For years James Franco has been the talk of the town for his ability to have his hands in just about everything, and this collection of James Franco finds will only further that reputation. As we dive deeper into Hollywood blockbuster season, we're a mere few weeks away from one of the summer's most highly anticipated, 'Planet of the Apes Rises,' which is top-lined by Mr. Franco himself.
In this collection of James Franco finds, we examine some of the more interesting endeavors the Yale/Columbia/NYU/Brooklyn College student has been involved in. They range from the standard celebrity (magazine covers, perfume ads) to the offbeat (tribute knives) to the 'can't look away' level absurd (heavily made up and dressed in drag).
Sit back, relax, and enjoy this collection of James Franco finds, highlighting the one-of-a-kind swagger of a true 21st Century movie star.
22 James Franco Finds
From Planet of the Apes Rises to Commemorative Knives, Franco Does it All:
Jordan Sowunmi — Jul 28, 2011 — Pop Culture
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Hollywood Perfume Endorsement
James Franco For Gucci
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Offbeat Celebtography
Terry Richardson Captures Funny Side of Celebrities
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Hollywood Pixie Hair Revival
Winona Ryder Pulls a Victoria Beckham
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Rebel Rocker Editorials
Agyness Deyn Channels Her Inner James Dean in 'Chateau Dreams'
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Reprised Celeb Campaigns
The James Franco Gucci Ad is Back and Better than Ever
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Celebratory Celebrity Knives
James Franco's Brad Renfro Forever Switchblade Shows Love and Respect
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Successful Social Media Protests
Did James Franco Cancel UCLA Commencement Speech Due to Facebook?
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Patriotic Gender-Benders
The ‘Amanda the Beautiful' Spread for Candy Magazine
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Alternate Ending Web Comics
How 127 Hours Should Have Ended Darkens an Already Sad Film
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Gender-Bending Beefcakes
The James Franco Candy Magazine Cover Brings a Whole New Look
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Hosts-in-Training Campaigns
The Oscars 2011 Commercial Has Dancing and Dress Malfunctions
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Pop Culture Pencils
Let the Greenwich Letterpress Pop Culture Pencil Inspire Your Writing
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Celeb Learning Classes
James Franco Launches a College Course on Himself
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Inspiring Invisible Artworks
Buy Non-Visible Art for Thousands of Dollars
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Golden Statue Campaigns
The Oscar 2011 Promo Pics Star James Franco and Anne Hathaway
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Weapon-Wielding Covers
James Franco VMAN Fall 2009 Issue Glamorizes Violence
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Celebrity New Year's Resolutions
Will Ferrell, Fergie & More Kick Off 2008
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Apocalyptic Blockbuster Commercials
The Rise of the Planet of the Apes Trailer is Movie Mayhem
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