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Chapter 19 First Weekend Box Office,

In the early morning, the sky was getting brighter outside, but the lights were still bright in an office on the third floor of Star Sky Brokerage Company.

Helen sat in an office chair, looking at the exquisite lady watch on her wrist from time to time. Under her calm face, she seemed to have a hint of anxiety, and she couldn't help but open her email address to check.

Heidi, sitting on the sofa, looked at the newspaper very bored, as if she was holding back her sleep.

"Helen, why not call the 20th Century Fox distribution department and ask!"

"No."

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 the email immediately."

Even though she is calm in her usual manner, she is still a little uneasy at this time, fearing that there will be an accident at the box office of the film.

In any case, this is the most important project of Star Sky Brokerage Company at the moment.

"It seems that I can only keep waiting."

Ryan looked helpless and leaned on the desk. If Helen from the opposite side hadn't insisted, he would have gone home to sleep.

He knew about the box office of "Blair the Witch" in his previous life, but only 27 theaters were released on the first day, with an average box office of more than 20,000 US dollars per game.

Now that the distribution company is replaced by 20th Century Fox, which has News Corporation as its reliance, even if there is no Internet promotion channel, the final box office will not be much different.

Of course, even if "Blair the Witch" fails, it has nothing to do with him. The entire copyright of the film has been sold to 20th Century Fox, and he will lose the box office ladder at most.

"Here you come!"

A hint of nervousness appeared on Helen's delicate face, and she controlled her mouse and clicked on the email carefully.

"How is it, how is it!"

“How is the box office!”

Heidi was shocked and lost all sleepiness. She quickly came to Helen, stretched her neck and stared at the computer screen.

"As of 12:00 p.m. on April 1, 100 theaters were premiered, with a total box office of US$2.35 million on Friday, and an average box office of US$20,000 per game."

"Even if the temporary increase in the screens can reach about 20,000 US dollars in a single game."

"Oh my God, it's simply incredible."

Looking at the box office data on the first day in front of him, Heidi looked unbelievable and couldn't help but look at Ryan secretly. She never expected such a result.

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

The reason why this time was so fast was that it was urging by Twentieth Century Fox, and the other hand, it was released at most more than 100 theaters, which was not very difficult to count.

Helen looked lighter and breathed a sigh of relief. Her worries for several days completely disappeared.

“The average box office for a single game is $20,000.”

“It’s really incredible.”

On the first day, 100 theaters were released (including temporary additions), with a total box office of up to US$2.35 million and an average box office of US$20,000 per game.

However, the film that achieved such results was only the first official film in his life filmed by a newly graduated college student and a new director. The investment cost of the film was only 40,000 US dollars.

But the first official film made by such a new director has achieved an incredible box office and can even become one of the classic success stories of Hollywood's low-cost films.

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

Besides, Helen knew very well that Ryan in front of her was very unusual, and perhaps "Blair the Witch" was just the beginning.

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

"Can."

Ryan nodded, and naturally he would not have any objection to the replacement of the contract.

"But, dear Helen, should we celebrate now!"

"I heard that a new restaurant opens in the vicinity that is open for 24 hours."

Heidi nodded vigorously and said, "Yes, Ryan, you must treat you tonight."

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

The money bought out of the video copyright has not yet arrived, so he could only let Helen come for things like paying the bill.

"The money for treats can be recorded on your bill." Helen is now his big creditor and doesn't care about adding one more.

Furthermore, the success of "Blair the Witch" will make her a big hit, and the subsequent impact will completely open up the situation in Hollywood.

Don’t forget that the starring actors, directors, and a number of extras in the film are all from Starry Sky Agency. It takes not much time. With the return of the three starring actors, Starry Sky Agency will inevitably gain a reputation.

Perhaps as the film starring, Ryan, who is afraid of being accused of being a director, investor, producer and screenwriter, dare not show up.

Starry Sky Brokerage Company is not afraid of these things.

It is a terrifying reputation for the media and the public, but it is a kind of admiration for the low-level actors in Hollywood.

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

Next, the 20th Century Fox distribution department kept mailing out video copies without considering the cost.

It is said that the express delivery service in the United States is poor and the speed is so slow, but it is not the case.

The most expensive FedEx service can be delivered to any place in North America within 48 hours, provided that the charge is an hourly fee, which is so expensive.

As the weekend three days passed, "Blair the Witch" was released more and more screens, and it won $10.35 million in the first weekend, ranking first in North America's first weekend box office list in April.

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

Unfortunately, he didn't dare to accept such glory at all.

Weekly box office champion!

Could it be that this off-season of the movie will have a box office miracle belonging to the 20th Century Fox?

No matter what, the members of the 20th Century Fox distribution department were eager to jump up happily.

Only Colet Singer's face was somewhat unnatural, but he remembered that the box office ladder was divided into one thing.

When he thinks of the very beautiful but difficult female agent, he has a headache.

I was looking forward to the box office of "Blair the Witch" getting higher and higher, but I was worried that I would eventually pay a large amount of box office share.

It's very entangled.

Such achievements are not required by Twentieth Century Fox, and many theater companies will actively expand the scale of screenings.

A film that is looking at a big sale will not expand its screening scale?

Could it be that we will continue to show those money-lossing videos with few viewers!

“What an amazing result.”

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

"Just just now, the senior executives of Twentieth Century Fox called me and thanked me specifically for this matter."

"Blair the Witch" was recommended to Twentieth Century Fox. Originally, Twentieth Century Fox wanted to take the opportunity to give a favor to deepen the friendship between the two sides, and thus lobbying George Lucas to restart the "Star Wars" series.

Unexpectedly, "Blair the Witch" is now selling well, with a box office of $10.35 million in the first three days of the first weekend. Twentieth Century Fox owes George Lucas a favor.

"Helen, if you have time, you can bring that surprising young director to visit. It seems that we are still alumni."

George Lucas is sincerely happy to be a junior who graduated from the Department of Film at the University of Southern California and hopes that his alma mater can cultivate more outstanding talents.

"Okay Uncle George, I think he will be very happy."
Chapter completed!
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