Three decades after Jack first reached theatres, legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola is celebrating the film's milestone anniversary with a heartfelt tribute to its late star, Robin Williams. The director shared a rare behind-the-scenes video from the 1996 film, giving fans a glimpse of Williams' warmth, humour and improvisational spirit on set.<h2>Remembering Robin Williams: Francis Ford Coppola's emotional tribute to late actor</h2>Taking to Instagram in a tie-up with production company American Zoetrope, Francis Ford Coppola honoured the film's anniversary in which Robin Williams can be seen acting out a scene with costar Adam Zolotin, who played young Louis.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-mrs-doubtfire-scandal-rocks-italy-as-man-impersonates-dead-mother-even-gets-her-id-renewed-1764050844632">'Mrs Doubtfire scandal' rocks Italy as man impersonates dead mother, even gets her ID renewed</a>&nbsp;Adding insights from the famed filmmaker, it continued, “I loved making Jack and thought it was imaginative and unusual, despite the fact that the theme had been dealt with perfectly in Big by Penny Marshall. And the ending of Jack is very touching.” “30 years ago, JACK premiered at the Palace of Fine Arts as a benefit supporting local charities,” the caption began.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/inception-to-the-lion-king-7-fan-favourite-movies-that-you-will-not-believe-were-copied-376115">'Inception' to 'The Lion King': 7 fan-favourite movies that you will not believe were copied</a>

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The caption concludes, “Robin Williams plays Jack, a 10-year-old boy in a 40-year-old’s body. In this rehearsal clip with Adam Zolotin, the two adlib their way playfully through song, with the young Louis coercing his nervous friend to pretend to be the principal so that he won’t get in trouble with his mother.”<h2>All about film Jack</h2>Jack is the American comedy-drama, helmed by Francis &nbsp;Ford Coppola, which tells the story of a boy with a rare condition causing him to age four times faster than normal. The film stars Robin Williams, Diane Lane, Jennifer Lopez, Brian Kerwin, Fran Drescher, and Bill Cosby. Williams plays the role of Jack Powell, a boy who ages four times faster than normal as a result of a unique medical condition.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/spider-man-producer-amy-pascal-reveals-why-she-warned-tom-holland-and-zendaya-against-dating-1785476810141">Spider-Man producer Amy Pascal reveals why she warned Tom Holland and Zendaya against dating</a><h2>About Robin Williams</h2>Robin Williams is a renowned American comedian and actor known for his fast energy, great improv skills, and roles in Good Will Hunting, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Aladdin. Other renowned projects he has been part of are Jumanji (1995), The Birdcage, Jack (both 1996), Flubber (1997), Patch Adams (1998), RV (2006), and the Night at the Museum series (2006–2014).&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/marvel-s-wonder-man-axed-despite-earlier-season-2-renewal-announcement-1785466221097">Marvel's Wonder Man axed despite earlier Season 2 renewal announcement</a>&nbsp;During his final years, Williams struggled with severe depression before his 2014 suicide at age 63. &nbsp;According to his widow, Williams had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and had been experiencing depression, anxiety, and increasing paranoia.

On the 30th anniversary of Jack, filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola posted previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage of Robin Williams. Read to know more. 

Three decades after Jack first reached theatres, legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola is celebrating the film's milestone anniversary with a heartfelt tribute to its late star, Robin Williams. The director shared a rare behind-the-scenes video from the 1996 film, giving fans a glimpse of Williams' warmth, humour and improvisational spirit on set. Remembering Robin Williams: Francis Ford Coppola's emotional tribute to late actor Taking to Instagram in a tie-up with production company American Zoetrope, Francis Ford Coppola honoured the film's anniversary in which Robin Williams can be seen acting out a scene with costar Adam Zolotin, who played young Louis. Also Read: 'Mrs Doubtfire scandal' rocks Italy as man impersonates dead mother, even gets her ID renewed Adding insights from the famed filmmaker, it continued, “I loved making Jack and thought it was imaginative and unusual, despite the fact that the theme had been dealt with perfectly in Big by Penny Marshall. And the ending of Jack is very touching.” “30 years ago, JACK premiered at the Palace of Fine Arts as a benefit supporting local charities,” the caption began. Also Read: 'Inception' to 'The Lion King': 7 fan-favourite movies that you will not believe were copied

On the 30th anniversary of Jack, filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola posted previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage of Robin Williams. Read to know more.&nbsp;

Francis Ford Coppola marks Jack at 30 with rare Robin Williams behind-the-scenes video

Renowned American director Francis Ford Coppola is regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. Francis is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the gangster film genre and is making headlines as his watch made history for reportedly being sold at 10.8 million. Let's delve into knowing more details.<h2>Francis Ford Coppola's watch is being sold for $10.8 million</h2>As per the report of The Hollywood Reporter, Francis Ford Coppola's F.P. Journe FFC Prototype, which he also co-designed, was among seven watches offered at Philip's New York auction. The wristwatch was reportedly sold to an anonymous phone bidder after 11 minutes of bidding.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/winter-skin-care-alert-5-best-natural-moisturisers-to-keep-your-dry-skin-soft-and-hydrated-1765032132646">Winter skin care alert: 5 best natural moisturisers to keep your dry skin soft</a>&nbsp;Reportedly, the sale marks the highest price achieved for a timepiece at an auction in the U.S. since the Philips sale of Paul Newman's Rolex Paul Newman Daytona in 2017.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-to-have-a-summer-wedding-date-and-venue-details-revealed-1765028290296">Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to have a summer wedding: Date and venue details</a><h2>Why did Francis Ford Coppola sell the watch?</h2>Reportedly, the sale of the filmmaker's watch came after the Oscar winner took a huge financial hit from his 2024 film, Megalopolis. As per reports, the film was a commercial failure, grossing $14.3 million against a budget of $120 to $136 million.&nbsp;The film features an ensemble cast including Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, and Laurence Fishburne, among others. The sci-fi drama tells the story of the conflict between Cesar, a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/yearender-2025-zubeen-garg-dharmendra-and-more-remembering-bollywood-celebs-we-lost-this-year-1765027467971">Zubeen Garg, Dharmendra and more- Remembering Bollywood celebs we lost this year</a><h2>All about Francis Ford Coppola</h2>Coppola started his career directing The Rain People (1969) and co-writing Patton (1970), the latter of which earned him and Edmund H. North the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.&nbsp;Francis Ford Coppola's reputation as a filmmaker was cemented with the release of The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather Part II (1974), which both earned Academy Awards for Best Picture, and the latter earned him Best Director.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/-bigg-boss-season-19-winner-prize-money-how-much-will-the-winner-take-home-this-bb-season-1765024869548">Grand finale: Bigg Boss 19 prize money revealed: Winner to take home Rs 50 lakh?</a>&nbsp;Francis Ford Coppola is the recipient of five Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and two Palmes d'Or, in addition to nominations for two Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award. Coppola was honoured with the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award in 2010, the Kennedy Center Honours in 2024, and the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2025.

Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola's watch has been reportedly sold at a whopping price of $10.8 million at an auction. Read to know more details. 

Renowned American director Francis Ford Coppola is regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. Francis is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the gangster film genre and is making headlines as his watch made history for reportedly being sold at 10.8 million. Let's delve into knowing more details. Francis Ford Coppola's watch is being sold for $10.8 million As per the report of The Hollywood Reporter, Francis Ford Coppola's F.P. Journe FFC Prototype, which he also co-designed, was among seven watches offered at Philip's New York auction. The wristwatch was reportedly sold to an anonymous phone bidder after 11 minutes of bidding. Also Read: Winter skin care alert: 5 best natural moisturisers to keep your dry skin soft Reportedly, the sale marks the highest price achieved for a timepiece at an auction in the U.S. since the Philips sale of Paul Newman's Rolex Paul Newman Daytona in 2017. Also Read: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to have a summer wedding: Date and venue details Why did Francis Ford Coppola sell the watch? Reportedly, the sale of the filmmaker's watch came after the Oscar winner took a huge financial hit from his 2024 film, Megalopolis. As per reports, the film was a commercial failure, grossing $14.3 million against a budget of $120 to $136 million. The film features an ensemble cast including Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, and Laurence Fishburne, among others. The sci-fi drama tells the story of the conflict between Cesar, a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare. Also Read: Zubeen Garg, Dharmendra and more- Remembering Bollywood celebs we lost this year All about Francis Ford Coppola Coppola started his career directing The Rain People (1969) and co-writing Patton (1970), the latter of which earned him and Edmund H. North the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Francis Ford Coppola's reputation as a filmmaker was cemented with the release of The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather Part II (1974), which both earned Academy Awards for Best Picture, and the latter earned him Best Director. Also Read: Grand finale: Bigg Boss 19 prize money revealed: Winner to take home Rs 50 lakh? Francis Ford Coppola is the recipient of five Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and two Palmes d'Or, in addition to nominations for two Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award. Coppola was honoured with the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award in 2010, the Kennedy Center Honours in 2024, and the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2025.

Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola's watch has been reportedly sold at a whopping price of $10.8 million at an auction. Read to know more details.&nbsp;

Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola's custom watch sold at auction for $10.8 million

Alert all Godfather fans! Acclaimed director Francis Ford Coppola's cult-classic The Godfather trilogy is coming back to the silver screen. The movies will be re-released in Indian theatres this September.Hailed as one of the greatest movie series in the history of cinema, The Godfather is an American film series inspired by the novel of the same name by Italian-American author Mario Puzo.<h2>The Godfather is re-releasing in India</h2>Starring legendary actors such as Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and Diane Keaton, the trilogy is considered one of the greatest achievements in filmmaking by critics and audiences across the globe.The films are set to return to theatres, giving a new generation of fans the chance to witness this masterpiece on the big screen.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/demon-slayer-infinity-castle-is-now-japan-s-3rd-all-time-highest-grosser-global-release-nears-1756205657815">Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is now Japan’s 3rd all-time highest-grosser</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">THE GODFATHER was released 53 years ago today. A landmark of American cinema and widely regarded as among the greatest films ever made, the story of how it came to the big screen will bada-bing your brains all over your nice Ivy League suit… 1/46 <a href="https://t.co/zy0izBIXQN">pic.twitter.com/zy0izBIXQN</a>&mdash; All The Right Movies (@ATRightMovies) <a href="https://twitter.com/ATRightMovies/status/1904140854467461515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

On Tuesday (Aug 26), PVR INOX announced that the iconic movies will be re-released at select cinemas. The three films will be released in order: the original The Godfather (1972) on September 12, The Godfather Part II on October 17, and The Godfather Part III on November 14.&nbsp;All three movies will be screened in a restored 4K theatrical experience. Booking details will be announced soon.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sophie-turner-finally-reacts-to-the-backlash-over-rape-scene-in-got-featuring-sansa-stark-and-ramsay-bolton-1756204372682">Sophie Turner finally reacts to the backlash over rape scene in GoT</a><h2>More about The Godfather trilogy</h2>Directed by Coppola, the gangster saga revolves around the Corleone family and their legacy in the crime world from Italy to New York City. The story centres on Michael Corleone, the Don of the Corleone crime family.&nbsp;Originally released in 1972, The Godfather was one of the most acclaimed films in American cinema history. It won three Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Marlon Brando.&nbsp;The second part, released in 1974, received even greater acclaim than the original. It won six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor (for Robert De Niro). The third film, which was released in 1990, was less loved by fans compared to the tremendous success of the first two instalments.

Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather trilogy is set to make a return to Indian theatres in 4K this September.  Die-hard fans have the chance to watch this legendary saga on the big screen. Check the release schedule here. 

Alert all Godfather fans! Acclaimed director Francis Ford Coppola's cult-classic The Godfather trilogy is coming back to the silver screen. The movies will be re-released in Indian theatres this September. Hailed as one of the greatest movie series in the history of cinema, The Godfather is an American film series inspired by the novel of the same name by Italian-American author Mario Puzo. The Godfather is re-releasing in India Starring legendary actors such as Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and Diane Keaton, the trilogy is considered one of the greatest achievements in filmmaking by critics and audiences across the globe. The films are set to return to theatres, giving a new generation of fans the chance to witness this masterpiece on the big screen. Also read: Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is now Japan’s 3rd all-time highest-grosser

Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather trilogy is set to make a return to Indian theatres in 4K this September. &nbsp;Die-hard fans have the chance to watch this legendary saga on the big screen. Check the release schedule here.&nbsp;

The Godfather re-releasing in India: Here's when all three movies will hit big screen

Francis Ford Coppola was awarded the 50th AFI Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Film Institute (AFI). The ceremony was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles as the industry&rsquo;s stalwarts gathered to celebrate the American cinema. Francis Ford Coppola was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award honouring his contributions to cinema.&nbsp;
<h2>Francis Ford Coppola gets Lifetime Achievement Award</h2>
Considered one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, Francis received a huge round of applause as he was bestowed with the honour. Francis is a five-time Oscar winner and is known for his films like The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, The Conversation, Apocalypse Now and Bram Stoker&rsquo;s Dracula.&nbsp;
Filmmakers Steven Spielberg and George Lucas presented Coppola with the award, praising his fearlessness and openness to ideas. Steven Spielberg called Francis "a warrior for independent artists" and cited The Godfather as "the greatest American film ever made."
George Lucas, who considers Coppola his hero, recalled their lifelong bond and Coppola's advice to "not be afraid of jumping off cliffs," as quoted by Variety.
The AFI ceremony featured heartfelt tributes from actors Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and others, who credited Coppola with changing their lives and careers.
In his acceptance speech, Francis Ford Coppola said, "I am and will always be nothing more than one of you."
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<h2>Francis Coppola's last film was a dud at the box office</h2>
Francis's last film was Megalopolis. It had a star-studded cast that included Adam Driver, Nathalie Emmanuel, Giancarlo Esposito, Shia LaBeouf, Aubrey Plaza, Laurence Fishburne, Talia Shire, and Jason Schwartzman. The film didn&rsquo;t do exceptionally well at the box office.&nbsp;

Francis Ford Coppola was bestowed the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award. The ceremony was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 27.

Francis Ford Coppola was awarded the 50th AFI Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Film Institute (AFI). The ceremony was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles as the industry’s stalwarts gathered to celebrate the American cinema. Francis Ford Coppola was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award honouring his contributions to cinema. Francis Ford Coppola gets Lifetime Achievement Award Considered one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, Francis received a huge round of applause as he was bestowed with the honour. Francis is a five-time Oscar winner and is known for his films like The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, The Conversation, Apocalypse Now and Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Filmmakers Steven Spielberg and George Lucas presented Coppola with the award, praising his fearlessness and openness to ideas. Steven Spielberg called Francis "a warrior for independent artists" and cited The Godfather as "the greatest American film ever made." George Lucas, who considers Coppola his hero, recalled their lifelong bond and Coppola's advice to "not be afraid of jumping off cliffs," as quoted by Variety. The AFI ceremony featured heartfelt tributes from actors Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and others, who credited Coppola with changing their lives and careers. In his acceptance speech, Francis Ford Coppola said, "I am and will always be nothing more than one of you." Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith re-release breaks Avatar's record on opening day Francis Coppola's last film was a dud at the box office Francis's last film was Megalopolis. It had a star-studded cast that included Adam Driver, Nathalie Emmanuel, Giancarlo Esposito, Shia LaBeouf, Aubrey Plaza, Laurence Fishburne, Talia Shire, and Jason Schwartzman. The film didn’t do exceptionally well at the box office.

Francis Ford Coppola receives AFI Life Achievement Award

The 45th Golden Raspberry Awards have announced their picks for the worst cinematic failures of 2025. This year, Joker: Folie &agrave; Deux, the sequel to 2019&rsquo;s critically and commercially successful Joker, led the pack with seven nominations.
The nominees were selected through emailed ballots by 1,202 Razzie members, which include movie enthusiasts, film critics, and journalists from across the United States.
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<h2>What are the Razzies?</h2>
Founded in 1981, the Golden Raspberry Awards, or Razzies, are a parody award show that "honours" the worst in cinema. This year, Madame Web dominated, taking home the awards for Worst Picture, Worst Screenplay, and Worst Actress for Dakota Johnson.
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<h2>Full List of &lsquo;Winners&rsquo;</h2>
Worst Picture &ndash; Madame Web
Worst Actor &ndash; Jerry Seinfeld for Unfrosted
Worst Actress &ndash; Dakota Johnson for Madame Web
Worst Supporting Actor &ndash; Jon Voight for Megalopolis
Worst Supporting Actress &ndash; Amy Schumer for Unfrosted
Worst Director &ndash; Francis Ford Coppola for Megalopolis
Worst Screen Combo &ndash; Joaquin Phoenix &amp; Lady Gaga for Joker: Folie &agrave; Deux
Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel &ndash; Joker: Folie &agrave; Deux
Worst Screenplay &ndash; Madame Web
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<h2>Francis Ford Coppola responds to Razzie win</h2>
While most celebrities who win a Razzie either ignore the award or take it in stride, legendary director Francis Ford Coppola took to social media to call out the awards.
"I am thrilled to accept the Razzie award in so many important categories for Megalopolis, and for the distinctive honour of being nominated as the worst director, worst screenplay, and worst picture," he wrote. "At a time when so few have the courage to go against the prevailing trends of contemporary moviemaking!"
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Entertainment | Hollywood " The Golden Raspberry Awards revealed their picks for the cinematic letdowns of 2025, spotlighting the year's least impressive films and performances.

The 45th Golden Raspberry Awards have announced their picks for the worst cinematic failures of 2025. This year, Joker: Folie à Deux, the sequel to 2019’s critically and commercially successful Joker, led the pack with seven nominations. The nominees were selected through emailed ballots by 1,202 Razzie members, which include movie enthusiasts, film critics, and journalists from across the United States. Also Read: James Gunn shares first look of the DCU's Lanterns series What are the Razzies? Founded in 1981, the Golden Raspberry Awards, or Razzies, are a parody award show that "honours" the worst in cinema. This year, Madame Web dominated, taking home the awards for Worst Picture, Worst Screenplay, and Worst Actress for Dakota Johnson. Also Read: Early reactions for Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again are here Full List of ‘Winners’ Worst Picture – Madame Web Worst Actor – Jerry Seinfeld for Unfrosted Worst Actress – Dakota Johnson for Madame Web Worst Supporting Actor – Jon Voight for Megalopolis Worst Supporting Actress – Amy Schumer for Unfrosted Worst Director – Francis Ford Coppola for Megalopolis Worst Screen Combo – Joaquin Phoenix & Lady Gaga for Joker: Folie à Deux Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel – Joker: Folie à Deux Worst Screenplay – Madame Web Also Read: James Gunn shares throwback BTS pic from the set of Superman Francis Ford Coppola responds to Razzie win While most celebrities who win a Razzie either ignore the award or take it in stride, legendary director Francis Ford Coppola took to social media to call out the awards. "I am thrilled to accept the Razzie award in so many important categories for Megalopolis, and for the distinctive honour of being nominated as the worst director, worst screenplay, and worst picture," he wrote. "At a time when so few have the courage to go against the prevailing trends of contemporary moviemaking!" Also Read: Oscars 2025: Everything you need to know about the 97th Academy Awards

Razzie Awards 2025: Madame Web 'wins' Worst Picture, Francis Ford Coppola chosen Worst Director

The Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now filmmaker, an esteemed director, producer and artist Francis Ford Coppola will be awarded the AFI Life Achievement Award. He will become the 50th recipient of the lifetime achievement.&nbsp;

The announcement was made by the American Film Institute (AFI) Board of Trustees. It is their highest honour for a career in film. The award will be presented to him during a gala tribute ceremony held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 26, 2025.

While making the announcement, Kathleen Kennedy, chair of the AFI board of trustees said, “Francis Ford Coppola is a peerless artist — one who has created seminal works in the canon of American film, and has also inspired generations of filmmakers who now embody his artistry and his independent spirit.”

<h2>Francis Ford Coppola is an esteemed filmmaker</h2>

Coppola is a six-time Academy Award-winning writer, director and producer. He has one of the most illustrious film careers of all time including The Conversation, The Outsiders and Bram Stoker’s Dracula.&nbsp;

The film launched at Cannes Film Festival and was released theatrically, including in IMAX.

Francis’ three films – The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and Apocalypse Now rank among AFI’s “100 Years… 100 Movies list. The films also rank high in almost every best movie list worldwide.&nbsp;

Francis also has had a longstanding relationship with some great actors&nbsp;such as Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, James Caan, Harrison Ford, Richard Dreyfus, Diane Keaton, Robert Duvall, Matt Dillon, Diane Lane and Laurence Fishburne.

<h2>Previous AFI Lifetime Achievement Award recipients</h2>

The previous AFI Life Achievement Award Recent recipients include Nicole Kidman (2024), Julie Andrews (2022), Denzel Washington (2019), George Clooney (2018) and Diane Keaton (2017).

The AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute special will air on TV.&nbsp;

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The Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now filmmaker, an esteemed director, producer and artist Francis Ford Coppola will be awarded the AFI Life Achievement Award.

The Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now filmmaker, an esteemed director, producer and artist Francis Ford Coppola will be awarded the AFI Life Achievement Award. He will become the 50th recipient of the lifetime achievement. The announcement was made by the American Film Institute (AFI) Board of Trustees. It is their highest honour for a career in film. The award will be presented to him during a gala tribute ceremony held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 26, 2025. While making the announcement, Kathleen Kennedy, chair of the AFI board of trustees said, “Francis Ford Coppola is a peerless artist — one who has created seminal works in the canon of American film, and has also inspired generations of filmmakers who now embody his artistry and his independent spirit.” Francis Ford Coppola is an esteemed filmmaker Coppola is a six-time Academy Award-winning writer, director and producer. He has one of the most illustrious film careers of all time including The Conversation, The Outsiders and Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The film launched at Cannes Film Festival and was released theatrically, including in IMAX. Francis’ three films – The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and Apocalypse Now rank among AFI’s “100 Years… 100 Movies list. The films also rank high in almost every best movie list worldwide. Francis also has had a longstanding relationship with some great actors such as Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, James Caan, Harrison Ford, Richard Dreyfus, Diane Keaton, Robert Duvall, Matt Dillon, Diane Lane and Laurence Fishburne. Previous AFI Lifetime Achievement Award recipients The previous AFI Life Achievement Award Recent recipients include Nicole Kidman (2024), Julie Andrews (2022), Denzel Washington (2019), George Clooney (2018) and Diane Keaton (2017). The AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute special will air on TV. Also read: Queer trailer: Daniel Craig looks unrecognisable in new film

The Godfather trilogy maker Francis Ford Coppola to receive AFI Life Achievement Award

In July, two videos of director Francis Ford Coppola, 85, abruptly kissing background female actors on the set of Megalopolis emerged online. Clips published by Variety show behind-the-scenes footage of the movie set, capturing Coppola walking onto the dance floor of a club before he holds a female extra and shockingly plants a kiss on her. 
 
A week after the videos were made public, an extra came forward to talk about the&nbsp;kissing scene that involved legendary director Francis Ford Coppola.

Lauren Pagone,&nbsp;one of the side actresses who appeared in the video, came forward to talk&nbsp;about Francis' actions.

Pagone, who has appeared in multiple scenes in Megalopolis, said she was dancing during a live take of the club scene when the director approached and kissed her.&nbsp;

“I was in shock. I didn’t expect him to kiss and hug me like that. I was caught off guard. And I can tell you, he came around a couple times.” &nbsp;

Pagone decided to talk about the matter after another extra,&nbsp;Rayna Menz, seen in one of the two videos, decided to talk about it.

Menz told Deadline that Coppola “did nothing to make me or, for that matter, anyone on set feel uncomfortable.” &nbsp;

However, Pagone didn't appreciate MenZ' sharing a comment on behalf of the entire crew. She said, “I don’t appreciate anybody speaking for me. I would never speak for that actress.”&nbsp;

Pagone adds, “I’ve kept my mouth shut. I’ve kept quiet. But it’s frustrating that she’s putting out there, ‘Hey, it was great for everyone’ when she doesn’t know what other people were feeling. You can’t speak for anyone but yourself. My experience was different.” &nbsp;

Coppola is busy working on his next epic, Megalopolis, a film that has been in the making for over three decades now. In this sci-fi drama, Adam Driver plays the role of Cesar Catilina, a genius artist who wants to build an idealistic city.&nbsp;

The legendary filmmaker has invested $120 million in the movie, which has been dubbed as his most passionate project.

Talking about spending such a massive amount, the director told GQ, “I couldn’t care less about the financial impact whatsoever. It means nothing to me.''

In July, two videos of director Francis Ford Coppola, 85, abruptly kissing background female actors on the set of Megalopolis emerged online. Clips published by Variety show behind-the-scenes footage of the movie set, capturing Coppola walking onto the dance floor of a club before he holds a female extra and shockingly plants a kiss on her.

In July, two videos of director Francis Ford Coppola, 85, abruptly kissing background female actors on the set of Megalopolis emerged online. Clips published by Variety show behind-the-scenes footage of the movie set, capturing Coppola walking onto the dance floor of a club before he holds a female extra and shockingly plants a kiss on her. A week after the videos were made public, an extra came forward to talk about the kissing scene that involved legendary director Francis Ford Coppola. Lauren Pagone, one of the side actresses who appeared in the video, came forward to talk about Francis' actions. Pagone, who has appeared in multiple scenes in Megalopolis, said she was dancing during a live take of the club scene when the director approached and kissed her. “I was in shock. I didn’t expect him to kiss and hug me like that. I was caught off guard. And I can tell you, he came around a couple times.” Pagone decided to talk about the matter after another extra, Rayna Menz, seen in one of the two videos, decided to talk about it. Menz told Deadline that Coppola “did nothing to make me or, for that matter, anyone on set feel uncomfortable.” However, Pagone didn't appreciate MenZ' sharing a comment on behalf of the entire crew. She said, “I don’t appreciate anybody speaking for me. I would never speak for that actress.” Pagone adds, “I’ve kept my mouth shut. I’ve kept quiet. But it’s frustrating that she’s putting out there, ‘Hey, it was great for everyone’ when she doesn’t know what other people were feeling. You can’t speak for anyone but yourself. My experience was different.” Coppola is busy working on his next epic, Megalopolis, a film that has been in the making for over three decades now. In this sci-fi drama, Adam Driver plays the role of Cesar Catilina, a genius artist who wants to build an idealistic city. The legendary filmmaker has invested $120 million in the movie, which has been dubbed as his most passionate project. Talking about spending such a massive amount, the director told GQ, “I couldn’t care less about the financial impact whatsoever. It means nothing to me.''

Extra kissed by Francis Ford Coppola on Megalopolis set speaks out, calls it shocking

The new batch of Kennedy Center honorees is&nbsp;here. On Thursday (July 18), the recipients of the 47th installment of the prestigious American honour were revealed.&nbsp;

This year's list includes the names of acclaimed Hollywood director Francis Ford Coppola; rock band The Grateful Dead (Mickey Hart, Billy Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh and Bobby Weir); singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt; and jazz composer, and pianist Arturo Sandoval.

The Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York will celebrate its 90th anniversary this year, and will get a special honour “as an iconic American institution.”

The ceremony will take place on December 8 at Washington's John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.&nbsp;

Francis Ford Coppola said in a statement, “I consider myself very fortunate to have been able to collaborate with great artists and wonderful people throughout my career, and I have never stopped learning. There is no greater honor than to be included along with those who inspired me, who I looked up to, and who gave me encouragement when times were dim. I am grateful to the Kennedy Center, my beloved colleagues, to those who equate beauty and truth, and to all the children of the world.”

Considered the highest recognition for artistic excellence in the United States, The Kennedy Center Honors are bestowed to individuals for their immense contributions to American culture and to the performing arts — whether in films, television, music, dance, theatre, or opera among others

The new batch of Kennedy Center honorees is here. On Thursday (July 18), the recipients of the 47th installment of the prestigious American honour were revealed.

The new batch of Kennedy Center honorees is here. On Thursday (July 18), the recipients of the 47th installment of the prestigious American honour were revealed. This year's list includes the names of acclaimed Hollywood director Francis Ford Coppola; rock band The Grateful Dead (Mickey Hart, Billy Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh and Bobby Weir); singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt; and jazz composer, and pianist Arturo Sandoval. The Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York will celebrate its 90th anniversary this year, and will get a special honour “as an iconic American institution.” The ceremony will take place on December 8 at Washington's John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Francis Ford Coppola said in a statement, “I consider myself very fortunate to have been able to collaborate with great artists and wonderful people throughout my career, and I have never stopped learning. There is no greater honor than to be included along with those who inspired me, who I looked up to, and who gave me encouragement when times were dim. I am grateful to the Kennedy Center, my beloved colleagues, to those who equate beauty and truth, and to all the children of the world.” Considered the highest recognition for artistic excellence in the United States, The Kennedy Center Honors are bestowed to individuals for their immense contributions to American culture and to the performing arts — whether in films, television, music, dance, theatre, or opera among others

2024 batch of Kennedy Center honorees announced: Francis Ford Coppola, Bonnie Raitt and more in the list

After its massive success at the recently concluded Cannes Film Festival, Francis Ford Coppola’s sci-fi epic Megalopolis has set a release date for the US market. Lionsgate has signed a deal to distribute the film in the US and Canada.

Megalopolis will release on September 27. It will play in Imax and most likely share screen with Christopher Nolan’s 10th anniversary Interstellar re-release. It will also play out over the screens when Joaquin Phoenix starrer Joker: Folie à Deux releases on October 4.

In a statement, Adam Fogelson, chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group said, “Francis is a legend. For many of us, his gifts to cinema were one of the inspirations to devote our own careers to film. It is a true privilege to work with him, and to bring this incredible, audacious, and utterly unique movie to theatrical audiences. At Lionsgate, we strive to be a home for bold and daring artists, and ‘Megalopolis’ proves there is no one more bold or daring than the maestro, Francis Ford Coppola.”

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Meanwhile, a lot is riding on Megalopolis for Francis Ford Coppola. The 85-year-old director had ended up independently financing the film for $120 million.

Megalopolis features Adam Driver as an architect who accidentally destroys a New York City-esque metropolis and works to rebuild it as a sustainable utopia. In the process, he’s challenged by the corrupt mayor (Giancarlo Esposito), who wants to stick to the status quo, as the bureaucrat’s daughter (Nathalie Emmanuel) comes between the two men. Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight and Laurence Fishburne round out the cast.

After its massive success at the recently concluded Cannes Film Festival, Francis Ford Coppola’s sci-fi epic Megalopolis has set a release date for the US market.

After its massive success at the recently concluded Cannes Film Festival, Francis Ford Coppola’s sci-fi epic Megalopolis has set a release date for the US market. Lionsgate has signed a deal to distribute the film in the US and Canada. Megalopolis will release on September 27. It will play in Imax and most likely share screen with Christopher Nolan’s 10th anniversary Interstellar re-release. It will also play out over the screens when Joaquin Phoenix starrer Joker: Folie à Deux releases on October 4. In a statement, Adam Fogelson, chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group said, “Francis is a legend. For many of us, his gifts to cinema were one of the inspirations to devote our own careers to film. It is a true privilege to work with him, and to bring this incredible, audacious, and utterly unique movie to theatrical audiences. At Lionsgate, we strive to be a home for bold and daring artists, and ‘Megalopolis’ proves there is no one more bold or daring than the maestro, Francis Ford Coppola.” Also read: Brad Pitt's Formula 1 film helmed by Joseph Kosinski sets release date Meanwhile, a lot is riding on Megalopolis for Francis Ford Coppola. The 85-year-old director had ended up independently financing the film for $120 million. Megalopolis features Adam Driver as an architect who accidentally destroys a New York City-esque metropolis and works to rebuild it as a sustainable utopia. In the process, he’s challenged by the corrupt mayor (Giancarlo Esposito), who wants to stick to the status quo, as the bureaucrat’s daughter (Nathalie Emmanuel) comes between the two men. Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight and Laurence Fishburne round out the cast.

Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis gets US release date

Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola closed a decades-in-the-making chapter of his long career on Thursday as his passion project "Megalopolis," a 138-minute epic science-fiction tale drawn from Roman history, premiered at the&nbsp;Cannes&nbsp;Film Festival.

With "Megalopolis," the Oscar-winning director of "The Godfather" is in the running for the Palme d'Or for the first time since "Apocalypse Now" netted him the top prize in 1979.

Critics were on the whole unimpressed by the film but many found it had at least a smidgeon of entertainment value.

Entertainment news outlet Vulture summarized the general reception with the headline "Megalopolis is a work of absolute madness," while The Hollywood Reporter's quick take described it as "a folly that's not without a certain fascination."

Adam Driver stars as Cesar Catilina, an architect-scientist who wants to better a fictional version of New York City called New Rome, pitting him against Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who prizes authority and institutions over change.

Catilina falls in love with the mayor's daughter, Julia, played by "Game of Thrones"' Nathalie Emmanuel, as she helps him work towards his vision and re-ignites his power to stop time.

Attesting to Coppola's cachet, even the supporting cast is particularly well-stocked with famous names such as Shia LaBeouf, Aubrey Plaza, Laurence Fishburne and Dustin Hoffman.

Almost as epic as the film itself is the long, winding road it took from concept to cinemas: Coppola first began developing the concept in the early 1980s, working on it in fits and starts in the succeeding decades with a number of actors attached.

Coppola said his plot inspiration came from an attempted coup d'etat in 63 B.C. by the popular Roman aristocrat Lucius Sergius Catiline, who also lends his name to Driver's character.

After almost giving up on the project in 2007 due to a lack of support, Coppola decided to follow through on it after turning 80, followed by the pandemic, which involved selling a piece of his wine business to self-finance the film's production.

"Megalopolis," with a $120 million budget, has not yet found a U.S. distributor but, according to reports, will have a limited global release at Imax theatres at some point this year.

Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola closed a decades-in-the-making chapter of his long career on Thursday as his passion project "Megalopolis," a 138-minute epic science-fiction tale drawn from Roman history, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola closed a decades-in-the-making chapter of his long career on Thursday as his passion project "Megalopolis," a 138-minute epic science-fiction tale drawn from Roman history, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. With "Megalopolis," the Oscar-winning director of "The Godfather" is in the running for the Palme d'Or for the first time since "Apocalypse Now" netted him the top prize in 1979. Critics were on the whole unimpressed by the film but many found it had at least a smidgeon of entertainment value. Entertainment news outlet Vulture summarized the general reception with the headline "Megalopolis is a work of absolute madness," while The Hollywood Reporter's quick take described it as "a folly that's not without a certain fascination." Adam Driver stars as Cesar Catilina, an architect-scientist who wants to better a fictional version of New York City called New Rome, pitting him against Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who prizes authority and institutions over change. Catilina falls in love with the mayor's daughter, Julia, played by "Game of Thrones"' Nathalie Emmanuel, as she helps him work towards his vision and re-ignites his power to stop time. Attesting to Coppola's cachet, even the supporting cast is particularly well-stocked with famous names such as Shia LaBeouf, Aubrey Plaza, Laurence Fishburne and Dustin Hoffman. Almost as epic as the film itself is the long, winding road it took from concept to cinemas: Coppola first began developing the concept in the early 1980s, working on it in fits and starts in the succeeding decades with a number of actors attached. Coppola said his plot inspiration came from an attempted coup d'etat in 63 B.C. by the popular Roman aristocrat Lucius Sergius Catiline, who also lends his name to Driver's character. After almost giving up on the project in 2007 due to a lack of support, Coppola decided to follow through on it after turning 80, followed by the pandemic, which involved selling a piece of his wine business to self-finance the film's production. "Megalopolis," with a $120 million budget, has not yet found a U.S. distributor but, according to reports, will have a limited global release at Imax theatres at some point this year.

After decades, Francis Ford Coppola's opus Megalopolis finally debuts at Cannes

It's time for Megalopolis. The film by legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola has been in the making for over three decades now. On Saturday (May 4), the first teaser of the movie was released, and after watching the short clip from the movie, we can surely say that another classic piece from the director is on the way.&nbsp;

Starring prolific actor Adam Driver, the movie is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this year.&nbsp;

Megalopolis teaser

In the first short clip from the movie, Adam who is an architect is standing on the edge of a high-rise building, as we see him jump-off&nbsp;the building. As Adam leans downwards, he shouts ''time stop,'' apparently testing his special abilities.&nbsp;

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Watch the teaser below:

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More about Megalpolis

In this sci-fi drama, Adam plays the role of Cesar Catilina, a genius artist who wants to build an idealistic city.&nbsp;

As per the movie's description, “Megalopolis is a Roman Epic fable 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, Mayor Franklyn 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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The film boasts of an impressive cast, including Giancarlo Esposito, Laurence Fishburne, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight Talia Shire, Jason Schwartzman, Kathryn Hunter, Grace VanderWaal, Chloe Fineman, James Remar, D.B. Sweeney, and Dustin Hoffman.

This is Francis's most passionate project. The legendary filmmaker has invested $120 million in the movie. Talking about spending such a massive amount, the director told GQ, “I couldn’t care less about the financial impact whatsoever. It means nothing to me.” 
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It's time for Megalopolis. The film by legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola has been in the making for over three decades now. On Saturday (May 4), the first teaser of the movie was released, and after watching the short clip from the movie, we can surely say that another classic piece from the director is on the way.

It's time for Megalopolis. The film by legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola has been in the making for over three decades now. On Saturday (May 4), the first teaser of the movie was released, and after watching the short clip from the movie, we can surely say that another classic piece from the director is on the way. Starring prolific actor Adam Driver, the movie is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this year. Megalopolis teaser In the first short clip from the movie, Adam who is an architect is standing on the edge of a high-rise building, as we see him jump-off the building. As Adam leans downwards, he shouts ''time stop,'' apparently testing his special abilities. Kendrick Lamar vs Drake beef explained by Dua Lipa on SNL: Watch Watch the teaser below: More about Megalpolis In this sci-fi drama, Adam plays the role of Cesar Catilina, a genius artist who wants to build an idealistic city. As per the movie's description, “Megalopolis is a Roman Epic fable 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, Mayor Franklyn 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.” Ed Sheeran, Kendall Jenner and more celebs at F1 Grand Prix in Miami The film boasts of an impressive cast, including Giancarlo Esposito, Laurence Fishburne, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight Talia Shire, Jason Schwartzman, Kathryn Hunter, Grace VanderWaal, Chloe Fineman, James Remar, D.B. Sweeney, and Dustin Hoffman. This is Francis's most passionate project. The legendary filmmaker has invested $120 million in the movie. Talking about spending such a massive amount, the director told GQ, “I couldn’t care less about the financial impact whatsoever. It means nothing to me.”

Megalopolis: Teaser, cast, synopsis and everything to know about Francis Ford Coppola’s film

There’s a lot of chatter on Francis Ford Coppola’s upcoming film Megalopolis as makers dropped the first look, which looks anything but average.&nbsp;

He revealed in a Vanity Fair interview that he wrote the script around 300 times before self-financing the passion project for $120 million. He sold a part of his winery estate in Northern California.&nbsp;

<h2>Cast and Plot of&nbsp;Megalopolis</h2>

The film stars Adam Driver and Nathalie Emmanuel in leading roles. The first look from the film has debuted as the lead stars look busy watching something.&nbsp;

Francis Ford Coppola’s film is inspired by HG&nbsp;Wells’s Things to Come. The film is set in a New York City-like metropolis in the aftermath of catastrophic destruction. Adam Driver plays an idealistic architect who wants to rebuild the city into something greater than what it was. Giancarlo Esposito is the city’s corrupt mayor hellbent on keeping things the way they were.

Caught in between the two is the socialist daughter of the mayor who becomes romantically drawn to Adam Driver’s architect. The supporting cast includes Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Talia Shire and Jason Schwartzman.

<h2>What Francis Ford Coppola has to say on the film</h2>

Speaking to Variety, Francis Ford Coppola said, “I wasn’t really working on this screenplay for 40 years as I often see written, but rather I was collecting notes and clippings for a scrapbook of things I found interesting for some future screenplay, or examples of political cartoons or different historical subjects.”

He added, “Ultimately, after a lot of time, I settled on the idea of a Roman epic. And then later, a Roman epic set in modern America, so I really only began writing this script, on and off, in the last dozen years or so. Also, as I have made many films of many different subjects and in many different styles, I hoped for a project later in life when I might better understand what my personal style was.”

Megalopolis wrapped production last year. The film is set for a world premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival which will begin in May.&nbsp;

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There’s a lot of chatter on Francis Ford Coppola’s upcoming film Megalopolis as makers dropped the first look, which looks anything but average. He revealed in a Vanity Fair interview that he wrote the script around 300 times before self-financing the passion project for $120 million.

There’s a lot of chatter on Francis Ford Coppola’s upcoming film Megalopolis as makers dropped the first look, which looks anything but average. He revealed in a Vanity Fair interview that he wrote the script around 300 times before self-financing the passion project for $120 million. He sold a part of his winery estate in Northern California. Cast and Plot of Megalopolis The film stars Adam Driver and Nathalie Emmanuel in leading roles. The first look from the film has debuted as the lead stars look busy watching something. Francis Ford Coppola’s film is inspired by HG Wells’s Things to Come. The film is set in a New York City-like metropolis in the aftermath of catastrophic destruction. Adam Driver plays an idealistic architect who wants to rebuild the city into something greater than what it was. Giancarlo Esposito is the city’s corrupt mayor hellbent on keeping things the way they were. Caught in between the two is the socialist daughter of the mayor who becomes romantically drawn to Adam Driver’s architect. The supporting cast includes Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Talia Shire and Jason Schwartzman. What Francis Ford Coppola has to say on the film Speaking to Variety, Francis Ford Coppola said, “I wasn’t really working on this screenplay for 40 years as I often see written, but rather I was collecting notes and clippings for a scrapbook of things I found interesting for some future screenplay, or examples of political cartoons or different historical subjects.” He added, “Ultimately, after a lot of time, I settled on the idea of a Roman epic. And then later, a Roman epic set in modern America, so I really only began writing this script, on and off, in the last dozen years or so. Also, as I have made many films of many different subjects and in many different styles, I hoped for a project later in life when I might better understand what my personal style was.” Megalopolis wrapped production last year. The film is set for a world premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival which will begin in May. Also read: Billy Joel sings Uptown Girl to ex wife Christie Brinkley three decades after divorce

Megalopolis first look: Francis Ford Coppola reveals he 'must’ve rewritten it 300 times’

Acclaimed director Francis Ford Coppola is all praise for Barbenheimer's success. Moviegoers witnessed the biggest clash at the box office last week. Two of the biggest Hollywood movies, Barbie and Oppenheimer, arrived on the same day (July 21), and both movies are doing great business across the world.&nbsp;

<h2>Francis Ford Coppola on ‘Barbenheimer’ success</h2>

Coppola recently addressed the release of two biggies of Hollywood on the same day as he went to praise the&nbsp;thunderous response both the films are receiving as he called the success of both the mega-budget films a "victory for Cinema".

During his interaction with fans on his Instagram Stories, the director was asked whether he had watched both films or not.&nbsp;

Saying that he had yet to watch both films, he said, ''I have yet to see them, but the fact that people are filling big theatres to see them and that they are neither ‘sequels’ nor ‘prequels’… no number attached to them meaning they are true one-offs is a victory for&nbsp;Cinema.''

<h2>Barbie Vs Oppenheimer</h2>

Both the films that come from the two ace directors - Christopher Nolan and Greta Gerwig - have garnered impressive reviews from the critics. Talking about Nolan's Oppenheimer, the film garnered a 92 per cent score on the review aggregation platform, Rotten Tomatoes. Meanwhile, Greta Gerwig's film, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, has garnered an impressive 89 per cent&nbsp;positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes.&nbsp;

However, when it comes to box office collections, Greta Gerwig's film emerged as&nbsp;the first choice of the audience. As per Deadline, Barbie crossed $300 million at the box office in nine days. Meanwhile, Oppenheimer has garnered more than $173.6 million.&nbsp;

<h2>More about Barbie:</h2>

Directed by Greta, the movie follows the story of Barbie and Ken, who are expelled from Barbie Land due to their imperfections, and together they will explore the real world. The movie is co-written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach.

WION's review on Barbie: Film critic Shomini Sen writes, ''I would still say that the film very smartly shows how society is and humanises the iconic doll. For decades Barbie has been one of the most popular toys for young girls, setting unrealistic standards of beauty. Sure, Mattel has reinvented the doll and made every girl believe that they can be whatever they want to be - just like their favourite doll, but the narrative of everything being overtly perfect has also done damage to several. Greta, in that sense, spins the narrative and adds a layer of cynicism to Barbie land to show how things are in real. Flawed, depressed, and definitely not perfect- even though the plastic remains constant.'' <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-barbie-review-margot-robbie-ryan-goslings-film-smart-funny-and-very-woke-618109">Read the full review here:&nbsp;</a>

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<h2>More about Oppenheimer:</h2>

Oppenheimer is based on the biopic of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who is known as the "father of the atomic bomb," The film is dark, thrilling, and serious.

WION's review on Oppenheimer: Film critic Kshitij Mohan Rawat writes, ''As Oppenheimer unfolds, Nolan presents us with a kaleidoscope of ethical dilemmas that transcend time. The film's resonance lies not only in its historical accuracy but also in its exploration of the human condition, the pursuit of knowledge, and the choices that shape our destinies. Oppenheimer is an unmissable cinematic event. I am not quite sure if it is indeed Nolan's best work as many have said, but it definitely comes close.'' <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-oppenheimer-review-nolans-visually-stunning-epic-fuses-genius-and-guilt-618110">Read the full review here.</a> 
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Acclaimed director Francis Ford Coppola is all praise for Barbenheimer's success. Moviegoers witnessed the biggest clash at the box office last week. Two of the biggest Hollywood movies, Barbie and Oppenheimer, arrived on the same day (July 21), and both movies are doing great business across the world.

Acclaimed director Francis Ford Coppola is all praise for Barbenheimer's success. Moviegoers witnessed the biggest clash at the box office last week. Two of the biggest Hollywood movies, Barbie and Oppenheimer, arrived on the same day (July 21), and both movies are doing great business across the world. Francis Ford Coppola on ‘Barbenheimer’ success Coppola recently addressed the release of two biggies of Hollywood on the same day as he went to praise the thunderous response both the films are receiving as he called the success of both the mega-budget films a "victory for Cinema". During his interaction with fans on his Instagram Stories, the director was asked whether he had watched both films or not. Saying that he had yet to watch both films, he said, ''I have yet to see them, but the fact that people are filling big theatres to see them and that they are neither ‘sequels’ nor ‘prequels’… no number attached to them meaning they are true one-offs is a victory for Cinema.'' Barbie Vs Oppenheimer Both the films that come from the two ace directors - Christopher Nolan and Greta Gerwig - have garnered impressive reviews from the critics. Talking about Nolan's Oppenheimer, the film garnered a 92 per cent score on the review aggregation platform, Rotten Tomatoes. Meanwhile, Greta Gerwig's film, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, has garnered an impressive 89 per cent positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, when it comes to box office collections, Greta Gerwig's film emerged as the first choice of the audience. As per Deadline, Barbie crossed $300 million at the box office in nine days. Meanwhile, Oppenheimer has garnered more than $173.6 million. More about Barbie: Directed by Greta, the movie follows the story of Barbie and Ken, who are expelled from Barbie Land due to their imperfections, and together they will explore the real world. The movie is co-written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach. WION's review on Barbie: Film critic Shomini Sen writes, ''I would still say that the film very smartly shows how society is and humanises the iconic doll. For decades Barbie has been one of the most popular toys for young girls, setting unrealistic standards of beauty. Sure, Mattel has reinvented the doll and made every girl believe that they can be whatever they want to be - just like their favourite doll, but the narrative of everything being overtly perfect has also done damage to several. Greta, in that sense, spins the narrative and adds a layer of cynicism to Barbie land to show how things are in real. Flawed, depressed, and definitely not perfect- even though the plastic remains constant.'' Read the full review here: More about Oppenheimer: Oppenheimer is based on the biopic of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who is known as the "father of the atomic bomb," The film is dark, thrilling, and serious. WION's review on Oppenheimer: Film critic Kshitij Mohan Rawat writes, ''As Oppenheimer unfolds, Nolan presents us with a kaleidoscope of ethical dilemmas that transcend time. The film's resonance lies not only in its historical accuracy but also in its exploration of the human condition, the pursuit of knowledge, and the choices that shape our destinies. Oppenheimer is an unmissable cinematic event. I am not quite sure if it is indeed Nolan's best work as many have said, but it definitely comes close.'' Read the full review here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Victory for Cinema! Francis Ford Coppola is all praise for Barbie and Oppenheimer box office success

Diane Keaton has long pondered why she was chosen for a role in Francis Ford Coppola's iconic film, The Godfather. Recently, Coppola engaged in a surprise "Ask me anything" session on Instagram, inviting fans to inquire about his life and career. Keaton herself decided to participate and posed the question, "Why on Earth did you choose me for The Godfather?!!" In response, Coppola publicly shared Keaton's query and explained his decision. He mentioned that although she was initially cast to play a more conventional and ordinary wife character, there was something unique and intriguing about her. Coppola recognised a deeper, funnier, and more interesting aspect to her persona, a choice that he believed turned out to be correct.

“I chose you, because although you were to play the more straight/vanilla wife, there was something more about you, deeper, funnier, and very interesting. (I was right)," he wrote.&nbsp;

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Coppola also reminisced about the first time he saw Keaton shine. It was during a performance of the Broadway musical Hair, where she had her first significant stage role. He recalled being invited by Fred Astaire to watch the show, but Astaire couldn't comprehend it. However, Keaton's beautiful singing voice left a lasting impression on Coppola.

Following her breakthrough role in The Godfather, Keaton reprised her character in The Godfather Part II in 1974. Nearly two decades later, Keaton returned to the character once more in The Godfather Part III (1990). The film explores the consequences of Michael's choices and his attempt to legitimise his business empire. Kay's character is further developed as she confronts the impact of her decisions and her complex relationship with Michael.

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In 2020, a modified version of the third film, titled The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone, was released to commemorate its 30th anniversary.

Keaton's portrayal of Kay earned critical acclaim, and her on-screen chemistry with Pacino added depth to their tumultuous relationship. The character undergoes significant development throughout the trilogy, facing various challenges and conflicts as the Corleone family becomes increasingly embroiled in power struggles and internal strife.

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Diane Keaton has long pondered why she was chosen for a role in Francis Ford Coppola's iconic film, The Godfather. Recently, Coppola engaged in a surprise "Ask me anything" session on Instagram, inviting fans to inquire about his life and career.

Diane Keaton has long pondered why she was chosen for a role in Francis Ford Coppola's iconic film, The Godfather. Recently, Coppola engaged in a surprise "Ask me anything" session on Instagram, inviting fans to inquire about his life and career. Keaton herself decided to participate and posed the question, "Why on Earth did you choose me for The Godfather?!!" In response, Coppola publicly shared Keaton's query and explained his decision. He mentioned that although she was initially cast to play a more conventional and ordinary wife character, there was something unique and intriguing about her. Coppola recognised a deeper, funnier, and more interesting aspect to her persona, a choice that he believed turned out to be correct. “I chose you, because although you were to play the more straight/vanilla wife, there was something more about you, deeper, funnier, and very interesting. (I was right)," he wrote. Coppola also reminisced about the first time he saw Keaton shine. It was during a performance of the Broadway musical Hair, where she had her first significant stage role. He recalled being invited by Fred Astaire to watch the show, but Astaire couldn't comprehend it. However, Keaton's beautiful singing voice left a lasting impression on Coppola. Following her breakthrough role in The Godfather, Keaton reprised her character in The Godfather Part II in 1974. Nearly two decades later, Keaton returned to the character once more in The Godfather Part III (1990). The film explores the consequences of Michael's choices and his attempt to legitimise his business empire. Kay's character is further developed as she confronts the impact of her decisions and her complex relationship with Michael. In 2020, a modified version of the third film, titled The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone, was released to commemorate its 30th anniversary. Keaton's portrayal of Kay earned critical acclaim, and her on-screen chemistry with Pacino added depth to their tumultuous relationship. The character undergoes significant development throughout the trilogy, facing various challenges and conflicts as the Corleone family becomes increasingly embroiled in power struggles and internal strife. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Hollywood star Nicolas Cage has expressed disagreement towards his uncle Francis Ford Coppola when it comes to superhero movies like the Marvel films.

According to Variety, recently, while speaking to a magazine, the actor defended the genre against various criticisms made by top filmmakers including Coppola and Martin Scorsese.

In 2019, Cappola had been quoted calling Marvel movies "despicable" while supporting Scorsese`s critical beliefs about comic book films hurting the film industry.

The filmmaker later clarified that he wasn`t referring to Marvel films specifically, rather he meant that it`s "despicable" how the film industry now values commerce over art.

Scorsese and Coppola`s primary criticism is that Marvel and comic book films have reshaped exhibition so that only one type of movie now gets produced and distributed at the theatrical level."There used to be studio films. Now there are Marvel pictures. And what is a Marvel picture? A Marvel picture is one prototype movie that is made over and over and over and over and over again to look different," Coppola had himself explained in an interview earlier this year.

Defending these films, Cage stated, "I don`t understand the conflict. I don`t agree with them on that perception or opinion. I think that the movies that I make, like `Pig` or `Joe,` are not in any kind of conflict with Marvel movies."He continued, "I don`t think the Marvel movie had anything to do with the end of the tweener. By tweener, I mean the USD 30 to USD 50 million budget movie. I think movies are in good shape. If you look at `Power of the Dog,` or if you look at `Spencer,` or any of Megan Ellison`s movies. I think that there`s still Paul Thomas Anderson."

"Marvel has done a really excellent job of entertaining the whole family. They put a lot of thought into it. I mean, it`s definitely had a big progression from when I was doing the first two `Ghost Rider` movies. Kevin Feige, or whoever is behind that machine, has found a masterful way of weaving the stories together and interconnecting all the characters," the actor added.He further said, "I just, I don`t see what the issue is."

As per Variety, there have been rumours that in the upcoming `Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness`, Cage might be reprising his `Ghost Ride` role. However, during the interview, the actor dismissed this by saying "I`d love to work with Cumberbatch, but I don`t think that`s happening."&nbsp;

Hollywood star Nicolas Cage has expressed disagreement towards his uncle Francis Ford Coppola when it comes to superhero movies like the Marvel films. According to Variety, recently, while speaking to a magazine, the actor defended the genre against various criticisms made by top filmmakers including Coppola and Martin Scorsese.

Hollywood star Nicolas Cage has expressed disagreement towards his uncle Francis Ford Coppola when it comes to superhero movies like the Marvel films. According to Variety, recently, while speaking to a magazine, the actor defended the genre against various criticisms made by top filmmakers including Coppola and Martin Scorsese. In 2019, Cappola had been quoted calling Marvel movies "despicable" while supporting Scorsese`s critical beliefs about comic book films hurting the film industry. The filmmaker later clarified that he wasn`t referring to Marvel films specifically, rather he meant that it`s "despicable" how the film industry now values commerce over art. Scorsese and Coppola`s primary criticism is that Marvel and comic book films have reshaped exhibition so that only one type of movie now gets produced and distributed at the theatrical level."There used to be studio films. Now there are Marvel pictures. And what is a Marvel picture? A Marvel picture is one prototype movie that is made over and over and over and over and over again to look different," Coppola had himself explained in an interview earlier this year. Defending these films, Cage stated, "I don`t understand the conflict. I don`t agree with them on that perception or opinion. I think that the movies that I make, like `Pig` or `Joe,` are not in any kind of conflict with Marvel movies."He continued, "I don`t think the Marvel movie had anything to do with the end of the tweener. By tweener, I mean the USD 30 to USD 50 million budget movie. I think movies are in good shape. If you look at `Power of the Dog,` or if you look at `Spencer,` or any of Megan Ellison`s movies. I think that there`s still Paul Thomas Anderson." "Marvel has done a really excellent job of entertaining the whole family. They put a lot of thought into it. I mean, it`s definitely had a big progression from when I was doing the first two `Ghost Rider` movies. Kevin Feige, or whoever is behind that machine, has found a masterful way of weaving the stories together and interconnecting all the characters," the actor added.He further said, "I just, I don`t see what the issue is." As per Variety, there have been rumours that in the upcoming `Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness`, Cage might be reprising his `Ghost Ride` role. However, during the interview, the actor dismissed this by saying "I`d love to work with Cumberbatch, but I don`t think that`s happening."

Nicolas Cage disagrees with Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese's criticism of Marvel films

Released 50 years ago this week, "The Godfather" broke all box office records, won best picture at the Oscars and introduced millions of fans to a world of mafia bosses, murder-for-hire and cannoli.

But when director Francis Ford Coppola -- then "about 29 years old" -- was offered the job of adapting Mario Puzo's best-selling mob novel, he says he very nearly refused.

"I was greatly disappointed when I first started to read... it was really a potboiler that Mario Puzo had written to get some money (for) his kids," Coppola told a 50th anniversary screening event at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles late Monday.

"When they did offer me the opportunity of doing it -- mainly because everyone else had turned it down -- I turned it down also."

Fortunately, a young associate by the name of George Lucas insisted that Coppola take the job, as their fledgling, counter-cultural film studio American Zoetrope was heavily in debt.

"'Francis, we need the money! The tax authority is going to chain the front door... You've got to take a job like this'," Coppola recalled the future "Star Wars" creator saying.

The rest, as they say, is history.

The Godfather -- released on March 24, 1972, in an unusually large number of theaters from day one -- was by September the highest grossing film of all time, supplanting "Gone with the Wind."

In doing so, it helped usher in the blockbuster era, which truly took flight when Steven Spielberg's "Jaws" took over the box office record three years later.

According to Peter Biskind's book "Easy Riders, Raging Bulls," Coppola won a bet that Paramount would buy him a stretch limo if the film grossed $50 million. It grossed more than $130 million.

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Coppola became the first superstar director, with the financial clout to back up his artistic credentials.

"It was the beginning of a new era for directors," wrote Biskind.

- 'Not happy' -

But in many ways, "The Godfather" was an unlikely hit.

By 1972, gangster films had fallen out of fashion. Paramount had released "The Brotherhood" starring Kirk Douglas four years earlier, and it had bombed.

But Mario Puzo's mafia novel was soaring in popularity, and the same studio held the rights.

Still, Paramount had trouble finding a director -- Hollywood's reigning auteurs like Elia Kazan, Costa-Gavras and Peter Bogdanovich turned it down.

Though he was a leader in the New Hollywood movement of hot-shot, anti-establishment young directors, Coppola did not have a major hit to his name, and was approached in part due to his Italian ancestry.

"If it got a lot of pushback from offended Italian Americans who felt that it was casting aspersions on Italians, I would get the heat, you know?" said Coppola.

While Paramount wanted a quick, cheap adaptation, Coppola fought for a bigger budget, insisting the film be shot in New York, in its original 1940s setting rather than the present day.

"The budget was about $2 million, $2.5 million. And by my wanting to make it in New York and make it in period 1945, it meant that probably that was going to at least get doubled," recalled Coppola.

"Which they were not happy about at all."

- 'Unique' -

Paramount production chief Robert Evans, a major Tinseltown player who had bought the film rights, battled with Coppola over casting.

The only star name attached -- Marlon Brando -- was washed up, while Al Pacino was a relative unknown, and not the "tall, handsome guy" Evans wanted.

"Al is very handsome, but in his own unique way," joked Coppola.

He added: "All the women just liked him a lot. Al Pacino was very attractive to girls. I was wondering why exactly. But this has always been the case."

"Nonetheless, when I suggested Al Pacino for the part, people at Paramount really started to wonder if they had chosen the wrong person."

As it turned out, "The Godfather" won best picture, Brando won best actor, and Coppola and Puzo shared the Oscar for best adapted screenplay.

Pacino was one of three stars in the movie nominated for best supporting actor, along with James Caan and Robert Duvall. The film had 11 nominations overall.

In a sign of its enduring legacy, Coppola was honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame this week in the run-up to Sunday's Oscars, and the Academy Museum announced a new gallery devoted to the film.

"'The Godfather' was so much more successful than anyone thought it was going to be," said Coppola.

Released 50 years ago this week, "The Godfather" broke all box office records, won best picture at the Oscars and introduced millions of fans to a world of mafia bosses, murder-for-hire and cannoli.

Released 50 years ago this week, "The Godfather" broke all box office records, won best picture at the Oscars and introduced millions of fans to a world of mafia bosses, murder-for-hire and cannoli. But when director Francis Ford Coppola -- then "about 29 years old" -- was offered the job of adapting Mario Puzo's best-selling mob novel, he says he very nearly refused. "I was greatly disappointed when I first started to read... it was really a potboiler that Mario Puzo had written to get some money (for) his kids," Coppola told a 50th anniversary screening event at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles late Monday. "When they did offer me the opportunity of doing it -- mainly because everyone else had turned it down -- I turned it down also." Fortunately, a young associate by the name of George Lucas insisted that Coppola take the job, as their fledgling, counter-cultural film studio American Zoetrope was heavily in debt. "'Francis, we need the money! The tax authority is going to chain the front door... You've got to take a job like this'," Coppola recalled the future "Star Wars" creator saying. The rest, as they say, is history. The Godfather -- released on March 24, 1972, in an unusually large number of theaters from day one -- was by September the highest grossing film of all time, supplanting "Gone with the Wind." In doing so, it helped usher in the blockbuster era, which truly took flight when Steven Spielberg's "Jaws" took over the box office record three years later. According to Peter Biskind's book "Easy Riders, Raging Bulls," Coppola won a bet that Paramount would buy him a stretch limo if the film grossed $50 million. It grossed more than $130 million. Also read: 'The Godfather' director Francis Ford Coppola receives star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame Coppola became the first superstar director, with the financial clout to back up his artistic credentials. "It was the beginning of a new era for directors," wrote Biskind. - 'Not happy' - But in many ways, "The Godfather" was an unlikely hit. By 1972, gangster films had fallen out of fashion. Paramount had released "The Brotherhood" starring Kirk Douglas four years earlier, and it had bombed. But Mario Puzo's mafia novel was soaring in popularity, and the same studio held the rights. Still, Paramount had trouble finding a director -- Hollywood's reigning auteurs like Elia Kazan, Costa-Gavras and Peter Bogdanovich turned it down. Though he was a leader in the New Hollywood movement of hot-shot, anti-establishment young directors, Coppola did not have a major hit to his name, and was approached in part due to his Italian ancestry. "If it got a lot of pushback from offended Italian Americans who felt that it was casting aspersions on Italians, I would get the heat, you know?" said Coppola. While Paramount wanted a quick, cheap adaptation, Coppola fought for a bigger budget, insisting the film be shot in New York, in its original 1940s setting rather than the present day. "The budget was about $2 million, $2.5 million. And by my wanting to make it in New York and make it in period 1945, it meant that probably that was going to at least get doubled," recalled Coppola. "Which they were not happy about at all." - 'Unique' - Paramount production chief Robert Evans, a major Tinseltown player who had bought the film rights, battled with Coppola over casting. The only star name attached -- Marlon Brando -- was washed up, while Al Pacino was a relative unknown, and not the "tall, handsome guy" Evans wanted. "Al is very handsome, but in his own unique way," joked Coppola. He added: "All the women just liked him a lot. Al Pacino was very attractive to girls. I was wondering why exactly. But this has always been the case." "Nonetheless, when I suggested Al Pacino for the part, people at Paramount really started to wonder if they had chosen the wrong person." As it turned out, "The Godfather" won best picture, Brando won best actor, and Coppola and Puzo shared the Oscar for best adapted screenplay. Pacino was one of three stars in the movie nominated for best supporting actor, along with James Caan and Robert Duvall. The film had 11 nominations overall. In a sign of its enduring legacy, Coppola was honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame this week in the run-up to Sunday's Oscars, and the Academy Museum announced a new gallery devoted to the film. "'The Godfather' was so much more successful than anyone thought it was going to be," said Coppola.

How Coppola nearly refused 'Godfather' offer 50 years ago

Legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, best known for helming 'The Godfather', has been honoured with the Hollywood Walk of Fame star. 
 
He is the 2,715th celebrity to receive the star, The Hollywood Reporter reported. 
 
Elle Fanning, who starred in his last film 'Twixt' in 2011, and Coppola's sister Talia Shire, who played Connie Corleone in 'The Godfather', were among the special guests in attendance at the ceremony, which was conducted a few days before the 50th anniversary of his classic 'The Godfather'. 
 
Coppola is currently in pre-production on his upcoming film 'Megalopolis'.

Legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, best known for helming 'The Godfather', has been honoured with the Hollywood Walk of Fame star. He is the 2,715th celebrity to receive the star, The Hollywood Reporter reported.

Legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, best known for helming 'The Godfather', has been honoured with the Hollywood Walk of Fame star. He is the 2,715th celebrity to receive the star, The Hollywood Reporter reported. Elle Fanning, who starred in his last film 'Twixt' in 2011, and Coppola's sister Talia Shire, who played Connie Corleone in 'The Godfather', were among the special guests in attendance at the ceremony, which was conducted a few days before the 50th anniversary of his classic 'The Godfather'. Coppola is currently in pre-production on his upcoming film 'Megalopolis'.

'The Godfather' director Francis Ford Coppola receives star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame

It’s time for some nostalgia moment as Francis Ford Coppola has finished restoration process of his cult films ‘The Godfather’ and franchise ahead of the original film’s 50th anniversary. ‘The Godfather’ will be making its return to the theatres for its golden jubilee at the Dolby theatres and AMC theatres on February 24 with 4K Ultra HD and digital on March 22.

Since the film will be returning to a new-age audience along with those who have seen and loved the films, Paramount has released a new trailer for the restored version. The restoration was a lengthy, tedious process of 1,000 hours of color correction and restoration of the original mono tracks, in addition to 4,000 hours of repairing stains and tears.

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All three films in the trilogy have been restored under the direction of Francis Ford Coppola.

Watch the restored trailer:

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The film has originally released in 1972 and went on to swee every award including the Academy Awards. It was an adaptation of Mario Puzo’s novel which was a trilogy that chronicles the rise and fall of the Corleone family under the patriarch Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) and the transformation of his youngest son, Michael (Al Pacino), from reluctant family outsider to ruthless mafia boss.

On this momentous occasion, Coppola said, “I am very proud of ‘The Godfather,’ which certainly defined the first third of my creative life. With this 50th anniversary tribute, I’m especially proud of Mario Puzo’s ‘The Godfather’,’ Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone’ is included, as it captures Mario and my original vision in definitively concluding our epic trilogy.”

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“We felt privileged to restore these films and a little in awe every day we worked on them,” said Andrea Kalas, senior vice president, Paramount Archives. “We were able to witness first-hand how the brilliant cinematography, score, production design, costume design, editing, performances, and, of course, screenwriting and direction became famously more than the sum of their parts. It was our commitment to honor all of the filmmakers’ exceptional work.”

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It’s time for some nostalgia moment as Francis Ford Coppola has finished restoration process of his cult films ‘The Godfather’ and franchise ahead of the original film’s 50th anniversary.

It’s time for some nostalgia moment as Francis Ford Coppola has finished restoration process of his cult films ‘The Godfather’ and franchise ahead of the original film’s 50th anniversary. ‘The Godfather’ will be making its return to the theatres for its golden jubilee at the Dolby theatres and AMC theatres on February 24 with 4K Ultra HD and digital on March 22. Since the film will be returning to a new-age audience along with those who have seen and loved the films, Paramount has released a new trailer for the restored version. The restoration was a lengthy, tedious process of 1,000 hours of color correction and restoration of the original mono tracks, in addition to 4,000 hours of repairing stains and tears. Also read: Britney Spears slams sister Jamie Lynn: She never had to work for anything, everything was always given to her All three films in the trilogy have been restored under the direction of Francis Ford Coppola. Watch the restored trailer: The film has originally released in 1972 and went on to swee every award including the Academy Awards. It was an adaptation of Mario Puzo’s novel which was a trilogy that chronicles the rise and fall of the Corleone family under the patriarch Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) and the transformation of his youngest son, Michael (Al Pacino), from reluctant family outsider to ruthless mafia boss. On this momentous occasion, Coppola said, “I am very proud of ‘The Godfather,’ which certainly defined the first third of my creative life. With this 50th anniversary tribute, I’m especially proud of Mario Puzo’s ‘The Godfather’,’ Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone’ is included, as it captures Mario and my original vision in definitively concluding our epic trilogy.” Also read: China's highest grossing film 'Battle at Lake Changjin' sequel to release on this date “We felt privileged to restore these films and a little in awe every day we worked on them,” said Andrea Kalas, senior vice president, Paramount Archives. “We were able to witness first-hand how the brilliant cinematography, score, production design, costume design, editing, performances, and, of course, screenwriting and direction became famously more than the sum of their parts. It was our commitment to honor all of the filmmakers’ exceptional work.” ‘The Godfather’ will be shown for a limited time in the theatres in the US and in some other countries of the world. Also read: 'The Offer' based on making of 'The Godfather' sets premiere date

Nostalgia alert! 'The Godfather' films restored ahead of 50th anniversary; watch trailer

Actor Nicolas Cage has revealed that he once begged ace-director Francis Ford Coppola to cast him in the 'Godfather' trilogy. 
 
During a conversation in the THR roundtable with stars Peter Dinklage, Andrew Garfield, Jonathan Majors and Simon Rex, Cage revealed that he asked Coppola his paternal uncle — to cast him in his iconic film, but he was unsuccessful.

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In a new interview, when the stars were asked about movies they would love to make, to which the 57-year-old star revealed, &nbsp;"This is a very embarrassing answer to your question, okay, because it involves family. 
 
“So Uncle [Coppola] was doing Godfather III, and I said, ‘I really think I ought to be in your movie, Uncle. I really think it’s a good idea if you would cast me. I think I could play this part.’” 
 
Further, he said, '' I just see myself more as James Caan’s son, and he’s playing Sonny’s son. He’s not playing Michael’s son. He’s Sonny’s son. I just feel a little more James Caan.''

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''It just wasn’t going to happen. So that was a movie I didn’t get let in that I really wanted to be in,'' he added.&nbsp; 
 
Nicolas wanted to play the role of Vincent Corleone, son of Sonny Corleone and his mistress Lucy Mancini - eventually went to Andy Garcia. 
 
'Godfather III' which starred&nbsp;Al Pacino,&nbsp;Diane Keaton,&nbsp;Talia Shire,&nbsp;Andy García,&nbsp;was released in theatres in 1990. It grossed $136.8 million and was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.&nbsp;

Actor Nicolas Cage has revealed that he once begged ace-director Francis Ford Coppola to cast him in the 'Godfather' trilogy. During a conversation in the THR roundtable with stars Peter Dinklage, Andrew Garfield, Jonathan Majors and Simon Rex, Cage revealed that he asked Coppola his paternal uncle — to cast him in his iconic film, but he was unsuccessful.

Actor Nicolas Cage has revealed that he once begged ace-director Francis Ford Coppola to cast him in the 'Godfather' trilogy. During a conversation in the THR roundtable with stars Peter Dinklage, Andrew Garfield, Jonathan Majors and Simon Rex, Cage revealed that he asked Coppola his paternal uncle — to cast him in his iconic film, but he was unsuccessful. John Mayer tests COVID-19 positive, bows out of upcoming event In a new interview, when the stars were asked about movies they would love to make, to which the 57-year-old star revealed, "This is a very embarrassing answer to your question, okay, because it involves family. “So Uncle [Coppola] was doing Godfather III, and I said, ‘I really think I ought to be in your movie, Uncle. I really think it’s a good idea if you would cast me. I think I could play this part.’” Further, he said, '' I just see myself more as James Caan’s son, and he’s playing Sonny’s son. He’s not playing Michael’s son. He’s Sonny’s son. I just feel a little more James Caan.'' Feeling like March 2020? Here's how Covid Omicron is affecting entertainment again ''It just wasn’t going to happen. So that was a movie I didn’t get let in that I really wanted to be in,'' he added. Nicolas wanted to play the role of Vincent Corleone, son of Sonny Corleone and his mistress Lucy Mancini - eventually went to Andy Garcia. 'Godfather III' which starred Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Andy García, was released in theatres in 1990. It grossed $136.8 million and was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Nicolas Cage begged uncle Francis Ford Coppola for a role in 'Godfather: Part III'

Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves longtime friendship is not hidden from the world, and now Ryder is talking about the time from where their friendship began. 
 
 
The 48-year-old actress recently recalled the incident when she was talking about&nbsp;filming the 1992 movie. She&nbsp;explained to The Sunday Times that, she was doing a scene in which her character was supposed to be crying and that was the reason Coppola asked the other actors on set to abuse her.&nbsp; 
 
Per the outlet, Coppola reportedly shouting insults, such as "You whore!" Ryder said, &nbsp;"To put it in context I'm supposed to be crying," she told the Times. "Literally, Richard E. Grant, Anthony Hopkins, Keanu… Francis was trying to get all of them to yell things that would make me cry. But Keanu wouldn't, Anthony wouldn't… the more it happened, I was like… It just didn't work. I was, like, really? It kind of did the opposite." 
 
The actor said that the experience led to her long-time friendship with Reeves, and she and Coppola are "good now." 
 
Talking about the same moment, Coppola said, ''While I think Winona is a wonderful actor, the incident she described is not how it happened, and shouting or abusing people isn’t something I do as a person or as a filmmaker. In this situation, which I remember clearly, I instructed Gary Oldman—in character as Dracula—to whisper improvised words to her and the other characters, making them as horrific and evil as he could. I don’t know what was said, but improvisation is a common filmmaking practice.” 
 
The movie arrived early on in both of their careers and was a blockbuster, grossing $215 million worldwide. Reeves and Ryder later together worker in 'A Scanner Darkly' (2006), 'The Private Lives of Pippa Lee' (2009), 'Destination Wedding' (2018).

Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves longtime friendship is not hidden from the world, and now Ryder is talking about the time from where their friendship began. The 48-year-old actress recently recalled the incident when she was talking about filming the 1992 movie.

Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves longtime friendship is not hidden from the world, and now Ryder is talking about the time from where their friendship began. The 48-year-old actress recently recalled the incident when she was talking about filming the 1992 movie. She explained to The Sunday Times that, she was doing a scene in which her character was supposed to be crying and that was the reason Coppola asked the other actors on set to abuse her. Per the outlet, Coppola reportedly shouting insults, such as "You whore!" Ryder said, "To put it in context I'm supposed to be crying," she told the Times. "Literally, Richard E. Grant, Anthony Hopkins, Keanu… Francis was trying to get all of them to yell things that would make me cry. But Keanu wouldn't, Anthony wouldn't… the more it happened, I was like… It just didn't work. I was, like, really? It kind of did the opposite." The actor said that the experience led to her long-time friendship with Reeves, and she and Coppola are "good now." Talking about the same moment, Coppola said, ''While I think Winona is a wonderful actor, the incident she described is not how it happened, and shouting or abusing people isn’t something I do as a person or as a filmmaker. In this situation, which I remember clearly, I instructed Gary Oldman—in character as Dracula—to whisper improvised words to her and the other characters, making them as horrific and evil as he could. I don’t know what was said, but improvisation is a common filmmaking practice.” The movie arrived early on in both of their careers and was a blockbuster, grossing $215 million worldwide. Reeves and Ryder later together worker in 'A Scanner Darkly' (2006), 'The Private Lives of Pippa Lee' (2009), 'Destination Wedding' (2018).

When Keanu Reeves refused to insult Winona Ryder on 'Dracula' set

Paramount Pictures is all set to release a new edit and restoration of '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/new-edit-of-the-godfather-part-iii-to-release-in-theatres-in-december-325121">The Godfather Part III'</a> in the movie theatres, under the official title of ''Mario Puzo's The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone.'' Now the legendary director Francis Ford Coppola has hinted us for the more Godfather sequels. 
 
In an interview, Francis said, ''There may well be a Godfather IV and V and VI. I don’t own The Godfather, '' The director's re-edited movie will release on December 8.&nbsp;

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While the Paramount responded to the Francis statement and said: ''While there are no imminent plans for another film in the ‘Godfather’ saga, given the enduring power of its legacy it remains a possibility if the right story emerges.''&nbsp; 
 
The new edit of the movie have rearranged some scenes, changed some shots, and improved the music.

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In the trailer, Coppola said, ''Because of Paramount Pictures’ kindness in allowing me to revisit this project, I have re-edited it, and I have given it what really isn’t a new title, but rather the original title,'' he said. ''There is now a new beginning and a new ending''. 
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'The Godfather Part III' was originally released in 1990 and was considered to be the worst movie in the mafia franchise. The movie starred Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Andy Garcia, Talia Shire, and Sofia Coppola. Although, 'The Godfather Part II' was huge hit had received seven Oscar nominations.&nbsp;

Paramount Pictures is all set to release a new edit and restoration of 'The Godfather Part III' in the movie theatres, under the official title of ''Mario Puzo's The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone.

Paramount Pictures is all set to release a new edit and restoration of 'The Godfather Part III' in the movie theatres, under the official title of ''Mario Puzo's The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone.'' Now the legendary director Francis Ford Coppola has hinted us for the more Godfather sequels. In an interview, Francis said, ''There may well be a Godfather IV and V and VI. I don’t own The Godfather, '' The director's re-edited movie will release on December 8. Godfather III: Andy Garcia reveals he's moved by new cut as film gets theatrical release While the Paramount responded to the Francis statement and said: ''While there are no imminent plans for another film in the ‘Godfather’ saga, given the enduring power of its legacy it remains a possibility if the right story emerges.'' The new edit of the movie have rearranged some scenes, changed some shots, and improved the music. In the trailer, Coppola said, ''Because of Paramount Pictures’ kindness in allowing me to revisit this project, I have re-edited it, and I have given it what really isn’t a new title, but rather the original title,'' he said. ''There is now a new beginning and a new ending''. 'The Godfather Part III' was originally released in 1990 and was considered to be the worst movie in the mafia franchise. The movie starred Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Andy Garcia, Talia Shire, and Sofia Coppola. Although, 'The Godfather Part II' was huge hit had received seven Oscar nominations.

More sequels of 'The Godfather' may happen, says director Francis Ford Coppola

Ventures backed by big-name entertainers Kanye West and Francis Ford Coppola were among those approved for loans under a U.S. government program to help businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic, according to a list released on Monday. 
 
Billionaire rapper West`s clothing brand Yeezy received clearance for a loan of between $2 million and $5 million under the Paycheck Protection Program, the U.S. Small Business Administration said. 
 
The company said the loan would save 160 jobs, according to the SBA. 
 
The PPP was established to aid workers at companies and nonprofits with fewer than 500 employees hurt by closures and other measures meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. The list released Monday gave the most-detailed accounting to date of who applied for and was approved to receive funds. 
 
Several Hollywood production companies applied for PPP aid after filming was halted in mid-March, putting tens of thousands of cast and crew members out of work. Approved applicants included The Jim Henson Company, creator of the Muppets, and The Apatow Company, run by writer/director Apatow. 
 
A spokeswoman for Apatow said he received $160,000 under the program but immediately paid it back. 
 
The Jim Henson Company received roughly $2 million, which enabled it to keep the entire staff of 75 workers employed, company spokeswoman Nicole Goldman said. 
 
Other loan applicants from the world of entertainment included filmmaker Coppola`s Francis Ford Coppola Presents, a lifestyle brand that markets films, wine and other products, and e-sports company FaZe Clan, according to the SBA. 
 
Cinema operators, which were forced to close in March, also applied for relief. Theater chains approved for loans included California-based Laemmle Theatres and Regency Theatres, the government list said.

Ventures backed by big-name entertainers Kanye West and Francis Ford Coppola were among those approved for loans under a U.S. government program to help businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic, according to a list released on Monday.

Ventures backed by big-name entertainers Kanye West and Francis Ford Coppola were among those approved for loans under a U.S. government program to help businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic, according to a list released on Monday. Billionaire rapper West`s clothing brand Yeezy received clearance for a loan of between $2 million and $5 million under the Paycheck Protection Program, the U.S. Small Business Administration said. The company said the loan would save 160 jobs, according to the SBA. The PPP was established to aid workers at companies and nonprofits with fewer than 500 employees hurt by closures and other measures meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. The list released Monday gave the most-detailed accounting to date of who applied for and was approved to receive funds. Several Hollywood production companies applied for PPP aid after filming was halted in mid-March, putting tens of thousands of cast and crew members out of work. Approved applicants included The Jim Henson Company, creator of the Muppets, and The Apatow Company, run by writer/director Apatow. A spokeswoman for Apatow said he received $160,000 under the program but immediately paid it back. The Jim Henson Company received roughly $2 million, which enabled it to keep the entire staff of 75 workers employed, company spokeswoman Nicole Goldman said. Other loan applicants from the world of entertainment included filmmaker Coppola`s Francis Ford Coppola Presents, a lifestyle brand that markets films, wine and other products, and e-sports company FaZe Clan, according to the SBA. Cinema operators, which were forced to close in March, also applied for relief. Theater chains approved for loans included California-based Laemmle Theatres and Regency Theatres, the government list said.

Kanye West's clothing brand, Hollywood production companies on US government's pandemic loan list

Backing filmmaker Martin Scorsese`s remarks on Marvel superhero films, `The Godfather` director Francis Ford Coppola said that the former is "right" in comparing these films to a "theme park". 
 
Coppola`s statement comes days after Scorsese said that Marvel films are "not cinema" and likened them to "theme parks".&nbsp;Agreeing with the director`s comments, Coppola said to a magazine, "When Martin Scorsese says that the Marvel pictures are not cinema, he`s right.". 
 
Citing a reason for their shared thoughts on Marvel films, he added, "because we expect to learn something from cinema, we expect to gain something, some enlightenment, some knowledge, some inspiration." 
 
"I don`t know that anyone gets anything out of seeing the same movie over and over again. Martin was kind when he said it`s not cinema. He didn`t say it`s despicable, which I just say it is," Coppola continued. 
 
Scorsese`s remarks drew huge outrage from the Hollywood industry and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/robert-downey-jr-has-this-to-say-on-martin-scorseses-avengers-is-not-cinema-comment-254730">Marvel film actors</a> including Karen Gillan, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kevin-smith-defends-marvel-movies-after-martin-scorseses-criticism-says-they-are-cinema-256371">Kevin Smith</a> among others. There were others like <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jennifer-aniston-agrees-with-martin-scorsese-thinks-marvel-films-are-diminishing-hollywood-255169">actress Jennifer Aniston </a>who agreed with the legendary filmmaker. 
 
A week after, Scorsese again slammed the superhero flicks and called on theatres to show more "narrative films," reported The Hollywood Reporter. 
 
Speaking at a press conference last week alongside Robert De Niro and Al Pacino ahead of `The Irishman`s` closing-night screening at the BFI London Film Festival, the director said, "It`s not cinema, it`s something else. We shouldn`t be invaded by it. We need cinemas to step up and show films that are narrative films," he had said.

Backing filmmaker Martin Scorsese`s remarks on Marvel superhero films, `The Godfather` director Francis Ford Coppola said that the former is "right" in comparing these films to a "theme park".

Backing filmmaker Martin Scorsese`s remarks on Marvel superhero films, `The Godfather` director Francis Ford Coppola said that the former is "right" in comparing these films to a "theme park". Coppola`s statement comes days after Scorsese said that Marvel films are "not cinema" and likened them to "theme parks". Agreeing with the director`s comments, Coppola said to a magazine, "When Martin Scorsese says that the Marvel pictures are not cinema, he`s right.". Citing a reason for their shared thoughts on Marvel films, he added, "because we expect to learn something from cinema, we expect to gain something, some enlightenment, some knowledge, some inspiration." "I don`t know that anyone gets anything out of seeing the same movie over and over again. Martin was kind when he said it`s not cinema. He didn`t say it`s despicable, which I just say it is," Coppola continued. Scorsese`s remarks drew huge outrage from the Hollywood industry and Marvel film actors including Karen Gillan, Kevin Smith among others. There were others like actress Jennifer Aniston who agreed with the legendary filmmaker. A week after, Scorsese again slammed the superhero flicks and called on theatres to show more "narrative films," reported The Hollywood Reporter. Speaking at a press conference last week alongside Robert De Niro and Al Pacino ahead of `The Irishman`s` closing-night screening at the BFI London Film Festival, the director said, "It`s not cinema, it`s something else. We shouldn`t be invaded by it. We need cinemas to step up and show films that are narrative films," he had said.

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