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James Franco arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California.  (credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

‘Franco Friendly’ NYU? Professor Claims He Was Canned For Giving Actor Poor Grade

He’s Hollywood “A” list. But Oscar nominee James Franco got a “D” in a graduate class at NYU, and a professor claims that’s one reason the school fired him.

2011/12/19

Actress Mo'Nique and President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science Tom Sherak annouce the nominees for Best Supporting Actress onstage at the 83rd Academy Awards Nominations Announcement held at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater - Beverly Hills, CA - Jan 25, 2011 - Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images

83rd Academy Award Nominations Announced

The British monarchy saga “The King’s Speech” leads the Academy Awards with 12 nominations.

2011/01/25

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