Made in Hollywood

Shortly after the Los Angeles police released the preliminary findings, Warner Bros. posted a tribute to Heath Ledger on the official website and instant sharing.

"We are all deeply saddened and shocked by this accident, this is a very difficult time for those who loved him and I ask the media to respect the privacy of his family. Our deepest condolences to Heath Rice, He used his life to interpret the movie The Dark Knight and the role of The Joker, a perfect curtain call for his acting career."

"We also considered whether to remove the poster and film of the street Heath acting as a clown, and finally decided to keep it as a testament to an excellent actor. When the lights in the theater go out in May, please don't forget that on the screen The clown is gone..."

The eulogy was subsequently reprinted by many websites and media, and appeared in prominent positions on various pages.

Under the guidance of Warner Bros. and related media, more and more people began to speculate whether Heath Ledger was under tremendous pressure to play the gloomy and scary clown.

Once you find the right hype point, Hollywood's massive propaganda machine can often burst with incredible energy.

Not only Warner Bros. is working hard, but the crew is also cooperating with Warner's promotion.

"Heath enjoyed the performance immersed in madness, and at the same time recognized the absurdity of the clown." Christian Bale recalled to the reporter's microphone, "He gave a violent, gorgeous performance."

"He's always on time, he's very familiar with the ins and outs of the characters, and he's a lovely kid."

Although there is little interaction with Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman also stood in front of the media, "His interpretation of the clown is by no means 'extraordinary' to describe."

As the director and producer of "The Dark Knight", Duke, of course, could not escape the media's inquiries, and he accepted an exclusive interview.

After the 2007 Academy Awards, Duke appeared on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show "The Ellen Show."

This was part of the film's massive publicity program, but Heath Ledger's accident turned the show's theme entirely in that direction.

"The sudden death of Heath Ledger is an undeniable regret. It is such a heavy blow to the film industry, and to the filmmakers who have worked with him... Maybe you will never understand why A living life. It just disappeared from sight."

In front of the camera on the stage, Ellen DeGeneres pointed to a poster of the Joker on the big screen and said, "And for Duke Rosenberg, this Heath Ledger's last completed work" For the director of The Dark Knight. Looking at the people who have passed away on the editing screen, there must be another painful taste that is hard to swallow."

Her speech rate is not very fast, and she controls the rhythm of the show with ease.

“Duke Rosenberg has been busy with the latest Batman movie for two months. Sitting in the editing room without leaving the house also gave Duke a relatively quiet environment to deal with him. The shock of the sudden death of a colleague and friend of mine."

On the big screen behind Ellen DeGeneres, a clipped video ad, "Duke at the 'American Film Expo' in Las Vegas from March 10 to 13, began to play. Brought a brief excerpt from the beginning of the film, which basically says a group of robbers wearing 'clown' masks broke into a bank. It started a mass killing..."

The clip on the big screen is finished, but there is no frontal shot of the Joker.

"However, expectant Batman fans may be disappointed, as this episode has neither leaked any relevant key plot nor Heath Ledger-related footage." Ellen DeGeneres Les turned to the backstage exit, "The answer is the answer, and it won't be revealed until the end. Let's take a look at what kind of news Duke brings us through the layers of questions and answers. "

"Duke Rosenberg, please."

Take steady steps. Duke stepped onto the stage, hugged Ellen DeGeneres with outstretched arms, and sat across from her.

After a few words, Ellen DeGeneres turned the conversation to what the audience cared about most.

she asked. "How far has the post-production of "The Dark Knight" reached?"

"I just finished the first final cut of the film and showed it to Warner Bros. last Friday." Duke's face seemed a little tired and a little serious, "Actually, it worked well. The people at Warners were red with excitement after watching it, and for me, it was not just an opportunity to show courage, but also a real sense of fun."

"Everyone on your crew is saying that Heath Ledger put on a great show."

Hearing this question, Duke nodded lightly, "Yes, very good, Heath is one of the best actors I've ever worked with."

Ellen DeGeneres pressed, "What did the passing of Heath mean to you? I remember someone saying that sometimes you have to learn to face the pent-up grief?"

"Escape can lighten the burden, but it doesn't solve the problem. At least for me, it is. While I don't want the film's promotional period to be entangled in this issue, I know it is inevitable - instead of getting caught up in it. It is better to go back and face it bravely if you struggle hard in the middle, this is the truth that most people understand, but everyone needs different time."

Duke's words became more and more serious, "I'm very lucky. Before I could digest the bad news, I got an opportunity to do something about it. In fact, what people fear most is to be invaded by grief. At the time, I was overwhelmed and didn't know what to do. So for him, Heath Ledger, I felt an unprecedented responsibility on my shoulders."

Unlike the chatter of a traditional male talk show host, and unlike Oprah's sullenness, Ellen DeGeneres has her own style, she knows who's sitting across from her, just showing her ear to listen. Appearance, seems to be just a listener.

"His departure is an unbearable pain for everyone, especially his family and friends. When you, as a director, feel that you should be responsible for an actor, there is only one reason, That is his excellence in front of the camera that conquers you."

His face slowly lowered, Duke rubbed his forehead lightly, as if he hadn't gotten rid of this incident. "When I saw Ledger's Joker in the editing room, I suddenly felt like an electric current was running through my body. Excited because we don't have a second way, that's all he's left with us, so I know I have to try and keep the great performances he's given us."

The audience under the stage burst into bursts of applause, and it seemed that the audience was moved by this conversation.

"So will you modify the idea of ​​the film for this?" Ellen DeGeneres asked at the right time. "Do you think the edited film is different from what you originally conceived?"

The answer to this kind of question is obvious, but Duke certainly doesn't say it directly, but in a more subtle way.

"Because I know what a proud person Heath Ledger is, and he's incredibly proud of what he's doing, I didn't specifically make changes."

Turning his head to look at the big screen, which was replaced by the eye-catching clown poster, Duke continued, "His interpretation of the "clown" is very special, and has surpassed the previous icon-style flat role. And you can't find Heath Ledger's shadow from him at all, it's like looking at a complete stranger."

His voice gradually turned lower, "For a movie, especially a sci-fi action movie, to have such a villain will definitely play a practical and correct role in promoting, but it is hard to come by. I know, Ledger. I'm so sure about this character that I'm not going to make any changes because it would hurt his pride. I'm just going to tell the audience what he really did."

"So, will there be a third Batman movie?" Ellen DeGeneres' eyes flickered with cunning, "otherwise why did you leave another open-ended film in this movie? ending?"

"I can't give a clear answer to this, but what I want to remind you is..." Duke showed a vigilant look, "If you are not deceiving me, then your gossip source is incorrect."

He shrugged, "Because so far, no one has seen the real ending of the film, including the actors who participated in it. My purpose is very simple, I hope that when the audience is watching the film, the brain cells can be excited all the time. I don't want to say some hypocritical or pretentious rhetoric, I'm just trying to do my part for this film - the answer is called the answer because only until the last moment, It will be revealed."

Ellen DeGeneres didn't give up, and asked again, "The film has been edited, can you comment on Heath Ledger's role?"

Since he agreed with Warner Bros.'s promotional strategy and came to this show, Duke also knew that he must put some practical materials.

"The role of the clown is definitely a breakthrough for the villain. He completely subverts the impression of bad guys in our memory. The common bad guys are murder, arson, theft and robbery. In the clown's own words, what he provides is a high-quality crime……"

Having said this, Duke stopped, and the rest let the audience go to the film to study it.

This talk show is just one part of a series of publicity plans, Warner Bros. has more action, they even found Heath Ledger's parents and sister, and then reached a lot of business deals. (~^~)

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