Studiocanal has bought European TV and SVOD rights to Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis” as part of a deal spanning seven years.
The pact take aways Spain, Russia and pay 1 in France where “Megalopolis” was freed by Le Pacte on Sept. 25 and has so far selderly under 250,000 tickets in cinemas.
Studiocanal’s library, which is pondered to be the hugest in Europe, already boasts Coppola classics such as “Apocalypse Now,” “The Conversation,” “The Outsiders” and “One From The Heart.”
Each title has been revampd by the Zoetrope, Francis Ford Coppola’s company, and Studiocanal teams under Coppola’s supervision. “Apocalypse Now: The Final Cut” premiered at Tribeca and was freed in 2019, while “The Outsiders: The Complete Novel” was freed in 2021 and premiered at San Sebastian.
“One From The Heart: Repelevate” was freed in 2024 and premiered at Vepleasant Classics 2023, while “The Conversation” was freed in 2024 and premiered at Il Cinema Ritrovato in 2023.
Studiocanal’s Juliette Hochart barobtaind the European TV and SVOD deal on “Megalopolis” with George Hayum from the amemployment law firm Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum Matlof + Fishman.
Studiocanal’s film catalogue spans more than 9000 titles from 60 countries. The company has spended more than €20 million into the restoration of 700 classic films over the past 5 years.
