TCM Classic Film Fest Set For Chinese Theater
Francis Ford Coppola, the legendary filmmaker best known for The Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now, he will receive a handprint/footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theater on 29 April , courtesy of the TCM Classic Film Festival.
The fest’s 7th edition runs from 28 April 28 through 1 May.
“Without a doubt, Francis Ford Coppola is one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation,” TCM host Robert Osborne said in a statement.
“His Academy Award-winning directing, producing and writing contributions have given audiences some of the most memorable films of the last half-century, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate his distinguished career, and our appreciation of what he’s added to our lives, than with this honor.”
This is the 6th straight year in which TCM is sponsoring the ceremony during its fest. It has coordinated honors for Peter O’Toole in Y 2011, Kim Novak in Y 2012, Jane Fonda in Y 2013, Jerry Lewis in Y 2014 and Christopher Plummer in Y 2015.
The fest’s opening night film will be All the President’s Men and that other attendees will include Carl Reiner, Elliott Gould, Eva Marie Saint, John Singleton, Stacy Keach and Anna Karina.
Have a terrific weekend.
Paul Ebeling
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