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Adam Driver has hit back at claims  Francis Ford Coppola's $120M passion project Megalopolis is in peril and insisted the situation on set is 'all good.'The Oscar-nominee, 39, who leads the star-studded cast, broke his silence after it was alleged the legendary director, 83, was in danger of missing a March deadline for the epic, amid mass crew walkouts and a ballooning budget halfway through shooting.The film features big names Forest Whitaker, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Aubrey Plaza, and Shia LaBeouf, and centers on an architect who seeks to rebuild New York City after a disaster. Responding to the Hollywood Reporter's claims in a candid chat with Deadline, Driver said: 'All good here! Not sure what set you’re talking about! I don’t recognize that one! I’ve been on sets that were chaotic and this one is far from it.'    His say: Adam Driver has hit back at claims Francis Ford Coppola's $120M passion project Megalopolis is in peril and insisted the situation on set is 'all good (pictured August 2022)'The environment that’s being created by Francis, is one of focus and inspiration. As of now, we’re on schedule, making our days, and honestly, it’s been one of the best shooting experiences I’ve had.'He went onto laud the 'fast and inventive crew' and brand Coppola 'insightful and caring' before addressing the resignations of the art department and VFX crew.  He said: 'Yes, it is true that the art department resigned and VFX were let go.

MGM+, formerly Epix, unveiled its programming lineup and development slate that includes a new John Wells drama based on a Stephen L. Carter novel, a period drama about Harlem crime boss Stephanie St. Clair, based on an MGM movie, and a docuseries about the disco era.

Aubrey Plaza looked stunning in a curve hugging gray dress with a plunging neckline as she filmed a scene for her upcoming film Megalopolis in Atlanta.  The 38-year-old had her newly blonde hair styled in an updo and the makeup department gave her a bold red lip and bright red nails to stand out against the muted shade. The costume was completed with a pair of gray high heel boots with gold chains.  Stunning: Aubrey Plaza, 38, looked stunning in a curve hugging gray dress with a plunging neckline as she filmed a scene for her upcoming film Megalopolis in AtlantaThe White Lotus star was seen wrapped up in a fur coat as she discussed a scene with director Francis Ford Coppola, 83, and co-star Adam Driver, 39.  Both men were wearing dark trench coats as they stood in front of a vintage car.The Marriage Story star kept warm with a black toque, and the director covered his head with an orange beret.   Wrapped up: The White Lotus star was seen wrapped up in a fur coat as she discussed a scene with director Francis Ford Coppola, 83, and co-star Adam Driver, 39.

EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed actress and filmmaker Katie Holmes and her recently launched production company, Lafayette Pictures, for representation in all areas. 

What would you do to gain control? Bumpy Johnson is back in the MGM+ series “Godfather of Harlem.” Season three sees the crime boss at war with the Cuban Mafia; it’s a deadly battle that could cost Johnson everything he’s worked for and loves. He’ll also face off against rival Italians, Latin assassins, and the government.

EXCLUSIVE: Director-producer Jessy Terrero (Soul Plane) and his production company Cinema Giants have signed with Artists First for management.

Yul Vázquez is teaming up with Forest Whitaker in the upcoming third season of Godfather of Harlem as a new series regular.

Grace VanderWaal put on a sizzling display while attending the Saint Laurent 'Madonna' book event in South Beach during Art Basel on Thursday.The American singer, 18 - who rose to fame as a twelve-year-old ukulele playing winner of America's Got Talent in 2016 - put her toned midriff on display in a tiny black bra which she paired with a transparent olive skirt.VanderWaal completed her daring ensemble with large black sunglasses and wore her blonde tresses in a short shaggy bob.   Cool gal: Grace VanderWaal put on a sizzling display while attending the Saint Laurent 'Madonna' book event in South Beach during Art Basel on ThursdayThe star - known for her distinctive vocals - added extra height to the look with black platform heels.  As for glam, she accentuated her pout with a touch of bright red lipstick and further spruced up her look with a number of silver rings.Other celebrities at the event included Madonna, Zoe Kravitz, and Scout Willis to name a few. Having fun! The American singer, 18, put her toned midriff on display in a tiny black bra which she paired with a transparent olive skirt All grown up! The star rose to fame as a twelve-year-old ukulele playing winner of America's Got Talent in 2016 VanderWaal's career has blossomed since her iconic beginnings at America's Got Talent. She is currently set to star in Oscar winner Francis Ford Coppola's $100M-budget epic Megalopolis.Other names tied to the project include Shia LaBeouf, Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Fishburne, Jon Voight, Forest Whitaker, Aubrey Plaza, Adam Driver, and many others.

Disney+’s Andor is getting a cross-company push. The first two episodes of the Star Wars prequel series will air across Disney’s distribution platforms including ABC, FX, Freeform and Hulu over the Thanksgiving holiday, coinciding with the Season 1 finale on the streamer.

Paramount Pictures has made two more major tweaks to its release schedule, moving the next film in its Scream franchise up from March 31 to March 10, 2023 while pushing back the starry Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves from March 3 to March 31, 2023. Both titles will open in theaters nationwide.

Spoilers: please read this piece only after you’ve seen “Narkina 5,” the eighth episode of the “Star Wars” limited series “Andor,” on Disney+. You’ll notice we’ve been doing weekly podcasts, ‘The Rogue Ones,’ instead of weekly recaps, but for episode eight, we couldn’t resist.

Eiza González has a blast on her Euro tripEiza González clears rumors of her involvement with ‘Daredevil,’ asks fans to stop attacking herEiza González latest outing shows she is transitioning from summer to fallEiza González has been very busy lately, as she was cast in Diego Luna and Gael Garcia Bernal’s much awaited reunion. González will play Irsema in the Spanish language Hulu series “La Máquina,” trailing an aging boxer (Garcia Bernal) as he tries to win his last title with the help of his trainer and longtime friend (Luna).González is coming off of an impressive year, packed with exciting work opportunities.

Manori Ravindran International Editor Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton’s HiddenLight Productions has named industry veteran Brenda Robinson as its first head of film finance and inclusion strategies. Robinson, an entertainment attorney, financier and producer, will be responsible for bringing new partners to HiddenLight’s slate of productions across film and television. Robinson’s appointment represents a number of developments in HiddenLight’s strategy, including the use of grant and equity funding to develop and produce projects that the company takes to market later in the production cycle. It also signals a desire to tell a wider spectrum of stories from a diversity of voices.

EXCLUSIVE: Francis Ford Coppola has completed the cast of Megalopolis, the epic drama that he’ll shoot this fall in Georgia.

Francis Ford Coppola is betting big with his upcoming film, “Megalopolis.” Not only is the film going to cost a reported $100 to produce, but the filmmaker is actually footing most of the bill himself. So, to help bring his passion project to life, he continues to add to his already massive cast.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Magnolia Pictures has acquired U.S. rights to “Kompromat,” an action thriller film directed by Jerome Salle (“The Largo Winch” ), starring Gilles Lellouche (“The Stronghold”) and Joanna Kulig (“Cold War”). SND, the commercial arm of M6, is representing the film in international markets. Loosely based on a true story, “Kompromat” stars Lellouche as a French diplomat working in Siberia who is arrested overnight by the Russian authorities. Accused of sexually abusing his own daughter and imprisoned, he realizes he is a victim of a Kompromat. Someone is working with the FSB (Federal Security Service) to frame him. His only way out is to escape.

EXCLUSIVE: Universal Pictures has acquired the action-comedy Regulators, starring Nicky Jam, who is also producing via music label La Industria, Inc.

Star Wars character Darth Vader after 45 years in the role.As reported by Vanity Fair, the actor, 91, has signed off on archival voice recordings being used by young filmmakers, who plan to recreate Jones’ voice from his previous films for future Lucasfilm projects using artificial intelligence.“He had mentioned he was looking into winding down this particular character,” Matthew Wood, a veteran at Lucasfilm, said. “So how do we move forward?”Lucasfilm first partnered with Respeecher, a Ukrainian start-up that uses AI technology to create new dialogue from old voice recordings, on Disney+ series The Book Of Boba Fett to replicate the voice of young Luke Skywalker.Jones’ voice was artificially recreated for Darth Vader in recent series Obi Wan Kenobi, although Lucasfilm said the actor “guided” the performance.

Luthen Rael, played by Stellan Skarsgård, has a terrific opening line in the third episode of the “Star Wars” spin-off prequel series “Andor.” “Cassian Andor,” he says with a dramatic pause, “the Empire is choking us so slowly, we’re starting not to notice. What I’m asking is this, wouldn’t you rather give it all to something real?” Rael’s talking about two things.

Henry Silva, who starred in Johnny Cool, fought Frank Sinatra in The Manchurian Candidate and was one of Sinatra’s fellow thieves in Ocean’s 11, among dozens of screen roles spanning a half-century, died Wednesday of natural causes at the Motion Picture and Television Fund Hospital in Woodland Hills, CA. He was 94.

Disney+ and Lucasfilm have debuted the final trailer for the upcoming Star Wars series Andor!