The box office of "Chainsaw" in the first weekend may not be very eye-catching in the summer season where commercial blockbusters gather.

However, the three-day weekend box office trend has been very stable, with $2.55 million on the 26th, $3.05 million on the 27th, and $3.1 million on the 28th, and finally landed third on the North American box office list this week with a three-day weekend box office result of $8.6 million.

At the top of the list is "Natural Born Killer," a film released at the same time as "Chainsaw," which topped the box office for $11.1 million.

ranked second "Forrest Gump", which has been released for a while, with a box office of $9.8 million this week, and it is expected that "Forrest Gump" will be released for a long time to come.

In other words, there will inevitably be some competition between the three.

Fortunately, it is now the end of the summer season, many films are about to be released, and there will be no commercial blockbusters released in the entire autumn season, and the number of screens vacated by theater companies will be more and more, and there is no need to compete deliberately.

However, what puzzled some media outlets was that the producers of "Saw Horror" were just a studio and seemed to have some connections with the famous director Coppola.

Soon some media dug up some insider information, the film starred in director Coppola's nephew, and the executive producer and assistant director was his daughter.

The only thing that still makes the media very puzzled is probably Ryan Gosling, who wears many hats, what is the origin?

The commercial blockbusters released in North America in 1994 were surprisingly much larger, and by the end of the summer season, there had been several films with a box office of over 100 million.

According to the current data of "Saw Horror", not to mention ranking in the top ten in North America, it is estimated that it is a little difficult to rank in the top 20.

But don't forget, "Saw is only a low-budget horror film", and the director is also an unknown newcomer, but it has made a good start, and it is difficult not to attract media attention.

This is only the three-day box office of the weekend, and in the future, both Fox Searchlight Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox will increase their publicity efforts to strive for more screens.

It's just that compared to Ryan's previous film "Blair the Witch", "Saw Horror" is somewhat inferior, according to the predictions of Fox Searchlight Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox, "Saw Horror" will not surpass "Blair the Witch" at the box office.

The box office of "Blair the Witch", if nothing else, will definitely rank in the top ten of this year's North American annual box office list.

The reason why this situation is happening is because the publicity plan of "Blair the Witch" is too powerful, and in comparison, there is not much surprising place in the publicity of "Chainsaw".

Late at night, the office floor of Fox Searchlight Pictures was still brightly lit, and Nancy Ertley looked at the viewing questionnaire in her hand, revealing a hint of excitement.

A total of 1,000 audience questionnaires were put in, and the final evaluation was B+, which can be said to be a very high audience reputation.

"Less than 40 percent of the audience is a big fan of horror movies, and the rest are mainly young people who are looking for thrills. ”

"Then the next direction of propaganda should be tilted in this direction. ”

"By next Thursday, I'm going to see at least 1,000 screens. Speaking of this, Nancy Ertley's eyes were very sharp.

The results of "Saw Horror" are no longer something that some people can stop.

In the twentieth century, the top management of Fox was not harmonious, and there was inevitably some competition, not to mention the establishment of Fox Searchlight Pictures, which would inevitably affect the interests of many people.

Ryan, meanwhile, wasn't idle, attending a small party with Helen and Sophia, smiling and greeting critics who had never heard of names.

Critics!

Ryan had never heard of a group in his previous life, but now in 1994, before the Internet was on the rise, and the film critics were still active in every corner of Hollywood.

Even if you know that these vampires are about to become a thing of the past, you have to smile at them.

He doesn't have the capital to turn his face with film critics now, and now is not the time, "Chainsaw" still needs these people to wave their flags.

In fact, these film critics also know very well that they came to this party just to accept some gifts from Fox Searchlight Pictures, and as for the final media review results, it is another way.

They don't care about good or bad reviews, as long as they have enough money, and the critic community never cares about that.

For tonight's party alone, Fox Searchlight Pictures paid more than $60,000 in budgets.

Similarly, film critics who accept gifts generally do not talk nonsense, and even discuss with Fox Searchlight Pictures before making some radical comments.

What's more, behind Fox Searchlight Pictures is Twentieth Century Fox, a behemoth backed by News Corp. that can easily ban any film critic.

These are the default rules of the film critics and film companies, and no one will break them rashly, and the film critics who don't follow the rules have long since left Hollywood, and the rest are some smart people.

Ryan had to deal with some media interviews, but most of the media outlets who came were News Corp. affiliates and didn't ask too harsh questions.

For a time, Nicolas Cage, Monica Bellucci, Edward Norton, and Sofia Coppola, who was considered to be unprofessional, were all questioned by a lot of media.

As for the following publicity, Ryan did not participate in it, and it was difficult for Hollywood in the 90s to win the attention of the media and the public unless it was some famous directors.

Second, he has always hoped that the next publicity plan will focus on several main actors.

You must know that the popularity of his last film "Blair the Witch" has just passed, and if it is publicized by the media, I am afraid it will cause some public disgust.

Towards midnight, the crowd at the banquet began to slowly disperse, and even left with the charming young woman in his arms.

Most of these young girls were paid by Fox Searchlight Pictures, and only a few took the initiative to look for opportunities.

Ryan was finally able to be quiet for a while, when Monica Bellucci, dressed in a very sexy and fashionable outfit, walked over.

Facing Ryan, Monica Bellucci took a deep breath and said sincerely: "Thank you, if it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would have left Hollywood by now." ”

The $8.9 million box office over three days of the weekend was unbelievable to her.

"Monica, you don't have to. Ryan smiled back and said, "In the future, maybe we have more cooperation." ”

Although the other party has never become a first-line female star in Hollywood in memory, no one dares to underestimate the influence in Europe, especially Italy.

A female star who can still become famous after her thirties is such a simple character.

Of course, I have to admit that the other party is sexy and charming enough.

More collaborations!

"It's the next Saw Horror!" Monica Bellucci's heart moved, and she couldn't help but ask.

As for participating in Ryan's next film, she has planned for a long time, but she has never had the opportunity to say it.

"The next Saw Horror!"

"Miramax Films can invest in your next film, including the next Saw movie. ”

Not far away, a voice suddenly sounded, a fat man holding a glass of red wine, his eyes looked at Monica Bellucci unscrupulously, and finally his eyes fell on Ryan reluctantly.

Looking at the sudden person, Ryan's heart tightened, and his face did not change: "Thank you Mr. Wayne for your generosity." ”

"However, I don't have any plans to make my next film yet. ”

The fat man in front of him, he has known for a long time, is Harvey Weinstein, who is calling for wind and rain in the independent film circle, and the head of Disney's Miramax Films.

Whether in his previous life or now Harvey Weinstein, he doesn't have a good reputation, and it's just a very ordinary thing to use strength on an actress.

Harvey Weinstein frowned, a look of displeasure flashed in his eyes, and said, "Maybe we can work out a new plan together, and Miramax Film can take care of all the investments." ”

"Listen to me, as long as we work together the Oscars will no longer be impossible. ”

"Think about it, the youngest director to win an Oscar in history, and you're going to be the brightest person in Hollywood. ”

Oscar!

Ryan resisted the urge to roll his eyes, revealing a hint of surprise, and then seemed to think of something, and said with some regret: "I'm sorry Mr. Wayne, I can't give you any answer for the time being, I need some time to think about it." ”

Ryan's expression naturally fell in Harvey Weinstein's eyes, and he couldn't help but nod with satisfaction, and said, "Miramax Film is your best choice." ”

"Then I'll take my leave, and have a nice evening. ”

After saying that, Harvey Weinstein turned around and left directly, in his eyes, Ryan is just a Hollywood newcomer, and he will be very keen on hitting the Oscars, and sooner or later he will throw himself into the arms of Miramax Films.

As for Fox Searchlight Pictures, it is far from being comparable to Miramax Films, even with the support of Twentieth Century Fox, it is still the same in the independent film circle.

As soon as Harvey Weinstein left, Ryan's face changed, faintly gloomy, he didn't want to deal with Harvey Weinstein, but he couldn't really turn his face with him, I'm afraid he would have to be careful in the future, or it was time to find a strategic investor.