Coppola's Film Trailer Pulled for Fake Reviews

A promotional trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s upcoming film “Megalopolis” has been retracted after it was discovered to feature fake movie reviews allegedly created by artificial intelligence. The film, which stars Adam Driver and is set to release next month, has already sparked significant debate among critics, with opinions ranging from praise to harsh criticism. The trailer attempted to draw parallels between “Megalopolis” and Coppola’s earlier works, which were initially met with skepticism but later recognized as classics. The trailer included a voiceover suggesting that “true genius is often misunderstood,” accompanied by quotes from notable critics who had previously dismissed Coppola’s iconic films like “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now.” However, it was later revealed that the quotes were not authentic but rather AI-generated imitations of critical reviews, raising concerns about the implications of AI in the entertainment industry. The studio issued an apology, acknowledging the error. This incident adds to the ongoing controversies surrounding “Megalopolis,” a project that Coppola has personally financed to the tune of $120 million, even selling a portion of his vineyard to fund it. The film is set to premiere at the Toronto Film Festival before its U.S. release on September 27. Some industry insiders speculate that the trailer debacle may have been a calculated move to generate publicity, although a source confirmed that the studio did not intentionally fabricate the quotes and acted swiftly to remove the trailer upon discovering the issue.