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“127 Hours” Still Alive, Kicking: Studio Stands Fast

Danny Boyle's extraordinary film, "127 Hours," isn't being forgotten or forsaken by Fox Searchlight. The studio assures me that despite cutbacks in the number of...

Is Fox Searchlight Bailing on “127 Hours”? Save This Film

Danny Boyle's "127 Hours" is one of the best movies of 2010, or any year. UPDATE Studio says it will expand release in January and...

“The Tourist” Box Office Take Just About Covers Johnny Depp’s Salary

"The Tourist" fulfilled its destiny as a bomb this weekend. The movie took in $17 million, just about covering Johnny Depp's salary. Now it has...

“The King’s Speech”: Best Clip Can’t Be Shown On TV

Friday -- tomorrow--is opening day for Tom Hooper's "The King's Speech." It's a Christmas present come early, but we'll take it. You've heard a lot...

James Franco’s Big Weekend; Paul Weller Jams Up the Apollo

James Franco had a big big weekend. His movie, Danny Boyle's "127 Hours," sold out all its shows in a limited run in New...

James Franco In the Re-Born “Bourne” Mix?

Hmmm...Is director Tony Gilroy thinking of James Franco for the newly reborn "Bourne" movie he's directing (and co-writing with brother Dan Gilroy)? Tony, director of...

James Franco Preps Feature Film Directing Debut

Book publishing isn't always a snore. Take, for example, James Franco's reading last night at the Barnes & Noble on Warren Street. It was...

James Franco’s Stunning Oscar Bid

As you may know, James Franco is all around us. He's circled us. Not content to let being the bad guy in "Spider Man"...