Campaign Ad: Hillary Clinton Is "The Most Interesting Woman In The World"

In a new campaign ad by Emily's List for Hillary Clinton, James Franco delivers his parody take on Dos Equis' "The Most Interesting Man In The World."

But Franco's superlatives describe Clinton's awesomeness.

“She didn’t just bring Iran to the table, she whittled the table from a single piece of oak,”

“Her laugh is in the Smithsonian.

"Yoda was her apprentice.

"She’s … the Most Interesting Woman in the World.”

Along the way, Franco nearly delivers the "full monty." Watch both new spots below.

Christian Slater On Playing A Gay Pornographer In "King Kobra"

Christian Slater, who plays a gay film pornographer in Jame Franco's King Cobra, sat down to chat with Conan O’Brien about the film.

Admitting playing a gay role, complete with gay sex scenes, was a bit "out of his wheelhouse," Slater told Conan, "You have to feel the fear and then do it anyway." Slater then invited Conan to touch his nipple to jokingly display his control over same-sex anxiety.

"I did have a lot of anxiety and fear about doing something like this," he continued. "But then I just said, ‘I’m an actor!’ I asked my wife she said you should absolutely go do it. I dove right in.”

King Kobra will land in select theaters and Video OnDemand October 21.

Trailer: KING COBRA

Much excitement surrounding the release of the trailer for King Cobra, the upcoming Christian Slater/James Franco flick. And why not? With gay porn, murder and crazy/insane characters, what's not to like?

The flick chronicles the meteoric success of gay adult film star "Brent Corrigan" and his personal/professional relationship with the producer who created him, "Bryan Kocis" played by Christian Slater.

When Corrigan decides he might be better off as a free-agent, Kocis informs Corrigan he’s legally bound to work only for him. As a cash-strapped pair of rival producers aim to cash in by utilizing Corrigan's talents as well, things take a turn for the dark side.

Starring James Franco, Christian Slater, Molly Ringwald, Alicia Silverstone, Garrett Clayton, and Keegan Allen.

Directed by Justin Kelly (I Am Michael), King Cobra had it's premiere at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival and was featured Outfest.

In theaters October 21st, 2016.

Trailer: GOAT Starring Nick Jonas And James Franco

Nick Jonas and James Franco star in the upcoming Goat, a drama that follows two brothers who pledge the same fraternity and face the experiences of brutal hazing and "hell week" which tests the limits of loyalty to each other.

The very nature of hyper-masculine fraternities makes queer undertones unavoidable in the trailer.

Official Synopsis:

Reeling from a terrifying assault over the summer, 19-year-old Brad Land (Ben Schnetzer) starts college determined to get his life back to normal.

His brother, Brett (Nick Jonas), is already established on campus and with a fraternity that allures Brad with its promise of protection, popularity, and life-long friendships.

Brad is desperate to belong but as he sets out to join the fraternity his brother exhibits reservations, a sentiment that threatens to divide them. As the pledging ritual moves into hell week, a rite that promises to usher these unproven boys into manhood, the stakes violently increase with a series of torturous and humiliating events.

What occurs in the name of ‘brotherhood’ tests both boys and their relationship in brutal ways.

I will mention I was a brother in my university's Sigma Chi chapter back in the day.  While the pledging/"hell week" period was tough, it was actually the period of time when becoming a brother felt like I was joining something meaningful because you had to take part in activities, and the ideals of the fraternity were so front and center.

But, to be honest, after I became a brother there really wasn't much "there" there for me. I'm certain in part because they picked up on my being gay before I did. There was clear and present homophobia constantly.

That's not to say my entire Sigma Chi experience was bullshit. Some of the guys were really good, good guys. And god knows, I enjoyed the partying at the time.

I'm sure some of my brothers from back then ended up coming out eventually. I'd love to know who and what their thoughts were on the experience.

Oh, and practically none of my chapter's brothers looked like Nick Jonas. But then, neither did I.

Goat lands in theaters and VOD September 23rd.

Zachary Quinto Has No Problem With Straight Stars "Queerbaiting"

In a HuffPost Live interview on Thursday, actor Zachary Quinto sounded off on the likes of male stars like James Franco and Nick Jonas, who have been criticized for "queerbaiting" their gay fans, claiming he doesn't have an issue with the phenomenon.

Quinto: "These guys who are, in many ways, considered very conventionally desirable, attractive leading men... lending themselves to these kinds of stories is a valuable thing for our culture."

I personally agree with Quinto. The fact that high-level, mainstream male stars are so open to acknowledging their gay fan base doesn't offend me at all. And it sets a tone of acceptance that I wish more major celebs would adopt.

The star also opened up about the controversy that ensued when he urged caution over the use of the HIV/AIDS prevention drug Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, or PrEP.

Quinto: "I certainly like to be a part of conversations in our culture, and I'm not particularly afraid to articulate my position or my opinion on things, and if people don't agree with it, that's great. That fact that the backlash initiated a conversation about [PrEP] on some level -- an issue that people are really uncomfortable talking about -- I feel like that was my contribution."

Watch the clip below. For the entire interview with Quinto on HuffPost Live, click here.

Box Office: THE INTERVIEW Has $18 Million Opening

With over 2 million online downloads and/or rentals ($15 million) and nearly $3 million in limited theatrical release, the Seth Rogen/James Franco comedy THE INTERVIEW ended it's non-traditional first weekend with very nice numbers.

Although the number of theaters showing the flick was closer to 300 instead of the planned 3,000, Sony Pictures has to be happy at the box office numbers today considering the initial estimates for the first week of the film was around $20 million.

In addition to limited theatrical release, the film is available on demand online via YouTube, Google Play, Microsoft Xbox, and iTunes.

 iTunes was added to the list of online outlets after the numbers through Saturday were tallied. Netflix is reportedly working to secure THE INTERVIEW but no word yet on those negotiations.

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Eminem "Comes Out" In THE INTERVIEW

In the newly released Seth Rogen/James Franco comedy film The Interview, rapper Eminem "comes out" during an appearance in the film's talk show Skylark.

In the scene, when asked what his lyrics mean, Eminem tells James Franco’s talk show host character he is ‘gay’ and ‘a homosexual’.

‘When I say things about gay people, or people think my lyrics are homophobic – it’s because I’m gay.’

When Franco's character - in freakout mode - asks Eminem to clarify, the rapper says, ‘I’m more shocked that people haven’t figured it out yet. I mean, it’s kind of like I’ve been playing gay peek-a-boo.’

In the TV studio control room, pandemonium ensues as Seth Rogen, as producer of the show, starts pulling up gay-related lyrics from Eminem's catalog even as he's throwing Em's publicist out of the control room.

In real life, Em has had a love/hate relationship with the LGBT community as he's frequently written homophobic lyrics. But the rapper has always contended he's not an enemy of the community and the lyrics represent his performance art and not his heart.

Seth Rogen/James Franco Flick Debuts On YouTube

And the James Franco/Seth Rogen flick - now of North Korean terrorist threat cancellation fame - makes it to YouTube!

(All the cool kids are doing it...)

Sony Pictures has released the film on YouTube for the low, low price of $5.99!

Here's the synopsis: In the action-comedy The Interview, Dave Skylark (James Franco) and his producer Aaron Rapoport (Seth Rogen) run the popular celebrity tabloid TV show 'Skylark Tonight.' When they discover that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is a fan of the show, they land an interview with him in an attempt to legitimize themselves as journalists. As Dave and Aaron prepare to travel to Pyongyang, their plans change when the CIA recruits them, perhaps the most unlikely candidates, to 'take out' Kim Jong-un.

THE INTERVIEW Will Be Released Online Today At 10AM

Sony Pictures Entertainment has announced plans for streaming it's film, “The Interview,” on Google Play, YouTube Movies, Microsoft’s Xbox Video and its own website www.seetheinterview.com for $5.99 starting today at 10AM Pacific.

In addition, the studio announced a coalition about 250 independently owned movie theaters (known as Arthouse Convergence) plan to screen the film beginning Christmas Day.

“It has always been Sony’s intention to have a national platform on which to release this film,” said Michael Lynton, chairman and CEO of Sony Entertainment.

“With that in mind, we reached out to Google, Microsoft and other partners last Wednesday, Dec. 17th, when it became clear our initial release plans were not possible.

"We are pleased we can now join with our partners to offer the film nation-wide today.”

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Sony Pictures Will Release THE INTERVIEW On Christmas Day

Breaking news: Sony has authorized screenings of THE INTERVIEW on Christmas Day. We are making shows available within the hour. #Victory
— Tim League (@timalamo) December 23, 2014

According to NPR, theaters that are willing to screen the film will do so on Christmas Day.

In a statement, Michael Lynton, Sony's chairman and CEO, said: "We have never given up on releasing The Interview and we're excited our movie will be in a number of theaters on Christmas Day."

He said the studio will continue its efforts to secure more platforms and more theaters to show the film. Variety reported that Sony could offer the film via video on demand.

The people have spoken! Freedom has prevailed! Sony didn't give up! The Interview will be shown at theaters willing to play it on Xmas day!
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) December 23, 2014

Breaking news: Sony has authorized screenings of THE INTERVIEW on Christmas Day. We are making shows available within the hour. #Victory
— Tim League (@timalamo) December 23, 2014

Breaking Plaza News: The Interview will open Exclusive on 12/25 . The Plaza will be one of the few theaters in the nation to open the film .
— Plaza Atlanta (@PlazaAtlanta) December 23, 2014

Sony Cancels Christmas Day Release Of Seth Rogen/James Franco Film "The Interview" Due To Terrorist Threat

After the five largest movie theater chains decided to NOT show the upcoming Seth Rogen/James Franco film The Interview, Sony Pictures has now decided to not release the film.

No release of the film could result in tens of millions in losses for Sony.

From Sony Pictures:

In light of the decision by the majority of our exhibitors not to show the film The Interview, we have decided not to move forward with the planned December 25 theatrical release. We respect and understand our partners’ decision and, of course, completely share their paramount interest in the safety of employees and theater-goers.

Sony Pictures has been the victim of an unprecedented criminal assault against our employees, our customers, and our business. Those who attacked us stole our intellectual property, private emails, and sensitive and proprietary material, and sought to destroy our spirit and our morale – all apparently to thwart the release of a movie they did not like.

We are deeply saddened at this brazen effort to suppress the distribution of a movie, and in the process do damage to our company, our employees, and the American public. We stand by our filmmakers and their right to free expression and are extremely disappointed by this outcome.

There are rumors of a possible On Demand release at some point in the future, but nothing has been announced.

The decision comes after a cyber hack against Sony Pictures which threatened the theaters that showed the film. A note made public on Tuesday read, "We will clearly show it to you at the very time and places 'The Interview' be shown, including the premiere, how bitter fate those who seek fun in terror should be doomed to."

(via Huffington Post)

Zac Efron Chats Masturbation With James Franco In Parody Interview

In a spoof "interview" Zac Efron sits down with James Franco in character as "Dave Skylark," the talk show host who Franco plays in The Interview, his new comedy co-starring Seth Rogen.

The subject? Masturbation. Something Efron admits to doing at least 17 times a day.

Or, rather, 17 times today SO FAR.

The seriousness that Franco and Efron commit to the bit is pretty hilarious. Efron even admits to being able to masturbate while driving.

"I can drive with my hands and masturbate with my knees," he says.

Best lines of the clip:

Franco: Do you think you have a problem?

Efron: Do I have a problem? The Middle East has problems. I have a solution.

Watch below:

Skylark Tonight with James Franco and Zac Efron... by ZacEfronWorld

Teaser: James Franco & Seth Rogen on "Naked and Afraid"

James Franco and Seth Rogen on "Naked and Afraid"

Finally saw some footage of the upcoming episode of Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid featuring James Franco and pal Seth Rogen, airing on December 7. Their bit starts about the 1:15 mark below.

“You’re supposed to be a hot Australian-like survivalist!” James tells Seth.

“I was hoping to be teamed up with a woman, but I guess Franco‘s the next best thing,” Seth says.

Seth Rogen & James Franco - Wild and Free in the Naked Outdoors

BFFs James Franco and Seth Rogen have taken their bromance to an all new level. The co-stars to the upcoming movie, The Interview, took it all off for a dude romp on Franco’s Instagram giving new meaning to "out and proud."

In one pic Franco posed the query: “See if me and seth can make it, NAKED and AFRAID!!!! Wtf?! You'll see……..”.

I love the wild and free sense of humor but you have to wonder, “Who was holding the camera?”

(via OUT)

James Franco on nude selfies: "It's what the people want"

David Letterman addressed James Franco's propensity for posting provocative pics on his Instagram account.

James Franco's answer? “To me it’s just a fun thing, it’s something I don’t put a ton of thought into, but it gets a lot of attention,” he said.

“It’s not like I’m putting that on billboards. Ostensibly Instagram is for my fans. But now all the bloggers are on there so they’ll just take it and use whatever they want.”

And for that, James, we thank you...

 

James Franco & Seth Rogen spoof Kanye West's terrible "Bound 2" video

Seth Rogen (in the "Kim K" role) and James Franco (as "Kanye West")

Shot for shot, James Franco and Seth Rogen parody the dreadful Kanye West and Kim Kardashian video "Bound 2."

I love that these busy guys find time to turn out stuff like this.

This version is much more fun to watch, but isn't the song just horrible? Eek....

Attending the world premiere of "Homefront" at Planet Hollywood

Marquee for world premiere of "Homefront" at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas

Last night I tagged along with Michael as he escorted Jaymes Vaughan and James Davis (of Chippendales and the Amazing Race) to the world premiere of the new film "Homefront" starring Jason Statham, James Franco, Winona Ryder and Kate Bosworth, written by Sylvester Stallone.

I've attended only a couple of premieres before, and this was a TERRIFIC first class event. All four of the movies' stars attended the premiere, and the crowd was electric seeing their favorites.  Planet Hollywood knows how to handle a premiere!

There was a VIP cocktail event (food, wine, what's not to like?) which served as a "holding area" for the celebs attending before they headed down an escalator to walk through a sea of fans to the red carpet.

As we entered the theater, we grabbed some wine and popcorn made available to the guests and settled in for the adventure. The audience had a great time taking the ride of "Homefront" and so did I.  A premiere audience is always so good.  They WANT to have a good time.  And we did!

You can check out the trailer at the end of this post.

Yep - you have to have tickets to a premiere

Jason Statham at the VIP cocktail event before the Red Carpet for the premiere

The film's stars Jason Statham, Kate Bosworth, James Franco and Winona Ryder play some blackjack at VIP cocktail event before the red carpet begins (photo: Eric Charbonneau)

Las Vegas headliners Jaymes Vaughan, Holly Madison, Veronic and James Davis at the VIP cocktail event before the red carpet. (photo: Denise Truscello)

Holly Madison heads down to the Red Carpet

"Homefront" stars James Franco and Jason Statham (photo via Robin Leach)

Jason Statham on the red carpet for "Homefront"

James Franco on the red carpet

Jaymes and James of Chippendales on the red carpet for "Homefront" (photo by Scott Harrison)

Jaymes and James of Chippendales with iconic showgirls from Jubilee (photo by Scott Harrison)

The media interviews on the red carpet (photo: Michael Caprio)

Why yes, that IS wine and popcorn for the film. How civilized!

The crowd settles in for the premiere

The cast and creatives are introduced before the film begins (photo via Homefront Facebook page)

Michael and I as the lights go down

I enjoyed the film. Quite the adventure.  I recommend it.

James Franco: "I wish I was gay"

In a new interview in The Daily Beast, James Franco says based on his career and choice of roles, it's not surprising that many people think he's gay. And he's good with that:

Daily Beast: With the gay jokes, it seems like when an actor plays a gay character convincingly onscreen, whether it’s you in Milk or whomever, gay rumors seem to sprout up about that actor. And, of course, there were a lot of gay jokes directed at you during the Roast, as well as in This Is the End.

Franco: There’s two sides to what happened in the Roast. If that’s what they were going to make fun of me for, I was like, “Great! Bring on the gay jokes!” because these aren’t insults at all. I don’t even care if people think I’m gay, so it was like, “Awesome!” I mean, I wish I was…I wish I was gay.

Daily Beast: Why?

Franco: I mean… we don’t have to go into it. But as far as that larger phenomenon that you’re talking about that happens to other actors, part of it is that movies are a place where people can project things and identify with characters, and it’s the same thing with actors outside of their roles—and it’s been that way since Hollywood was around. That’s why there’s a lot of conjecture. That’s been one of my things, too. My relationship with my public image over the past four or five years has just become weirder and weirder, because I look at it and it’s me, and it’s not me, so if other people want to use that for their own purposes or needs, I’m fine with it.

Franco is currently at the Toronto International Film Festival to unveil his latest directorial effort, an adaptation of the Cormac McCarthy novel Child of God.

(source)

James Franco & Zach Galifianakis - "Between Two Ferns"

Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis: James Franco from Zach Galifianakis

Strange kind of "talk show" that transforms into a music video celebrating straight spring break madness and James Franco marrying several men...

I think you just have to take a look.

From Funny or Die.

Number 1 at the box office "Oz the Great and Powerful"

The new James Franco film - “Oz the Great and Powerful” - leapt over the rainbow to take in $80.3 million and capture the No. 1 slot in weekend ticket sales.

I spent the weekend recovering from travel, but plan to see the film this week.

Who saw it? Thoughts? Yay? Nay?

(via NYDailyNews)