Megalopolis

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The Trailer Trouble: What Went Wrong with 'Megalopolis'!

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Lionsgate takes a step back as their 'Megalopolis' trailer goes belly-up over fake critic quotes! Oops!

In a shocking twist worthy of a Hollywood script, Lionsgate has found itself in hot water after releasing a trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's highly anticipated film "Megalopolis." The film, which has been over four decades in the making, faced its fair share of drama even before its release. The initial trailer showcased what appeared to be scathing reviews from renowned film critics like Pauline Kael and Roger Ebert. However, fans soon discovered that these quotes were not only fabrications but also, hilariously, made from fictional sources hoping to hype the film while dismissing honest critique. Talk about a plot twist!

As the internet quickly caught wind of Lionsgate's ingenious yet misguided promotional strategy, social media exploded with reactions ranging from disbelief to laughter. Viewers couldn't help but marvel at how a company could brandish fake negativity about a classical filmmaker’s work in an attempt to create buzz. This tactic sounds like something straight out of a comedy skit, yet it showcases a rather desperate effort to garner interest in a film that, ironically, is already the talk of the town after being in limbo for years.

The backlash was quick and fierce, naturally leading Lionsgate to retract the trailer post-haste. The studio issued a public statement, admitting, "We screwed up," acknowledging that compromising the integrity of critical voices usually seen as reputable was probably not their best move. It wasn't just a matter of choosing the wrong quotes but the sheer absurdity of using fake reviews that made the industry raise its eyebrows, as if the storytelling itself had taken a wrong turn.

Francis Ford Coppola’s "Megalopolis" hopes to navigate the turbulent waters of cinema after decades of setbacks and dashed hopes. For those uninitiated, this film represents not just a project but a labor of love influenced by Coppola's passion and devotion to brilliant storytelling, so the last thing he needs is misleading marketing.

As for some interesting tidbits, did you know that Coppola intended to start working on "Megalopolis" back in the 1980s? This epic venture has been a long-cherished dream of his, weaving through numerous conceptual changes over the years. And speaking of iconic filmmakers, director Francis Ford Coppola is no stranger to awards and accolades, having won multiple Oscars; let’s see if he can overcome this trailer fiasco and still deliver a masterpiece that shakes the film industry to its core!

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'We screwed up': Lionsgate pulls Megalopolis trailer featuring fake ... (The Straits Times)

To promote Francis Ford Coppola's epic, the trailer used fake quotes to suggest film critics were wrong about him. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Megalopolis trailer featuring fake quotes pulled by Lionsgate (Sky News)

It's not often a film studio shouts about bad reviews, but in this case, Lionsgate appears to have faked a bunch of critic responses to earlier Francis Ford ...

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Fake criticism: Lionsgate pulls 'Megalopolis' trailer for fabricating ... (Euronews)

Of all the blitheringly stupid things to do... Lionsgate have removed their trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's new film, after using damning reviews of the ...

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Megalopolis trailer withdrawn after viewers spot bizarre detail about ... (The Independent)

Lionsgate pulled its trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's self-financed magnum opus Megalopolis after it was revealed to feature fabricated quotes from film ...

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Megalopolis new trailer recalled after major error 'We screwed up' (Daily Express)

Oscar-winning director Francis Ford Coppola has been planning on making Megalopolis for almost half a century. After decades of development hell, ...

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Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis trailer is PULLED over use of ... (Daily Mail)

The trailer, released earlier Wednesday, included quotes from critics like Pauline Kael and Roger Ebert of earlier Coppola films that did not actually appear in ...

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Megalopolis trailer fabricates quotes from famous critics sparking ... (The Express Tribune)

The second trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis fabricates quotes from renowned critics, leading to controversy.

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Wait – there were fake negative reviews in the Megalopolis trailer? (British GQ)

Critics have been harsh enough to Hollywood auteur Francis Ford Coppola over the years — even about stone-cold classics like The Godfather and Apocalypse ...

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'Megalopolis' Trailer Taken Down By Lionsgate After Fabricated ... (The Playlist)

For those unaware, “Megalopolis” is the most recent film from Francis Ford Coppola. After literal decades of trying to get it made, the filmmaker finally ...

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Trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' trailer recalled over ... (WJTV)

Lionsgate recalled its new trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's “ Megalopolis ” Wednesday amid revelations that critics' quotes were fabricated.

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Trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' recalled over ... (Spectrum News 1)

The trailer included quotes from critics like Roger Ebert of other Coppola films that did not actually appear in their reviews.

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'Megalopolis' trailer pulled following fake critic quotes (CNN)

Lionsgate has pulled the trailer for their forthcoming film Francis Ford Coppola film “Megalopolis” after claims that some of the quotes from movie critics ...

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'Megalopolis' trailer pulled: Francis Ford Coppola film drama timeline (Business Insider)

A trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis" was pulled because it used fake quotes. Here's a timeline of the drama surrounding the film.

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'We screwed up': Lionsgate recalls trailer for 'Megalopolis' with ... (NBC News)

The trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's “Megalopolis” film was recalled Wednesday because critic quotes used in it were fabricated.

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Megalopolis Trailer Controversy: Why Was It Pulled? (Today.com)

The movie studio Lionsgate says it “screwed up” after fabricating critics' quotes in a recent trailer for the upcoming Francis Ford Coppola film, “Megalopolis.”.

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Lionsgate pulls Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' trailer over ... (Fox News)

Lionsgate apologized for using fabricated critic quotes in the "Megalopolis" trailer. The Francis Ford Coppola trailer was pulled after the revelation came ...

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'Megalopolis' Trailer Pulled Because It Was Filled With Fake Critics ... (VICE)

Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis" faces controversy as Lionsgate retracts trailer with fabricated critic quotes, following earlier on-set misconduct ...

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Trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' recalled over ... (Spectrum News 1)

The trailer included quotes from critics like Roger Ebert of other Coppola films that did not actually appear in their reviews.

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Studio pulls Megalopolis trailer over fake reviews (BBC News)

The trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis has been withdrawn by Lionsgate because the clip included fabricated quotes from real film critics about ...

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Studio pulls Megalopolis trailer over fake reviews (BBC News)

The fantasy epic from Francis Ford Coppola received mix reviews at this year's Cannes film festival.

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Lionsgate apologizes to Coppola for now-pulled 'Megalopolis' trailer (NPR)

We offer our sincere apologies to the critics involved and to Francis Ford Coppola and American Zoetrope for this inexcusable error,” a Lionsgate ...

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Megalopolis Trailer: Fake Quotes Controversy Shows Broken System (Variety)

The fake quotes that appeared in Lionsgate's already notorious 'Megalopolis' trailer are just the latest way movie studios abuse what critics say.

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'Megalopolis' trailer pulled offline due to made-up critics quotes (The Spokesman-Review)

The latest trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's upcoming film “Megalopolis” has been pulled offline by Lionsgate, after it was found to feature made-up quotes ...

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