some would call james vanderbeek a lucky guy. he's been a star. the lead in dawson's creek at age 20. the actor says his recent cancer diagnosis taught him exactly how lucky he is. hollywood heartthrob james van der beek has been on the scene since the 90s, playing the popular benchwarmer in varsity blues let's be heroes and later playing himself on don't trust the b in apartment 23. >> you told me your name was simone and you sold me a condo. i don't wanna way to many. >> he still dawson leery from dawson's creek. >> i saw you at the movie theater with that lipstick on. i remember thinking how pretty you looked. >> like his fans. he's now all grown up. at 47, he's a husband and father to six children. >> it's kind of therapeutic. my pants. i don't have a solution for that one other than a chang. >> but his world turned upside down after a routine colonoscopy revealed he had colon cancer. now, in his most recent role, he'll be baring it all for an upcoming tv special, the real full monty, to raise awareness for prostate, testicular and colorectal

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speaking of which, james vanderbeek, the star of dawson's creek and varsity blues, is hoping to raiserecovering from the financial burden of cancer. vanderbeek took to social media to announce that limited edition jerseys autographed by him are now available. they are in the style of the jersey he wore in the 1999 film, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. all the money raised will benefit people struggling from the costs of cancer. the move comes after vanderbeek recently revealed he has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. well, it was a box office trifecta this holiday weekend, but it was moana two that led the pack for the highest earning thanksgiving weekend ever at the box office. maui i could really use your help. can i get a chai hoo? there it is. moana two has brought in $221 million since its debut on wednesday. that makes it the biggest five day opening for a movie ever. wow. together three movies. moana two, wicked and gladiator two contributed to a record $420 million in box office earnings this weekend. it's pretty good. yeah. very good. all ♪ i'm on my