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‘The Godfather’ director forced to sell watches after losing millions on passion project

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‘The Godfather’ director forced to sell watches after losing millions on passion project

“The Godfather” director Francis Ford Coppola is selling off several luxury watches from his personal collection, including one custom timepiece worth over $1 million, after losing most of his wealth financing his decades-long passion project, “Megalopolis.” The 86-year-old Oscar-winning filmmaker reportedly invested $120 million of his own fortune into making the epic science fiction movie, which … Read more

Al Pacino pays tribute to late ‘Godfather’ co-star, ex Diane Keaton: ‘She lived without limits’

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Al Pacino pays tribute to late ‘Godfather’ co-star, ex Diane Keaton: ‘She lived without limits’

Al Pacino is mourning Diane Keaton following her devastating passing at the age of 79. The “Scarface” legend, 85, who appeared alongside the actress in all three of Francis Ford Coppola’s “Godfather” films, remembered his late co-star and ex-girlfriend in a lengthy tribute to Deadline on Thursday. “I am deeply saddened by Diane Keaton’s passing,” … Read more

Exclusive | Diane Keaton’s ‘Godfather’ co-star Gianni Russo shattered by her death

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Exclusive | Diane Keaton’s ‘Godfather’ co-star Gianni Russo shattered by her death

She played a motherly role — on and off the set — in “The Godfather.” Diane Keaton’s Hollywood breakthrough came in the Francis Ford Coppola 1972 masterpiece, where she starred as Kay Adams-Corleone, the schoolteacher wife of mobster Michael Corleone, played by Al Pacino. Before that, Keaton, only 26, had acted in only two other … Read more

Francis Ford Coppola, 86, hospitalized in Italy after film festival: report

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Francis Ford Coppola, 86, hospitalized in Italy after film festival: report

Francis Ford Coppola has reportedly been hospitalized in Italy. The “Godfather” director, 86, was in the country to present his latest movie, “Megalopolis,” at the Magna Grecia Festival in Taranto when he was taken to the hospital for a scheduled heart surgery, according to The Mirror. Francis Ford Coppola during Paris Fashion Week on June … Read more

Francis Ford Coppola apologizes for making ‘Godfather II’ and starting sequel trend: ‘I’m embarrassed’

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Francis Ford Coppola apologizes for making ‘Godfather II’ and starting sequel trend: ‘I’m embarrassed’

Francis Ford Coppola apologized for making one of the greatest films of all time. The Oscar-winning director, 85, told the Washington Post in an interview published Monday that he’s to blame for the never-ending amount of sequels in Hollywood, because he helmed 1974’s “The Godfather Part II.” “So I’m the jerk that started numbers on … Read more

‘Titanic’ star unrecognizable as ‘Godfather’ Marlon Brando in biopic sneak peek

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‘Titanic’ star unrecognizable as ‘Godfather’ Marlon Brando in biopic sneak peek

Billy Zane made a stunning transformation into late film actor Marlon Brando. The 58-year-old appeared as a spitting image of Brando’s Don Vito Corleone from Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 mob drama, “The Godfather.”  Zane is playing Brando, who died in 2004 at age 80, in the upcoming biopic, “Waltzing with Brando.” Zane looked unrecognizable as he … Read more

Italian city bans ‘Godfather,’ mafia souvenirs because it ‘humiliates’ the locals

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Italian city bans ‘Godfather,’ mafia souvenirs because it ‘humiliates’ the locals

It’s not “strictly business,” it’s personal. A city in Sicily is trying to rescind its connections to organized crime by banning the sale of souvenirs relevant to the mafia. The mayor of Agrigento gave the Sicilian message that street vendors and gift shop tchotchkes — very similar to mob-related paraphernalia sold in tourist traps around … Read more

‘The Godfather’ star John Aprea dead at 83: ‘One of the classiest guys I knew’

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‘The Godfather’ star John Aprea dead at 83: ‘One of the classiest guys I knew’

John Aprea, known for portraying a young Salvatore “Sal” Tessio in “The Godfather Part II,” died earlier this month. He was 83. Aprea “died of natural causes” on Monday, Aug. 5 in Los Angeles surrounded by his loved ones, his manager Will Levine confirmed to Fox News Digital. “I am very saddened by the death of Mr. … Read more

Eddie Murphy says Marlon Brando once told him that ‘acting is bulls–t,’ couldn’t ‘stand’ Clint Eastwood

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Eddie Murphy says Marlon Brando once told him that ‘acting is bulls–t,’ couldn’t ‘stand’ Clint Eastwood

A dinner invite from Marlon Brando was simply an offer Eddie Murphy could not refuse. Recalling a memorable conversation he had with the late 2-time Oscar winner, Murphy, 63, recalled a couple of exchanges he had with Brando, who was known to never mince words. In an interview with the New York Times’ podcast “The Interview,” the … Read more

Billy Zane transforms into Marlon Brando in first look at ‘Waltzing with Brando’ biopic

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Billy Zane transforms into Marlon Brando in first look at ‘Waltzing with Brando’ biopic

Another biopic, another remarkable transformation. Billy Zane transformed into “The Godfather” star Marlon Brando for the new biopic, “Waltzing with Brando.” Zane, 58, posted images from set — where he looks identical to Brando — on his Instagram Thursday. Billy Zane as Marlon Brando in “Waltzing With Brando.” Camille Razat/Instagram Billy Zane and co-star Camille Razat. … Read more

‘Crybaby’ Frank Sinatra would flee and go ‘fetal’ when fighting with Mia Farrow, tried to kill himself when Ava Gardner cheated: actor neighbor

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‘Crybaby’ Frank Sinatra would flee and go ‘fetal’ when fighting with Mia Farrow, tried to kill himself when Ava Gardner cheated: actor neighbor

Ol’ Blue Eyes shed a few tears when it came to his wives. Frank Sinatra would flee his Manhattan brownstone, which is now on the market for $4.45 million, on nights he fought with then-wife Mia Farrow. “Godfather” actor Gianni Russo, who lives five doors down from where the crooner and the famed actress cohabitated … Read more

Dirty Harry’s sunglasses, Hannibal Lecter’s mask, Harry Potter’s wands up for auction

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Dirty Harry’s sunglasses, Hannibal Lecter’s mask, Harry Potter’s wands up for auction

Go ahead, make a bid. Clint Eastwood’s sunglasses from “Dirty Harry” are just one of the 130 pieces of Hollywood memorabilia being sold at Studio Auction’s Cinematic Auction beginning online on Jan. 17. “There’s even a letter from Clint Eastwood that comes with it, confirming that they’re authentic. He had gifted them to a crew … Read more

The real mafia was more involved in ‘The Godfather’ than anyone knew

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The real mafia was more involved in ‘The Godfather’ than anyone knew

“The Godfather” is regarded as a Hollywood classic, one of the highest grossing films of all time. But the making of this mafia movie got off to a rocky start, as author MATT BIRBECK describes in “The Life We Chose: William ‘Big Billy’ D’Elia and The Last Secrets of America’s Most Powerful Mafia Family” (William … Read more

Al Pacino on Marlon Brando’s ‘Godfather’ Oscar win: ‘Let’s clear the air’

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Al Pacino on Marlon Brando’s ‘Godfather’ Oscar win: ‘Let’s clear the air’

“Never hate your enemies.“ Al Pacino doesn’t hold a grudge against “The Godfather” costar Marlon Brando, who scored the best actor Oscar award, despite having more lines than him in the 1972 drama. The “Gucci” star, 82, sat down for a rare chat on Wednesday with David Rubenstein as part of New York City’s 92nd … Read more