Lionsgate Acknowledged Employing Contrived Quotes in Megalopolis Promo
Title: Unmasked: The Fictional Quotes Scandal in Megalopolis Trailer
In a shocking twist, Lionsgate, the studio behind the upcoming film Megalopolis, has admitted to using fabricated quotes in their latest trailer, following probing questions from online investigators like Vulture[1]. The trailer, showcasing tepid reviews from distinguished critics such as Pauline Kael, Andrew Sarris, and Roger Ebert, had many raising eyebrows, but now it all seems like a stunt gone awry.
The studio has issued a statement, acknowledging the gaffe and expressing their heartfelt apologies to the involved critics, Francis Ford Coppola, and American Zoetrope. In a public confession to Variety, Lionsgate stated, "We deeply regret our lapse in judgment in the vetting process that led to the fabricated quotes in our Megalopolis trailer. We are immediately recalling the trailer and apologize for any confusion or disappointment this may have caused."
The trailer is now unavailable, but it stirred concerns, particularly regarding the easily accessible reviews of these legendary critics scattered across print and online platforms. Was the fabrication process as straight forward as using a chatbot program? It's an intriguing theory, but not one that's been confirmed so far. Evidently, Gizmodo's Rhett Jones experimented with a chatbot, generating a quote on Bram Stoker's Dracula that mirrored one in the trailer, but did not correspond to Ebert's actual opinions[2][3].
Critics like Owen Glieberman, who initially discovered his name in the trailer, voiced their opinions on the irony of the situation, pointing out that the premise of the trailer itself - suggesting Coppola's best works were misunderstood at first - was, to begin with, tenuous. "Critics adored The Godfather, and though Apocalypse Now sparked debate, it received substantial critical backing," Glieberman, formerly of Entertainment Weekly, now at Variety, told Variety[1].
The much-anticipated Megalopolis, premiering September 27 in theaters and IMAX, boasts an impressive star-studded cast, including Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, and many more[4]. In the face of this controversy, it makes one question the extent some might go for box office success.
Perhaps we'll find solace in following the latest releases of iconic franchises - Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, and Doctor Who, to name a few[5] - focusing on the authenticity of the content rather than the promotional packaging.
[1] Vulture - [Link to article][2] io9 - [Link to article][3] Pauline Kael's negative review of Blade Runner - [Link to article][4] Cast and Crew of Megalopolis - [Link to article][5] Future releases of Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, and Doctor Who - [Link to article]
- IO9, in one of their articles, highlighted the recent controversy involving the use of fabricated quotes in the trailer for the upcoming movie Megalopolis, a scandal that even revealed Francis Ford Coppola's name in the mix.
- In an interesting turn of events, technology appears to have played a role in creating fictional quotes for the trailers of movies like Megalopolis, a theory that sleuths are currently investigating.
- The future of movie promotions might face scrutiny, as questions arise regarding the authenticity of quotes and reviews used in trailers, a concern that arose after the scandal involving the movie Megalopolis and its fabricated quotes.
- As the Megalopolis trailer controversy unfolds, some are left questioning the lengths one might go for box office success, especially considering the possibility of technology being used to manipulate the public's opinion, as suggested by the discovery of a chatbot-generated quote on Bram Stoker's Dracula that mirrored one in the Megalopolis trailer.
