Lionsgate Releases Revised 'Megalopolis' Trailer After AI-Generated Quote Controversy
The new trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's sci-fi epic omits fabricated critic quotes, following a recall and public apology.
- Lionsgate pulled the initial trailer after discovering fake quotes attributed to real critics.
- The marketing consultant responsible for the error has been dismissed.
- Speculation arose about the use of AI tools like ChatGPT in creating the false quotes.
- The revised trailer retains much of the original footage but excludes any critic quotes.
- 'Megalopolis' premieres in theaters on September 27, with an advanced IMAX screening on September 23.