We talk about the intersection of art and commerce all the time, it's one of the foundations of Hollywood. It's sort of the pillar of how this entire business we call show business came to be. But as Hollywood contracts and consolidates, commerce has become much more important. So when an auteur director like Francis Ford Coppola self-finances a passion project filled with certifiable stars, you'd think there would be a market to release said film. But in the case of Megalopolis, which screened for studioheads last week, apparently that path seems too treacherous. Let's dive into the story. Why Isn't 'Megalopolis' Getting a Release? See on Instagram On March 28th, screening at the Universal CityWalk Imax theater, Francis Ford Coppola screened his new film for studio heads and distributors, hoping to get around $100 million in marketing spend to release his film, Megalopolis, which he paid for himself.The Hollywood Reporter did an excellent breakdown of the situation. The movie is reportedly two hours and 15 minutes. Its story follows a metropolis being rebuilt after an accidental destruction. There are two clashing visions for the new city: one from an idealist architect (Adam Driver) and the other from its mayor (Giancarlo Esposito). There are no official reviews out of the screening except whispering that the movie would be hard to release because they think the general population wouldn't rush to see it. And the $100 million spend is a large price tag. But still, this is a movie brought to...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 9 April, 2024