday, February 6, 2015.

In today's New York Times, Academy and Emmy Award winning American screenwriter Aaron Sorkin has written a scathing piece, criticizing the American media for giving the group undeserved attention by publicizing news of the hackings.

Step into the dusk of the Ancien Regime, as icons tumble, gossips rumble, and musicians hurl their slings. Arrows fly between the fans of French harmony and Italian melody in this site-specific music-theater piece based on the Philosophe's play of opposites.

On the Comedy Central's THE KROLL SHOW, PubLIZity star Liz has a very important job interview with Seth Rogen and James Franco.

On last night's @MIDNIGHT on Comedy Central, Seth Rogen and James Franco showed bizarre Christmas card photos, and Mamrie Hart, Brooks Wheelan and Judah Friedlander had to write the season's greetings.

Skinny Lee Productions & Filament Theatre Company in association with CalArts Alumni announce an apocalyptic, completely immersive, multi-media & cinematic adaptation of William Shakespeare's ROMEO & JULIET, starring Tom Payne (HBO's "Luck") as Romeo and Ana Khamis (James Franco's upcoming film "Unknown Identities," "Hacker's Game," Mr. Paradise) as Juliet and directed by Derek Magyar ("Flying Lessons," "Boy Culture"). ROMEO & JULIET will preview on Tuesday, January 22 & Wednesday, January 21 at 8:00pm & will open on Thursday, January 22 at 8pm with a Gala Opening on Friday, January 23 at 8:00pm and will perform through Sunday, February 7 at the Riverside Studios, 3352 N. San Fernando Rd. in Atwater Village.

Gary Naylor looks back on another hugely varied and entertaining year in the London's stalls marveling again at the commitment, skills and energy of everyone involved.