Francis Ford Coppola’s theatrical return may not be as triumphant as his fans, or Lionsgate, had hoped, as early tracking for Megalopolis suggest disastrous pre-sale figures. The upcoming film has been a major gamble for Coppola and for Lionsgate. The director (who has famously self-funded most of his movies) has reportedly sunk well over $100 million into the movie’s production, while Lionsgate has covered most of the marketing costs.
The upcoming self-financed passion project from Francis Ford Coppola, Megalopolis, is facing an uphill battle at the box office well before release. Read More