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Lionsgate Pulls 'Megalopolis' Trailer Over Fabricated Critic Quotes

The trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's latest film was withdrawn after it was found to contain made-up negative reviews from famous critics.

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Adam Driver as Cesar Catilina in "Megalopolis."
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Adam Driver in Megalopolis

Overview

  • Lionsgate admitted to using fake quotes in the trailer for 'Megalopolis' and issued an apology.
  • The quotes falsely attributed negative remarks to renowned critics about Coppola's previous films.
  • Speculation suggests the fake quotes may have been generated by AI tools like ChatGPT.
  • The incident adds to the ongoing controversies surrounding the production of 'Megalopolis'.
  • Critics and audiences have expressed disappointment and concern over the misleading marketing tactics.