IFC Buys James Franco’s Gay Porn Drama ‘King Cobra’
“IFC Films has acquired U.S. rights to Justin Kelly’s gay porn drama “King Cobra,” starring James Franco, Christian Slater, Garrett Clayton, Keegan Allen, Alicia Silverstone and Molly Ringwald.” Variety
Twitch Censorship is ‘Dehumanising’ Game Creators
“Robert Yang’s previous games have involved shower scrubbing, ice lolly sucking, and bum slapping. But – as he’s told us before – his games aren’t porn. “I want to explore anxiety and leave players unsatisfied or confused,” he told The Memo.” The Memo
A Peek Inside Berlin’s Queer Club Scene Before Hitler Destroyed It
“As early as the turn of the century, Berlin’s gay scene was attracting such notoriety that it frequently was mentioned in tourist literature, lifting up the city’s gay scene as proof of the evils of urban life and the dangers of modernity; in them, Berlin became the country’s Sodom and Gomorrah put together, a sure sign of the land’s degeneracy.” Advocate
‘Breaking Bad’ Star Apologizes For Gay ‘Power Rangers’ Remark
““Breaking Bad” star Bryan Cranston has apologized years after allegedly deeming the original blue ranger in “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” the “fey one.”
The apology followed a July 15 interview with actor David Yost, who came out as gay in 2010. Yost, 47, played the original blue ranger in the 1993 “Power Rangers” series as well as the feature film, which was released in 1995.” Huffington Post
George Takei Reacts to Gay Sulu News: “I Think It’s Really Unfortunate”
“Speaking exclusively to THR, the actor and LGBT activist says the ‘Star Trek Beyond’ development for his character is out of step with what creator Gene Roddenberry would have wanted.” The Hollywood Reporter
James Franco Hazes Nick Jonas In New Way-Gay Frat Flick
“What happens when you pair up the likes of Nick Jonas and James Franco in a psychosexual thriller about hazing rituals, unstoppered sadism, and the lengths frat boys will go in the name of ‘brotherhood?’ ” Queerty
Adam Lambert Surprises Fans With New Video: ‘A Mantra to Inspire Strength and Pride’
“he 34-year-old singer who made history in 2012 by becoming the first openly gay artist to top the Billboard charts with the release of his sophomore album Trespassing, posted the surprising announcement on Twitter and the response was intense. User @DuckBert summed it up: “HOLY SH*T Adam….u really gotta be careful droppin a NEW VID on us like that….i’m havin trouble breathing!” ” Towleroad
The Looking HBO Movie Trailer Has Just Dropped
“Way back in January last year when we interviewed Jonathan Groff he had just finished shooting season two of Looking. He chatted excitedly about future plans for the show and then – two months later – we were all devastated when the news came that the show had been cancelled.” Winq
Belarus’ leader accidentally tells the country to strip at work… And they did
“We’ve all been there. A slip of the tongue, a wire crossed in the brain and we’ve said what were thinking rather than what we were meant to be saying – A basic Freudian slip if you will. These are pretty harmless in day-to-day life unless you’re the leader of… let’s say, a country.” Gay Times
We have been following the production of this intriguing James Franco pet project for a while and now the first clip of the movie has arrived! The movie, which QC readers will probably remember is a fictionalized recount of real-life horrific events and is about to get its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. The clip, albeit brief, is somehow packed with cryptic information, we don’t know if casual viewers will get much of what’s being said but for those who followed the case (the brutal assassination of Bryan Kocis, owner of porn studio Cobra Video, by porn stars Harlow Cuadra and Joseph Kerekes) the situation portrayed will ring many bells.
In a voice over, former Disney actor Garrett Clayton, who plays Brent Corrigan in the movie, tells his mother over the phone about the “film internship” he’s been doing and his plans to continue in that work position during the summer remarking that he’s gotten the chance to be at the editing room for the first time. In real life this scene must be taken from the days in 2004 when Brent Corrigan, was under-aged at the time moved in with Kocis at Midland Drive. Corrigan described those days in a Rolling Stone article with these words “He used me to attract these boys. There was always alcohol in the house. That summer I spent with him, I drank more than I ever have in my life.” The movie clip is intercut with images of Christian Slater (who plays Kocis) and other scenes with Garrett/Brent taking a steamy shower in a dark bathroom. (Note aside, who has a better butt, Garrett Clayton or Brent Corrigan?)
We are looking forward to seeing the full movie but since it’s an indie project the marketing has been a bit lackluster considering it has James Franco attached. QC readers what do you think of the King Cobra movie? Make the jump to see the first clip with Garrett Clayton doing his best Brent Corrigan impersonation and let us know what you think in the comments!
[UPDATE 16-04-15] A second clip, featuring James Franco and Keegan Allen (who plays Harlow Cuadra), has been released. Make the jump to watch them training at the gym!
Seems like news about the Cobra King movie keep coming. Yesterday we wondered if Disney star Garrett Clayton was the right actor to play Brent Corrigan (more on that later) and today we have confirmation, via James Franco’s Instagram, on who is going to play convicted murder and former porn star Harlow Cuadra. It’s none other that Pretty Little Liars actor Keegan Allen, who is already in character as he has lost his trademarked blond looks and dyed his hair black for the role. He also has been trying tight sexy underwear as his bulge proves in the photo he took with James Franco. Will we see a full frontal on the theatrical release?
The film seems to be moving at full speed and as we told you many fans were left wondering why Brent Corrigan was not cast to play himself in the controversial movie, we finally have an answer for that as Brent took his social media accounts to explain why he declined a participation as consultant and actor. Make the jump to read the full statement and to check how actor Keegan Allen compares against real life Harlow Cuadra. Don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments!
Last week we reported the news about the Hollywood adaptation of the infamous case about the murder of the owner of Cobra Video Bryan Kocis and despite that big names like James Franco and Christian Slater are involved in the project it’s another name what’s causing an stir among porn fans. Garrett Clayton, a former Disney star who’s biggest credit to date is the movie Teen Beach Movie 2, landed the part of probably one of the biggest porn stars in recent years, the legendary Brent Corrigan.
Comparisons are odious, but there’s a general feeling that he may not be the right choice to play such beloved and recognizable face in porn. You have to remember that Garrett Clayton is supposed to portray him as Brent was in 2007, a fresh-faced twink and not the handsome man he is today. Mr. Clayton must know the feeling pretty well as he has often being called “the poor’s man Zac Efron” or just another Efron clone Disney had stored in case the original breaks. It must be tough to live under the shadow of another actor just because you share a resemblance. We think we could give him the benefit of the doubt until we get to see his characterization of Brent in a trailer or actual footage, but since filming has only just begun last week, we’ll have to wait a considerable amount of time for that. In the meantime we have put together a special post to pit together the original and the future movie version of Brent Corrigan and we’ll let QC readers decide if this was a good casting choice or if they had preferred another actor being cast, or hey why not casting Brent to play Brent when he’s still active? Make the jump to see for yourself and don’t forget to tell us what you think in the comments!
The murder of studio owner Bryan Kocis by two of his stars, Harlow Cuadra and Joseph Kerekes, in 2007 is perhaps one of the most well documented stories in QCrimes history. Both murderers were sentenced to life in prison and the gruesome details of the case have fascinated audiences for a very long time. Books have been written and media attention faded with time but it seems that a new movie is about to reignite the interest.
QC has received information that Christian Slater has been cast to play the part of Bryan Kocis in “King Cobra” a movie adaptation of the book “Cobra Killer Gay Porn Murder” that narrates the horrific circumstances that led to the death of the gay porn producer who was stabbed 28 times and his throat was cut, nearly decapitating him. Kocis’ body was left in his house before it was set on fire to cover the evidence. The film effort is produced by Event Films and James Franco, who is also receiving acting credentials so we assume he will be one of the leads but his character has not been revealed yet. Filming has started and actress Molly Ringwald tweeted a selfie of her and Slater confirming her involvement in the project and apparently she’ll be playing Kocis’ sister Melody. We also have learned that newcomer Garrett Clayton (from Disney’s musical Teen Beach Movie) will play a character named “Sean” that we assumed is in fact Brent Corrigan, who if you remember, collaborated with the FBI in this case as he was an underage actor working for Cobra Video at the time of the murder.
What do you think QC reader, are you looking forward to see a movie based on this case? Tell us in the comments!
Gotta love a man who is good with his hands! This Aussie hottie, who remains unidentified (media outlets like Reuters have tried to reach to him but he seems to be a shy guy or maybe he doesn’t have good phone signal in the middle of the jungle), used the natural resources he had at hand to build a hut. We were impressed with the results, specially with the penis shaped chimney, but we were even more impressed with his hot body. Some say he has a James Franco thing going on, but we’re not entirely sure. What we’re sure is that he’s really into making tutorials about recreating the survival techniques of primitive humans. And all we can think of is the possibilities of being cut out of the modern world to spend some quality time with this hottie inside that well-built 2m^2 hut, we are not pretentious and we don’t need a castle, sure space might be tight but it will give us a reason to cuddle in the night.
QC reader, what do you think, he may be of the silent type but he sure as hell knows how to build a potentially cozy love shack! Would you like to be stranded out in the middle of nowhere with a guy like him? Tell us in the comments!
We have a new Tinseltown couple! Zac Efron is now dating Dave Franco.
And big brother, James Franco, endorses and sends his blessings. Proof after the jump.
Until the end of the month, you can enjoy filmmaker Travis Mathew’s explicit documentary “In Their Room: Berlin” online. And like much of QueerClick, you may not want to watch it at work, but do view it before March 31st, as the sneak peek will go away.
If the name Travis Mathews sounds familiar, it is because you may know him from the association with James Franco on an earlier film, “Interior. Leather Bar.” Well, “In Their Room: Berlin” continues the series Mathews started in other cities exploring love and sex. Watch the trailer and then the film after the jump.
Over the past few months we’ve been celebrating some of the all-time legends of gay porn. Some are still performing, others have long since left the scene, but will never be forgotten. Before we launch into our next series of iconic studs, we thought we’d pose one of the impossible questions that you’ve come to love: who, among these titans, wins your vote as Hottie of the Hotties? Peruse each in turn, below, then cast your vote!
The latest episode of Between Two Ferns transitions seamlessly into a Lonely Island video where James Franco, Ed Norton, Andy Samberg and Zach Galifianakis are all getting gay married. This video is the gold standard by which all other internet videos should be measured.
Well, folks, James Franco is at it again. In addition to his film Interior. Leather Bar, Franco is producing a documentary about Kink.com, one of the largest purveyors of fetish porn. The film debuts at Sundance next week. Mixed feelings about this documentary are more than justified, but at least he’s hopped off the gay community’s dick for a second.
James Franco is at it again. In collaboration with filmmaker Travis Matthews, Franco has a new film in the works which explores the underside of gay New York’s leather scene. The film is titled “Interior. Leather Bar” and pays tribute to the 1980 thriller “Cruising,” starring Al Pachino. Official trailer after the jump.
Beautiful ethereal song “Fjögur píanó” by Icelandic band Sigur Rós gets massacred by a pretentious companion piece featuring Transformer star Shia LaBeouf. The short film/video depicts “a man and woman locked in a never-ending cycle of addiction and desire“. In other words, look! A penis from a celeb! There’s no better shortcut for media attention and some cred in the Art circuit. It’s a win-win situation. Apparently Hollywood’s go-to bad boy is into muppet-like pink fur, butterflies (because nothing says artsy like butterflies), hallucinogenic lollipops, panties, blindfold action and a gorgeous blonde, who’s there because if Shia was alone the whole thing would be totally weird and over the top.
Is Shia LaBeouf trying to pull a James Franco on us? Tell us after the jump!
On Friday night Prince Williamtook Kate Middleton from behind as his bride. She’s now a full-fledged princess living the dream of non-stop photo ops. But no sooner had the royal condom hit the floor than pictures of Kate’s younger brother James hit the innerwebs. Once you see his sexy butt and furry chest in a French maid outfit, you’ll understand why he’s become quite the viral sensation!
Some images via here and here
