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Megalopolis Madness: When Critic Quotes Go on Holiday!

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Did Lionsgate's latest trailer for 'Megalopolis' take some creative liberties? Turns out, they might've fabricated a few critic quotes! 🤔

The anticipation surrounding Francis Ford Coppola's film "Megalopolis" had fans buzzing, but it also sparked a bit of controversy with its latest trailer release. In what can only be described as cinematic chaos, it appears that Lionsgate, the studio behind the film, took liberties with critic quotes alleging that famed film reviewers were panning Coppola's earlier works. The result? A trailer that, rather than amplifying excitement, resulted in Lionsgate effectively retreating from the spotlight, recalling the trailer amidst backlash for what can only be deemed as a faux pas of epic proportions.

The trailer prominently featured quotes from some of cinema's most recognizable critics, claiming that they expressed disdain for Coppola's previous films. However, upon closer inspection, fans and film enthusiasts soon discovered that these alleged critiques couldn’t be traced back to the critics at all! Cue the shocked faces and dramatic gasps! With some of the quotes purportedly from the legendary Pauline Kael and others seemingly fabricated, it raises the question: is this an advertising strategy gone horribly wrong or just a simple error in judgment?

As the online buzz grew, Lionsgate issued a formal apology, expressing regret not only to the critics involved but also to Coppola himself for this mishap. The action of celebrating criticism in a trailer that ultimately went off the rails has left both fans and critics scratching their heads, asking how such an oversight could have made it past the editing room. After all, criticism is an integral part of a film's release, but making it up is a sure way to spark outrage!

Despite the buzz, "Megalopolis" is set to debut in theaters this September, promising a sprawling and visually striking journey through a utopian vision of modern-day New York City, as envisioned by the filmmaker, Coppola. For fans eagerly awaiting the film, there’s still hope that regardless of the trailer's fake quotes, the movie itself will deliver the epic storytelling and artistry that the famed director is known for. As a fun fact, did you know that "Megalopolis" was inspired by Coppola’s long fascination with the idea of utopias and their inevitable fall? And in case you're wondering, Pauline Kael was known for her incisive and often controversial critiques; it’s quite the twist that her name was caught up in this fascinating mess!

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Did the Megalopolis Trailer Make Up Fake Movie Critic Quotes (Vulture)

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'Megalopolis' Trailer Seemingly Fabricates Quotes From Movie Critics (Variety)

The new "Megalopolis" trailer quotes harsh reviews from famed film critics — but the cited phrases can't be sourced back to any of them.

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'Megalopolis' Trailer: First Official Look At Francis Ford Coppola's ... (Deadline)

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'Megalopolis' Trailer Makes Up Critics Quotes About Francis Ford ... (TheWrap)

The new trailer for Megalopolis, Francis Ford Coppola's long-awaited epic, appears to have made up phony film critic quotes.

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Lionsgate Pulls 'Megalopolis' Trailer Offline Due to Fake Critic Quotes (Variety)

Lionsgate is recalling its latest trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's epic "Megalopolis," which featured fabricated quotes from famous film critics.

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Lionsgate Pulls 'Megalopolis' Trailer Featuring Fake Movie Critic ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Lionsgate Pulls 'Megalopolis' Trailer Featuring Fake Movie Critic Quotes ... "We offer our sincere apologies to the critics involved and to Francis Ford Coppola," ...

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'Megalopolis' Trailer Recalled for Fake Critic Quotes (IndieWire)

Lionsgate's trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' has been recalled for featuring fabricated quotes from famous film critics.

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Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis trailer withdrawn over fake quotes (The Guardian)

Lionsgate apologises after trailer shows manufactured quotes by celebrated film critics supposedly panning Coppola's earlier films.

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'Megalopolis': New Trailer Says Critics Were Wrong About ... (Rolling Stone)

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Lionsgate pulls 'Megalopolis' trailer containing fake quotes: “We ... (Screen International)

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.”

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Lionsgate Recalling 'Megalopolis' Trailer Amid Fabricated Quote ... (Deadline)

'Megalopolis's first trailer has been pulled by Lionsgate following a controversy over fabricated critic quotes that it highlights.

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The trailer for the movie, which has already been mired in controversy, was released Wednesday morning.

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'Megalopolis' Trailer Pulled for Featuring Fake Movie Critic Quotes (The New York Times)

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Lionsgate Pulls 'Megalopolis' Trailer with Fabricated Critic Quotes ... (Exclaim!)

A theatrical trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's decades-in-the-making epic Megalopolis has been retracted by Lionsgate Films after it was determined that ...

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Lionsgate apologizes for use of fabricated quotes in 'Megalopolis ... (ABC News)

Lionsgate pulled the trailer for it's upcoming Francis Ford Coppola-directed film, "Megalopolis," and apologized for using fabricated quotes from film ...

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Trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' recalled over ... (Coast Reporter)

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 ... (CTV News)

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

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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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