Like Great Uncle Like Great Niece?

According to news sources, Sophia Coppola denies the claim that she will make her opera directing debut with the Montpellier Opera. She was reportedly set to direct a production of Puccini's romantic tragedy Manon Lescaut for its 2009-2010 season.

Too bad, she might have called her Great Uncle, Anton Coppola for some advice. Although he’s a little busy right now working on his opera Sacco & Vanzetti which performs this Sat. in Feguson Hall.

-Kari G.