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Is Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ Turning Into a Megaflopolis?

Is Megalopolis turning into a Megaflopolis? Despite the fact that Francis Ford Coppola’s new movie will kick off the Cannes Film Festival in May, and despite the fact that Coppola has created some of the most iconic films of the past half century, including the three Godfather films, Apocalypse Now, and Bram Stoker’s Dracula, the…

Quentin Dupieux’s ‘The Second Act’ Will be the First Act at Cannes on May 14

The Second act © Chi-Fou-Mi Productions This year’s Cannes Film Festival—the 77th—will open on May 14 with Quentin Dupieux’s absurdist comedy Le Deuxième Acte (The Second Act), starring Léa Seydoux, Vincent Lindon, Louis Garrel, and Raphaël Quenard. The film, which will be shown out of competition at Cannes, will debut in theaters in France on…

Coppola’s Epic ‘Megalopolis’ Reportedly Will Debut at Cannes

@Courtesy of American Zoetrope  Though no official announcement has been made, Francis Ford Coppola’s epic Megalopolis is reportedly going to make its debut at Cannes this year. And the 84-year-old director has just shared an Instagram image depicting a scene from his elaborate passion project. Coppola began work on the script for Megalopolis some forty…

J. C. Chandor to Direct TV Reboot of Coppola’s ‘The Conversation’

© 2003 – Paramount Pictures All Rights Reserved Francis ford Coppola’s 1974 film The Conversation is being revived as a television series to be written and directed by J.C. Chandor. The remake of the iconic film is being developed by Paramount via the MRC studio, which has optioned the TV rights from the Coppola estate. Chandor…

What to Expect from Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’

Megalopolis, Francis Ford Coppola’s apocalyptic film about the destruction and rebuilding of New York City, is nearing completion, despite rumors to the contrary. The ambitious “passion project” by the 83-year-old director promises to be the capstone of his long and illustrious career. Coppola is serving as both screenwriter and director for the epic. No release…

Francis Ford Coppola Secures SAG-AFTRA Agreement for ‘Megalopolis’

Director Francis Ford Coppola has secured an “interim agreement” from SAG-AFTRA to do some work on his upcoming film Megalopolis in spite of the current strike, now in its seventh week. Megalopolis appeared on SAG-AFTRA’s interim agreement list on Wednesday, August 30. Thus far, Coppola has not commented publicly, nor given any indication of how…

Oscilloscope Laboratories Buys “Koyaanisqatsi” Director Godfrey Reggio’s Latest Film “Once Within a Time”

Variety has reported that Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired the North American rights to Once Within a Time, a film by the experimental auteur Godfrey Reggio, his first new offering in a decade. According to the paper’s exclusive report, the film is being co-directed by Jon Kane, with original music by Philip Glass and with additional…

Frederic Forrest, Actor in ‘The Rose’ and ‘Apocalypse Now,’ Dies at 86

Frederic Forrest, the Oscar-nominated character actor noted for his performances in Apocalypse Now and The Rose, has died in Santa Monica at the age of 86.News of his passing brought tributes from leading Hollywood figures who had worked with him over the years, including director Francis Ford Coppola and actor Bette Midler. Coppola, who directed…

Coppola and Costner Reflect on Their Dream Projects: ‘Megalopolis’ and ‘Horizon’

Directors Francis Ford Coppola and Kevin Costner are both immersed in “dream” projects they’ve been harboring since the 1980s: Coppola with his Megalopolis and Costner with his Horizon. The two films reportedly have budgets that exceed 0 million each. online pharmacy buy neurontin with best prices today in the USA  The directors recently gave a…

‘Triangle of Sadness’ Director Ruben Östlund Selected as 2023 Cannes Film Festival Jury President

@Ruben Östlund Swedish director Ruben Östlund has been appointed to serve as the Cannes Film Festival’s jury president for its upcoming 76th edition, which is scheduled to run from May 16 to 27, Deadline is reporting. The two-time Palme d’Or winner’s jury duty comes 50 years after his late compatriot, Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award-winning…

FLC Announces 48th Chaplin Award Gala Honoring Viola Davis

FILM AT LINCOLN CENTER ANNOUNCES VIOLA DAVISAS RECIPIENT OF THE 48th CHAPLIN AWARDTO BE PRESENTED ON APRIL 24Photo Credit: AB+DM New York, NY (February 9, 2023) – Film at Lincoln Center announced today that Viola Davis is the recipient of the 48th Chaplin Award. The award will be presented at a gala evening in Davis’s…