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Lionsgate Recalling ‘Megalopolis’ Trailer Amid Fabricated Quote Controversy: “We Screwed Up”


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

Adam Driver in 'Megalopolis'American Zoetrope/Mihai Malaimare In a highly unusual move, Lionsgate is pulling its new trailer for Megalopolis, unveiled early this morning. The decision comes following controversy over critic quotes featured in the trailer, which digging by Vulture and other outlets revealed to be fabricated. “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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