The Megalopolis Movie Trailer Controversy: What Really Happened?
Megalopolis Trailer Missteps Spark Outrage
The movie studio Lionsgate says it screwed up after fabricating critics’ quotes in a recent trailer for the upcoming Francis Ford Coppola film, Megalopolis.
- Studio spokesperson acknowledges the issue
- Apologies issued to critics and Coppola
- Trailer being recalled immediately
“Lionsgate is immediately recalling our trailer for Megalopolis, a studio spokesperson said in a statement. “We offer our sincere apologies to the critics involved and to Francis Ford Coppola and American Zoetrope for this inexcusable error in our vetting process. We screwed up. We are sorry.”
Impact of the Controversy on the Film
Set to release in September, this incident creates a cloud of negativity around what was to be a hallmark cinematic experience. The reputation of the studio is at stake as they navigate public perception following this scandal.
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