Hollywood Art: System of sunnys

Raimon's amazing costume undoubtedly brought joy to some children who were present on the set. Raimon's chubby appearance and his cheerful attitude after getting over his nerves delighted the kids, thanks to the space suit featured on the movie poster.

Although it was a bet, Billy had to buy him a two-liter soda and a jar of gummies to encourage him during the production of the film. To the surprise of many, Thomas Carson, the project leader for the cameras, didn't attend, and Billiam Darwin's entrance went unnoticed. This was another curious aspect for those in the know regarding this Machiavellian scheme planned by Billy, where he does his best to hide his boss-like appearance.

The movie began, and the three-dimensional scene captivated the audience. The digitally animated children ran and danced about, while the toys remained completely still, the surface details like the wood reflection, the construction of the settings, and the formation of the house were simply glorious.

Pixar was four years ahead of its time, thanks to the cooperation of three software companies, progress had tripled, and both Ed Camult and Alvy Ray could only express their gratitude to young Billy.

-What a great job, - Anne whispered to her right.

-They're magnificent. Do you think the next movie will be even better from an aesthetic perspective? - Billy asked.

-Well, it cost a fortune to make, and I'm just complimenting the creators over a movie that looks fantastic, - Anne said, admiring the designs and details she hadn't seen in any other film.

-Money is not a problem; we'll recover every single cent. After all, the country will think of Toy Story for the next few months. The campaign we ran is undoubtedly the largest one so far, - Billy said.

-Beautiful words, but you're right. We spent a lot on the advertising campaign. I'm sure there are still commercials on five or four television channels in some countries here and there, - Anne replied.

-Well, the important thing is that the movie can reach the whole world, - Billy said.

-It's a shame your father didn't come, - Anne remarked.

Thomas Carson was very busy. Disney recently filed a lawsuit for unfair competition, and Warner sued the repurchase clause just before the movie was released. The silent war between Warner and Disney against Lux Comics continued to hang in the air. Getting a distribution deal with a major company, Sony, was a stroke of luck, a deal negotiated by the game company ID Software and its game engine. It was the result of deep mutual interests. Billy granted a license for $10 million per year for the 3D game engine created by ID Software for game projection.

This engine could only be created in collaboration with Pixar, Autodesk, and ID Software.

-I have a lot of issues to resolve in San Jose. I'm still a bit dissatisfied with Disney and Warner's attitude towards us, but in a way, we need to let everything take its course, - Billy said.

-Well, if it's any consolation, Thomas seems to have a positive outlook on the lawsuits. He believes that the companies will back down after consuming our money, which they think we have, - Anne said. It's healthy for the company to remain completely private, with few people knowing the full extent of the assets beyond what they need to report for taxation purposes.

-That's only a relief. If the repurchase clause doesn't work, we'll have to create our series from scratch and not rely on what Warner did with Hanna-Barbera, - Billy remarked.

His father had previously mentioned the problem the repurchase clause could bring.

-Well, the price of the licenses in the initial contract drafted by Thomas states that it's for a smaller amount due to the repurchase clause. It's being used as a precedent, and the idea has caught on. We stand out for the negotiations with Nike, even before we partnered with Cartoon Network Studios. That suggests Warner was just one of many choices, - Anne explained, waking up.

The sound of the music surprised her, and the story of Toy Story began at its peak. It had been combined with numerous music discussions, which they funded, here and there, so these individuals could help with the soundtracks of all their artworks. The Lux Scholarship has been in numerous art and music schools, providing a scholarship for a year for all young people from low-income backgrounds who wanted to participate, with a 95% scholarship. The maximum average was five points above the failing grade, with a good disciplinary record.

Different scenes, such as Buzz Lightyear flying through Andy's room and the children excitedly running into the room, continued to captivate the audience. The previous delivery of a fully finished script had helped refine the dialogues and sequences, making it even more enjoyable for the audience.

Billy looked back three rows up at Tom Hanks and John Lasseter laughing over the scene, with Michael Orvizt, Tom Hanks' friend, and Roy Disney by their side. Despite their company's misconduct towards Pixar, they were delighted to see the film because they valued cinema.

-I think it will be a huge success, - Billy told Anne, recalling the image of Buzz Lightyear on the spaceship's cover, just like in the movie. The request he had made to the Thai company for the toys was going to sell like hotcakes. Children wouldn't be able to resist the novelty of the merchandise. The first order for 5 million toys had turned them into toy bosses in Thailand. Another delivery of 5 million toys was scheduled for six months later, to be delivered in five days, followed by another 5 million. Toy Story would become integrated into pop culture.

-It's a success. I can only admire you for creating this. The work and effort you put into every frame go far beyond what is humanly possible, - Anne said.

The captivating scenes and Woody's journey from a jealous toy to one with good intentions, who ends up believing in friendship, had a theatrical but touching impact on people, especially the children who were part of the movie.

-I had forgotten how well you write and the gift you have for storytelling," Anne said, moved by the sweetness of the movie in all its scenes.

-I didn't do much. The real geniuses are them. I just pointed where they would point a little later, but they are the ones who deserve all the credit, - Billy said.

-John doesn't say the same, nor do Ed, Alvi, Jason, Peter, or Randall! They all claim that you're an essential part of the process and that without you, the movie wouldn't be as good, - Anne said passionately.

-Thank you, Anne, but I'll take the credit when I deserve it, - Billy replied.

-Well, you deserve it, and let no one say otherwise, - Anne said. She returned her attention to the screen to watch the scene of Buzz and Woody flying in the sky, a beautiful and admirable sight. Randy Newman's soundtrack began to play, his pleasant voice was infectious, and Anne couldn't help but hum along a little, followed by a group of violins, pianists, and a choir that made the delivery wonderful.

-Wow, what a sweet movie. I'll take my younger siblings to see it, - Anne said. She was the head of a family of three, including her grandmother, her younger brother (7 years old), and her sister (9 years old).

-They'll love it. As an employee, you can have a free toy, - Billy suggested.

-I'll pay for it. Those are for the workers, guards, and low-ranking employees. They should enjoy it, - Anne replied.

-Well, you can donate it to the children's home, - Billy suggested.

-That sounds fantastic, - Anne replied.

The credits began to roll, but the lights were still off. Then, a quaint detail that often became popular years later started to appear: the small trailer for "The Lion King," the next film produced by Lux Animation.

It captivated the audience present and the many more who were watching the premiere. Only a few well-versed in the business world could see the upcoming release and the blatant advertising by Lux Animation, once again garnering praise for Pixar.

Some executives sighed, realizing they had never considered opening a children's film division. However, Universal, Fox, and Paramount (Viacom) saw a profitable business with minimal operating effort and high box office profits. On the other hand, Disney executives were in finite disbelief.

-Three movies in two years! -

-What is that? - Anne asked.

-The next Lux Animation film, 'The Lion King.' We're still animating it, and it will be ready for release in June of next year. It will compete with a different Disney story. Still, essentially similar, called 'The King of Stars,' set in the Victorian era, - Billy explained, having learned about this through people who leaked news of a major Disney movie.

In contrast to "The Lion King," who knows what worthy stories may be hidden behind these new Disney creations? danced But in 1993, a year without the shelter of new animated films, Lux Animation addressed and dominated the situation. The score was 2-0 in favor of Lux Animation.

-Fantastic idea, I mean, we have the advantage. With this little teaser, the momentum is as great as the success of the movie, - Anne said.

-Exactly, now we just have to wait for the next few days. There's a lot of speculation about the film. It has passed the filters of some critics, but it all comes down to what the audience decides, - Billy murmured, as he didn't have the backing that Disney currently enjoyed.

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