During an onlineAmathis past Friday,Francis Ford Coppolashared some factoids about his recently released sci-fi epic “Megalopolis,”including a list of influences he posted onLetterboxd.The list includes films adapted from the works ofH.G. Wells,historical epics, erotic dramas, and many more. Upon examining each individually, it’s easy to see how they all had effect on Coppola’s ultimate vision on a newRoman Empireand an architect trying to bring about change.
StarringAdam Driverand featuring performances fromAubrey Plaza,Jon Voight,Nathalie Emmanuel,Shia Labeouf,Talia Shire,andGiancarlo Esposito,“Megalopolis”premiered at Cannes, where it received a mixed reception. InIndieWire’s review of the film,David Ehrlichwrote, “After more than 40 years of idly fantasizing about the project (and more than 20 years of actively trying to finance it), Coppola is bringing ‘Megalopolis’ to screens at a moment when his...
StarringAdam Driverand featuring performances fromAubrey Plaza,Jon Voight,Nathalie Emmanuel,Shia Labeouf,Talia Shire,andGiancarlo Esposito,“Megalopolis”premiered at Cannes, where it received a mixed reception. InIndieWire’s review of the film,David Ehrlichwrote, “After more than 40 years of idly fantasizing about the project (and more than 20 years of actively trying to finance it), Coppola is bringing ‘Megalopolis’ to screens at a moment when his...
- 10/6/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
This week,Francis Ford Coppolareceived a standing ovation from more than 150 students after speaking at the U.K.’s top film and television school,The Hollywood Reportercan exclusively reveal.
The legendary filmmaker andMegalopolisdirector visited the National Film and Television School (Nfts) in Beaconsfield, England, where he offered advice and insight to the audience — and discussed his career-defining moments — during a two-hour “In Conversation” event.
“Francis Ford Coppola’s visit this week gave Nfts students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from a true master of cinema,” said Nfts directorJon Wardle.“His body of work has inspired a generation of filmmakers.”
The open forum also allowed students to pose questions to Coppola, who is famed for works such as the Oscar-winningGodfathertrilogy andApocalypse Now.
Francis Ford Coppola on a visit to the National Film and Television School.
However Coppola is currently watchingMegalopolisget rejected by moviegoers and critics alike.
The legendary filmmaker andMegalopolisdirector visited the National Film and Television School (Nfts) in Beaconsfield, England, where he offered advice and insight to the audience — and discussed his career-defining moments — during a two-hour “In Conversation” event.
“Francis Ford Coppola’s visit this week gave Nfts students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from a true master of cinema,” said Nfts directorJon Wardle.“His body of work has inspired a generation of filmmakers.”
The open forum also allowed students to pose questions to Coppola, who is famed for works such as the Oscar-winningGodfathertrilogy andApocalypse Now.
Francis Ford Coppola on a visit to the National Film and Television School.
However Coppola is currently watchingMegalopolisget rejected by moviegoers and critics alike.
- 10/3/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Francis Ford Coppolamay just be one of the most well-known and well regarded filmmakers of our time. FromThe Godfather(1972) toApocalypse Now(1979),Bram Stoker’s Dracula(1992) toThe Conversation(1974), his superb filmography still renders him a must-watch for many, even this far along in his career. Expected to be his final film,Megalopolisis as close to a passion project as it comes; self-financed and workshopped since the late 70s, it’s a film that Coppola has had his heart set on making throughout his career. Described as a Roman epic, the story follows genius artist Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver) who seeks to leap the City of New Rome into a utopian, idealistic future, while his opposition,MayorFranklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito) remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests and partisan warfare. Torn between them is socialite daughter Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel), the Mayor’s daughter,...
- 10/1/2024
- by Becca Johnson
- Talking Films
Despite the film’s dismal box office performance, “Megalopolis”starAubrey Plazahas received plenty of positive reviews about her performance as financial reporter Wow Platinum — and if an interview published by the New York Times Sunday is any indication, that press is well deserved. “It was madness working on that film,” she explained. “My mentality every day was ‘Every man for himself; only the strong survive here.'”
Plazaadded that filming with Coppola wasn’t predictable. The director might tell her, “In the next take, you’re a spider” or he might offer a suggestion from his barista. She said, “There were days that I would go to set thinking we’re about to start shooting and instead, Francis would go, ‘I’d like to play a game.'”
The actress decided to remain in character asPlatinumon set and off. “Even in the car on the way to that set,...
Plazaadded that filming with Coppola wasn’t predictable. The director might tell her, “In the next take, you’re a spider” or he might offer a suggestion from his barista. She said, “There were days that I would go to set thinking we’re about to start shooting and instead, Francis would go, ‘I’d like to play a game.'”
The actress decided to remain in character asPlatinumon set and off. “Even in the car on the way to that set,...
- 9/29/2024
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
After decades in the making — involving several cycles of shelving and revisiting, a personal investment of $120 million, casting scandals, on-set scandals, trailer scandals, and more —Francis Ford Coppola’s passion project,Megalopolis,finally opened in theaters this past weekend. Unfortunately, it’s showing at the box office left much to be desired.
Opening to wide release on Friday (September 27th),Megalopolisbrought in only $4 million over its first weekend, seemingly sealing its fate as a box office flop in the face of Coppola’s gamble that self-funding the film would be worth it to not have to deal with studio oversight. As Consequence’sLiz Shannon Millerwrote in her review, the film is becoming “the world’s most expensive cautionary tale when it comes to spending $120 million of one’s own money so that you don’t have to listen to studio notes.”
Coppola first conceived the concept forMegalopolisin the 1980s,...
Opening to wide release on Friday (September 27th),Megalopolisbrought in only $4 million over its first weekend, seemingly sealing its fate as a box office flop in the face of Coppola’s gamble that self-funding the film would be worth it to not have to deal with studio oversight. As Consequence’sLiz Shannon Millerwrote in her review, the film is becoming “the world’s most expensive cautionary tale when it comes to spending $120 million of one’s own money so that you don’t have to listen to studio notes.”
Coppola first conceived the concept forMegalopolisin the 1980s,...
- 9/29/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
Box Office: ‘Megalopolis’ Crumbles With $4 Million, ‘The Wild Robot’ Lands at No. 1 With $35 Million
UniversalandDreamWorks Animation’s “The Wild Robot”landed in first place on box office charts, taking flight on the higher end of expectations with $35 million from 3,962 venues. Meanwhile,Francis Ford Coppola‘s sci-fi epic “Megalopolis”collapsed in its box office debut, collecting an anemic $4 million from 1,854 North American theaters.
Ticket sales for “Megalopolis”were less than initial projections of $5 million to $7 million, which would have been financially disastrous for the $120 million-budgeted film. By comparison,Kevin Costner’s mostly self-funded $100 million-budgeted passion project “Horizon: An American Saga – Part One” arrived to $11 million over the summer before tapping out with $36 million worldwide. As a result, plans to release “Part Two” were indefinitely paused.
With poor word of mouth (the film received a “D+” grade onCinemaScore), “Megalopolis”opened in sixth place behind three holdover titles and the Indian Telugu-language action film “Devara: Part 1.”Reviews have been wildly divisive with the...
Ticket sales for “Megalopolis”were less than initial projections of $5 million to $7 million, which would have been financially disastrous for the $120 million-budgeted film. By comparison,Kevin Costner’s mostly self-funded $100 million-budgeted passion project “Horizon: An American Saga – Part One” arrived to $11 million over the summer before tapping out with $36 million worldwide. As a result, plans to release “Part Two” were indefinitely paused.
With poor word of mouth (the film received a “D+” grade onCinemaScore), “Megalopolis”opened in sixth place behind three holdover titles and the Indian Telugu-language action film “Devara: Part 1.”Reviews have been wildly divisive with the...
- 9/29/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
DreamWorks AnimationandUniversal’s family filmThe Wild Robotis charming reviewers and audiences alike, boasting both a stellar 98 percentRotten Tomatoescritics score and a 98 percent audience score, not to mention an A CinemaScore from moviegoers. Thanks to great word of mouth, Wild Robot came in No. 1 with an estimated $35 million.
If only the love were being spread around.
Francis Ford Coppola— in one of the low points of his long and illustrious career — is watching his new movieMegalopolisget almost utterly rejected by moviegoers (it was likewise maligned by many critics). The film received a disastrous D+CinemaScorefrom audiences and only cleared an estimated $4 million in its domestic debut (many rivals predict final numbers will be lower). Heading into the weekend, tracking andLionsgateexpected it to do at least $5 million to $7 million.
WhileThe Wild Robotcame in ahead of tracking, many had predicted...
If only the love were being spread around.
Francis Ford Coppola— in one of the low points of his long and illustrious career — is watching his new movieMegalopolisget almost utterly rejected by moviegoers (it was likewise maligned by many critics). The film received a disastrous D+CinemaScorefrom audiences and only cleared an estimated $4 million in its domestic debut (many rivals predict final numbers will be lower). Heading into the weekend, tracking andLionsgateexpected it to do at least $5 million to $7 million.
WhileThe Wild Robotcame in ahead of tracking, many had predicted...
- 9/28/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Megalopolishas been generating headlines for years. First, it was about how legendary filmmakerFrancis Ford Coppolahad to self-finance his epic sci-fi movie because no studio was willing to touch it.
Then, we heard the director had reportedly fired the majority of the Megalopolis' visual effects team during production, prompting other crew members, including the entire art department, to exit due to what they called an "unstable filming environment."
More recently, Coppola has been accused of acting inappropriately on set, though it's unclear whether there's any truth to the allegations.
Then there was the trailer with AI-generated quotes from "critics" and Megalopolis' 49% score onRotten Tomatoeswhich suggested Coppola's supposed magnum opus was anything but the masterpiece he'd promised.
With the movie now playing in theaters, regular moviegoers have chimed in...and wholly rejectedMegalopolis.Boasting a D+CinemaScore,it ranks among the worst-rated wide releases ever and scores lower than any superhero movie.
Then, we heard the director had reportedly fired the majority of the Megalopolis' visual effects team during production, prompting other crew members, including the entire art department, to exit due to what they called an "unstable filming environment."
More recently, Coppola has been accused of acting inappropriately on set, though it's unclear whether there's any truth to the allegations.
Then there was the trailer with AI-generated quotes from "critics" and Megalopolis' 49% score onRotten Tomatoeswhich suggested Coppola's supposed magnum opus was anything but the masterpiece he'd promised.
With the movie now playing in theaters, regular moviegoers have chimed in...and wholly rejectedMegalopolis.Boasting a D+CinemaScore,it ranks among the worst-rated wide releases ever and scores lower than any superhero movie.
- 9/28/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Universal andDreamWorks Animation’s new film “The Wild Robot”is booting up with a better-than-expected $34 million opening weekend.
Director Chris Sanders’ animated film was originally projected to make between $24 million to $30 million in its opening weekend. The family friendly movie launched with $11.3 million on Friday and will take the box office crown fromWarner Bros.’ “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.”Tim Burton’s horror comedy has reigned over the charts for the past three weeks and is on track for second place with $16 million in its fourth week of release.
Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis”is finally hitting theaters this weekend after premiering over the summer at the Cannes Film Festival. However, it’s on track to make $4.6 million in its opening weekend, less than initial projections of $5 million to $7 million. It’s made $1.84 million so far from 1,854 North American theaters. The film carries a $120 million budget, which was mostly self-financed by Coppola.
Director Chris Sanders’ animated film was originally projected to make between $24 million to $30 million in its opening weekend. The family friendly movie launched with $11.3 million on Friday and will take the box office crown fromWarner Bros.’ “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.”Tim Burton’s horror comedy has reigned over the charts for the past three weeks and is on track for second place with $16 million in its fourth week of release.
Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis”is finally hitting theaters this weekend after premiering over the summer at the Cannes Film Festival. However, it’s on track to make $4.6 million in its opening weekend, less than initial projections of $5 million to $7 million. It’s made $1.84 million so far from 1,854 North American theaters. The film carries a $120 million budget, which was mostly self-financed by Coppola.
- 9/28/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Francis Ford Coppola'sMegalopolisis a head-scratcher from start to finish, feeling more like aTerrence Malickfilm than one from the legendary director ofApocalypse NowandThe Godfather.While the premise offers an intriguing concept, the muddled storyline and absence of a clear protagonist leave it feeling disjointed. The saving grace, however, comes from the eccentric performances ofShia LabeoufandAubrey Plaza,which add a spark of unpredictability to an otherwise chaotic film.
- 9/28/2024
- by [email protected] (Lupe R Haas)
- CineMovie
Today marks the long-awaited arrival of “Megalopolis,”legendary directorFrancis Ford Coppola’s first film in 13 years. But the process of getting the experimental epic, about a dreamlike version of New York City where an architect develops the ability to stop time, has been a project over forty years in the making, after Coppola dreamed up the initial idea towards the end of production on “Apocalypse Now”in 1977. Spending years directing work-for-hire films like “Jack” and “The Rainmaker”to fund the ambitious project, a fusion of science fiction with operatic grandeur, Coppola planned to make the movie in 2001, shooting hours of test footage before production halted at least partly due to 9/11.
The day before Coppola’s 80th birthday in 2019, the director announced that the project had been reborn. But without any companies willing to spend the money to finance and distribute the epic, Coppola was forced to take it on himself,...
The day before Coppola’s 80th birthday in 2019, the director announced that the project had been reborn. But without any companies willing to spend the money to finance and distribute the epic, Coppola was forced to take it on himself,...
- 9/27/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
There is a whole lot going on inFrancis Ford Coppola’s latest film “Megalopolis,”from controlling time to drug-induced hallucinations to political schemes. No one could fault you if you got a little lost, and we’re here to help straighten it out.
Now in theaters, the fable is a modern-day Roman epic, literally bringing stories of the Roman empire to New York. Throughout the film, we follow Cesar Catilina’s (Adam Driver) endeavors as he tries to turn The City of New Rome into a utopian megalopolis for its residents.
He plans to do so using Megalon, a new element he discovered — which allows him to also start and stop time — and won a Nobel Prize for. He believes in radical change and improvement. ButMayorCicero(Giancarlo Esposito) doesn’t share that love of change; he sticks to tradition and status quo, and definitely class systems.
When...
Now in theaters, the fable is a modern-day Roman epic, literally bringing stories of the Roman empire to New York. Throughout the film, we follow Cesar Catilina’s (Adam Driver) endeavors as he tries to turn The City of New Rome into a utopian megalopolis for its residents.
He plans to do so using Megalon, a new element he discovered — which allows him to also start and stop time — and won a Nobel Prize for. He believes in radical change and improvement. ButMayorCicero(Giancarlo Esposito) doesn’t share that love of change; he sticks to tradition and status quo, and definitely class systems.
When...
- 9/27/2024
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Francis Ford Coppola’s next epic is here, and he’s amassed a pretty huge cast to bring it to life. And odds are, you’re going to recognize quite a few of those faces.
Now in theaters, “Megalopolis”is a modern retelling of theRoman Empire,starringAdam Driveras the man who’s trying to build it. Cesar Catalina (Driver) has a vision for a utopia built with a brand new element that he discovered and won a Nobel prize for. But not everyone wants to see him succeed in doing so.
It’s a pretty thick plot, so we won’t pick that apart here. For now, we’re just going to help you place some of those faces on screen.
Here are all the major players in Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis.”
LionsgateCesar Catilina (Adam Driver)
Cesar is the architect at the center of “Megalopolis...
Now in theaters, “Megalopolis”is a modern retelling of theRoman Empire,starringAdam Driveras the man who’s trying to build it. Cesar Catalina (Driver) has a vision for a utopia built with a brand new element that he discovered and won a Nobel prize for. But not everyone wants to see him succeed in doing so.
It’s a pretty thick plot, so we won’t pick that apart here. For now, we’re just going to help you place some of those faces on screen.
Here are all the major players in Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis.”
LionsgateCesar Catilina (Adam Driver)
Cesar is the architect at the center of “Megalopolis...
- 9/27/2024
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Much has been said aboutFrancis Ford Coppola's bonkers, pricey sci-fi epicMegalopolisbut social media chatter doesn't necessarily translate into ticket sales and the movie looks set to bomb this weekend.
Earning a dismal $770,000 in previews on Tuesday and Thursday night, The Hollywood Reporter reveals that it's tracking to open between $5 million - $7 million at the North American box office. That's not good for a movie which reportedly cost $120 million to produce before marketing (the campaign included a now-deleted trailer with AI-generated fake quotes from critics).
No major Hollywood studio was willing to finance or distributeMegalopolisin North America after seeing it before the Cannes Film Festival butLionsgatecame on board...and won't be on the hook for distribution or marketing costs. As a result, Coppola looks set to lose a fortune.
The cast ofMegalopolisincludesAdam Driver,Giancarlo Esposito,Nathalie Emmanuel,Aubrey Plaza,Shia Labeouf,...
Earning a dismal $770,000 in previews on Tuesday and Thursday night, The Hollywood Reporter reveals that it's tracking to open between $5 million - $7 million at the North American box office. That's not good for a movie which reportedly cost $120 million to produce before marketing (the campaign included a now-deleted trailer with AI-generated fake quotes from critics).
No major Hollywood studio was willing to finance or distributeMegalopolisin North America after seeing it before the Cannes Film Festival butLionsgatecame on board...and won't be on the hook for distribution or marketing costs. As a result, Coppola looks set to lose a fortune.
The cast ofMegalopolisincludesAdam Driver,Giancarlo Esposito,Nathalie Emmanuel,Aubrey Plaza,Shia Labeouf,...
- 9/27/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Stars:Adam Driver,Giancarlo Esposito,Nathalie Emmanuel,Aubrey Plaza,Shia Labeouf,Jon Voight,Laurence Fishburne,Talia Shire,Jason Schwartzman,Kathryn Hunter,Chloe Fineman,James Remar,D.B. Sweeney,Isabelle Kusman,Bailey Ives,Madeleine Gardella,Balthazar Getty,Romy Mars,Haley Sims,Dustin Hoffman| Directed byFrancis Ford Coppola
Director Francis Ford Coppola reputedly spent 40 years making Megalopolis, raising the $120m budget by selling some of his vineyards. Sadly, both time and money could probably have been better spent elsewhere, because the end result falls squarely in the “interesting failure” camp, rather than being the epic masterpiece he undoubtedly envisioned. Still, it’s not without its moments.
The film takes place in New Rome, effectively an alternate version of New York City. Adam Driver plays genius architect Cesar Catilina, who can seemingly halt the flow of time and who has invented a miracle building material known as Megalon, with which he plans to construct a futuristic cityscape.
Director Francis Ford Coppola reputedly spent 40 years making Megalopolis, raising the $120m budget by selling some of his vineyards. Sadly, both time and money could probably have been better spent elsewhere, because the end result falls squarely in the “interesting failure” camp, rather than being the epic masterpiece he undoubtedly envisioned. Still, it’s not without its moments.
The film takes place in New Rome, effectively an alternate version of New York City. Adam Driver plays genius architect Cesar Catilina, who can seemingly halt the flow of time and who has invented a miracle building material known as Megalon, with which he plans to construct a futuristic cityscape.
- 9/27/2024
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
Francis Ford Coppola(The Godfather) and his dream project. If it feels like Megalopolis has been talked about countless times over the last 50 years, it’s because the idea was indeed conceived in 1977 and began development a few years later. However, from “debts” to Hollywood after consecutive box office failures to delays caused by terrorist attacks — not to mention a global pandemic — Coppola has been forced to put this unique story on hold decade after decade… until now.
The original idea has remained essentially intact, with the filmmaker’s primary intent being to draw parallels between the fall of theRoman Empireand the future of modern civilization, particularly the American one. On one side, the brilliant architect Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver) seeks to rebuild New York as a New Rome, utopian and idealistic. Opposing him, conservative mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito) remains committed to the status quo, perpetuating greed,...
The original idea has remained essentially intact, with the filmmaker’s primary intent being to draw parallels between the fall of theRoman Empireand the future of modern civilization, particularly the American one. On one side, the brilliant architect Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver) seeks to rebuild New York as a New Rome, utopian and idealistic. Opposing him, conservative mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito) remains committed to the status quo, perpetuating greed,...
- 9/27/2024
- by Manuel São Bento
- FandomWire
DreamWorks Animaton andUniversal’sThe Wild Robotstarted off its North American box office run with $1.95 million in Thursday previews, a solid start for a family animated film. The movie is based onPeter Brown’s beloved bestseller about a robot nicknamed Roz who forms an unexpected bond with an orphaned gosling and other creatures after being shipwrecked on a lonely island.
The critically acclaimed CGI-animated film is tracking to open in the $24 million range domestically, although more bullish forecasters believe it could easily fly past $30 million. But it’s understandable why the filmmakers are trying to temper expectations in suggesting $20 million-plus after last weekend’sTransformers One,another animated PG-rated pic, came in $5 million behind tracking with a $24.6 million domestic launch.
A story of the bridge between nature and technology,The Wild Robotis directed and written by Oscar-nomineeChris Sanders(How to Train Your Dragon,The Croods...
The critically acclaimed CGI-animated film is tracking to open in the $24 million range domestically, although more bullish forecasters believe it could easily fly past $30 million. But it’s understandable why the filmmakers are trying to temper expectations in suggesting $20 million-plus after last weekend’sTransformers One,another animated PG-rated pic, came in $5 million behind tracking with a $24.6 million domestic launch.
A story of the bridge between nature and technology,The Wild Robotis directed and written by Oscar-nomineeChris Sanders(How to Train Your Dragon,The Croods...
- 9/27/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“The Wild Robot,”UniversalandDreamWorks Animation’s latest family-friendly, animated adventure, has made $1.95 million in Thursday previews at the box office so far.
Director Chris Sanders’ movie, about a lost robot on a planet overrun by wildlife, is on track to make between $24 million to $30 million in its opening weekend. That should be enough to claim the top slot fromWarner Bros.’ spooky sequel, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,”which has been the No. 1 movie for the past three weeks.Tim Burton’s film should take second place in its frame week of release, with an estimated $13 million to $15 million this weekend. Last week’s newcomer,Paramount’s animated origin story “Transformers One,”will have to settle for third place, with a projected $12 million to $14 million after opening in second place last weekend.
“The Wild Robot”starsLupita Nyong’oas the titular automaton, who is named Rozzum unit 7134 but better known as Roz.
Director Chris Sanders’ movie, about a lost robot on a planet overrun by wildlife, is on track to make between $24 million to $30 million in its opening weekend. That should be enough to claim the top slot fromWarner Bros.’ spooky sequel, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,”which has been the No. 1 movie for the past three weeks.Tim Burton’s film should take second place in its frame week of release, with an estimated $13 million to $15 million this weekend. Last week’s newcomer,Paramount’s animated origin story “Transformers One,”will have to settle for third place, with a projected $12 million to $14 million after opening in second place last weekend.
“The Wild Robot”starsLupita Nyong’oas the titular automaton, who is named Rozzum unit 7134 but better known as Roz.
- 9/27/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Francis Ford Coppola’sMegalopolismakes its much-anticipated theatrical bow in UK and Ireland cinemas this weekend forEntertainment Film Distributors.
The sci-fi epic will open in at least 300 cinemas and marksThe Godfatherdirector’s biggest theatrical release in decades. It starsAdam Driveras a visionary architect tasked with rebuilding the city of New Rome as a modern Utopia.
Megalopolispolarised critics when it premiered at Cannes Film Festival earlier this year and has faced further controversy since, including several allegations of inappropriate behaviour from Coppola towards female extras on the film’s set. This extensive publicity, combined...
The sci-fi epic will open in at least 300 cinemas and marksThe Godfatherdirector’s biggest theatrical release in decades. It starsAdam Driveras a visionary architect tasked with rebuilding the city of New Rome as a modern Utopia.
Megalopolispolarised critics when it premiered at Cannes Film Festival earlier this year and has faced further controversy since, including several allegations of inappropriate behaviour from Coppola towards female extras on the film’s set. This extensive publicity, combined...
- 9/27/2024
- ScreenDaily
Megalopolisraises a whole lot of questions for those of us who haven’t yet seen it. Things like: Will people really think this thing is a masterpiece in a decade? Why isAubrey Plaza’s character named Wow Platinum and are we supposed to laugh at it? What isShia Labeoufdoing there?...
- 9/27/2024
- by Emma Keates
- avclub.com
An epic film many years in the making,Francis Ford Coppola’sMegalopolisis simultaneously perfect and also tremendously flawed. There is something powerful at work when a filmmaker as talented as Coppola attempts something as avant-garde asMegalopolis;conversely, there is another equally powerful possibility that the entire endeavor could go completely off the rails and end up a convoluted and befuddling vanity project – which, at times, it unfortunately does.
The film is set in an alternate reality wherein theRoman Empirenever ceased to exist and instead spread across the globe. This re-imagined modern America however, is not immune from strife, as factions within the government seek to either retain power or seize it for themselves. Amidst all of this, an artist name Cesar Catlina (Adam Driver) seeks to push society forward to what he envisions as a progressive utopia. The opposition however, which includes existingMayorFranklyn...
The film is set in an alternate reality wherein theRoman Empirenever ceased to exist and instead spread across the globe. This re-imagined modern America however, is not immune from strife, as factions within the government seek to either retain power or seize it for themselves. Amidst all of this, an artist name Cesar Catlina (Adam Driver) seeks to push society forward to what he envisions as a progressive utopia. The opposition however, which includes existingMayorFranklyn...
- 9/27/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Megalopoliswas a result ofFrancis Ford Coppola’s unrelenting spirit and hard work. For several years, the critically acclaimed filmmaker tried his best to convince Hollywood to help him work on this masterpiece, but he was met with a series of setbacks that held him away from making this movie for nearly four decades!
Adam DriverandNathalie Emmanuelas Cesar Catalina and Julia Cicero in Francis Ford Coppola’sMegalopolis(2024) | Credits:American Zoetrope/Lionsgate
There were financial struggles as Coppola’s initial budget was projected to be $100 million. With monetary requirements exceeding beyond what he could afford, the Godfather hitmaker resorted to selling his winery for $120 million. The catastrophic events of 9/11 also factored in its delay.
But now,Megalopolisfeatures a star-studded cast including Adam Driver as the lead Cesar Catalina,Giancarlo Esposito,Jon Voight,Grace VanderWaal,Nathalie Emmanuel,Shia Labeouf,Chloe Fineman,Dustin Hoffman,and Hollywood’s favorite on-screen comedy queen,...
Adam DriverandNathalie Emmanuelas Cesar Catalina and Julia Cicero in Francis Ford Coppola’sMegalopolis(2024) | Credits:American Zoetrope/Lionsgate
There were financial struggles as Coppola’s initial budget was projected to be $100 million. With monetary requirements exceeding beyond what he could afford, the Godfather hitmaker resorted to selling his winery for $120 million. The catastrophic events of 9/11 also factored in its delay.
But now,Megalopolisfeatures a star-studded cast including Adam Driver as the lead Cesar Catalina,Giancarlo Esposito,Jon Voight,Grace VanderWaal,Nathalie Emmanuel,Shia Labeouf,Chloe Fineman,Dustin Hoffman,and Hollywood’s favorite on-screen comedy queen,...
- 9/27/2024
- by Rakibul John Rodgers
- FandomWire
“Megalopolis”is the new $120 million, live-action feature written and directed byFrancis Ford Coppola,starringAdam Driver,Forest Whitaker,Nathalie Emmanuel,Jon Voight,Laurence Fishburne,Aubrey Plaza,Shia Labeouf,Jason Schwartzman,Grace VanderWaal,Kathryn Hunter,Talia Shire,Dustin Hoffman,D.B. SweeneyandGiancarlo Esposito,releasing September 27, 2024 in theaters:
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- 9/27/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
‘Megalopolis’ has been a long time coming. Originally conceiving the idea decades ago,Francis Ford Coppolaset out on a quest to tell a fable that maps the fall of Rome onto modern America, a cautionary tale about where we’ve been before and where we’re headed. After years of studios turning him away and needing to halt progress in favor of other projects on multiple occasions, Coppola finally decided to sell a good chunk of his winery to fund this nine-figure project himself. Reconciling a story this expansive and a production this huge was a monster task, but it remains to be seen whether this will be the event of the year that would justify a film of this scale and magnitude. Buckle up, it’s a wild ride ahead. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’sYouTubeChannel, by clicking here. Limited Time Offer – Free...
- 9/26/2024
- by Abigail Whitehurst
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Chicago – You can say this forFrancis Ford Coppola,He gets an “A” for effort. “Megalopolis”is a project which boasts loads of ambition, but winds up in a narrative cul-de-sac that Coppola never finds a way to create his way out of… he has so many ideas floating around he never manages to establish much momentum because he’s trying to do too much, too often, all at once
Rating: 2.5/5.0
“Megalopolis”is an ancient Roman epic set in a slightly futuristic New York (now dubbed New Rome). A visionary architectCaesar(Adam Driver) desperately tries to shed the decaying ruin of the present to fashion a city for the future, while his chief nemesisMayorCicero(Giancarlo Esposito) wants to keep things decidedly as they are. Caesar has the curious ability to literally stop time, which proves useful in his quest to remake the city for the next millennia.
Rating: 2.5/5.0
“Megalopolis”is an ancient Roman epic set in a slightly futuristic New York (now dubbed New Rome). A visionary architectCaesar(Adam Driver) desperately tries to shed the decaying ruin of the present to fashion a city for the future, while his chief nemesisMayorCicero(Giancarlo Esposito) wants to keep things decidedly as they are. Caesar has the curious ability to literally stop time, which proves useful in his quest to remake the city for the next millennia.
- 9/26/2024
- by [email protected] (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
The new arrivals on the box office marquee this weekend make for an unusual recipe, if not a spicy one.
The safest and most traditional ingredient is DreamWorks Animaton andUniversal’s family filmThe Wild Robot,based onPeter Brown’s beloved best-seller about a robot nicknamed Roz who forms an unexpected bond with an orphaned gosling and other creatures after being shipwrecked on a lonely island.
The critically acclaimed CGI-animated film is tracking to open in the $24 million range domestically, although more bullish forecasters believe it could easily fly past $30 million. But it’s understandable why the filmmakers are trying to temper expectations and suggest $20 million-plus after last weekend’sTransformers One,another animated PG-rated pic, came in $5 million behind tracking with a $24.6 million domestic launch.
A story of the bridge between nature and technology,The Wild Robotis directed and written by Oscar-nomineeChris Sanders(How to Train Your Dragon,...
The safest and most traditional ingredient is DreamWorks Animaton andUniversal’s family filmThe Wild Robot,based onPeter Brown’s beloved best-seller about a robot nicknamed Roz who forms an unexpected bond with an orphaned gosling and other creatures after being shipwrecked on a lonely island.
The critically acclaimed CGI-animated film is tracking to open in the $24 million range domestically, although more bullish forecasters believe it could easily fly past $30 million. But it’s understandable why the filmmakers are trying to temper expectations and suggest $20 million-plus after last weekend’sTransformers One,another animated PG-rated pic, came in $5 million behind tracking with a $24.6 million domestic launch.
A story of the bridge between nature and technology,The Wild Robotis directed and written by Oscar-nomineeChris Sanders(How to Train Your Dragon,...
- 9/25/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The early 2000sTransformersfilms left a memorable impression on popular culture and the action blockbuster scene of its time. Not to mention,Optimus Primeand his iconic phrase: ‘Calling Out All Autobots’, is an image etched into everyTransformersfan’s memory. Not to mention, theTransformersfranchise has thrived through numerous mediums. Amid the franchise’s immense popularity,Transformers Onetook the entire internet by storm, breaking several box office records along the way.
Chris HemsworthinTransformers One(2024) | Credits:Paramount Pictures
Transformers Oneis set 300 years before the timeline of live-action movies. It features the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron. While most fans view them as enemies, the two were once close friends, and the brotherhood was showcased beautifully, captivating fans worldwide. Regardless, Chris Hemsworth, voicing Optimus Prime, left many fans in disbelief, ultimately playing a key role in the film’s immense success.
Chris HemsworthinTransformers One(2024) | Credits:Paramount Pictures
Transformers Oneis set 300 years before the timeline of live-action movies. It features the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron. While most fans view them as enemies, the two were once close friends, and the brotherhood was showcased beautifully, captivating fans worldwide. Regardless, Chris Hemsworth, voicing Optimus Prime, left many fans in disbelief, ultimately playing a key role in the film’s immense success.
- 9/25/2024
- by Mehul Rolta
- FandomWire
More family films hitting cinemas this weekend withDreamWorks Animation/Universal’s feature take ofPeter Brown’s New York Times bestseller,The Wild Robot,however, unlikeParamount/Hasbro’s Transformers One last weekend, this one is mom/female leaning. Opening weekend at 3,900 theaters is pegged at $20M+.
That’s around the average start for an animated major studio movie in September and not that far from where we sawTransformers Onelast weekend with $24.6M. Also keep in mind that it’s original animation, and that’s always a lower bar start than established feature cartoons.
Wild Robot will have the vast majority of premium screens with 380 Imax hubs with all showtimes up to primetime. After that time,Lionsgate’sMegalopolisfromFrancis Ford Coppolawill have evening Imax showtimes in key metropolitan locations, repping around 200 of its 1,700 theater count. Overall, for Wild Robot, there’s close to 900 Plf screens including all Dolby Cinema,...
That’s around the average start for an animated major studio movie in September and not that far from where we sawTransformers Onelast weekend with $24.6M. Also keep in mind that it’s original animation, and that’s always a lower bar start than established feature cartoons.
Wild Robot will have the vast majority of premium screens with 380 Imax hubs with all showtimes up to primetime. After that time,Lionsgate’sMegalopolisfromFrancis Ford Coppolawill have evening Imax showtimes in key metropolitan locations, repping around 200 of its 1,700 theater count. Overall, for Wild Robot, there’s close to 900 Plf screens including all Dolby Cinema,...
- 9/24/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Francis Ford Coppoladrew gasps and groans for a prediction he’s now made about the upcoming presidential election.
The filmmaker joined his friends and collaboratorsRobert De NiroandSpike Leefor aQ&alivestreamed from New York’s AMC Lincoln Square to 65IMAXtheaters across the U.S. on September 24 before a New York Film Festival screening of “Megalopolis.”
The trio, in conversation with New York Film Festival artistic directorDennis Lim,shared reminiscences from their friendship before Coppola went deep on how “Megalopolis”can be seen as a metaphor for the fall of Rome — and explained why he thinks America is headed down the same path.
“My films are a little prescient, they relate to the future,” Coppola said, noting that people asked him “Why are you making a movie about eavesdropping?” when “The Conversation”came out. And then the Watergate tapes dropped shortly thereafter.
“And people always said,...
The filmmaker joined his friends and collaboratorsRobert De NiroandSpike Leefor aQ&alivestreamed from New York’s AMC Lincoln Square to 65IMAXtheaters across the U.S. on September 24 before a New York Film Festival screening of “Megalopolis.”
The trio, in conversation with New York Film Festival artistic directorDennis Lim,shared reminiscences from their friendship before Coppola went deep on how “Megalopolis”can be seen as a metaphor for the fall of Rome — and explained why he thinks America is headed down the same path.
“My films are a little prescient, they relate to the future,” Coppola said, noting that people asked him “Why are you making a movie about eavesdropping?” when “The Conversation”came out. And then the Watergate tapes dropped shortly thereafter.
“And people always said,...
- 9/24/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Enter this contest by following the link at the bottom of this page for your chance to win a pair ofAtommovie tickets for you and a guest to seeMegalopolis!Brought to you byLionsgate’sMegalopolis.Who decides the people’s future? Get tickets now for #Megalopolis – in theaters &IMAXSeptember 27!
Synopsis:Megalopolisis a Roman Epic set in an imagined Modern America. The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver), a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition,MayorFranklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare. Torn between them is socialite Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel), the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar has divided her loyalties, forcing her to discover what she truly believes humanity deserves.
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Synopsis:Megalopolisis a Roman Epic set in an imagined Modern America. The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver), a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition,MayorFranklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare. Torn between them is socialite Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel), the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar has divided her loyalties, forcing her to discover what she truly believes humanity deserves.
About The Film
Genre: Sci-Fi,...
- 9/24/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
“Megalopolis”is the new $120 million, live-action feature written and directed byFrancis Ford Coppola,starringAdam Driver,Forest Whitaker,Nathalie Emmanuel,Jon Voight,Laurence Fishburne,Aubrey Plaza,Shia Labeouf,Jason Schwartzman,Grace VanderWaal,Kathryn Hunter,Talia Shire,Dustin Hoffman,D.B. SweeneyandGiancarlo Esposito,releasing September 27, 2024 in theaters:
“…“…in New York, a woman is divided between loyalties to her father…
“…who has a classical view of society…
“…and her lover, who is more progressive…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…“…in New York, a woman is divided between loyalties to her father…
“…who has a classical view of society…
“…and her lover, who is more progressive…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 9/24/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Time has always been kind toFrancis Ford Coppola.The legendary filmmaker is no stranger to epic, unwieldy, ruinously expensive films, underappreciated upon release before later achieving classic status. Will his monumental, decades-in-the-making, self-funded passion-projectMegalopolisfollow a similar path toThe GodfatherandApocalypseNow — or will it be more likeOne From The Heart?Only time will tell. It is certainly a film that requires some time digesting.
Coppola has compared the film toJames Joyce’sUlysses:like that grand experimental novel, it recasts ancient myths in a modern city. And likeUlysses,it is wildly ambitious, conceptually bold, frequently inscrutable, endlessly fascinating, and endlessly frustrating. It is a “fable” about the fall of empire, the parallels between modern America and ancient Rome, power and corruption, art and creativity, the violence of progress versus the cruelty of the status quo. It is, ultimately, a $120 million film about town planning.
Coppola has compared the film toJames Joyce’sUlysses:like that grand experimental novel, it recasts ancient myths in a modern city. And likeUlysses,it is wildly ambitious, conceptually bold, frequently inscrutable, endlessly fascinating, and endlessly frustrating. It is a “fable” about the fall of empire, the parallels between modern America and ancient Rome, power and corruption, art and creativity, the violence of progress versus the cruelty of the status quo. It is, ultimately, a $120 million film about town planning.
- 9/24/2024
- by John Nugent
- Empire - Movies
Robert De Niroposed a hypothetical that made the audience bust out laughing even as the actor remained utterly stone-faced.
“Just imagineDonald Trumpdirecting this film,” he said at Monday’s New York premiere ofFrancis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis. “It’ll never go anywhere, from total craziness. He cannot do anything. He cannot hold anything together… He wants to destroy the country. And he could not do this movie. He could not do anything that has a structure.”
De Niro,Spike Leeand Coppola appeared together in a half-hour Q&a before the screening presented by the New York Film Festival at the AMC Lincoln Square Imax. (The festival kicks off Friday but extended itself for the Imax event given the rare chance to gather prominent guests together with the 85-year-old Coppola.) The Q&a was beamed out to 65 North American locations via the Imax Live network and...
“Just imagineDonald Trumpdirecting this film,” he said at Monday’s New York premiere ofFrancis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis. “It’ll never go anywhere, from total craziness. He cannot do anything. He cannot hold anything together… He wants to destroy the country. And he could not do this movie. He could not do anything that has a structure.”
De Niro,Spike Leeand Coppola appeared together in a half-hour Q&a before the screening presented by the New York Film Festival at the AMC Lincoln Square Imax. (The festival kicks off Friday but extended itself for the Imax event given the rare chance to gather prominent guests together with the 85-year-old Coppola.) The Q&a was beamed out to 65 North American locations via the Imax Live network and...
- 9/24/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Francis Ford Coppolagot political while discussing his new filmMegalopolison Monday, suggesting that the upcoming presidential election may mirror the downfall of Rome.
At a conversation as part of the New York Film Festival — which was also streamed to 65 theaters across the U.S. and Canada with support fromImax— Coppola was joined byRobert De NiroandSpike Leeto talk about his long journey to making “a Roman epic set in modern America as Rome,” as he described it.
The film follows a conflict between Cesar (played byAdam Driver), a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian future, and his oppositionMayorFranklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who remains committed to a regressive status quo.
“People always said to me, ‘Why do you want to make a movie about America as Rome?’ Well, today, America is Rome, and they’re about to go through the same experience,...
At a conversation as part of the New York Film Festival — which was also streamed to 65 theaters across the U.S. and Canada with support fromImax— Coppola was joined byRobert De NiroandSpike Leeto talk about his long journey to making “a Roman epic set in modern America as Rome,” as he described it.
The film follows a conflict between Cesar (played byAdam Driver), a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian future, and his oppositionMayorFranklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who remains committed to a regressive status quo.
“People always said to me, ‘Why do you want to make a movie about America as Rome?’ Well, today, America is Rome, and they’re about to go through the same experience,...
- 9/24/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Plot: In a futuristic metropolis named New Rome, the city’s mayor,Cicero(Giancarlo Esposito), battles an idealistic architect named Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver), who wants to create a sustainable utopia.
Review: One of the most unique things aboutFrancis Ford Coppolaas a director is the fact that he’s probably the only one I can think of who’s made at least four outright masterpieces and probably an equal number of disasters. For every Godfather, there’s aOne from the Heart,but Coppola, to his credit, has never allowed critics or audiences to dictate the movies he makes, and for better or worse, this is exactly the film he wanted. Whether or not anyone else will understand or appreciate what he’s doing is another question. I must admit that even though I can find merit in almost all of his work,Megalopolisescaped me.
An ambitious...
Review: One of the most unique things aboutFrancis Ford Coppolaas a director is the fact that he’s probably the only one I can think of who’s made at least four outright masterpieces and probably an equal number of disasters. For every Godfather, there’s aOne from the Heart,but Coppola, to his credit, has never allowed critics or audiences to dictate the movies he makes, and for better or worse, this is exactly the film he wanted. Whether or not anyone else will understand or appreciate what he’s doing is another question. I must admit that even though I can find merit in almost all of his work,Megalopolisescaped me.
An ambitious...
- 9/23/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
The internet is filled with facts, both true and otherwise. In Film Trivia Fact Check, we’ll browse the depths of the web’s most user-generated trivia boards and wikis and put them under the microscope. How true are theIMDbTrivia pages? You want the truth? Can you handle the truth?...
- 9/23/2024
- by Matt Schimkowitz
- avclub.com
Francis Ford Coppola’s legacy remains iconic to this date because he shaped cinematic history, which included the monumental TheGodfather.His career has spanned decades, and the filmmaker has navigated the tumultuous waters of Hollywood, so his journey has been marked by both triumphs and some controversies.
Credits: Francis Ford Coppola via Jake’s Takes /YouTube
As he returns to the director’s chair withMegalopolis,in his latest project, the filmmaker reflects on the techniques and strategies that have defined his approach to storytelling and character development. Amid the excitement of new beginnings, Coppola has once again turned to innovative methods to capture the essence of the characters in his movie.
The Weird Thing That Francis Ford Coppola Used in The GodfatherMarlon BrandoinThe Godfather(1972) (Credit:Paramount Pictures)
Francis Ford Coppola is known for his ingenious strategy for rehearsal inMegalopolisechoes his earlier approach withThe Godfather,...
Credits: Francis Ford Coppola via Jake’s Takes /YouTube
As he returns to the director’s chair withMegalopolis,in his latest project, the filmmaker reflects on the techniques and strategies that have defined his approach to storytelling and character development. Amid the excitement of new beginnings, Coppola has once again turned to innovative methods to capture the essence of the characters in his movie.
The Weird Thing That Francis Ford Coppola Used in The GodfatherMarlon BrandoinThe Godfather(1972) (Credit:Paramount Pictures)
Francis Ford Coppola is known for his ingenious strategy for rehearsal inMegalopolisechoes his earlier approach withThe Godfather,...
- 9/21/2024
- by Sonika Kamble
- FandomWire
Transformers One: Many Won’t Like Chris Hemsworth and Scarlett Johansson’s Alleged Salary Difference
Former Avengers co-starsChris HemsworthandScarlett Johanssonhave reunited for the animated filmTransformers One.Directed byJosh Cooley,the film serves as an origin story for the conflict betweenOptimusPrime and Megatron, with Hemsworth voicing the former character, previously voiced in the films by the legendaryPeter Cullen.
Transformers Onefeatures the voices of Chris Hemsworth and Scarlett Johansson (Credit:Paramount Pictures).
On the other hand, Johansson voices Elita-1, an ally of Optimus Prime. Despite both actors being certified movie stars, their reported salaries for the animated film have a massive pay gap. Fans must be curious to learn how much Hemsworth and Johansson were paid for their voice roles in the prequel film as the former’s paycheck was considerably more. Here is everything you need to about theTransformers Onecast’s salaries.
Chris Hemsworth and Scarlett Johansson Allegedly Have a Massive Salary Difference on...
Transformers Onefeatures the voices of Chris Hemsworth and Scarlett Johansson (Credit:Paramount Pictures).
On the other hand, Johansson voices Elita-1, an ally of Optimus Prime. Despite both actors being certified movie stars, their reported salaries for the animated film have a massive pay gap. Fans must be curious to learn how much Hemsworth and Johansson were paid for their voice roles in the prequel film as the former’s paycheck was considerably more. Here is everything you need to about theTransformers Onecast’s salaries.
Chris Hemsworth and Scarlett Johansson Allegedly Have a Massive Salary Difference on...
- 9/20/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Transformerswas introduced all the way back in 1984 and since then has amassed millions of fans across the globe. From live-action films and animated series to video games and merchandise, theHasbrofranchise remains one of the best-selling creations from a toy line.
Credits:Shia LabeoufinTransformers: Revenge of the Fallen/Paramount Pictures
The recentTransformersadaptations had been trying to revive the bloated saga after the failure of the trilogy films. Fans would recall Shia Labeouf’s iconic movie series withMichael Bayat the helm, and despite them being massive box-office successes, they were critically panned.
Transformers OneDid What Shia Labeouf’s Trilogy Failed To Do
Chris Hemsworth’sTransformers Oneis the latest installment in the long-enduring Hasbro film franchise, and it is surprisingly doing a great performance so far. In the animated science fiction action film, the actor voicesOptimus Prime,the leader of the Autobots.
Credits:Shia LabeoufinTransformers: Revenge of the Fallen/Paramount Pictures
The recentTransformersadaptations had been trying to revive the bloated saga after the failure of the trilogy films. Fans would recall Shia Labeouf’s iconic movie series withMichael Bayat the helm, and despite them being massive box-office successes, they were critically panned.
Transformers OneDid What Shia Labeouf’s Trilogy Failed To Do
Chris Hemsworth’sTransformers Oneis the latest installment in the long-enduring Hasbro film franchise, and it is surprisingly doing a great performance so far. In the animated science fiction action film, the actor voicesOptimus Prime,the leader of the Autobots.
- 9/20/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Francis Ford Coppolais going to go down in history as one of the greatest directors to ever do it. From "The Godfather"to" BramStoker'sDracula"and everything in between, the man has gifted us with some of the most beloved films to grace the silver screen. Coppola is back for what figures to be his swan song with his long-gestating passion project"Megalopolis."The only downside is that the film's fate is all but sealed, commercially speaking, and it's not a good one. Coppola's epic is going to bomb theatrically, that much is certain. The only question that remains is just how bad is it going to be? Also, who is going to be on the wrong end of things when the losses begin to pile up?
"Megalopolis"is looking at an opening weekend in the $5 to $8 million range when it hits theaters in North America next weekend,...
"Megalopolis"is looking at an opening weekend in the $5 to $8 million range when it hits theaters in North America next weekend,...
- 9/19/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Earlier this summer,MegalopolisdirectorFrancis Ford CoppolajoinedLetterboxd,the social cataloguing service where members can rate and review films and keep track of what they’ve watched. He hasn’t been too active on the service, but he has givenMegalopolisa perfect five-star score. The divisive film has been receiving mixed reviews from critics and audiences, with the average Letterboxd score sitting at 2.9. Coppola also gave five stars toThe Last Showgirl,a film directed by his granddaughterGia Coppola.
Despite the mixed reviews,Megalopolisis clearly a project Coppola is passionate about. He spent decades developing the movie and even put up $120 million of his own money. While it’s a shame the movie wasn’t the universally acclaimed masterpiece that many were hoping it would be, folks can’t seem to stop talking about it. In my book, an interesting failure is more alluring than...
Despite the mixed reviews,Megalopolisis clearly a project Coppola is passionate about. He spent decades developing the movie and even put up $120 million of his own money. While it’s a shame the movie wasn’t the universally acclaimed masterpiece that many were hoping it would be, folks can’t seem to stop talking about it. In my book, an interesting failure is more alluring than...
- 9/18/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Macaulay CulkinInfluenced the Casting of Harry Potter SaysChris Columbus- Main Image
HBO is currently on the search for the next Harry Potter, but a lot of fans thought thatWBhad already caught lightning in a bottle when they foundDaniel Radcliffeto play the part.
What’s interesting about Radcliffe getting cast though, was that the choice to have him came from the most unlikely place—Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin.
How Macaulay Culkin Indirectly Got Daniel Radcliffe to Play Harry Potter
In an interview onDemi Lovato’s showChild Star(viaEntertainment Weekly), Harry Potter director Chris Columbus talked about his experience working with Culkin and how it influenced him to pick the boy who would be Harry Potter.
It all really boiled down to the experience of child stars, and how their lives dramatically change when they become celebrities.Columbusexplains, "I came from a working-class family,...
HBO is currently on the search for the next Harry Potter, but a lot of fans thought thatWBhad already caught lightning in a bottle when they foundDaniel Radcliffeto play the part.
What’s interesting about Radcliffe getting cast though, was that the choice to have him came from the most unlikely place—Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin.
How Macaulay Culkin Indirectly Got Daniel Radcliffe to Play Harry Potter
In an interview onDemi Lovato’s showChild Star(viaEntertainment Weekly), Harry Potter director Chris Columbus talked about his experience working with Culkin and how it influenced him to pick the boy who would be Harry Potter.
It all really boiled down to the experience of child stars, and how their lives dramatically change when they become celebrities.Columbusexplains, "I came from a working-class family,...
- 9/18/2024
- EpicStream
Francis Ford Coppola has been dreaming about making "Megalopolis"for more than 40 years, and now, after decades of starts and stops, he delivers it to us and dares us to make sense of it all. A sprawling, confusing, confounding, messy extravaganza,"Megalopolis"feels like it needs an entire companion textbook to parse out its influences and meanings. Coppola has jam-packed the movie with a million different ideas, drawing on such wide-ranging sources asAyn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged,"Robert Caro's "The Power Broker,"and the Catilinarian conspiracy, in which politician Lucius Sergius Catilina tried to seize control of Rome in 63 Bce. Coppola also seems to be drawing on his own work, most notably two of his biggest flops,"Tucker: The Man and His Dream"and the sort-of-musical"One From the Heart."
Having helmed some of the best movies in the history of the medium, Coppola has earned the benefit of the doubt here.
Having helmed some of the best movies in the history of the medium, Coppola has earned the benefit of the doubt here.
- 9/18/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Francis Ford Coppolais renowned for his groundbreaking work in the “New Hollywood” movement, as his illustrious career includes masterpieces likeThe GodfatherandApocalypse Now.Yet, with his latest project,Megalopolis,the cinematic landscape is rife with questions about its viability.
Credits: Francis Ford Coppola via Jake’s Takes /YouTube
Despite its ambitious vision and historical undertones, the film is currently facing an uphill battle. As anticipation mounts for its release, discussions around its presales and overall budget have raised eyebrows, indicating a potential disconnect between Coppola’s artistic intentions and audience expectations.
Presales of Francis Ford Coppola’sMegalopolisCredits:Megalopolis/Lionsgate Films
AsMegalopolisapproaches its release, industry experts are sounding alarms about its presales figures. A box office pundit has claimed that the film currently has the worst presales for any movie he’s ever seen, with only 0.8% of over 30,000 available seats booked as of recent reports.
Credits: Francis Ford Coppola via Jake’s Takes /YouTube
Despite its ambitious vision and historical undertones, the film is currently facing an uphill battle. As anticipation mounts for its release, discussions around its presales and overall budget have raised eyebrows, indicating a potential disconnect between Coppola’s artistic intentions and audience expectations.
Presales of Francis Ford Coppola’sMegalopolisCredits:Megalopolis/Lionsgate Films
AsMegalopolisapproaches its release, industry experts are sounding alarms about its presales figures. A box office pundit has claimed that the film currently has the worst presales for any movie he’s ever seen, with only 0.8% of over 30,000 available seats booked as of recent reports.
- 9/18/2024
- by Sonika Kamble
- FandomWire
Ever since her breakout role in the 2007 film,Transformers,Megan Foxhas captivated the world with her striking beauty and flawless physique. With her sharp features and toned figure, she quickly became a global sensation. In fact, since then fans and media alike have fixated on her every appearance. From magazine covers to red-carpet events and even just daily outings, Fox’s body became a symbol of Hollywood’s standards of beauty.
Megan Fox inScott Dale’sSubservience| Credits:Vvs Films
Fox has been living up to her name for well over a decade now. But it looks like her latest transformation has caused a bit of concern among fans. In fact, in her latest film project,Subservience,the 38-year-old shocked viewers with one tiny detail in her physical transformation that pushed the allure into the realm of body horror.
Fans lose their minds over Megan Fox’s body...
Megan Fox inScott Dale’sSubservience| Credits:Vvs Films
Fox has been living up to her name for well over a decade now. But it looks like her latest transformation has caused a bit of concern among fans. In fact, in her latest film project,Subservience,the 38-year-old shocked viewers with one tiny detail in her physical transformation that pushed the allure into the realm of body horror.
Fans lose their minds over Megan Fox’s body...
- 9/16/2024
- by Prathika Prashant
- FandomWire
Exclusive: WhenFrancis Ford Coppolasits for a conversation about his new filmMegalopolisbefore it plays the New York Film Festival on September 23, the master filmmaker will be interrogated by twoGothamfilm fixtures. That will beRobert De Niro,whom Coppola directed to his first Academy Award inThe Godfather Part II,andSpike Lee,a lifelong admirer of Coppola who was among the first to see 30 minutes ofMegalopolis.
The trio will take part in a conversation moderated by NYFF artistic directorDennis Lim,in an evening the festival is calling an Imax Live presentation, Megalopolis: The Ultimate Imax Experience. The studio is working on a couple other big names to give Coppola a fitting tribute. Doesn’tAl Pacinolive in New York, for instance?
The discussion will center around Coppola’s influence and how his films transcend art form, withMegalopolisbeing his opus.
The trio will take part in a conversation moderated by NYFF artistic directorDennis Lim,in an evening the festival is calling an Imax Live presentation, Megalopolis: The Ultimate Imax Experience. The studio is working on a couple other big names to give Coppola a fitting tribute. Doesn’tAl Pacinolive in New York, for instance?
The discussion will center around Coppola’s influence and how his films transcend art form, withMegalopolisbeing his opus.
- 9/16/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Released recently on September 13,Megan Foxgraced the big screen as Alice, an AI android, inScott Dale’s latest film,Subservience.Departing dramatically from her iconic portrayal in theTransformersseries, Fox embodied a futuristic and bold character, showcasing her toned six-pack physique, alongside the365 DaysstarMichele Morrone.
Megan Fox as Alice in Subservience | image:Millennium Media;Grobman Films
Megan Fox’s transformation has captivated audiences and sparked significant discussion online, highlighting her fearless approach to reinventing herself in the realm of cinema. Fans are now utterly flabbergasted to see Fox in a new and bold look inSubservience,unlike her previousTransformerspersona.
Megan Fox’s Evolution FromTransformersStar to AI Android
Making a striking return to the big screen with her latest role in Scott Dale’sSubservience,Megan Fox marked a dramatic shift from her previous screen persona. Once celebrated as the sultry...
Megan Fox as Alice in Subservience | image:Millennium Media;Grobman Films
Megan Fox’s transformation has captivated audiences and sparked significant discussion online, highlighting her fearless approach to reinventing herself in the realm of cinema. Fans are now utterly flabbergasted to see Fox in a new and bold look inSubservience,unlike her previousTransformerspersona.
Megan Fox’s Evolution FromTransformersStar to AI Android
Making a striking return to the big screen with her latest role in Scott Dale’sSubservience,Megan Fox marked a dramatic shift from her previous screen persona. Once celebrated as the sultry...
- 9/16/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Francis Ford Coppola compares Shia Labeouf’s Megalopolis method to Dennis Hopper’s on Apocalypse Now
Dennis Hopperis tied to some of the wildest behind-the-scenes stories in Hollywood history, not the least of which stem from Apocalypse Now, with tales ranging from nearly getting into fistfights withMarlon Brandoto requesting to be paid in cocaine rather than money. So whenFrancis Ford CoppolacomparesShia Labeouf’s on-set behavior onMegalopolisto that ofHopper’s on Apocalypse Now, it doesn’t exactly feel like a compliment. Only, surprisingly, Coppola means no disrespect.
In promotion ofMegalopolis– which, like it or not (read our 5/10 review here), is hitting screens later this month – Francis Ford Coppola told The Telegraph that Shia Labeouf reminded him of Dennis Hopper to a degree with the sort of vibe he brought with him. “Shiahas had problems. He’s so talented, but he’s had a string of problems. And on set, he does create tremendous conflict. His method was so infuriating and illogical,...
In promotion ofMegalopolis– which, like it or not (read our 5/10 review here), is hitting screens later this month – Francis Ford Coppola told The Telegraph that Shia Labeouf reminded him of Dennis Hopper to a degree with the sort of vibe he brought with him. “Shiahas had problems. He’s so talented, but he’s had a string of problems. And on set, he does create tremendous conflict. His method was so infuriating and illogical,...
- 9/15/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
ActorShia Labeoufhas fallen far from his 2000s heyday, mainly due to a series of abuse allegations and arrests for harassment, disorderly conduct and battery. Labeouf has spent the past few years attempting to rehabilitate his image, including a 2-hour-long interview onJon Bernthal's podcast in 2022 where he talked about his path to sobriety and his many regrets.
Labeouf has also apologized for a more trivial offense: his trash-talking of directorSteven Spielbergin the aftermath of "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull."The 2008 film, which had originally promised to revive the franchise and maybe even set up Labeouf's character as the Indiana Jones of the new generation, was a critical disappointment, and Labeouf didn't handled it well at the time.
"You get there, and you realize you're not meeting theSpielbergyou dream of, "Labeouf said in a 2016 interview." You're meeting a different Spielberg,...
Labeouf has also apologized for a more trivial offense: his trash-talking of directorSteven Spielbergin the aftermath of "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull."The 2008 film, which had originally promised to revive the franchise and maybe even set up Labeouf's character as the Indiana Jones of the new generation, was a critical disappointment, and Labeouf didn't handled it well at the time.
"You get there, and you realize you're not meeting theSpielbergyou dream of, "Labeouf said in a 2016 interview." You're meeting a different Spielberg,...
- 9/14/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Nineteen years after the release of theDC ComicsadaptationConstantine(watch it Here), a sequel is finally moving ahead with directorFrancis Lawrenceback at the helm and starKeanu Reevesreprising the role of occult expert John Constantine… but it’s moving ahead slowly, because it has already been a couple of years since this project was first announced. Now it has taken a big step forward, as executive producerLorenzo di Bonaventurarevealed toComicBook.comthat theConstantine 2script has been delivered. He just hasn’t read it yet.
The producer told ComicBook.com, “You know, (the script is) in my inbox right now. Funny enough, I’m too scared to read it, though. I want it to be good so bad. I probably read it in the next few days. When I get on an airplane. “
Scripted byKevin BrodbinandFrank Cappello,the first...
The producer told ComicBook.com, “You know, (the script is) in my inbox right now. Funny enough, I’m too scared to read it, though. I want it to be good so bad. I probably read it in the next few days. When I get on an airplane. “
Scripted byKevin BrodbinandFrank Cappello,the first...
- 9/13/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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