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Giancarlo Esposito thinks that 'Megalopolis' will change the movie industry. The 'Better Call Saul' actor features in the all-star cast of Francis Ford Coppola's epic new sci-fi drama and is certain that the picture will have a lasting impact on how directors work. Giancarlo told The Hollywood Reporter: "It is just a brilliant and beautiful film. "I don't want to just qualify it as an art film because I think it's a film that's progressively different and will change the way (many) filmmakers look at filmmaking. "The elements that he put in the film – like the live onstage moment that happens ...
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Francis Ford Coppola has insisted he is not “touchy-feely”. The ‘Apocalypse Now’ director, 85, made the statement when hitting back at claims that emerged in May he pulled women to sit on his lap and tried to kiss a string of topless or scantily clad female extras while filming a nightclub scene for his epic new sci-fi film ‘Megalopolis’. Breaking his silence for the first time about the allegations, which were published by The Guardian, Francis told The New York Times when asked about them: “I’m not touchy-feely. I’m too shy.” He added about how his upbringing means he could never be a predat...
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George Lucas has received an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The 80-year-old filmmaker - who is best known for creating the 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones' franchises - has been handed the prestigious accolade at the annual awards ceremony in Cannes, France, with George admitting that it's "always great to be recognised". Speaking to French reporter Didier Allouch, George shared: "Obviously we have a lot of fans, but, in terms of 'Star Wars' and stuff, I don't make the kind of movies that win awards." George feels proud that he decided to follow his own instincts as a filmmake...
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Francis Ford Coppola is being defended against claims he tried to kiss topless female extras while on the set of his upcoming sci-fi epic. The ‘Apocalypse Now’ director, 85, is the subject of the allegations after The Guardian newspaper published accusations on Tuesday (14.05.24) from sources who said he pulled women to sit on his lap and tried to smooch a string of topless or scantily clad female extras while filming a nightclub scene for ‘Megalopolis’. But the movie’s executive co-producer Darren Demetre told The Guardian in the same report: “I was never aware of any complaints of harassment...
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Eleanor Coppola has died. The 87-year-old award-winning filmmaker, who had been married to 'The Godfather' director Francis Ford Coppola since 1963, died on Friday (12.04.24) at home in Rutherford, California, surrounded by her family. No cause of death has been given. Eleanor and Francis met while working on the set of his 1963 horror film 'Dementia 13'. They went on to have three children together, son Gian-Carlo – who died in a boating accident in 1986 at the age of 22 – son Roman, 58, and daughter Sofia, 55. Eleanor won an Emmy in 1992 for Outstanding Individual Achievement – Informational...
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Kirsten Dunst has revealed a male director once asked her something "totally improper". The 41-year-old former child star - who starred in 1994's 'Little Women' and 1995 'Jumanji' in her youth before going on to land roles as a teen in the satires 'Dick' and 'Drop Dead Gorgeous' and the Sofia Coppola-directed drama 'The Virgin Suicides' - has not disclosed any further details about the incident that happened when the 'Bring It On' star was all alone with the unnamed director. In a candid interview with Britain's The Telegraph newspaper, she said: "A male director had me in his office, by mysel...
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Priscilla Presley was initially "very concerned" about Sofia Coppola's 'Priscilla' movie. The new biographical drama film is based on the 1985 memoir 'Elvis and Me', and the actress has admitted that she initially harboured concerns about the project. Priscilla, 78, told PEOPLE at an event in Las Vegas: "I was very concerned about this movie. [But] I think it's right on, to be honest with you." The actress also admitted to being a big fan of Sofia, whose previous film credits include 'Lost in Translation' and 'The Virgin Suicides'. Priscilla said: "I love her film-making. I think she does a gr...
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Francis Ford Coppola took inspiration from Ancient Rome for his film 'Megalopolis'. The legendary director took to social media to offer his contribution to the popular TikTok trend on why men are obsessed with the Roman Empire and explained that the historical period served as the basis for his new sci-fi epic. Francis wrote on Instagram: "How often do I think of Ancient Rome? Quite a lot. "The Roman Republic served as the example for my country America and its institutions, and was the inspiration for my upcoming film 'Megalopolis'." The 84-year-old director – who has helmed movies including...
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Nicolas Cage says its “always a good thing” it his late dad August Coppola “shows up” in his dreams. The ‘Moonstruck’ star admitted he likes it when his father - who died from a heart attack in 2009 aged 75 - comes to him when he is sleeping as he “hasn’t seem in person” since he passed away. The 59-year-old actor - who changed his last name when he entered Hollywood - told People magazine: “I always like it when my father shows up. I haven't seen him in person since he passed on. So when he shows up, that's always a good thing.” Nic - who named his and wife Riko Shibata's daughter August Fran...
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Sofia Coppola has always been looked at "in a different way" as the daughter of Francis Ford Coppola. The 52-year-old filmmaker has directed the new movie 'Priscilla' - which is based on the life of Priscilla Presley, Elvis Presley's ex-wife - and Sofia admits that she can relate to the story, having grown up in the shadow of her dad, who directed movies such as 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now'. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Sofia explained: "I was struck by how much I connected with it emotionally. I thought it was just going to be a fun adventure, and I was surprised by how relatab...
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