America's hated sweetheart James Franco returns to the silver screen via the prequel for Planet of The Apes, this time called Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes.
This first look from 20th Century Fox appears to be promising, the primates are jumping like crazy!
Oscar-awarded team, WETA Digital, did some serious sh*t with the special effects.
Would Franco turn into an ape? In your dreams, maybe.
Rise of The Planet of The Apes hits theaters August 5.
Weta Digital To Host Livestream Event On Facebook For Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes. Oscar-Winning Vfx House (Avatar, The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy) To Provide A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Magic Of Rendering, For The First Time In The Film Series, A Photo-Real Ape.
WETA Digital, the industry-leading and Academy Award winning visual effects house behind the wizardry of films such as Avatar, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, and District 9, will host a livestream event on Facebook, for RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. On April 13, at 2:30PM PDT, from WETA’s headquarters in Wellington, New Zealand, WETA’s Joe Letteri and Dan Lemmon will give viewers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at their work on the film, a reality-based cautionary tale that blends science fiction and science-fact – and is the last big event movie of the summer.
The event will live on Facebook’s official fan page for Avatar, which has 14.2 million followers. Last year, WETA won an Academy Award for its groundbreaking visual effects work in rendering an entire fantasy world in James Cameron’s history-making epic. WETA’s work on RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES presented very different challenges and opportunities. In addition to creating a CG character that gives a performance of unprecedented emotion and intelligence, WETA is applying some of the technology it developed for Avatar to bring to life a real world – the film is set in modern-day San Francisco – and epic battles on which rest the upended destinies of man and primate.
Letteri, a five-time Oscar winner, and Lemmon will provide a look into WETA’s process, and explain how working on a Planet of the Apes film has long been the “holy grail” of visual effects wizardry – and a driving force behind their own careers. In addition, visitors to the livestream event will hear from other RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES filmmakers, including director Rupert Wyatt, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the work of actor Andy Serkis, whose nuanced performance is playing a key role in WETA’s rendering of Caesar, the film’s principal ape character.
A five-second preview of WETA’s work on RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES is available on the film’s official Facebook page.
In the film’s story, a single act of both compassion and arrogance leads to a war unlike any other — and to the RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. It stars James Franco, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Brian Cox, Tom Felton, David Oyelowo and Andy Serkis as Caesar. Peter Chernin and Dylan Clark are producing for Chernin Entertainment under its pact with Fox. Rupert Wyatt is directing from a screenplay by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver, who are also producing.
RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES opens in theaters everywhere August 5, 2011.
The hilarious medieval-themed film Your Highness debuted last Friday (April 1) in UCSB. Present were the stars of the foul-mouthed-flick; James Franco, Danny McBride, plus the surprise tamed appearance of a mythical standing bull with a big sh*t to flaunt.
Danny McBride and the Beast ( Credit: dlisted.com)
The producers of the movie staged a nationwide college "who's to host the premiere" competition and fortunately the University of California Santa Barbara won. Fortunate because the beastly Mr. Bullsh*t brought no harm but pleasure (really?), so there ain't no reported injuries.
The 127 Hours actor James Franco together withthe ever funny Danny McBride took time to take wacky pictures and autographs with students who flocked UCSB’s Storke Plaza.
James Franco (left) checks out some hot stuff (Credit: dlisted.com)
Natalie Portman was absent in the premiere since the actress' ovary will be puking her baby any moment from now.
Matadors in Spain wave a dark red cloth to make bulls angry. Good thing Gossip Girl's Blake Lively was not present in the event. Had she worn this bloody crap, my god, Mr. Bull would have gone wild and f*ckin'.
James Franco is all smiles as he poses in the press room of the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Santa Monica Beach on Saturday (February 26) in Santa Monica, Calif.
The 32-year-old actor won the award for Best Male Lead for his work in 127 Hours.
Last night, James threw a party at his new bar, The Writer’s Room. His younger brother Dave Franco and Paul Walker were in attendance.
Tomorrow, James and Anne Hathaway will be hosting the 2011 Oscars! Tune in at 8pm on ABC
James Franco and Madonna Both Hosting Oscars After Parties
Madonna and James Franco will each host an Oscars after party this Sunday, and it sounds like there might be a friendly rivalry in the works! We'll have to wait and see which party celebs pick, after attending the show, then the Governor's Ball, THEN the Vanity Fair after party.
While Madonna, 52, boasts A-list DJs Paul Oakenfold and Zen Freeman, as well as a royal theme – in anticipation of the success of The King's Speech, nominated for 12 awards – at her marquee, the party is reportedly being snubbed by many for 127 Hours star James’ more “cool” gathering.
An insider explained to the Daily Mail newspaper: "Franco’s so beyond cool that a lot of people who would have scooted up to Madonna’s will more than likely do the Governors Ball, Vanity Fair and then James’s bash, because they’re all quite close."
Traditionally winners, nominees and presenters go from the Governors' Ball at Los Angeles' Kodak Centre to Vanity Fair’s bash at Sunset Towers before heading on to after parties.
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James Franco Outside "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"
They're both well-known Hollywood talents, so it comes as quite the pleasant news that Nicole Kidman and James Franco are teaming up on Broadway.
According to reports, the “Australia” actress and the “127 Hours” star have made plans to appear in a revival of “Sweet Bird of Youth” next fall.
The much-anticipated show follows a drifter using an aging movie star to break into film.
On another note, Franco will be hosting this year’s Oscars with Anne Hathaway while he and Miss Kidman are both up for leading actor/actress awards, respectively.
Did you miss the show? Want to know who won what during the 2011 SAG Awards? Here’s the full list!
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: The King’s Speech
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth – The King’s Speech
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman – Black Swan
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Christian Bale – The Fighter
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Melissa Leo – The Fighter
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: Al Pacino – You Don’t Know Jack
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: Claire Danes – Temple Grandin
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: Steve Buscemi – Boardwalk Empire
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: Julianna Margulies – The Good Wife
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: Alec Baldwin – 30 Rock
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: Betty White – Hot In Cleveland
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: Boardwalk Empire
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: Modern Family
Click on the thumbnails to see SAG red carpet fashion from Jenna Fisher, a pregnant Jane Krakowski, James Franco, Jayma Mays, Justin Timberlake, Amy Adams, Rosaria Dawson, and Amber Riley.
James Franco arrives for the Golden Globe Awards Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
By Matt Sayles, AP
A breathless James Franco was rushing along Chapel Street this morning in New Haven, Conn., where he is a Ph.D candidate at Yale.
"They wanted me to go to New York this morning," says the actor. "But I told them I wasn't going to miss class."
He was still processing the news of his Oscar nomination for playing trapped hiker Aaron Ralston in the harrowing 127 Hours. "Yeah, it feels good," he told USA TODAY's Susan Wloszczyna. "Yeah, when I look back at it I can say, 'Hey, I was nominated.'"
Reminded that he also has to work the night of the ceremony Feb. 27 as co-host with Anne Hathaway, he laughed and said, "Yeah, I have double duty. There are a lot more nominees than there are nominees who hosted the same year."
James Franco also made another plea for people not to be scared away by the fact that he has to cut off his arm in the movie. "It is not a gratuitous scene and the fact it is scaring people away is a crime." To accommodate those who have changed their minds, the film will open wider on Friday.
James Franco's plans for the rest of the day? "I'll be going to class and then some homework."
What, no celebration? "I'm doing The Daily Show tonight." Maybe Jon Stewart can slip him some bubbly.
Celebrity Pictures: James Franco, Terrence Howard, And Lake Bell
The annual Sundance Film Festival is in full swing, and celebs have turned out in full force! A lot of celebs turned up at the Altoids booth where they posed for pictures and got a year’s supply of Altoids. Bad breath won’t be a problem for them! James Franco is above.
Elizabeth Olsen (yes, the younger sister of Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen) stopped by:
So did Terrence Howard and his wife, Michelle Ghent-Howard, and Lake Bell.
