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'Oz the Great and Powerful' Review

Matt Singer — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:45:00 +0000

"I don't want to be a good man; I want to be a great one." So says Oscar, a humble (read: crummy) magician in a traveling circus circa 1905, just before a magical tornado sweeps him and his hot air balloon away to a land that just so happens to share his nickname: Oz. In 'Oz the Great and Powerful,' Oscar (James Franco) finds exactly what his heart desires; the chance to be a great man, wealthy and powerful, the ruler of a beautiful kingdom. And the kingdom does look damn good, and most of Oz's adventures in it are pretty entertaining as well.

'Oz the Great and Powerful' Super Bowl Trailer: This Definitely Ain't Kansas!

ScreenCrush Staff — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:06 +0000

The 'Oz the Great and Powerful' Super Bowl trailer is here! While we've seen a bunch of trailers so far and a few TV spots during the NFL playoffs, the 2013 Super Bowl gives us one last, big look at Disney's 'Wizard of Oz' prequel. So will the 'Oz the Great and Powerful' Super Bowl trailer be enough to convince you to see the movie?

James Franco Thinks Justin Bieber Hates His 'Boyfriend' Parody

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:00:19 +0000

James Franco released a creepy parody of Justin Bieber's 'Boyfriend' video, impersonating the teen and singing his song. The actor and Ph.D candidate thinks that he may have run afoul of The Biebs, claiming he has heard that the singer hates the clip.

James Franco to Direct a Film on the Life of Lindsay Lohan?

Mike Sampson — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 18:00:20 +0000

Oh, James Franco… The actor who has made a career out of being unpredictable has done it again. Franco will direct an untitled film that will chart the very different lives of himself and Lindsay Lohan. Yes, we know. WTF. Read on for the best explanation we can offer…

Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes Trailer Swinging Into Theaters [VIDEO]

Lucky Larry — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:14:35 +0000

For the first time, moviegoers are getting a glimpse at the upcoming Planet of the Apes reboot starring James Franco. But forget Franco, and forget rubber masks. For Rise of the Planet of the Apes, special effects shop Weta Digital has created computer-generated apes by using next-generation motion-capture technology based on what the company used to breathe life into Na'vi aliens from Avatar and Gollum from The Lord of the Rings films.

New At The Theaters This Weekend

Lucky Larry — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:18:03 +0000

There are 4 new movies in the theaters this weekend – one is a remake from the 80′s, one set in medieval times, one dealing with an assassin and the other is based on a true story of a surfer! Catch all the previews after the jump. Arthur — starring Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Greta [...]

Showbiz Top 5 – Monday 02.28.11 [VIDEO]

Kidd Kraddick — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:39:38 +0000

In the Showbiz Top 5 today: John Mellencamp and Elaine Irwin and Russell Simmons – Dianna Agron and Chris Evans – Charlie Sheen – Academy Awards Winners – James Franco and Anne Hathaway Get the full report after the jump