Francis Ford Coppola has been working hard Megacity It has been in people’s sight for decades. Until recently, fortunes were in Coppola’s favor, with a U.S. release (and eventual physical release) in September. Lionsgatebut if you think everything will end well, you are wrong.
according to hollywood reporter, the deal between Coppola and Lionsgate only involves the film showing on 1,500 screens, meaning the marketing costs fall on Coppola’s shoulders. Before the studio got involved, it was said there could be marketing arguments from potential distributors after watching it. Megacity In March, they were quite baffled by what they saw. It’s unclear how marketing will proceed, as marketing expenses are expected to be between $15 million and $20 million. Either way, it’s a huge fee for the filmmakers, according to reports troubled (and controversial) production ends here.
Coppola invested $120 million of his own money metropolis, It is widely expected that this may be his last film. Lionsgate, which previously handled home distribution of its earlier films, also plans to further bring the film to IMAX screens (which IMAX is already banking on, whether or not any studio releases the film). During theater screenings, a reporter will also ask Adam Driver’s on-screen character Cesar questions “whenever possible” midway through the film.
In view of this and mixed reaction From those who have seen it so far, Megacity Set to be released on September 27, this will be a timeless film.
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