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New York Post
1 day ago
New York City

Kevin Smith reveals he received 'bona fide death threats' for cult classic 'Dogma'

Kevin Smith faced backlash, receiving vast amounts of hate mail and death threats for his film "Dogma," which criticized religious themes. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
3 days ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

'Russians at War' director talks critics and backlash | CBC Radio

The film 'Russians at War' has sparked controversy for its portrayal of soldiers in Ukraine amid accusations of whitewashing Russia's involvement. [ more ]
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Consequence
3 weeks ago
Film

Francis Ford Coppola didn't want Megalopolis to be a "woke Hollywood production," cast "canceled" actors

Coppola aimed to cast 'canceled' actors to avoid a 'woke Hollywood production' with his film Megalopolis. [ more ]
Kotaku
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Report: Deleted Megalopolis Trailer Used Fake Quotes Generated By AI

The Megalopolis trailer controversy highlights the risks of AI in film marketing and the importance of accurate quotes in public relations. [ more ]
VG247
4 weeks ago
Startup companies

Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis continues streak of bad press as Lionsgate's latest trailer uses fake critic quotes

Megalopolis faces significant challenges leading up to its release, including fabricated critic quotes and controversy over its reception at Cannes. [ more ]
Business Insider
4 weeks ago
Startup companies

A timeline of the controversy surrounding Francis Ford Coppola's $120 million-movie 'Megalopolis,' as the trailer is pulled for featuring fake quotes

Coppola's 'Megalopolis' faced controversy due to its trailer using fake quotes, reflecting ongoing challenges for the ambitious sci-fi project. [ more ]
Consequence
3 weeks ago
Film

Francis Ford Coppola didn't want Megalopolis to be a "woke Hollywood production," cast "canceled" actors

Coppola aimed to cast 'canceled' actors to avoid a 'woke Hollywood production' with his film Megalopolis. [ more ]
Kotaku
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Report: Deleted Megalopolis Trailer Used Fake Quotes Generated By AI

The Megalopolis trailer controversy highlights the risks of AI in film marketing and the importance of accurate quotes in public relations. [ more ]
VG247
4 weeks ago
Startup companies

Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis continues streak of bad press as Lionsgate's latest trailer uses fake critic quotes

Megalopolis faces significant challenges leading up to its release, including fabricated critic quotes and controversy over its reception at Cannes. [ more ]
Business Insider
4 weeks ago
Startup companies

A timeline of the controversy surrounding Francis Ford Coppola's $120 million-movie 'Megalopolis,' as the trailer is pulled for featuring fake quotes

Coppola's 'Megalopolis' faced controversy due to its trailer using fake quotes, reflecting ongoing challenges for the ambitious sci-fi project. [ more ]
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www.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
Film

Controversial Trump Biopic The Apprentice' Finally Gets a Release Date Despite Efforts to Block Its Release

The Apprentice, a controversial biopic about Donald Trump, is set to be released just before the presidential election after attempts to block it. [ more ]
Business Insider
4 weeks ago
Film

An 'It Ends With Us' star put out a statement asking people to stop focusing on 'what may or may not have happened behind the scenes'

Brandon Sklenar defends "It Ends With Us" against backlash, emphasizing its message of hope and vilifying women related to the film is counterproductive. [ more ]
Futurism
4 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

"Alien: Romulus" Used AI to Bring Back Dead Actor

The return of the 'Alien' franchise with 'Alien: Romulus' has sparked controversy over the use of generative AI to recreate a deceased actor's likeness. [ more ]
New York Post
8 months ago
Film

Netflix pulls original film as religious viewers condemn meat-eating characters

Netflix pulled the film 'Annapoorani: the Goddess of Food' after complaints from right-wing Hindu groups about a scene showing the main character eating meat.
The film was criticized for its portrayal of Hindu deity Lord Ram eating meat while in exile and for promoting a conspiracy theory about Muslim men marrying and converting Hindu women. [ more ]
The New Yorker
2 months ago
Writing

"Last Summer" Is a Ferocious Vision of Sexual Frenzy

The article discusses the controversy around Catherine Breillat's film 'Last Summer' and how different perspectives can influence interpretations of art. [ more ]
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