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Trump reflects on moment of solace with Zelenskyy at Pope Francis funeral

Wednesday, April 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump reflected on the dramatic meeting he had with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy inside St. Peter's Basilica just before the pope's funeral on Saturday, when asked by ABC News anchor and Senior National Correspondent Terry Moran in an exclusive interview... Read More.

Martin Scorsese honors the late Pope Francis: A remarkable human being

Monday, April 21 by ABC News

Martin Scorsese is honoring the late Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88, with a written tribute.In a statement shared with ABC Audio, the legendary director honored the Catholic Church's 266th supreme pontiff, calling him "a remarkable human being."“There is so much that... Read More.

Francis Ford Coppola laments the “death of journalism” as he again touts his film Megalopolis

Friday, September 27 by ABC News

We've already reported that Francis Ford Coppola gave his own film Megalopolis five stars on the cineaste site Letterbxd, but in a new chat with Deadline alongside his star Adam Driver,... Read More.

Francis Ford Coppola apparently gives his own Megalopolis a 5-star review

Thursday, September 19 by ABC News

Francis Ford Coppola's star-studded, mostly self-funded, pet project Megalopolis can't seem to avoid controversy regarding its reviews.While he has said he didn't know how possibly AI-generated fake reviews ended up on a now-deleted trailer for his movie, this latest hiccup literally has his name... Read More.

“Creative genius” Francis Ford Coppola suing Variety over on-set behavior stories

Thursday, September 12 by ABC News

One of the most recognized names in Hollywood is going after one of the most recognized trades about Hollywood. Francis Ford Coppola is suing Variety — and two of its writers specifically — for libel over articles that alleged he made unwanted advances toward female extras on... Read More.

“Im not sure what happened”: Francis Ford Coppola responds to Megalopolis “fake review” controversy

Wednesday, September 11 by ABC News

Entertainment Tonight asked legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola about the "fake review" controversy that surrounded the trailer to his forthcoming epic, Megalopolis.As reported, a now-deleted trailer seemed to spin the lukewarm reception the film got from critics at the... Read More.

Francis Ford Coppolas Megalopolis to screen at the Toronto Film Festival

Tuesday, August 13 by ABC News

Francis Ford Coppola's anticipated, mostly self-funded Megalopolis will screen as part of the upcoming Toronto Film Festival. The Oscar-winning filmmaker's star-packed movie, which boasts a cast featuring Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Dustin Hoffman and more, will play the evening of... Read More.

Actress at center of Francis Ford Coppola on-set allegations calls them “false” and “gross”

Wednesday, July 31 by ABC News

On July 26, Variety published a headline-making video that alleged Francis Ford Coppola acted inappropriately towards a female extra on the set of his self-funded epic Megalopolis, and now the actress in that video is calling the story "all... Read More.

Kennedy Center to honor Francis Ford Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, and more

Thursday, July 18 by ABC News

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has named its 47th class for its Kennedy Center Honors, and this year legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, the Grateful Dead, and Grammy winner Bonnie Raitt were among those singled... Read More.

Francis Ford Coppola announces hes opening the All-Movie Hotel

Wednesday, July 10 by ABC News

Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola is teasing a "cinematic oasis" for fans and filmmakers that he's dubbed the All-Movie Hotel.The destination in Peachtree City, Georgia, is the first U.S. location of Coppola's The Family Coppola Hideaway boutique chain, which started in Belize and now... Read More.

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