TikTok suspends promo account for Musk documentary

TikTok permanently suspended the ad account for Alex Gibney's Elon Musk documentary, which is expanding to nearly 500 screens. Distributor Bleecker Street reportedly says it is appealing.

Timeline

1. 16 Oct, 16:25 UTCFirst appeared on App Store
2. 17 Oct, 15:02 UTCHollywood Reporter covers account suspension
3. 17 Oct, 17:44 UTCPicked up on Bluesky
4. 17 Oct, 19:32 UTCPicked up on News
5. 17 Oct, 19:32 UTCThe Verge reports TikTok shut down account
6. 17 Oct, 20:55 UTCTechCrunch reports permanent ban

Top sources

• TikTok suspends 'Musk' documentary accountBluesky
• TikTok “Permanently Suspends” the ‘Musk’ Film Ad Account, Raising Suppression Fears (Exclusive)The Hollywood Reporter
• TikTok bans Musk documentary accountThe Verge
• TikTokApp Store
• TikTok permanently bans ‘Musk’ documentary advertising accountTechCrunch