James Franco

Arts

James Franco breaks silence, admits to sleeping with students from his acting school

3:52pm December 23, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

James Franco said he believed the encounters to be consensual and was "completely blind to power dynamics." He also described his struggle with sex addiction and its impact on his relationships.

Arts

James Franco Agrees To Settle Class-Action Sexual Misconduct Suit For $2.2 Million

5:22pm June 30, 2021

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The actor agreed to a settlement in a class-action suit led by two of his former students, Sarah Tither-Kaplan and Toni Gaal, at his now-shuttered Studio 4 school.

James Franco, shown here at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2018, has been served with a lawsuit alleging sexual exploitation and fraud.

Arts

James Franco Sued By Former Students For Alleged Sexual Exploitation And Fraud

8:32pm October 03, 2019

by Elizabeth Blair

A lawsuit has been filed against the actor and others, alleging unsafe and unnecessary sex and nudity at an acting school that he ran. The two plaintiffs spoke with NPR.

James Franco, seen at a film awards ceremony in November 2017.

Arts

James Franco Denies Sexual Misconduct Claims, Saying They're 'Not Accurate'

11:43am January 10, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

Several claims against Franco have surfaced on Twitter. In a TV appearance Tuesday, he rejected them — but he also said, "I can't live — if there's restitution to be made, I will make it."

The Alamo Drafthouse theater chain will show The Interview starting on Christmas Day.

In Its Strange Journey, 'The Interview' Becomes An Art House Film

8:59am December 24, 2014

by Elise Hu

In what scenario does a $44 million slapstick comedy become a good fit for independent theaters? Only one involving geopolitical intrigue, a humiliating hack and terror threats from North Korea.

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Actor James Franco (left), seen here with The Interview co-star Seth Rogen, was called "James Flacco" by President Obama Friday. Afterward, the jokes poured in.

Politics & Government

Obama Says 'James Flacco.' The Internet Says, Thank You

5:49pm December 19, 2014

by Bill Chappell

It was an honest mistake. But when President Obama said "James Flacco" when referring to James Franco — on a Friday before the holidays, no less — the slip was eagerly received online.

National

Sony Cancels Christmas Day Release Of 'The Interview' Amid Threats

12:32pm December 19, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

The move follows the decision by major U.S. theater chains not to screen the comedy that centers on a plot to assassinate North Korea's leader.

National

Theater Cancels New York Premiere of 'The Interview'

10:43am December 17, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

After threats of attacks, Sony is withdrawing the film's stars, James Franco and Seth Rogen, from upcoming promotional appearances and will let theaters cancel showings of the film.

'The Interview,' The Hack, And The Movie Studio Dealing With The Fallout

6:23am December 10, 2014

by Kim Masters

A cyber attack on Sony may have been done by North Koreans in response to an new comedy about an attempt to kill Kim Jong Un. Huge amounts of personal data and five films have been leaked so far.

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