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James Franco’s New York Times talk canceled amid allegations

James Franco poses for photographers upon arrival at the 33rd Annual Film Independent Spirit Award Nominee Brunch on Jan. 6, 2018, at BOA Steakhouse in Los Angeles. (Vianney Le Caer / Associated Press)
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NEW YORK – The New York Times has canceled a public event with James Franco days after the Golden Globe winner was accused of sexual misconduct.

The TimesTalk event scheduled for Wednesday was intended to feature “The Disaster Artist” director and star and his brother and co-star, Dave Franco, discussing the film with a Times reporter.

The Times said in a statement that “given the controversy surrounding recent allegations” it was canceling the event.

Actress Violet Paley and filmmaker Sarah Tither-Kaplan have recently accused Franco on Twitter of earlier instances of sexual misconduct.

Franco was in attendance at Tuesday’s National Board of Review Awards gala in New York City to present his film’s adapted screenplay award. He did not comment on the allegations. An email seeking comment from his publicist was not immediately returned.