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'The Godfather Part II' Inspires Jacob & Co's New $440,000 Musical Timepiece
Jacob & Co. founder Jacob Arabo considers the new watch "a worthy sequel" in its own right.
Francis Ford Coppola Praises 'Sinners,' Calling It 'Epic' and 'Outrageous'
The legendary director took to Instagram to heap praise on the Ryan Coogler film starring Michael B. Jordan.
Francis Ford Coppola Selling Million-Dollar Watch After Going 'Broke' Funding 'Megalopolis'
The director, who reportedly spent around $120 million to make the 2024 film, will be selling a million-dollar timepiece he co-created at an auction in New York City later this year.

'Heat' and 'Top Gun' Actor Val Kilmer Dead: Tom Cruise, Francis Ford Coppola, and More Pay Tribute
Kilmer had range like few others in his field, also starring in 'Batman Forever' and 'MacGruber.'

Francis Ford Coppola Issues Harsh Response to Winning “Worst Director” for ‘Megalopolis’ at Razzies
Jon Voight, who stars in the film, won worst supporting actor.

'Family Guy' Creator Seth MacFarlane Explains What Inspired Viral 'Godfather' Joke
The "insists upon itself" quote was inspired by something a film professor once told him.

Al Pacino Says He Was Almost Fired From 'The Godfather' Due to His Performance While Filming
The actor went on to earn an Oscar nomination for his role as Michael Corleone.

Lionsgate Fires Guy Who Put Fake Quotes in Trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's 'Metropolis'
The company fired a marketing consultant who gave them fake quotes from movie critics.

Lionsgate Apologizes After Pulling ‘Megalopolis’ Trailer That Featured Fake Critic Quotes About Francis Ford Coppola’s Past Films
"We screwed up. We are sorry," Lionsgate said in a statement.

'Megalopolis' Extra Refutes Claims of Inappropriate Behavior by Francis Ford Coppola: 'I Am Disgusted' (UPDATE)
The director put up his own money for the upcoming film, the cast of which is led by Adam Driver.

Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, and Shia LaBeouf Fight for the Future in Francis Ford Coppola’s 'Megalopolis' Teaser
According to writer and director Francis Ford Coppola, the long-in-the-works film is the "best work" of his career.

Here’s a Closer Look at Jacob and Co.’s $500K ‘Godfather’ 50th Anniversary Watch
The watch is priced at $500,000 and was first revealed last month in Sicily. The widely revered film is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Nipsey Hussle to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Carrie Fisher, Francis Ford Coppola, Tracee Ellis Ross, Macaulay Culkin, Salma Hayek, and others were also named as part of the Walk of Fame Class of 2022.

Oscar Isaac to Play Francis Ford Coppola in 'The Godfather' Making-Of Movie
Despite its place in the pantheon of American cinema, 'The Godfather' had a notoriously difficult production, with a young Francis Ford Coppola at its center.

Francis Ford Coppola Clarifies Comments After Calling Marvel Movies ‘Despicable’
Coppola said that Marvel movies leave "little for more daring productions," and reduce diversity.

Here’s Disney CEO Bob Iger’s Response to Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola’s Marvel Comments
Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola have made their feelings on Marvel movies known, but Disney CEO Bob Iger believes their comments a touch too harsh.

'Iron Man' Director Jon Favreau Speaks on Scorsese and Coppola's Marvel Movies Criticism
Favreau kept it measured when giving his take on the ongoing Marvel cinematic debate.

Francis Ford Coppola Calls Marvel Films 'Despicable'
He thought Scorsese was being too kind.