Today, the film industry bids farewell to one of its most revered screenwriters, Robert Towne, who passed away on Monday at his Los Angeles home at the age of 89. Known for his Oscar-winning script for the 1974 classic Chinatown, Towne’s work has long been considered the gold standard in screenwriting. Towne‘s career was a testament to the power of the pen. His nuanced takes … Continue reading ‘Chinatown’ Writer Robert Towne Passes Away!!
The resounding success of Sony’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse suggests that maybe, just maybe, making a genuinely good movie is all that is required to inject new life into the superhero genre. After swinging to a stellar $120 million at the domestic box office in its opening weekend, the animated superhero sequel notched a new achievement on Monday, as it became the highest-rated film of … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Has Become the Highest-Rated Letterboxd Film of All Time!!
The American actor, James Caan, who came to prominence for playing the hotheaded Sonny Corleone in the classic 1972 crime film The Godfather, died Wednesday at age 82. The cause of Caan‘s death has not been confirmed, but the prominent actor has struggled with a variety of health problems over the years. Confirming the devastating news via James Caan‘s official Twitter account, the tweet reads, … Continue reading Legendary Actor James Caan Passes Away!!
Paramount+ is giving fans of The Godfather an offer they can’t refuse. Paramount has announced that director Francis Ford Coppola‘s classic trilogy will be available on the streaming service the same day as the premiere of the limited series The Offer. Both the original 1972 film and 1974’s The Godfather Part II will be available on the streaming service on April 28. Also available will … Continue reading ‘The Godfather’ Trilogy and ‘The Offer’ to Stream on Paramount+ on the Same Day!!
Paramount+ has released a new trailer for The Offer, a ten-episode limited series that’ll follow the development of one Francis Ford Coppola‘s The Godfather. The drama series will explore the chaotic production of one of the most beloved classics in cinema history, revealing what happened behind the scenes and showing how The Godfather almost didn’t come to be. The new trailer introduces us to Albert … Continue reading ‘The Offer’: Trailer Teases the Chaotic Making of ‘The Godfather’ TV Show!! Check It Out!!!
Before a big tentpole comes into the marketplace, there’s typically a lull at the box office. But it’s an even bigger lull when the major studios don’t have any new wide entries. Everyone is waiting for Warner Bros. The Batman next weekend, and many sources tell me it’s bound easily for a $100M+ opening, in fact $115M+, and the advance ticket sales are there to … Continue reading ‘Uncharted’ Sticks to Top Spot as the World Prepares for ‘The Batman’ to Rule at the BO!!
Paramount+ has released the trailer for The Offer, a limited series exploring the chaotic production of one of the greatest films in history: Francis Ford Coppola‘s The Godfather. The ten-episode limited series will be told through the eyes of two-time Academy Award producer Albert S. Ruddy, played by Miles Teller, with the real Ruddy executive producing the series. The trailer teases the story behind The … Continue reading ‘The Offer’: First Teaser Teases the Making of ‘The Godfather’ TV Show!! Check It Out!!!
Fans of director Francis Ford Coppola‘s 1972 classic gangster film The Godfather have a new look at the series that will tell the behind-the-scenes stories of the film. Paramount+ has released new images of the upcoming limited series The Offer, via Entertainment Weekly. The images include Coopla (Dan Fogler) and producer Albert S. Ruddy (Miles Teller) on the set of the film. Another features Ruddy … Continue reading ‘The Offer’: First Images Tease the Making of ‘The Godfather’ TV Show!! Check It Out!!!
Prepare your cigars and tuxedo, because you have an event to attend in late April. Paramount+ announced today that its upcoming limited series The Offer is close to premiering, and the series’ launch will provide eager fans with at least a few hours of new content. Chronicling the making of one of cinema’s absolute classics, The Godfather, the story will be told through the eyes … Continue reading ‘The Offer’: ‘The Godfather’ Making Limited Series Arrives on April 28!!
Francis Ford Coppola has revealed that The Godfather is coming back to theaters in 2022 with a new 4K remaster that enhances the sound and image quality of one of the greatest movies in the history of cinema. The film will return to theaters for the film’s 50th anniversary, giving fans the perfect opportunity to celebrate The Godfather in grand style. He mentioned this during … Continue reading ‘The Godfather’ to Get 4K Theatrical Re-Release for 50th Anniversary!!
Fresh off his turn in the mafia prequel The Many Saints of Newark, Michael Gandolfini is tackling another iconic mob story — this time, as part of a biography series. Variety reports that the young star has joined the cast of The Offer, a new series for Paramount+ chronicling the making of The Godfather. Gandolfini joins the cast alongside Zack Schor, rounding out a cast … Continue reading ‘The Offer’: Michael Gandolfini Joins the Paramount+ Series!!
Anthony Ippolito (Grand Army) has been tapped to play Al Pacino opposite Miles Teller and Matthew Goode in The Offer, Paramount+’s upcoming limited series about the making of The Godfather. The Offer is based on two-time Oscar-winning producer Al Ruddy’s (Teller) experience of making the iconic 1972 film The Godfather that Francis Ford Coppola directed and adapted with Mario Puzo from Puzo’s bestselling novel. The movie … Continue reading ‘The Offer’: Anthony Ippolito Cast as Al Pacino in the Paramount+ Series!!!
Paramount+ has announced that their limited event series The Offer has officially entered production, alongside an announcement video and first-look image. The highly-anticipated project will explore never-revealed stories behind the making of The Godfather. The Offer is based on the many “extraordinary” behind-the-scene stories of Oscar-winning producer Albert S. Ruddy, who will also be featured in the series played by Miles Teller, who replaced the … Continue reading ‘The Offer’: Production Begins on Paramount+ Series About The Making of ‘The Godfather’!!
Justin Chambers, a staple on Grey’s Anatomy as Dr. Alex Karev, has landed his first major role after departing from the long-running ABC television show. Paramount+ recently announced a new limited series titled The Offer, in which viewers will follow Al Ruddy, the producer of The Godfather, as he creates what is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time. Chambers will … Continue reading ‘The Offer’: Justin Chambers to Play in Marlon Brando in Limited Series!!
Tony Award winner Dan Fogler is set to play The Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola in Paramount‘s limited series The Offer, which chronicles the making of the studio’s 1972 classic. Meanwhile, Giovanni Ribisi has been cast as infamous crime boss Joe Colombo, while Colin Hanks will play Barry Lapidus, a Gulf & Western executive with a lot of power over the studio. Miles Teller is … Continue reading ‘The Offer’: Dan Fogler Cast as Francis Ford Coppola in the Making of ‘The Godfather’ TV Series!!
In a fairly major upgrade, Miles Teller has signed on to replace Armie Hammer in the Paramount+ limited series The Offer, which chronicles the making of The Godfather. Teller will play The Godfather producer Al Ruddy, and the series is told from his point of view as he assembles the pieces of Paramount‘s 1972 mob classic, from director Francis Ford Coppola to stars Marlon Brando … Continue reading ‘The Offer’: Miles Teller Replaces Armie Hammer in Series About the Making of ‘The Godfather’!!
After tackling the 70s icon Elton John, Rocketman director Dexter Fletcher is sticking to the same era with Paramount+’s The Offer, an upcoming series based on the making of The Godfather. Fletcher will also serve as an executive producer as well as director for the limited series. He is joined by Michael Tolkin, the writer-creator behind Escape from Dannemora, who will write and executive producer … Continue reading ‘The Offer’: Dexter Fletcher to Helm Making-of ‘The Godfather’ Series for Paramount+!!
Paramount‘s event series The Offer may have suffered a blow — or dodged a bullet — when it lost its leading man Armie Hammer last month, but another project about the making of The Godfather is moving full speed ahead, as two-time Emmy winner Elisabeth Moss is set to join Jake Gyllenhaal and Oscar Isaac in a now-untitled film from director Barry Levinson. Andrew Farotte … Continue reading Elisabeth Moss to Play Eleanor Coppola in the Movie About Making of ‘The Godfather’!!
Armie Hammer has exited the lead role of Paramount Plus’ The Offer, a drama series about the making of Francis Ford Coppola’s classic mobster film The Godfather. Hammer was set to play Al Ruddy, who produced the movie that went on to become the biggest box office success in history (at the time) and nabbed ten Academy Award nominations, winning three. As reported by Variety, … Continue reading ‘The Offer’: Armie Hammer Drops Out of ‘The Godfather’ Making-Of Drama!!
ViacomCBS‘ forthcoming streaming service Paramount+ has made Armie Hammer an offer he couldn’t refuse, as the actor has signed on to star in The Offer, a limited series about the making of the 1974 classic The Godfather.Hammer will play the film’s Oscar-winning producer Al Ruddy in the 10-episode event series, which hails from writer Michael Tolkin, who recently earned an Emmy nomination for Showtime‘s acclaimed limited series … Continue reading ‘The Offer’: Armie Hammer to Play ‘The Godfather’ Producer in Limited Series!!
Paramount has released a trailer for their upcoming release of The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone. Originally released as The Godfather Part III, this new version has been re-edited as well as given a new beginning and ending. For those who have never seen Part III, the film is about Michael Corleone’s (Al Pacino) desire to get out of a life of crime … Continue reading ‘The Godfather, Coda’ Trailer Teases the New Version of the Final Installment!! Check It Out!!
More details on Francis Ford Coppola‘s new cut of 1990’s The Godfather: Part III have emerged, including the expected runtime. We first learned about Coppola’s new cut of The Godfather III in early September. At the time, we learned the new cut would be titled Mario Puzo’s The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone. The release from Paramount Home Entertainment was set for December, which teased plans … Continue reading ‘The Godfather III’: New Cut Has a Shorter Runtime!!
Oscar Isaac and Jake Gyllenhaal have signed on to play director Francis Ford Coppola and former Paramount executive Robert Evans in the indie drama Francis and The Godfather, which will chronicle the legendary making of the classic 1972 mob movie. Barry Levinson will direct from a Black List script by Andrew Farotte that was redeveloped by Levinson. Echo Lake Entertainment’s Mike Marcus, Doug Mankoff and … Continue reading ‘Francis and The Godfather’: Oscar Isaac, Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in the Chronicle Making of the Classic!!
In the grand scheme of movie sequels, quite possibly the largest gap in quality between entries is the absolute chasm between the first two Godfather films and The Godfather: Part III. Apparently, director Francis Ford Coppola agrees! Paramount just announced that the film is set to receive a full restoration, substantial re-edit, and a theatrical run overseen by Coppola. Just when I think I’m out, … Continue reading ‘The Godfather: Part III’: Francis Ford Coppola Working on a Re-Edit!!
When you fire up the streaming service CBS All Access later this year, it might look very different—it might even have a different name. ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish confirmed on an earnings call on Thursday that the streaming service will undergo a rebranding as it expands to include more of the parent company’s cable brands and library programming, with a relaunch planned for later this … Continue reading CBS All Access Set to Undergo a Rebranding!!
Robert Evans, a true Hollywood icon, died on Saturday night at the age of 89. One of the most memorable and influential producers who ever lived, Evans’ persona was so iconic that his image became a fixture in pop culture for decades. Born in New York in 1930, Evans got his start in Hollywood as an actor in a few forgettable roles. Considering himself a … Continue reading Robert Evans, Iconic Producer and Studio Head, Passes Away!!
British daily The Guardian recently came up with a list of 100 Best Films of the 21st century. Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur is the only Indian film present in the list, and has bagged the 59th position. Kashyap took to Instagram to share the list, while also mentioning that he was honored but didn’t agree to the entire list. “So many films which are … Continue reading ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ Features in The Guardian’s Best 100 films of the Century!!!
It’s the end of an era in Hollywood, as Paramount has parted ways with legendary producer Robert Evans after 52 years of making movies together, Collider has confirmed. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Paramount declined to renew its deal with Robert Evans Productions earlier this month. Evans took over as Paramount’s production chief in 1967 and quickly returned the studio to profitability with movies like The … Continue reading Paramount and Producer Robert Evans Part Ways After 52 Years!!!
