Christopher Nolan initially conceived the idea of "dream stealers," centered around the concept of lucid dreaming, and presented an 80-page treatment for a horror film to Warner Bros. after completing his film Insomnia in 2002. Recognizing the complexity and scale of the project, Nolan decided to gain further experience by directing other films before embarking on this ambitious endeavor. Consequently, he worked on projects like Batman Begins in 2005, The Prestige in 2006, and The Dark Knight in 2008. Over six months, the treatment underwent revisions until Warner Bros. acquired it in February 2009. Filming for Inception took place across six countries, commencing in Tokyo on June 19 and concluding in Canada on November 22. The production had an official budget of $160 million, jointly funded by Warner Bros. and Legendary. The tremendous success and acclaim Nolan achieved with The Dark Knight played a pivotal role in securing a staggering $100 million for advertising Inception.
The excellent debut of Commencement was held in London on July 8, 2010, trailed by its delivery in both customary and IMAX theaters overall beginning on July 16, 2010. The movie performed exceptionally well, grossing over $828 million globally, and emerged as the fourth-highest-grossing film of 2010. Regarded as one of the finest cinematic achievements of the 2010s, Inception garnered significant critical acclaim. It received four prestigious Academy Awards for Best Cinematography, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Visual Effects. Additionally, the film received nominations in four other categories: Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Art Direction, and Best Original Score.
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Warner Bros. allocated a whopping $100 million for the marketing of Inception, despite it not being part of an existing franchise. Sue Kroll, the president of Warner's worldwide marketing, expressed confidence in the film's potential due to the strong brand presence of Christopher Nolan. Kroll stated, "While we may not have the established brand equity typically associated with a major summer release, we have an exceptional cast and a fresh concept from a filmmaker known for creating extraordinary movies. If we can't make these elements work, it would be truly disappointing."
The studio also aimed to maintain a veil of secrecy surrounding the film. Michael Tritter, the Senior VP of Interactive Marketing, acknowledged the challenge of marketing a movie with a substantial built-in fanbase while striving to keep it under wraps. Tritter explained, "Chris [Nolan] prefers that audiences experience his films in theaters without having seen everything in advance. Therefore, our early marketing efforts are designed to pique the interest of fans."
To generate buzz, a viral marketing campaign was employed. After unveiling the initial teaser trailer in August 2009, the official website of the film showcased an animated depiction of Cobb's spinning top. In December, the top eventually toppled over, granting access to the intriguing online game called Mind Crime. Upon successfully completing the game, players were rewarded with a revealing glimpse of Inception's official poster. The campaign gained momentum after WonderCon in April 2010, where Warner distributed promotional T-shirts featuring the PASIV briefcase used in the film and provided a QR code linking to an online manual for the device. Mind Crime continued with stage 2, offering additional resources, including a hidden trailer. In the lead-up to Inception's release, various elements of viral marketing emerged, such as a peculiar manual filled with images and text sent to Wired magazine, as well as the publication of posters, advertisements, phone applications, and enigmatic websites related to the film. Warner also released an online prequel comic titled Inception: The Cobol Job.
The official trailer, unveiled on May 10, 2010, through Mind Game, received an overwhelmingly positive response. Instead of using music from the film score, it featured an original composition called "Mind Heist" by recording artist Zack Hemsey. The trailer quickly became a viral sensation, inspiring numerous imitations and mashups by both amateur and professional creators. On June 7, 2010, a high-definition behind-the-scenes featurette was released on Yahoo! Movies.
Inception, along with its captivating trailers, is widely acknowledged for pioneering a trend in the 2010s where blockbuster movie trailers incorporated impactful "Braam" sounds—deep, thunderous notes that evoke a sense of impending doom. However, attributing this trend to specific composers is complex, given that different individuals worked on the teaser trailer, first trailer, second trailer, and film score.
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