British funny man Ricky Gervais announced on this blog this week that his new movie, This Side of the Truth which was filmed in and around Lowell last spring has officially changed it’s name to the Invention of Lying.

Gervais posted on his blog, “I was really worried about changing the name of the film back to its original title of The Invention of Lying. So far everyone who’s seen the film thinks it’s a good move. I hope everybody who hasn’t seen the film hates the title though. That would be a good omen as it would be the exact same pettern as with The Office. Everyone I told that title to thought it was bland, obvious, dumbed down, etc. until they saw it. Then it all became clear. So please be cynical and I’ll know I’m onto something.”

We agree Gervais. Truth is, this move stinks worse than the the little white lie about weapons of mass destruction.

Gervais stars in the comedy opposite Jennifer Garner. The film is set to hit U.S. theaters on Sept. 25. Make sure to look for familiar sights such as the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Cobblestones, La Boniche and the Dubliner.