America achieves both fame and fortune

Chapter 420 Wedding Photos

While the Oscars were still in the air, Martin suddenly received a notification from the Dark Knight crew that Warner Bros. had suffered a data breach, with hackers breaking into the crew's database and stealing a batch of important information.

The hackers appear to have learned from Kim Kardashian's video scandal, "selling" all the data to TMZ.

The related news spread like wildfire, sweeping across major entertainment websites at lightning speed, and was reprinted by countless print media.

Martin received a call from Nolan himself, responding to the emergency statement issued by the production team. At Los Angeles International Airport, he was interviewed by reporters who had come specifically for the event, and strongly urged TMZ not to release the data stolen by the hackers without authorization.

Once on the plane and in the stratosphere, Bruce said, "They should pay us royalties."

"Nolan orchestrated it." Martin unbuckled his seatbelt and said roughly, "He's a remarkable director. Most directors, bound by artistic integrity, wouldn't personally roll up their sleeves and get involved."

Bruce asked, "What was stolen this time? It couldn't be your video of Bell, could it?"

Martin shook his head: "I'm not really sure either."

Bruce suddenly realized a possibility: "Menez and Emma Thomas have always been in close contact."

Martin frowned in thought: "Nolan wouldn't be that crazy."

After he arrived at his hotel from New York's JFK Airport and took a nap, TMZ had already released this bombshell information.

It's not the original film, nor is it a GG or trailer; it's just behind-the-scenes footage archived by the production team.

These are all behind-the-scenes clips from the filming process, created by Martin and Nolan!

The release of such authentic and interesting behind-the-scenes footage instantly attracted the attention of countless movie fans, maintaining a high level of interest.

The Dark Knight production team took the opportunity to release the first trailer, which was only thirty seconds long and consisted entirely of the showdown between Batman and the Joker.

Naturally, news of Martin and Bell's psychological problems resurfaced.

Not wanting to miss out on the buzz, the "John Wick" crew released a statement saying that, given Martin's poor mental health, the crew will provide him with a professional psychologist throughout the filming process.

The hacking incident, along with genuinely interesting behind-the-scenes moments, news about Martin and Bale, and the trailer for the duel between the two heroes, brought the Dark Knight to a halt in the Oscars' aftermath, becoming the hottest entertainment event at the end of February.

It's alright on traditional media, but on the internet, countless people are watching.

In the lists of most anticipated films for the 2008 summer season published by major movie websites, "The Dark Knight" topped the list, beating out films such as "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" and "Hancock".

On the way to the Brooklyn studio, Warner Bros.' Daniel and Martin rode in the same car.

He said, "Nolan is a director with a lot of ideas."

Martin completely agreed: "He's a new director for the new era, and he could become a top-tier director."

As the representative of the distributor, Daniel is not only in charge of "The Dark Knight," but also recently signed "John Wick" on behalf of Warner Bros. He is very concerned about both films. For the sake of publicity and distribution, he suggested, "Make careful preparations for MTEGALA in May."

Martin asked, "The Metropolitan Museum of Art's charity gala? The Oscars of the fashion world?"

Daniel nodded: "It's been getting more and more attention in recent years. You should be in New York at that time. Take a day to attend. Warner Bros. will prepare two tickets for you."

Martin remembered this event; in his previous life, the bigwigs in the group described it as a chaotic mess.

He thought for a moment and said, "I need an eye-catching idea. Warner Bros. can let me know if they have any good suggestions."

Daniel replied, "Those Warner Bros. idiots whose thinking has been limited by years of habit are far inferior to you, not even as good as Nolan."

Martin is somewhat disappointed; Nolan copied the hype tactics of the videotape scandal, but he couldn't collect royalties.

At Brooklyn Studios, the crew rented two large sound stages plus an open-air set for filming.

Given that Martin had previously been attacked by a drug-impaired driver in the area, the production team specifically hired professional security personnel to patrol the set and trailer area.

Martin arrived at the trailer area and saw Menez.

He wore a sharp suit and had slightly graying hair at his temples, which suggested he spent a lot of time with successful women; he had the air of someone in a high position.

This is the most important character in the entire series, besides the male protagonist.

Menne had prepared very carefully, and upon arriving, she said in a serious tone, "Jonathan, you're late."

Martin took out a coin and handed it to Menez: "I want the safest room."

Menez led the way, helping Martin open the largest trailer door and making a gentlemanly gesture: "This one."

Martin and Bruce got into the trailer, Menez followed, and then closed the door.

Soon, the costume designer and the styling vehicle were loaded into the trailer.

Inside the studio, under Chad's direction, all departments of the production crew were making final preparations for filming.

Chen Hu called over several stunt performers and gave them instructions on precautions.

Inside the film set, which had been transformed into a factory, the extras were already in place.

In addition to forklifts and equipment, there are also some glass bottles of Coca-Cola in the factory's rest area.

After Chen Hu finished speaking, he led the extras through the blocking again, and Martin entered the studio wearing a handmade suit specially prepared for him by Brioni.

Chad got up from the director's seat and beckoned Martin to come onto the set.

Chen Hu pulled Martin aside and gave him some instructions: "All the Cokes are custom-made. When you make your move, don't hesitate. Be quick, accurate, and ruthless."

Martin said seriously, "No problem, I'm good at throwing Coke at people."

Chad handed Martin a wallet: "It's a very important prop, don't lose it."

Martin then opened it and looked inside. There were coins and cards, but the place for photos was empty.

Chad said, "Here are the photos of the female lead. You'll also have group photos and wedding photos in your house. I've specifically set aside time this afternoon for the female lead to go to the Brooklyn Bridge so you can take wedding photos together."

Martin carefully put away his wallet: "This is my first time taking wedding photos, so I really need to look handsome in them."

Chad laughed heartily: "No problem, I'll personally take the photos for you."

The crew first filmed action scenes, almost all of which were shot on location. After all the actors arrived, Chen Hu led Martin and the others in a warm-up exercise.

Bruce inspected all the firearms, then handed a USP pistol to Martin, who had been familiarizing himself with the pistol and found it easy to use.

With Chad's command, the script supervisor slammed the clapperboard, and filming began.

Martin stormed into the factory all by himself.

He hid around the corner, listening to the footsteps on the other side, lowered his gun, and fired a shot that hit the enemy's foot before rolling away.

The enemy who was shot screamed and fell to the ground. Before he could react, Martin shot him in the head twice.

He stomped his feet on the ground and rolled to hide behind the forklift. Two enemies fired in his direction, and the gunpowder buried underground exploded, kicking up clouds of smoke.

Martin fired from under the forklift, the bullet hitting a man's leg. As the man fell, another shot from the USP rang out, and the actor tilted his head back, mimicking being shot in the head.

Marcus, a former professional soldier who witnessed hundreds of people being shot in Afghanistan, trained in shooting techniques that were incredibly realistic.

Martin sprang to his feet and darted out from the other side of the forklift. His pistol rang out again, and the three gunmen opposite him fell to the ground with a thud.

He had practiced countless times, changing magazines at lightning speed. As the bullets were reloaded, the gunshot rang out again.

This is also one of the film's distinctive features: finishing off enemies!

The enemies who fall before the male protagonist are always completely dead.

"Cut!" Chad called a halt to the long take, praising, "Guys, fantastic job!"

This film was in preparation for over a year, and the professional training lasted for several months.

Martin's years of training, including his gun training that began in Atlanta, significantly reduced the difficulty of filming the action scenes in the movie.

After a short break, they filmed several more short shots in preparation for shooting the crucial Coca-Cola scene.

Coca-Cola was the biggest sponsor of the film crew, and Martin was also the leader of the Coca-Cola cult. The crew attached great importance to Coca-Cola.

Of course, there will be no overly awkward product placements.

For example, in rural America, ATMs from another country's bank appear.

Stuntman Lewis entered the set, bumped fists with Martin, and said, "My head is in your hands now."

Martin, who had worked with him many times, said, "Don't worry, it won't hurt your face."

Bald Lewis touched his face: "I use this face to attract girls."

Filming began quickly.

Martin rushed into the factory's rest area, delivering a groin kick that made a man clutch his crotch. He then grabbed a can of cola from the side and swung it at the man's head.

With a sharp crack, the glass bottle shattered, and cola splashed everywhere.

Two other men wielding daggers rushed over, but Martin, holding a Coke bottle in each hand, blew their heads off.

He rolled away to avoid Lewis's gun, picked up the scattered Coke cans, and threw them away with force, just like the Burbank High School shooter who blows his head off.

The Coke bottle exploded on Lewis's head. Lewis was slightly dazed when Martin rushed up, gouged his eyes, kicked his groin, and choked him, knocking him to the ground.

"Where is Ivanov?" Martin demanded.

"I have no idea."

Martin picked up a Coke bottle and smashed it onto the hardest spot on Lewis's forehead. After the bottle exploded, he asked again, "Ivanov!"

Lewis did not answer.

Cola God of War is online. Martin picks up a Coke, cursing Fuck, and gives him another bottle.

Chad called a halt.

Martin quickly asked, "Are you alright?"

Lewis gave a thumbs-up: "No problem."

Neither of them moved.

The camera angle shifted, and a prosthetic hand was handed to Lewis. The Coca-Cola was also replaced with the commercially available glass bottle version.

Then, Martin talks about the real glass bottle of Coke, smashes the fake hand, and forces the leader, played by Lewis, to reveal Ivanov's hiding place.

After pressing for answers, he finally ended the character's life with a bottle of Coke.

The entire morning was spent filming action scenes.

At noon, Chad deliberately allowed Martin a long rest period to recover his strength.

The crew wrapped up filming after only two hours in the afternoon.

Martin is going to Brooklyn Bridge Park to take wedding photos with the female lead.

Two updates today.

(End of this chapter)