In the early hours of the morning, I saw that the sky was gradually brightening outside, but in an office on the third floor of the Star Brokerage Company, the lights were still bright.

Helen sat in the office chair, looking at the exquisite women's watch on her wrist from time to time, and under her calm face, there seemed to be a trace of anxiety, and she couldn't help but open the mailbox to check it.

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

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

"No need. ”

Helen glanced at her watch again and said, "I have already contacted them during the day, as soon as the box office comes out on the first day, I will send an email immediately." ”

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

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

"It looks like we have to wait a little longer. ”

Ryan looked helpless, most of his body leaned on the desk, if it weren't for Helen on the other side, he would have gone home to sleep.

As for the box office of "Blair the Witch" in his previous life, he knew that only 27 theaters were released on the first day, and the average box office of a single show exceeded $20,000.

Now that the distribution company has been replaced by Twentieth Century Fox, which has News Corp as its backing, even if there is no Internet publicity channel, the final box office will not be too different.

Of course, even if "Blair the Witch" hits the streets, it has little to do with him, the entire copyright of the film has been sold to Twentieth Century Fox, and he will lose a share of the box office ladder at most.

"It's coming!"

Helen's delicate face showed a hint of nervousness, and she controlled the mouse to carefully click on the email.

"How, how!"

"How's the box office!"

Heidi was suddenly shaken and sleepy, and quickly came to Helen's side, stretching her neck and staring at the computer screen.

As of 12 p.m. on April 1, 100 theaters were screened, with a total box office of $2.35 million on Friday, and an average box office of more than $20,000 per show. ”

"Even if you count the temporary increase in screens, the average box office of a single game can reach about $20,000. ”

"Oh my God, it's unbelievable. ”

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

In fact, in the early 90s, the speed of North American box office statistics was far from comparable to that of previous generations, and sometimes there was no detailed box office data the next day.

The reason why this time is so fast is that there is the urging of Twentieth Century Fox, and secondly, there are at most more than 100 theaters in total, which is not very difficult to count.

Helen's expression was light, and she secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and her worries for days were completely gone.

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

"It's unbelievable. ”

On the first day, it was released in 100 theaters (including temporary additional screenings), with a total box office of $2.35 million and an average box office of $20,000 per show.

However, the film that has achieved such results is only the first official film shot by a newly graduated college student and a new director, and the investment cost of the film is only 40,000 US dollars.

But the first official film shot by such a rookie director has achieved an incredible box office, and can even become one of the classic success cases of Hollywood's small-budget films.

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

What's more, Helen knows very well that Ryan in front of her is very unusual, and maybe "Blair the Witch" is just the beginning.

"Before your next film comes out, I think I should sign a new contract with you. Helen said very cautiously.

"Yes. ”

Ryan nodded, and naturally he would not have an opinion on changing the contract.

"But, dear Helen, is it time to celebrate!"

"I heard that a new restaurant has opened 24 hours nearby. ”

Heidi nodded vigorously and said, "That's right, Ryan, you have to treat you tonight." ”

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

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

"The money for the treat can be credited to your bill. Helen was now his big creditor, and he didn't care about adding more.

Moreover, "Blair the Witch" was a big hit, and the next impact could completely allow her to open up the situation in Hollywood.

Don't forget, the starring actors, directors, and extras in the film are all from the Star Agency, and it won't take long for the Star Agency to become famous with the return of the three leading actors.

Perhaps as the leading actor of the film, he is afraid of infamy, and Ryan, who is a director, investor, producer, and screenwriter, does not dare to show his face.

Star Brokerage is not afraid of this.

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

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

Next, Twentieth Century Fox's distribution department kept mailing out copies of the film, without any regard for cost.

It is said that the American express service is poor and the speed is slow to death, but in fact, it is not true.

One of FedEx's most expensive services, within 48 hours, can be delivered to any place in North America, provided that the hourly charge is frighteningly expensive.

As the three days of the weekend passed, "Blair the Witch" was released on more and more screens, and it directly won $10.35 million at the box office in the first weekend of the first weekend in North America.

At the same time, he was also the first weekly box office champion in Ryan's life.

It's a pity that he didn't dare to accept such glory 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 Twentieth Century Fox!

In any case, the members of the Twentieth Century Fox distribution department couldn't help but jump for joy.

Only Camelot Singh's face was somewhat unnatural, but he remembered the division of the box office ladder.

When he thought of that very beautiful but difficult female agent, he had a headache.

I hope that the box office of "Blair the Witch" will get higher and higher, but I am also worried that I will eventually pay a large box office share.

It can be described as tangled.

Such an achievement, without the request of Twentieth Century Fox, a number of theater companies will take the initiative to expand the scale of screening.

A film that is a big hit and doesn't expand its screening?

Is it possible to continue to show those money-losing films that do not have a few audiences!

"What an amazing result. ”

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

"Just now, the top management of Twentieth Century Fox called me to thank me for this matter. ”

"Blair the Witch" was recommended by him to Twentieth Century Fox, who originally wanted to take the opportunity to send a favor and deepen the friendship between the two parties, so as to persuade George Lucas to restart the "Star Wars" series.

No, right now, "Blair the Witch" is a big hit, with a box office of $10.35 million in the first three days of the opening weekend, and Twentieth Century Fox owes George Lucas a favor.

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

For the younger students who also graduated from the film department of the University of Southern California, George Lucas is sincerely happy and hopes that his alma mater can cultivate more outstanding talents.

"Okay Uncle George, I think he'll be more than happy. ”

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