The disagreement over the distribution has not yet been carried over to other projects, with "Inception", directed by Nolan, starring Martin, and invested and produced by Warner Pictures and Legendary Pictures, which will be released this summer's Independence Day holiday.

The film cost a whopping $160 million to produce, and Warner Bros. spared no effort in promoting and distributing it.

From media reporters to critics to theater managers, "Inception" has received high praise from them at three preview screenings.

While Martin was filming "Gone Girl," Warner Bros. had already launched a massive publicity campaign for "Inception."

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

Nolan also became a marketing director, constantly releasing various "real tidbits" during the filming of the crew, winning the attention of the media and fans.

He led a viral marketing campaign that launched a series of activities on the Internet through core ideas such as dream machines and conscious crimes, so that the audience could have a preliminary understanding of the film's key settings in advance, and it would be much easier to watch the movie.

After taking care of the work at hand, Martin also joined in the promotion of Inception.

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

Bruce knocked on the door and put away the mobile phone in his hand, and seeing that there was no one else here, he whispered: "I just received news that Warner Pictures intends to adapt a fairy tale magic production, and is already openly recruiting screenwriters and directors." ”

Martin was not surprised by this, and he had considered it when he chose "Jack the Giant Killer": "Because of the huge success of "Alice in Wonderland", many Hollywood studios have set their eyes on classic fairy tales from the past. ”

"This film is about to hit a billion dollars at the box office." Bruce read it in the newspaper: "Hollywood is following the trend seriously, how can other companies hold back." ”

Martin said: "There are many benefits to adapting classic fairy tales into live-action films, most of them exceed the copyright period, there is no need to buy the copyright at a high price, the story circulates throughout the city, the audience is extremely wide, and the surrounding works are easy to develop......

Some people once said that Hong Kong films are serious followers, but in fact, Hollywood is even better, and a live-action fairy tale movie is a big hit, and there are many projects in the industry immediately.

Bruce scratched his head: "Warner won't make a live-action fairy tale movie that is a super box office hit, right?" ”

Martin thought for a moment and said, "It's possible for other companies, but Warner is more difficult." ”

Bruce asked, "The new managers?" ”

Martin shrugged his shoulders and didn't say much.

In my memory, Hollywood only talked about movies, and from 2000 to 2010, Warner Bros. had the strongest performance.

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

Martin didn't quite understand why, but Alan Horn switched from Warner Pictures to Disney Pictures because of the failure of the personnel battle, which made him feel somewhat related.

There may be a number of reasons, but Alan Horn's side is also a big factor.

There was another knock on the break room door, and Bruce went over to open it and step aside.

Nolan came in from the outside.

Martin got up to greet him, shook his hand, and casually asked, "I heard that the filming of "The Dark Knight Rises" has begun?" ”

Nolan nodded: "It's a little earlier than planned, and to take into account Bell's schedule, he signed an epic film contract with Warner Bros., and filming will start in late July." ”

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

Because of the schedule and other things, Nolan was very unhappy with this project, saying: "Such a boring story, Hollywood has filmed it countless times, for fear that people all over the world will not know." ”

"No way, that's it, that's it," Martin said. ”

Nolan still remembers what happened during Inception, saying, "They dare to do it, but they don't dare to admit it, and they don't dare to let people say it." ”

Martin was equally helpless: "Warner Bros. also told me not to mention the Moroccan kidnappings when publicizing. ”

"It would have been a good publicity explosion!" At the mention of this, Nolan was very unhappy and very dissatisfied with Warner Bros.: "They all talk about freedom of speech, when it comes to those people, how can there be freedom of speech, only if you don't stand on my side, you are the enemy!" ”

Martin sighed: "That's the general trend in the circle. ”

Nolan also knew that he was talking a lot, but he had nowhere to talk except Martin, who knew the inside story, but to say: "Harvey Weinstein's matter, thank you for helping me out of my bad breath." ”

Martin smiled: "Mainly for myself, I was scared by him, last time I was lucky, it was a stuntman who was shot, and the next time it may be me." ”

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

Pitt became a witness for the prosecution, and Harvey was indicted on one more criminal charge.

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

Martin and Nolan entered the furnished room together for an interview with Grace, the chief reporter for Entertainment Weekly.

The two sides communicated in advance, and the conversation was basically about movies.

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

Martin thinks he is a scumbag, but if he can't understand the script, he is, he clarified: "Of course I understand the script, Director Nolan can prove it." ”

Grace looked at Nolan, although Nolan likes to make big news, but Martin denied it, so he told the truth: "Among all the actors in the crew, Martin is the one who understands the script the fastest." ”

Martin broke the news at the right time and said: "It must be that the rumors are biased, when I was in the crew, there was a stage when I was very deep in the play, and I couldn't tell which ones were reality and which ones were dreams, or Director Nolan helped me out." ”

Nolan is a director who can be distracted on the set and write "real tidbits", and there is almost no pause, and immediately picks up Martin's words: "I told Martin that where there is me, it is reality, and where there is no me, it is a dream." ”

Martin laughed: "Director Nolan easily helped me solve the problem of getting too deep into the play. ”

He put away his smile and said seriously: "Director Nolan is extremely smart and leads a talented team, and all this excites me!" ”

Nolan also started the commercial blowing mode: "Martin is the kind of actor every director is looking for, he can always understand my intentions at the first time, and he has done it better than I imagined, and I hope to continue to work with him in the future!" ”

The two praised each other for a while, and there was a tendency to hate each other.

Grace had no choice but to stop and end the interview.

Nolan and Martin came out of the magazine together, and said as they walked: "After the filming of The Dark Knight Rises, I will say goodbye to superhero movies completely and prepare to work on science fiction." ”

"Call me if you need to," Martin said. ”

Nolan paused, thought for a moment, and asked, "I heard you have a lot of disagreements with Warner Bros.?" ”

Martin has no need to hide: "It's mainly the distribution of the rake above, Warner Bros. is now the highest percentage in the industry. ”

The Nolans, together with Jonathan Nolan, have also invested in the production of Inception and The Dark Knight Rises.

Warner Bros. siphoning out more of the issuance fee actually hurts their interests as well.

Martin added another truth: "Our old friend Alan Horn is now the president of Disney Pictures, and Disney Pictures only has a 27% distribution cut in North America, which is almost the lowest in the industry overseas and offline. ”

"Alan contacted me." Nolan was thinking about it seriously: "Let's get together and talk about it when we have time." ”

"Yes," Martin said. ”

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

Bruce drove onto the main road and asked, "You want to encourage Nolan to leave Warner Bros.?" ”

"Nope." Martin vehemently denied: "I'm just worried about my friend, he may suffer a lot of undeserved losses in the future. ”

Bruce glanced at the time and said, "I'll take you home, you don't have to wait for me for dinner, there's a date." ”

Martin asked curiously, "Kim and Kohler?" ”

Bruce's face was pathetic, as if he was about to run to the execution ground: "Jody asked me to celebrate her Pulitzer Prize for journalism. ”

"In the basement storage room at home, you can pick up any gifts you need. ”

Bruce is still a little stubborn: "I don't bring anything." ”

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

Bruce drove into Davis Manor, didn't want to say a word to Martin, changed into a regular car, and drove out of Beverly Hills to the front of the TMZ headquarters.

After waiting for about ten minutes, Jody, who had exquisite makeup, opened the passenger door and got into the car, leaned over and kissed Bruce: "Lao Bu, you are cool today!" ”

Bruce asked, "Where are you going?" ”

Jody's desire to celebrate was written on her face: "Of course it's to my house, half of the Pulitzer Prize I won is yours, of course we want to celebrate together." ”

"You take all the risks." Bruce said, "The credit is all yours, not mine." ”

Jody said: "I understand that it has nothing to do with you externally, but in my heart, half of this award is yours, but all the honors are given to me, and I must give you a reward." ”

Bruce also insisted on one last word: "Without any reward, I'll go to your house for a meal to celebrate your award, and then I'll leave." ”

The corners of Jody's mouth hooked into a smile: "Okay, let's go eat first." ”

Not long after, the two entered Jody's house together, and Jody cooked a sumptuous dinner to celebrate the award with Bruce.

After dinner at Davis Manor, Martin waited for a long time, but Bruce did not return.

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

"I'm not going back tonight."

Martin finally waited for the opportunity and immediately replied: "Don't be angry!" ”

(End of chapter)