James Franco Weighs the Pros and Cons of His Upcoming Gig Hosting the Oscars 4.72K Whitney Jefferson 12/03/10 12:12PM Filed to: Jimmy Kimmel Live Jimmy Kimmel Live James Franco TV The Oscars Video After James Franco got the call to host, he "had three days to think about it and then thought—of course." Last night, he discussed the implications of his hosting duties and his chances of winning for 127 Hours.