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Curse of The Dark Knight?

Morgan Freeman's Nightmare Makes Three

— August 5, 2008 — Celebs
First Heath Ledger's tragedy, then Christian Bale's PR nightmare, and now Morgan Freeman's accident: Is the Dark Knight cursed?

Academy Award winning actor Morgan Freeman just got in a horrible car accident in Charleston, MS. Freeman had to be air lifted to the Med in Memphis, TN. Freeman's rep confirms the actor broke his shoulder and arm, but is expected to have a “good” recovery. Alcohol consumption was not the cause of this accident.

We all know Heath Ledger's tragedy, but PR wise, even Christian Bale has been facing nightmares.  Perhaps the money setting movie comes with bad karma:

Trend Themes
1. Dark Knight Curse - As more accidents and tragedies continue to happen to those involved in the Dark Knight franchise, there is an opportunity for companies to provide protective services or develop technologies to ensure the safety of those working on big-budget movie sets.
2. PR Disasters in Hollywood - The negative publicity surrounding celebrities can have a ripple effect on a company's brand and image, presenting an opportunity for crisis management firms or PR professionals to step in and help mitigate damage.
3. Alcohol and Driving - Incidents like Freeman's accident serve as a reminder of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol, creating opportunities for companies that promote sober driving or develop innovative solutions to prevent drunk driving.
Industry Implications
1. Film Production - The Dark Knight franchise has seen its fair share of unfortunate incidents, presenting an opportunity for the film industry to re-examine safety protocols and develop new technologies to prevent accidents on set.
2. Crisis Management - The negative publicity surrounding the Dark Knight franchise and celebrities involved therein highlight the need for crisis management services in the entertainment industry.
3. Transportation - Freeman's accident serves as a reminder of the dangers of driving, presenting an opportunity for companies that provide transportation services to implement safer driving practices and promote responsible driving.
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