James Franco in Talks to Play Hugh Hefner in Linda Lovelace Biopic

James Franco as Hugh Hefner?The actor, who last starred in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," is in talks with Millenium/Nu Image to appear in a cameo as the iconic founder of "Playboy," in "Lovelace," the biopic of Linda Lovelace.Lovelace sees Amanda Seyfried as the woman who starred in one of the most famous pornos of all time, "Deep Throat." Also in the cast are Peter Sarsgaard as her husband, Chuck Traynor, and Hank Azaria as Jerry Damiano, the director of "Deep Throat."Bobby Cannavale and Chris Noth are set for the respective roles of the film's financiers, Butchie Peraino and Anthony Romano, while Robert Patrick will play Lovelace's father, John.Also in the cast are Sharon Stone, Juno Temple, Wes Bentley and Romeo Brown.Franco, who was at one point in talks to play Traynor before stepping aside, would appear in the Hef cameo only if dates work out. The actor and his reps have been dancing with producers around the timing of a one-day shoot, but so far a consummation remains elusive.The production, under the direction of Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, began shooting in Los Angeles this week. The Hollywood Reporter

Jersey Shore's Snooki Hit with Multimillion-Dollar Suit

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi Snooki remains hit getting a suit. Certification company SRG Endeavors has filed a $7 million suit in the lately super skinny Jersey Shoreline star and her management company, the NY Publish reviews. The business was hired by Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi to create Snooki-related merchandise a year ago. Jersey Shore's Snooki unveils dramatic fat loss In October, the Publish reviews Polizzi prosecuted to complete the partnership, proclaiming that SRG didn't fulfill its finish in the contract if the not successful "to land her enough dough or branding partners.Inch SRG's counterclaim is always that Polizzi "sabotaged the sale by settling with brands behind SRG's back" and needed considerable time sealing within the deals SRG did bring her, including Snooki-high quality school supplies, watches, shoes and lingerie. A repetition for Polizzi told the Publish: "Ms. Polizzi disputes SRG's version in the particulars and seems toward her day in the courtroom.Inch

Robert Downey Junior.'s 'Sherlock Holmes' Accent Is Ideal, Unlike Robert Downey Junior., Guy Ritchie States (VIDEO)

Get Robert Downey Junior. and Guy Ritchie in the room and supply them the freedom to go over anything they need, as Moviefone did for that latest edition of Unscripted, and you'll expect a freewheeling discussion about 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game Title Title of Shadows,' when the pair will synergy for future, non-Sherlock, projects, and RDJ's British accent. Does Ritchie think Downey Junior. does the director's home country proud? Uncover, additionally as to the Mister Arthur Conan Doyle would consider 'Sherlock Holmes' and why any youthful actor with sights on overpowering for Downey as Holmes afterwards might want to think carefully about challenging the A-lister. Watch Moviefone Unscripted: 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game Title Title of Shadows' above. For just about any bonus, have a look where character RDJ has more fun "getting fun withInch: Tony Stark or perhaps a Virtual Detective. 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game Title Title of Shadows' is at theaters on Friday. Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook Embed inside your site:

Kenneth Branagh 'My Week With Marilyn' Live Q&A: Today at 2 P.M. EST!

In the event you loved 'My Week With Marilyn,' here's what's promising: today at 2 p.m. EST, star Kenneth Branagh -- who plays Mister Laurence Olivier inside the new film -- will be a part of an energetic web chat from Sweden where he'll answer questions. Curious exactly what it was like round the number of 'My Week With Marilyn'? Have to know Mister Kenneth's applying for grants his co-star, Michelle Williams, who plays the luminous Marilyn Monroe? Or just request him something about his extended career? Here's the time. Fans can participate by delivering in their own personal questions -- mind to Huffington Publish to register or watch the streaming event below. 'My Week With Marilyn' is at theaters now. To uncover a little more about the film, visit Facebook. [Photo: TWC] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook

ABC Pulls Guy Up!

Guy Up! ABC has drawn its battling newcomer comedy Guy Up!, effective immediately. The sitcom is going to be changed with reruns of Tim Allen's Last Guy Standing, before the premiere of labor It on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Browse the relaxation from the day's news on TVGuide.com Guy Up opened on March. 18 and it has seen a stable rankings decline since. Tuesday's episode hit a set low having a 1.6 rating among 18-to-49-year-olds, and 4.8 million audiences - lower in the 7.7 million that updated to the premiere.

PGA taps five for doc prize

The Producers Guild of America has drawn on a quintet of nominees because of its documentary feature award.The nominated films, introduced Friday, are ''Beats, Rhymes and Existence: the Travels of the Tribe Known as Mission,'' ''Bill Cunningham NY,'' ''Project Nim,'' ''Senna'' and ''The Union.''Winners is going to be introduced Jan. 21 in the PGA Honours events in the Beverly Hilton.The PGA also stated Friday that Producers Guild arbitrations for individual producer credit determination for those film and tv groups continue to be going ahead. Television series nominations is going to be introduced Wednesday and all sorts of other nominations is going to be introduced Jan. 3. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com