America achieves both fame and fortune

Chapter 782 Hollywood is innocent

That very evening, public opinion exploded, television news broadcast related content 24 hours a day, and the incident topped the trending searches on the internet.

Because the incident occurred at the movie premiere, many reporters persisted in filming, leaving behind a large number of videos and pictures.

These all became the focus of the audience's attention, especially the parts about Martin.

Martin himself doesn't need to come out and do or say anything.

As the video from the scene was released, Cadillac and Coca-Cola also took action, buying the video from the reporters and making continuous moves in the media and on the internet.

The video is very clear; Cadillac saved Martin's life, and Coca-Cola once again proved to be a key weapon.

Therefore, Martin can simply remain silent.

With enough stakeholders, the whole world will know what he did.

From traditional media to the internet, the public opinion surrounding Martin was almost entirely positive, dominating Twitter, YouTube, and TMZ.

"This time, Martin saved countless lives!"

"If Martin hadn't killed one gunman and taken down another, the casualty count would have been doubled!"

"In the video, Martin also narrowly escaped death, but instead of cowering in the bulletproof car, he stepped forward once again."

Meanwhile, another news item is also trending.

Family Heroes leader Vin Diesel has died in a shooting!

Vin Diesel's agency and family have confirmed this.

The entire internet is mourning Vin Diesel.

"Farewell, Mr. Tang, your heroic figure will live forever in my heart."

I will love you forever, and I will miss you forever!

"Thank you for bringing us so much joy. May there be no shootings in heaven."

A new voice about Vin Diesel quickly emerged on the internet.

"Let's go see Vin Diesel's new movie, in his memory!"

"Vin Diesel was a film actor, and the best way to remember him is to watch his movies."

Everyone online knows that Vin Diesel's new film is "The Dark Knight Rises".

The film's official website reacted swiftly, switching entirely to black and white immediately after the attack and prominently displaying Vin Diesel's photo—"This is a tragedy, and our hearts are with Vin Diesel's family!"

The cleaned-up entrance to the Dolby Theatre was adorned with photos of the 22 victims, including several security guards and two LAPD officers, but Vin Diesel occupied the most prominent position.

At 10:30 a.m., several black cars were parked at the intersection.

Martin, Nicholson, and Leonardo, all dressed in black, stepped out of a black Cadillac, each holding a bouquet of flowers, and walked towards the entrance of the Dolby Theatre.

In the car behind, Nolan and Emma Thomas got out one after the other, also holding bouquets of flowers.

The surrounding reporters all swarmed around them.

Hundreds of bouquets of flowers have been piled up at the entrance of the Dolby Theatre, and some fans have lit candles and placed posters of Vin Diesel's past films.

Nicholson wasn't a fan of Vin Diesel, so he chose a spot near the girl's photo and put down the flowers he was holding.

Martin and Leonardo placed the flowers beside them.

When Nolan and Emma Thomas arrived, the five of them bowed their heads in silence and paid their respects.

"May God be with you."

The trio of bastards turned back first, refusing to give any interviews.

Nolan and Emma Thomas fell behind.

This was something that had been discussed before they came. The Nolans would give interviews, saying they wanted to shed tears for Vin Diesel, reminisce about their wonderful time on set, and evoke memories of the movie star from fans across America.

But reporters were also following Martin and his group.

The fact that the three people are silent does not mean there is no news.

Photos are in the reporters' cameras, pens are in their hands, keyboards are clattering, and eye-catching news naturally emerges.

Writing based on pictures is a fundamental skill for journalists.

A middle-aged woman accompanied a girl of about 15 years old, carrying flowers as they walked towards the entrance of the Dolby Theatre.

The girl looked up and saw Martin say something to the middle-aged woman, then suddenly ran towards Martin.

She ran up to Martin, touched her red eyes, and asked, "Martin, can I say a few words to you?"

Martin nodded with a heavy expression.

The girl said, "I was here last night too. The accident happened right in front of the Dolby Theatre. I thought I was going to die, but... I survived. I only found out from the news last night that you saved me."

Martin opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything. Instead, he lowered his head.

"You did your best. You almost lost your life protecting us!" The girl stepped forward. "Can I hug you?"

Martin nodded slightly.

The girl hugged Martin tightly and exclaimed, "Martin Davis, you embodied the spirit of an American hero! You're not just a movie hero; you're a real hero, flesh and blood!"

"Thank you," Martin said hoarsely. "May God bless us."

He clearly didn't want to say more, and followed Nicholson and Leonardo toward the roadside parking area with his head down.

The girl and her mother kept watching Martin's retreating figure.

Those around him also watched Martin's retreating figure with bated breath.

After getting into the car, closing the door, and drawing the curtains, Nicholson breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Such a serious occasion is really not suitable for me."

Leonardo said, "Whether this is related to the Joker or not, it won't have a big negative impact on you."

Martin said, "As long as the persona doesn't fall apart, it's fine."

Nicholson pulled back the car curtain, glanced outside, and saw the Noves still being interviewed. He patted the driver's seat and said, "Let's go."

Martin, in the passenger seat, glanced at the time and turned on the car radio.

After a few minutes, President Obama, at a regular White House press briefing, strongly condemned the terrorist attack and announced that flags across the United States would be flown at half-staff in mourning.

At noon that day, the Los Angeles Police Department held a press conference regarding the shooting.

The meeting revealed the identities of the three gunmen and other details, stating that the initiator, James Holmes, had severe schizophrenia. The LAPD found materials related to Middle Eastern terrorists in the gunman Bob's residence, suspecting that this was an attack involving international terrorists.

The Los Angeles Police Department is also trying everything it can to alleviate its own pressure.

But public opinion on the internet is completely different.

Too many photos and videos were taken at the scene, many of which captured the gunman's appearance.

All three gunmen were clowns.

The sound of a clown committing a crime has gone viral.

The clown, who had already been elevated to a certain level, was on the path to true godhood.

Inevitably, criticisms of "The Dark Knight Rises" emerged in the media, with some suggesting that the film's release should be delayed.

However, Warner Bros. has spent a lot of money on marketing and promotion, and if the release is delayed, at least half of the marketing and promotion costs will go down the drain.

It's impossible to expect movies to pay for violence in American society.

Once this point is touched, all of Hollywood will automatically unite.

Naturally, experts who work for Hollywood came forward to prove the innocence of Hollywood films.

A leading authority in psychology and psychiatry, after conducting relevant tests on the surviving gunman, gave a media interview, stating, "This tragedy is largely related to the suspect's unhealthy personality; he was unable to distinguish between the virtual and the real."

Another sociologist questioned in the media: "If we ban all films and television programs, will similar acts of violence still occur in society? Looking back at history before the birth of cinema, the answer is obvious!"

Warner Bros.' publicity has consistently focused on Vin Diesel as a key figure.

First, Charles Roven declared in an interview that he dedicated "The Dark Knight Rises" to Vin Diesel, a legend that will never fade.

Then Nolan's interview revealed: "When I received the bad news, I was devastated. Vin Diesel is a wonderful person. He is funny, easy-going and compassionate."

With financial support from Warner Bros., memorial events for Vin Diesel sprang up all over the United States like mushrooms after rain.

Even the media and public opinion have completely forgotten that the real male lead is Christian Bale.

At the height of Fast & Furious 5's popularity, Vin Diesel's fame across the United States was less than half of what it is now.

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Universal Studios, the headquarters of Universal Pictures.

Neal Moritz, the producer of "Fast & Furious 6", read several newspapers and found that they were full of reports about Vin Diesel.

A notoriously difficult troublemaker on set has now become a Hollywood moral exemplar in the eyes of the media.

"Those bastards at Warner Bros. are stealing our resources!" Neal Moritz, of course, saw through the commercial operation behind the so-called memorial and said to director Justin Lin, "What's most important to Vin Diesel is the Fast and Furious franchise. Even if he's dead, it should be us who commemorate him, not Warner Bros.!"

Justin Lim was also dissatisfied with Warner: "Warner didn't even tell us before launching a series of commemorative events."

Fortunately, Vin Diesel had finished filming all his scenes, so Neal Moritz didn't have to worry about shooting. He said, "We also want to remember Vin Diesel and let the whole world know that Vin Diesel's last movie was 'Fast & Furious 6'!"

He frowned: "Our film won't be released until next year, then it will be like reheating leftovers, and the effect won't be as good as it is now."

Justin Lim suddenly had an idea, saying, "We can make a special feature where the whole crew commemorates Vin Diesel as a family! Don't forget, we've been building the concept of a family throughout the film—it's a real family!"

He had previously directed music videos: "The production team could also invite someone to create a timely and catchy song, so that even if the movie isn't released until next year, the song can still evoke the fans' nostalgia for him."

Neal Moritz considered for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll have someone do it right away."

Even after death, a star, especially a heavyweight actor, still has countless residual values ​​that can be exploited.

Warner Bros.' strategy of using dead people as a key element in pre-release publicity quickly proved effective.

Despite the tragedy at the global premiere, The Dark Knight Rises still opened in North America as scheduled.

Despite a series of unfavorable conditions, The Dark Knight Rises still raked in $1.76 million in its opening weekend in North America!

It has achieved tremendous commercial success!

However, the film's reputation dropped significantly compared to "The Dark Knight," and the Joker only had a few insignificant minutes in the film.

In those few minutes, in the eyes of movie fans, it completely surpasses Batman and Bane.

Many people bought tickets for "The Dark Knight Rises," but those who saw it all missed the Joker.

Martin's version of the Joker!

(End of this chapter)