After months of conjecture about the fate of Francis Ford Coppola’s self- financed epic, “Megalopolis” has finally found a home. Lionsgate will distribute “Megalopolis” in U.S. and Canadian theaters, the studio announced Monday. Coppola’s $120 million Roman epic set in a futuristic New York will land Sept. 27 in theaters, including IMAX screens.

Coppola initially screened “Megalopolis,” his first film in 13 years, for potential buyers in late March in Los Angeles. Word quickly filtered out about the unique nature of “Megalopolis,” along with some skepticism over its financial potential. Last month, it debuted at the Cannes Film Festival, where the film was met with mixed reviews but broad admiration for its daring.

Coppola has collaborated with Lionsgate on several home movie releases, including “Apocalypse Now Final Cut.”

“One rule of business I’ve always followed and prioritized (to my benefit) is to continue working with companies and teams who over time have proven to be good friends as well as great collaborators,” Coppola said.

In the film, Adam Driver stars as Cesar, an artist- inventor with dreams of a utopian metropolis at odds with the city’s mayor (Giancarlo Esposito). It co-stars Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Laurence Fishburne, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman.

Braun to shift focus away from managing: Scooter Braun, one of the most recognizable names in the music business known for representing artists like Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, will no longer work as a music manager.

The executive and entrepreneur announced the news Monday on his Instagram page. Instead, he will focus his attention on his roles as a board member of Hybe and the CEO of Hybe America, the South Korea entertainment company.

The announcement comes nearly a year after Braun’s direct management of his superstar roster was subject of intense speculation.

Last week, representatives from Hybe said Braun was no longer managing Grande, but she was still working with him.

In August, rumors circulated online that Bieber was leaving Braun, his longtime manager — and the man credited with discovering him.

‘Inside Out 2’ has big opening: Hollywood’s summer movie anxieties gave way to joy this weekend with the massive debut of Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.” The animated sequel earned $155 million in ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Not only is it the second highest opening weekend in Pixar’s 29 years of making films, it’s the biggest of 2024. With an estimated $140 million from international showings, “Inside Out 2” had a record-breaking, $295 million global start.

Importantly, “Inside Out 2” audiences spanned ages and all demographics.

June 18 birthdays: Musician Paul McCartney is 82. Actor Carol Kane is 72. Actor Isabella Rossellini is 72. Actor Brian Benben is 68. Keyboardist Dizzy Reed is 61. Singer Nathan Morris is 53. Singer Ray LaMontagne is 51. Actor Alana de la Garza is 48. Singer Blake Shelton is 48. Actor Jacob Anderson is 34.