James Franco Brings River Phoenix Back To Life

Joe Utichi, Guardian Unlimited: Film
Mon, 03/07/2011 - 7:34am

Eighteen years after his death, unseen footage of the My Own Private Idaho star has been crafted into a compelling new filmOn the night James Franco hosted the Oscars, the show featured a segment in which veteran Oscars host Bob Hope was digitally brought back to life to compere one more time.

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James Franco Brings River Phoenix Back To Life

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