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- 1Social Media Platforms Refuse Ads for Alex Gibney's Musk Documentary●The Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ (Exclusive)
Distributor Bleecker Street says YouTube, TikTok and Meta have all rejected paid ads for Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk', which hits theaters October 9, citing policies against political content. X has reportedly refused to respond to the distributor's inquiries altogether. Bleecker Street is appealing the decisions, arguing the film is a journalistic work rather than political advertising. The rejections raise questions about platform neutrality ahead of a high-profile film about Elon Musk.
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A first trailer has been released for Werwulf, the upcoming werewolf film from director Robert Eggers, known for The Witch, The Lighthouse and Nosferatu. The preview offers a first look at the filmmaker's take on medieval horror, and horror fans have been quick to react online, comparing it to his earlier atmospheric period pieces and debating what to expect from the film.