Chapter 19: opening weekend box office

In the early hours of the morning, the sky outside was gradually brightening up, but an office on the third floor of the Star Brokerage Company was still brightly lit.

Helen sat on the office chair, looking at the exquisite ladies' watch on her wrist from time to time. Under the calm face, there seemed to be a trace of anxiety, and she couldn't help opening the mailbox to check.

Heidi, who was sitting on the sofa, read the newspaper very bored, as if suppressing sleepiness.

"Helen, why don't you call the distribution department of 20th Century Fox and ask!"

"no need."

Helen glanced at her watch again, and said, "I've already contacted them during the day, as soon as the box office on the first day comes out, I'll send an email right away."

Even according to her usual calm personality, she was still a little uneasy at this time, for fear that there would be an accident at the box office of the movie.

In any case, this is the most important project of Star Brokerage Company right now.

"It seems that we can only continue to wait."

With a helpless expression on his face, Ryan leaned half of his body on the desk. If Helen on the opposite side hadn't insisted, he would have gone home and slept a long time ago.

Regarding the box office of "The Blair Witch" in his previous life, he was well aware that there were only 27 theaters showing it on the first day, and the average box office for a single show exceeded 20,000 US dollars.

Now that the distribution company is replaced by 20th Century Fox, which relies on News Corporation, even without the Internet's publicity channels, the final box office will not differ much.

Of course, even if "The Blair Witch" hits the market, it doesn't have much to do with him. The entire copyright of the film has been sold to 20th Century Fox. At most, he will lose his share of the box office ladder.

"coming!"

There was a trace of nervousness on Helen's delicate face, she controlled the mouse and carefully clicked on the email.

"how is it going!"

"How's the box office!"

Heidi's spirit was shaken immediately, she lost all sleepiness, and quickly came to Helen's side, stretching her neck and staring at the computer screen.

"As of 12:00 p.m. on April 1st, 100 theaters have screened the show. On Friday, the total box office was 2.35 million US dollars, and the average box office of a single show exceeded 20,000 US dollars."

"Even if the temporarily added screens are included, the average box office of a single show can reach about 20,000 US dollars."

"My God, it's unbelievable."

Looking at the box office data of the first day in front of her, Heidi couldn't believe it, and couldn't help but sneak a look at Ryan, never expecting such a result.

In fact, the speed of box office statistics in North America in the early 1990s was far from comparable to that of previous lives, and sometimes there was no detailed box office data the next day.

The reason why it is so fast this time is because of the urging of 20th Century Fox, and secondly, it is released in more than 100 theaters, so it is not very difficult to count.

Helen's expression lightened, and she secretly breathed a sigh of relief, the worries of the past few days completely disappeared.

"The average box office of a single game is 20,000 US dollars."

"It's really unbelievable."

On the first day, it was screened in 100 theaters (including temporary additional screenings), with a total box office of 2.35 million US dollars, and the average box office of a single show was 20,000 US dollars.

However, the film that has achieved such an achievement is only the first official film in his life shot by a freshly graduated college student and new director, and the investment cost of the film is only 40,000 US dollars.

But it is the first official film shot by such a rookie director, but it has achieved an incredible box office, and it can even become one of the classic success stories of Hollywood low-budget films.

Even if he falls like a comet, he will eventually be remembered in the annals of Hollywood history.

What's more, Helen knew very well that the Ryan in front of her was very unusual, and perhaps "The Blair Witch" was just the beginning.

"Before your next movie is released, I think I should sign a new contract with you." Helen said very cautiously.

"Can."

Ryan nodded. Naturally, he would have no objection to changing the contract.

"However, dear Helen, isn't it time to celebrate now!"

"I heard that a new 24-hour restaurant has opened nearby."

Heidi nodded vigorously and said, "That's right, Ryan, you must treat me tonight."

"No problem." Ryan agreed, "The premise is that Helen pays the bill."

The money for the buyout of the film copyright has not yet arrived, so he can only let Helen do things like paying bills.

"The money for the treat can be recorded on your bill." Helen is his big creditor now, and she doesn't care about adding an extra sum.

Furthermore, "The Blair Witch" is a big hit, and the subsequent impact can completely open up her situation in Hollywood.

Don't forget, the leading actors, director, and extras in the film are all from the Xingkong Brokerage Company, and it won't take long. With the return of the three leading actors, the Xingkong Brokerage Company will surely become famous.

Perhaps as the leading actor of the film, he is afraid of being famous, and as a director, investor, producer, and screenwriter, Ryan is even more afraid to show up.

Star Brokerage Company is not afraid of these.

To the media and the public, it is infamy, but to the low-level actors in Hollywood, it is a kind of admiration.

In the early hours of the morning, the bustling Los Angeles became deserted. The three of them searched for a long time before finding a restaurant that was still open. They went in and had a big meal before going home to rest.

Next, the distribution department of Twentieth Century Fox continued to mail out copies of the films one by one, without considering the cost at all.

It is said that the express service in the United States is poor, and the speed is as slow as death, but it is not always true.

The most expensive service of FedEx, it can be delivered to any place in North America within 48 hours, provided that the hourly fee is charged, which is scary expensive.

As the three days of the weekend passed, "The Blair Witch" was released on more and more screens, and it directly won a box office of 10.35 million US dollars in the first weekend, ranking first in North America's first weekend box office list in April.

It was also the first weekly box office champion in Ryan's life.

It's a pity that he dared not accept such an honor at all.

Weekly box office champion!

Could it be that in this off-season of movies, there will be a box office miracle belonging to 20th Century Fox!

In any case, members of the 20th Century Fox distribution department, UU Kanshu www.uukanshu. com can't wait to jump up happily.

Only Colette-Singer's expression was somewhat unnatural, but he remembered the split of the box office ladder.

Thinking of that very beautiful but difficult female manager gave him a headache.

I am looking forward to the box office of "The Blair Witch" getting higher and higher, but I am also worried that I will pay a large amount of box office revenue in the end.

It can be said to be extremely tangled.

Such an achievement does not require 20th Century Fox to request, and a group of cinema companies will take the initiative to expand the scale of screenings.

A film that is looking at a big hit does not expand the scale of the screening?

Could it be possible to continue showing those money-losing films with few viewers!

"What an amazing achievement."

On Monday night, Helen got a call from George Lucas.

"Just now, the executives of 20th Century Fox called me to thank me for this matter."

"The Blair Witch" was recommended by him to 20th Century Fox. Originally, 20th Century Fox wanted to take the opportunity to give a favor and deepen the friendship between the two parties, thereby lobbying George Lucas to restart the "Star Wars" series.

No, "The Blair Witch" is a big hit right now, with a three-day box office of $10.35 million in the first weekend, and 20th Century Fox owes George Lucas a favor.

"Helen, if you have time, you can bring that astonishing young director over as a guest. It seems that we are still alumni."

George Lucas is sincerely happy for the juniors who also graduated from the Film Department of the University of Southern California, and hopes that his alma mater can cultivate more outstanding talents.

"Good Uncle George, I think he'll be very happy."

Helen hung up the phone and couldn't help showing a smile.