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James Franco Circling 'Lovelace' Biopic

Posted 1/25/11 2:52 pm EST by in News


James Franco is one busy man. He's hosting (and nominated for) the Oscars, teaching at Yale, premiering a new multimedia "Three's Company" piece at Sundance, headed to Broadway in the fall and planning to direct two and star in at least three upcoming films.

Well, make that potentially four. According to Deadline, Franco is in talks to star in the Linda Lovelace biopic "Lovelace" as the porn star's husband/pornographer, Chuck Traynor.

Before you get confused, no, this is not the same biopic Lindsay Lohan and then Malin Akerman were attached to. That one is called "Inferno" and is being directed by Matthew Wilder. This Lovelace biography has Kate Hudson in talks for the role of the titular star and will be directed by Franco's "Howl" helmers, Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman.

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Fall Movie Season Is Gearing Up: What Are You Most Looking Forward To?

Posted 9/7/10 3:00 pm EST by in Commentary, Fall Preview


With Labor Day safely behind us, weekly movie releases can now officially be considered as part of the fall slate. Yes, yes... fall technically starts on September 22. Screw that noise though. Summer blockbusters are done. So begins the race for the Golden Globes, the Academy Awards and all of the other many prestigious awards that will be handed out in the coming months.

What are you most looking forward to seeing? "TRON: Legacy"? "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"? "The Social Network"? Please let us know. I'm going to use this opportunity to run through 10 upcoming fall releases that don't necessarily number among the major tentpoles. Even if you've heard of them, these (mostly) smaller-scale productions are worthy of your attention in the coming months. Read More...

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James Franco 'Howls' In Our Sundance Photo Booth

Posted 1/24/10 2:45 pm EST by in Photos, Sundance 2010


It's another day at Sundance, and you know what that means. That's right! More celebs passing through our photo booth. We already gave you Jon Hamm, Ben Affleck, and Amanda Peet, and now we have James Franco, who portrays the beat poet Alan Ginsburg in "Howl."

Check out his contribution below, and then click here or on the photo to browse the rest of our ever-growing Sundance Photo Booth.

Ben Affleck

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With 'The Hills' Behind Him, Will James Franco Next Visit The 'Jersey Shore'? Maybe

Posted 1/23/10 8:00 am EST by in Sundance 2010, Video


If you're even a casual observer of viral videos, you've probably seen James Franco and Mila Kunis' hilarious take on the cast of MTV's "The Hills." So naturally, with "Jersey Shore" now firmly entrenched in the pop culture zeitgeist, we were curious whether Franco would next turn his attention to the antics of Snooki and friends.

While admitting he has yet to catch an episode, Franco's curiosity has been piqued. Read More...

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Sundance Photo Booth: 'Mad Men' Star Jon Hamm

Posted 1/22/10 10:12 pm EST by in Photos, Sundance 2010


There's probably not a nicer man at Sundance than Jon Hamm, the "Mad Men" actor who stars in "Howl" alongside James Franco. So when Don Draper himself graced us with his presence at this year's fest, we just had to get him into our ever-burgeoning Photo Booth gallery. Check out the result below, and then click here for more of our candid celebrity self-portraits.

Jon Hamm at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival

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Clean-cut Don Draper Morphs Into Big-Bearded Jon Hamm At Sundance 2010

Posted 1/22/10 4:00 pm EST by in Sundance 2010


On TV, Don Draper is a slick, clean-cut advertising executive. The ladies love him (in real life too) and the men can only hope to emulate him. He's got flaws of course, but he keeps them well-contained. Jon Hamm, the actor who plays Draper, is at Sundance right now, to promote "Howl."

As you can see in the video below, Hamm is not so clean-cut in real life. Not right now at least. He ascribes it to how much time off he has. MTV's Josh Horowitz asks the tough questions though, probing to get to the bottom of why Hamm's beard seems to have triggered the end of all civilization as we know it. His answer might shock you. Or not.

MTV News is live at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. Keep checking back throughout the week for on-the-ground reports with the biggest celebs in Hollywood, and be sure to watch our ever-growing interview show.

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Jon Hamm Compares Beat Poet Allen Ginsberg To Lady Gaga And Kanye West...Yes, Really

Posted 1/21/10 11:48 pm EST by in Interviews, News, Sundance 2010, Video


The 2010 Sundance Film Festival kicked off on a blustery Thursday evening in Park City as James Franco and Jon Hamm opened the ten-day movie extravaganza with the world premiere of "Howl."

The biopic weaves together various periods in the life of beat poet Allen Ginsberg (Franco) as he struggles to find his artistic voice while American counterculture blossoms around him and then must defend that voice when the law seeks to stifle it. Hamm plays a lawyer who represents Ginsberg during the trial to suppress the genre-busting, sexually-provocative epic poem that gives the film its title. Mixing archival footage and animation with the actors' performances, it is a film about one of the great iconoclasts of the 20th Century.

And when MTV News had a chance to talk with Hamm on the "Howl" red carpet, the actor shared his thoughts on which stars might become the enduring iconoclasts of the new century. Read More...

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Sundance Review: James Franco's 'Howl'

Posted 1/21/10 10:25 pm EST by in Reviews, Sundance 2010


James Franco in 'Howl'The beats are alive and well thanks to a soaring performance by James Franco in the Sundance opener, "Howl." Debuting to a predictably packed house at the Eccles theater in Park City, writer/directors Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman unveiled their ode to the late Allen Ginsberg in a 90-minute mash-up of black and white, color, cartoon, and archival footage.

While not a standard issue biopic, "Howl" ably traverses some of the key points in the poet's life--namely the 1957 obscenity trial surrounding his most famous work. Zigzagging through time, the film is essentially narrated by Ginsberg himself through recreations of interviews, court transcripts, and most notably his powerful reading of "Howl." Read More...

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Ten Sundance 2010 Films To Watch For

Posted 1/21/10 11:30 am EST by in Sundance 2010


FROM MTV.COM: Forget Christmas, Thanksgiving and Arbor Day — everybody knows that for true movie lovers, the most important holiday season of all kicks off this week. That's right, folks, it's time once again for the Sundance Film Festival — and you can bet the MTV Movies team will be in Park City, Utah, in full force, bringing you the latest from the snowy slopes and screening rooms.

But you'd never go to the supermarket without a shopping list, and you can't enter Robert Redford's movie paradise without an idea of what movies you need to target. With that in mind, here's a sneak peek at 10 films — and potential instant classics — we have in our crosshairs:

Continue reading 2010 Sundance Film Festival: The 10 Movies We're Eager To See

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The Dailies: September 9, 2008

Posted 9/9/08 3:53 pm EST by in Dailies


William Shatner- J.J. Abrams explains why William Shatner is not in new “Star Trek.” Hint: It’s because of William Shatner. (AMC)

- Speaking of Shia and director D.J Caruso – they might want to lawyer up. Dreamworks sued for “ripping off” “Rear Window” in “Disturbia.” (Yahoo)

- “Mamma Mia” star Amanda Seyfried joins Lass Hallstrom’s “Dear John,” about a young woman who falls in love with a soldier. (Variety)

- David Strathairn, Alan Alda, Jeff Daniels, Mary-Louise Parker and Paul Rudd join James Franco in “Howl,” which you first heard about here. (THR & MTV)

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