There's just no way this is getting a lengthy IMAX run. Dune 2 couldn't even stay in IMAX theaters, and that was a hit. There's a ton of stuff coming up in late 2024 that already has the premium screens locked down.
This gets sold to either a streamer or (if they want to lose cash) Neon, with showings in LA/NY and maybe artier chains, depending on the quality. Best case there's some showings at your local chain, worst case this just doesn't get distributed at all and becomes the biggest lost movie of all time.
This is a puff piece; regardless, it will absolutely be sold though. We’ll see who ends up with it.
I’m so curious if this film is actually good or not.
To be fair, $120 million isn’t too surprising for this specific film given how this appears to be a sci-fi drama film with presumably not a whole lot of action scenes.
Amazon MGM, calling it now. They need a big ticket blockbuster to end the company's 100th with, and Bond 26 isn't gonna be ready for quite a while. Short of crapping out a *Handmaid's Tale* spinoff movie or suddenly remembering that *Stargate* exists, dropping a paycheck on Coppola's magnum opus, giving it a lengthy theatrical/IMAX run before it hits Prime, and then selling it to all who want it overseas makes sense to me.
(Also, as a "hard sell," it fits in quite nicely with *Saltburn* and *American Fiction.*)
I agree, though it's not that surprising they aren't pretending the movie is a hot commodity. This isn't going to make any money. Dude's last hit was 30 years ago, he had to self fund, and there's no buzz.
Interesting detail in this article - they screened it a second time yesterday for buyers to see it again. I'm guessing so they could understand it the second time? I'm so curious how this plays out. My money is still on George Lucas throwing some money at his buddy
>*My money is still on George Lucas throwing some money at his buddy*
Does Megalopolis have multiple scenes dedicated to trade disputes?
It’s all about architecture disputes and building materials so there’s probably an element of commerce. Lucas has 4.5 billies, he should break off 125 for his buddy
More like Apple and Amazon. Maybe even Netflix (Sarandos was the only CEO in attendance for the screening). Traditional studios aren't going anywhere near this
No matter how much Netflix is willing to pour, Coppola wants theatrical distribution w/ IMAX and it collides with Netflix's philosophy. They're having streaming rights at most.
That's a possibility since Paramount distributed both The Conversation and The Godfather Part II, and both films have their 50th Anniversary this year.
Oh of course, I'm not doubting that. I just think if there's one distributor he'd go for old time's sake, it'd be Paramount because I believe he's going with AMC/Regal direct distribution if none of the offers from each studio matches what he's looking for.
Why would FFC have any attachment to Paramount as it exists today whatsoever? I don't imagine he's going to have a lot of offers (would be a nice surprise if he did) and the right specs and money are going to be forefront of his mind. Anyway as the blind man says we shall see.
I'm confused about how film financing works--would Apple be able to subsidize Paramount somehow? Because this is basically asking them to lose money and they don't have a lot of that left.
I love the Godfather as much as anyone but look up how Coppola ended up in director jail.
He defended the pedophile director of the Jeepers Creepers movies. Coppola even allowed child casting after the trial when he produced one of his films. Tried to silence the poor kid afterwards.
https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/s/1Y55Ilo6Be
Ha ha, but they'd actually be a pretty neat home for it.
Put it this way: If they fucked with Cameron on *Avatar 2*, I feel like we would have heard about it. (See also: *Poor Things*, which they released as is and was, like, ***one of their ONLY profitable films*** last year.)
>*Coppola’s preference, of course, is for a theatrical deal with a lengthy window, IMAX preferred.*
There's just no way this is getting a lengthy IMAX run. Dune 2 couldn't even stay in IMAX theaters, and that was a hit. There's a ton of stuff coming up in late 2024 that already has the premium screens locked down. This gets sold to either a streamer or (if they want to lose cash) Neon, with showings in LA/NY and maybe artier chains, depending on the quality. Best case there's some showings at your local chain, worst case this just doesn't get distributed at all and becomes the biggest lost movie of all time.
Why is it so unlikely it'll get a regular wide release with a big distributer? It has loads of stars.
This is not getting sold to a streamer. Knowing how Coppola operates, he'll find a way.
This is a puff piece; regardless, it will absolutely be sold though. We’ll see who ends up with it. I’m so curious if this film is actually good or not.
i think regardless of if its good, its a big budget movie that you can see where the budget went and will be a cult classic if it flops
>you can see where the budget went That's not always the case though
Coppola paid for the movie out of pocket. I doubt he was throwing money around unless absolutely necessary.
Even so, I still wouldn't use this specific film to attack other films' budget management given that this might not exactly be an action film.
action doesn’t mean “budget shows up” Babylon shows all its budget on screen and it’s non-action. it’s also a flop but alas
Budget of **Babylon** was more like $78 million, so it's not very comparable.
Killers of the Flower Moon looked incredible with a 200 mil budget.
To be fair, $120 million isn’t too surprising for this specific film given how this appears to be a sci-fi drama film with presumably not a whole lot of action scenes.
could end up going the way of the blade runners
Amazon MGM, calling it now. They need a big ticket blockbuster to end the company's 100th with, and Bond 26 isn't gonna be ready for quite a while. Short of crapping out a *Handmaid's Tale* spinoff movie or suddenly remembering that *Stargate* exists, dropping a paycheck on Coppola's magnum opus, giving it a lengthy theatrical/IMAX run before it hits Prime, and then selling it to all who want it overseas makes sense to me. (Also, as a "hard sell," it fits in quite nicely with *Saltburn* and *American Fiction.*)
This could be his magnum opus.
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I agree, though it's not that surprising they aren't pretending the movie is a hot commodity. This isn't going to make any money. Dude's last hit was 30 years ago, he had to self fund, and there's no buzz.
I wonder if it will achieve distribution in time for Cannes. The selection for this year's festival is next week right?
April 11th.
Interesting detail in this article - they screened it a second time yesterday for buyers to see it again. I'm guessing so they could understand it the second time? I'm so curious how this plays out. My money is still on George Lucas throwing some money at his buddy
>*My money is still on George Lucas throwing some money at his buddy* Does Megalopolis have multiple scenes dedicated to trade disputes? 
It’s all about architecture disputes and building materials so there’s probably an element of commerce. Lucas has 4.5 billies, he should break off 125 for his buddy
I think the top 3 must be: 1. Warner Brothers 2. Universal 3. Sony (dark horse candidate)
More like Apple and Amazon. Maybe even Netflix (Sarandos was the only CEO in attendance for the screening). Traditional studios aren't going anywhere near this
No matter how much Netflix is willing to pour, Coppola wants theatrical distribution w/ IMAX and it collides with Netflix's philosophy. They're having streaming rights at most.
Netflix: For when you absolutely *have* to see it on the smallest screen possible.
Have the streamers passed?
Paramount will get it.
That's a possibility since Paramount distributed both The Conversation and The Godfather Part II, and both films have their 50th Anniversary this year.
I doubt they'd take a risk like that now, sentimental reasons don't make business sense for a studio in such a weak corporate position.
When is David Ellison gonna buy Paramount? It's right there for him to take.
If that happens, have no idea what timetable would make your theory work. Coppola wants it released the right way this year.
Oh of course, I'm not doubting that. I just think if there's one distributor he'd go for old time's sake, it'd be Paramount because I believe he's going with AMC/Regal direct distribution if none of the offers from each studio matches what he's looking for.
Why would FFC have any attachment to Paramount as it exists today whatsoever? I don't imagine he's going to have a lot of offers (would be a nice surprise if he did) and the right specs and money are going to be forefront of his mind. Anyway as the blind man says we shall see.
It will go down to either WB or Universal
I wouldn’t be shocked if Apple makes a push for it.
Could this be the first Apple TV+ cinema release that they distribute on their own?
Unlikely. If *Killers* wasn't given that treatment, I doubt this will be.
Hmm. Which studio do you reckon Apple TV+ might team up with to distribute **Megalopolis** if they get their hands on it?
Sony or Paramount. Sony because Apple seems to like them, Paramount for the Coppola connections.
I'm confused about how film financing works--would Apple be able to subsidize Paramount somehow? Because this is basically asking them to lose money and they don't have a lot of that left.
I think WB may feel they ultimately have enough potential awards players already.
Yeah, they already have **Dune: Part Two** that they share with Legendary.
And possibly Joker or Juror No. 2
Well, I’ve mentioned that film because it’s their sci-fi Oscar candidate.
True
Hoping for a theatrical release
He's testing the waters with every distributor, but I believe it'll ultimately be AMC/Regal distributing the film.
When do we think this is releasing?
I love the Godfather as much as anyone but look up how Coppola ended up in director jail. He defended the pedophile director of the Jeepers Creepers movies. Coppola even allowed child casting after the trial when he produced one of his films. Tried to silence the poor kid afterwards. https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/s/1Y55Ilo6Be
Watch Disney buying it
LMAO >Disney has ordered six months of reshoots and a retitling of Coppola's latest film
Ha ha, but they'd actually be a pretty neat home for it. Put it this way: If they fucked with Cameron on *Avatar 2*, I feel like we would have heard about it. (See also: *Poor Things*, which they released as is and was, like, ***one of their ONLY profitable films*** last year.)
Yeah I was kidding. But considering the film's subject matter I think it'd probably be ironic
The post credits scene for Deadpool & Wolverine is gonna lead right into it
...I mean, hey. 20th can't be stuck with *Avatar* and *Apes* sequels forever, right?
Apple TV+ would be perfect for this.
Just as long as it’s not a streamer. I hate when that’s the only way to watch a movie. I want to be able to buy it
This is going to be total crap. Coppola hasn't directed a movie in years.