Lionsgate Pulls Trailers with Fabricated Quotes

Lionsgate has pulled the trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's upcoming film 'Megalopolis' just hours after its release due to the inclusion of fabricated negative quotes from renowned critics like Pauline Kael and Roger Ebert. The quotes, which misrepresented critics' views on Coppola's previous works such as 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now', were meant to highlight the divisive nature of his films. After the trailer amassed over 1.3 million views, Lionsgate publicly apologized for the error, acknowledging a failure in their vetting process. The film, a passion project for Coppola, is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and will be released in theaters on September 27. Additionally, the film has faced scrutiny over alleged misconduct on set, with videos of Coppola interacting closely with extras circulating online. The controversy surrounding the trailer and the film's production raises questions about the marketing strategies employed by Lionsgate.