 Prior to the films release, Geisler and Roberdeau allegedly  violated a confidentiality clause they had signed by giving an  interview to Vanity Fair about their long involvement with Malick  and the film. Malick was upset by this. Geisler and Roberdeau had to  sign another agreement stating they would not attend the Oscars  ceremony. If they violated that agreement, their names would be  stripped from the film and video credits.