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Chapter 592 Encouraging Nolan
The differences in distribution have not yet spread to other projects. "Inception", directed by Nolan and starring Martin, and invested and produced by Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures, will be released during the Independence Day holiday this summer.

The film cost $1.6 million to produce, and Warner Bros. spared no effort in promoting and distributing it.

From media reporters to critics to theater managers, "Inception" received extremely high praise at its three previews.

During the time when Martin was filming "Gone Girl", Warner Bros. had already launched a massive publicity campaign for "Inception".

Giant posters are hung on landmark buildings in the streets of major cities across the United States, such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. At first glance, these posters give people the illusion that the dream scenes in the movie are happening in reality.

Nolan also transformed himself into a marketing-oriented director, constantly releasing various "real behind-the-scenes footage" during the filming to attract the attention of the media and fans.

He led a viral marketing campaign, launching a series of activities on the Internet through core ideas such as the dream machine and conscious crime, so that the audience could have a preliminary understanding of the key settings of the film in advance, which would make the viewing process much easier.

After finishing the work at hand, Martin also joined the promotion of "Inception".

In the lounge of Entertainment Weekly, Martin is preparing for the upcoming interview.

Bruce knocked on the door and came in, putting away his phone. Seeing that there was no one else here, he whispered, "I just received news that Warner Bros. Pictures is interested in adapting a fairy tale fantasy movie and is now publicly recruiting screenwriters and directors."

Martin was not surprised by this. He had considered it before choosing Jack the Giant Slayer: "Because of the huge success of Alice in Wonderland, many Hollywood production companies have focused on classic fairy tales of the past."

"This movie is going to make nearly a billion dollars at the box office." Bruce had read about it in the newspaper. "Hollywood is following suit. How can other companies resist?"

Martin said: "There are many advantages to adapting classic fairy tales into live-action movies. Most of them have exceeded the copyright period, so there is no need to buy the copyright at a high price. The stories are circulated throughout the city and have a very wide audience, so it is easy to develop peripheral works..."

Some people once said that Hong Kong films are serious followers of trends, but in fact Hollywood is even worse than this. Once a live-action fairy tale movie becomes a hit, multiple projects will be launched in the industry.

Bruce scratched his head and said, "Warner Bros. won't make a real-life fairytale movie that's a huge hit at the box office, right?"

Martin thought for a moment and said, "Other companies may have it, but Warner is more difficult."

Bruce asked, "The new managers?"

Martin shrugged and said nothing more.

As far as I can remember, in terms of Hollywood movies alone, Warner Bros. had the strongest performance from shortly after 2000 to 2010.

In the decade after 2010, Walt Disney not only caught up but also surpassed Warner Bros.

Martin didn't quite understand why at first, but he felt that it was somewhat related because Alan Horn failed in a personnel struggle and switched from Warner Pictures to Disney Pictures.

There may be many reasons for this, and Allen Horn is also an important factor.

There was another knock on the lounge door. Bruce went over, opened the door, and stepped aside.

Nolan comes in from outside.

Martin stood up to greet him, shook his hand, and asked casually, "I heard that The Dark Knight Rises has already started filming?"

Nolan nodded: "It's a little earlier than planned. We have to take Bale's schedule into consideration. He has signed a contract with Warner Bros. for an epic blockbuster, and filming will start in late July."

Martin said, "I've heard of Exodus, directed by Ridley Scott."

Because of the schedule and other reasons, Nolan was not interested in this project. He said, "It's such a boring story, but Hollywood has remade it countless times, fearing that the world will not know about it."

Martin said: "There's nothing we can do about it, that's how they are."

Nolan still remembers what happened during the filming of Inception, saying: "They dared to do it, but they dared not admit it, and they dared not let anyone talk about it."

Martin was equally helpless: "Warner Bros. also informed me not to mention the Morocco kidnapping incident in the promotion."

"It was originally a good publicity point!" When talking about this, Nolan was very unhappy and very dissatisfied with Warner Bros.: "Everyone talks about freedom of speech, but when it comes to those people, there is no freedom of speech. As long as you don't stand on my side, you are the enemy!"

Martin sighed: "This is the general trend in the circle."

Nolan knew he had said too much, but he had no one to talk to except Martin, who knew the inside story. He could only say, "Thank you for helping me vent my anger about Harvey Weinstein."

Martin smiled and said, "It's mainly for myself. I'm scared of him. I was lucky last time because the one who got shot was a stuntman. Maybe it will be me next time."

Although Harvey Weinstein denied it, Brad Pitt confessed that it was Harvey who coerced him into asking a set art assistant on the crew to do it.

Pete became a prosecution witness, and Harvey was charged with one more criminal offense.

The assistant came over to inform the two that the interview was about to begin.

Martin and Nolan entered the decorated room together and were interviewed by Grace, chief reporter of Entertainment Weekly.

The two parties had communicated in advance and basically talked about movie topics.

At the end of the interview, Grace suddenly asked a question: "Martin, I heard some people in the crew say that you can't understand Director Nolan's script?"

Martin admits that he is a poor student, but it is nonsense if he can't understand the script. He clarified: "Of course I can understand the script. Director Nolan can prove it." Grace looked at Nolan. Although Nolan likes to make big news, Martin denied it, so he told the truth: "Among all the actors in the crew, Martin was the one who understood the script the fastest."

Martin revealed some information at the right time, saying: "The rumors must have been wrong. When I was on the crew, there was a stage when I was so immersed in the role that I couldn't tell which was reality and which was a dream. It was director Nolan who helped me out."

Nolan is indeed a director who can divide his attention between two tasks on the set and write "real footage". Without any pause, he immediately followed up with Martin's words: "I told Martin that where I am is reality, and where I am not is a dream."

Martin laughed: "Director Nolan easily helped me solve the problem of being too immersed in the role."

He put away his smile and said seriously: "Director Nolan is extremely smart and leads a talented team. All of this makes me excited!"

Nolan also started the commercial mutual praise mode: "Martin is the kind of actor every director is looking for. He can always understand my intentions at the first time and complete them better than I imagined. I hope to continue to work with him in the future!"

The two of them flattered each other, as if they had met too late.

Grace had no choice but to call a halt and end the interview.

Nolan and Martin came out of the magazine together, and said as they walked: "After finishing The Dark Knight Rises, I will completely bid farewell to superhero movies and prepare to focus on science fiction."

Martin said: "Just call me if you need anything."

Nolan stopped, thought for a moment, and asked, "I heard that you had a lot of disagreements with Warner Bros."

Martin had no need to hide it: "It's mainly about the distribution commission. Warner Bros. now has the highest proportion in the industry."

The Nolan couple and the studio co-founded by Jonathan Nolan also participated in the production and investment of "Inception" and "The Dark Knight Rises".

Warner Bros. is actually hurting their interests by taking more distribution fees.

Martin also said another fact: "Our old friend Alan Horn is now the president of Disney Studios. Disney Studios only takes 27% of the distribution commission in North America, and its overseas and offline commissions are also almost the lowest in the industry."

"Alan contacted me." Nolan thought seriously: "Let's get together and talk some time."

Martin said, "Okay."

The two came out of the magazine office, got into their respective cars and left.

Bruce drove onto the main road and asked, "Do you want to encourage Nolan to leave Warner Bros?"

"No." Martin firmly denied: "I'm just worried about my friend. He may suffer a lot of unnecessary losses in the future."

Bruce checked the time and said, "I'll take you home. Don't wait for me for dinner. I have a date."

Martin asked curiously, "Kim and Khloe?"

Bruce looked sad, as if he was going to the execution ground: "Jody asked me to celebrate her winning of the Pulitzer Prize."

Martin said, "It's in the basement storage room at home. Go get whatever gifts you need."

Bruce was still a little stubborn: "I won't take anything."

"That's right." Martin, the bastard, said directly: "For Jody, Bruce is the best gift."

Bruce drove into Davis Manor and didn't want to say a word to Martin. He changed to an ordinary car, drove out of Beverly Hills, and came to the TMZ headquarters building.

After waiting for about ten minutes, Jody, who was wearing delicate makeup, opened the passenger door and got in the car. She came over and kissed Bruce: "Old Bruce, you look so cool today!"

"Where are you going?" Bruce asked.

Jody's desire to celebrate was written all over her face: "Of course, go to my house. Half of the Pulitzer Prize I won is yours. Of course we have to celebrate together."

"You took all the risks," Bruce said. "The credit is all yours. It has nothing to do with me."

Jody said: "I understand that it has nothing to do with you to the outside world, but in my heart, half of this award belongs to you, but all the honor is given to me, so I must reward you."

Bruce insisted: "No reward is needed. I will go to your house for a meal to celebrate your winning the award, and then I will leave."

Qiao Di's lips curled up into a smile: "Okay, let's go eat first."

Not long after, the two of them entered Jody's house together. Jody personally prepared a sumptuous dinner to celebrate the award with Bruce.

After dinner at Davis Manor, Martin waited for a long time, but Bruce didn't come back.

At around ten o'clock, I finally received a text message from Bruce.

"I'm not going back tonight."

Martin finally got his chance and immediately replied: "Disloyal!"

(End of this chapter)