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No Facebook or Google used in the movie


Why wasnt the film allowed to use Facebook and Google? Instead we get fake names like Peepzfinder and a fake search engine. What would Google and Facebook do if the film used their products? Would they really care?

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I noticed the senpai too.
Isn't it more like a good way for advertising for google ?
Although nobody doesn't know google.
It's like pepsi or coca cola.

I did see in other movies doing the same. Making fake google or facebook.

Probably some kind of copyrighty thing.
I bet google and facebook both approves for their free advertising though.
Nothing to lose but gain.

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Thats what I dont get. What did they have to lose by showing their names? Free advertising like you said. If I had a big business I would love a movie that showed my brand. And what would have happened if they did show their names - would Google and Facebook really sue them?

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What would Google and Facebook do if the film used their products? Would they really care?

lol "would they really care"? how old are you? They're brands and it's not a Youtube movie made by your friends. If you use their logos and service in a movie, it costs you money.

For every lie I unlearn I learn something new - Ani Difranco

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But whats the difference when movies show Mercedes and Toyota vehicles in their movies, or characters going to Burger King or Starbucks for a snack and coffee? Do they have to pay for that?

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