Chapter 25 Suggestions (Asking for Collections, Recommendation Votes)
Although since the three leading actors returned, the scam about "Blair the Witch" has been completely exposed.
But "Blair the Witch" still achieved good box office results in the fourth week of its release.
In total, the film has achieved a box office of $105.9 million in North America for a total of four weeks, and it is only a matter of time before the overseas box office exceeds 100 million.
North America has successfully exceeded 100 million, and it is safe to say that the film has been a great success in terms of business.
According to information from within Twentieth Century Fox, the offline videotape distribution rights of the film alone sold for $7.3 million, which is only 20 years of distribution rights.
The first round of broadcasting rights was sold to Fox for $3.6 million, but the TV adaptation rights were not sold, and Twentieth Century Fox was ready to invest in a low-budget soap opera.
The film adaptation rights were bought by a film company in the Fernando Valley, and the game rights were bought by a European game company.
Although "Blair the Witch" has not yet been released, in fact, Twentieth Century Fox has recouped all its costs and even made a lot of money.
As for the box office share that has not yet been paid by the cinema company, it will be a pure profit.
From these figures, it can be seen that Hollywood distribution companies have a variety of ways to make money, and the box office itself is only one of them.
The only pity is that in 1994, Hollywood blockbusters gathered, and there were not a few films in North America that broke 100 million US dollars, otherwise the box office achieved by "Blair the Witch" could easily rank among the top ten in the North American box office list this year.
If nothing else, this year's North American box office champion should be Tom Hanks' "Forrest Gump", which grossed more than $300 million in North America.
The second-ranked "The Lion King" is only slightly worse, and the North American box office also exceeds 300 million US dollars, and is far ahead of "Forrest Gump" at the global box office.
"True Lies", which ranked third, grossed $140 million in North America.
In eighth place is the famous "Strange Jack in Disguise", which grossed $119 million in North America.
In tenth place was "Pulp Fiction," which grossed $107 million in North America.
With the current box office results of "Blair the Witch", if you want to rank in the top ten of the North American box office list this year, you can only pray for the next box office direction.
Of course, in Hollywood in the early 90s, there were still only a handful of films that could achieve a box office of more than 100 million US dollars, or it could be said to be a watershed, and Ryan was just an easy step into the 100 million dollar box office settlement.
Otherwise, with Sofia Coppola's family background, even if she really wants to find a job to enrich herself, she will not come to a newly established studio.
While the film is a big hit, there are also regrettables, if it is changed to another film, with the topic of "Blair the Witch", it can completely bring out several popular stars.
However, it is a pity that the three leading actors in the film may have become famous in North America, but they are not a good name, but countless abuses, and they are likely to leave Hollywood completely.
At the moment, Jessica Chastain would rather not be involved in this film.
"Helen, I need an explanation!"
Looking at Helen with a calm face in front of her, Jessica Chastain held back the anger in her heart, if it weren't for that damn non-disclosure agreement, she would have wanted to tell the truth to the media immediately.
Thinking of the huge amount of liquidated damages, she could only choose to swallow her anger.
"This matter is already in front of me, and I have nothing to explain. ”
Helen still looked calm, as if she was not surprised by Jessica Chastain's arrival.
"But I can give you a little bit of advice to get out of Hollywood for a while, like applying to a good university. ”
"When the media and the public gradually forget about it, you can come back in a different capacity. ”
"After all, you are a woman, and it is easy to get the understanding of the media and the public. ”
Get out of Hollywood for a while!
Jessica Chastain's breath was rapid, and it took a while for her to regain her composure, "I can take your advice. ”
"I needed a job, though, and a salary that was enough to pay for college. ”
She knew very well that no matter how much she resented Helen in her heart, she could not change it.
If you choose to suffer silently, leave Hollywood temporarily, and wait for the North American media and the public to forget about this matter, you can come back as a college student from a prestigious school.
The only thing that made her feel a little embarrassed was that the tuition fees of prestigious schools were not cheap, and the interview was also not so easy.
"Very smart choice. ”
A smile appeared on Helen's delicate countenance.
At the same time, she took out an envelope and a check from her carry-on bag and placed them in front of Jessica Chastain.
"This is a letter of recommendation written by a famous USC alumnus that will make it easy for you to pass the interview. ”
"As for this check, it's a prize money given to you by Twentieth Century Fox, which is enough to pay for the upfront tuition. ”
Almost every film company in Hollywood, after the box office of the film, will more or less give some bonuses to the crew.
Twentieth Century Fox is naturally not stingy in this regard.
USC Famous Alumni Recommendation Letters!
There's also a film bonus from Twentieth Century Fox!
Jessica Chastain's mood suddenly became very complicated, and when it came to her mouth, it was a little difficult to speak for a while.
"Anyway, I want to say thank you. ”
"Thank you, Helen. ”
"In the evening, I would be punctual for the 20th Century Fox celebration party. ”
As the distributor and all rights holders of the film, Twentieth Century Fox held a large celebration banquet, and the three leading actors in the film, including Helen, were invited.
By the way, Ryan, as the sole investor, producer, director and part-time screenwriter of the film, is naturally on the invitation list.
It's just that he hasn't been notified by Helen.
Apparently Helen didn't want him to show up.
As Jessica Chastain said goodbye and left, Helen secretly breathed a sigh of relief, as a last resort, she didn't want to tear her face with the three leading actors in the film, especially Jessica Chastain, who has the most potential for development.
Once she returns to Hollywood, relying on the advantages of women themselves, it is easy to get sympathy and understanding, and Jessica Chastain, who returns to Hollywood again, is no longer an unknown newcomer.
For Star Agency, it is a signed actor with some weight, enough to play a supporting role in some low-budget films.
Helen thought for a moment, reached out and picked up the phone and dialed a number, the number that belonged to Ryan.
After a while, the phone was connected.
"I want to talk to you about the choice of the little actress in the script of "Chainsaw". ”
"I just recently signed a little girl with a lot of potential and is perfectly qualified for the role in the script. ”
Speaking of this, Helen suddenly became a little irritable.
In the past, when Ryan didn't have an assistant, she didn't need to make a special phone call to do something like this, she could decide it herself.
Unless it's an important character in the film, Ryan will hardly refuse.
But since Sofia Coppola arrived, a lot of things have become complicated.
Even if Sofia Coppola was introduced by her, and the two have been best friends for many years, many things in the crew are very complicated, and Sophia needs to consider it from Ryan's point of view.
Helen understands that this is inevitable, she is only Ryan's agent, and the investment in the crew is Ryan, not her.
When it comes to the choice of actors, only Ryan can decide, she has no right to decide on the matter, and the same goes for Sofia Coppola.
In desperation, Helen could only make a phone call to Ryan in person to mention the matter.