Hollywood Art: System of sunnys

Pokémon exploded in the same way a rocket travels to the moon. The Pokémon cards served one primary purpose: to be collectible. From Panini to Lux Animation, millions of cards and packs were printed, enough to fill a large room, with thousands and thousands of cards piled in boxes. They began to be distributed across the country, albeit to a lesser extent in other countries. Nonetheless, the market idea had already taken root in the minds of many children, who admired the cute designs, the series, and the games as enthusiastic fans. It was a hit on three fronts, but Pokémon was not a poorly conceived franchise. Billy, leveraging his knowledge, understood the best way to capitalize on it through a series that would be magnificent.

For the new students fresh out of animation academies, coming to Lux Animation was the dream of a lifetime. The 18 new interns, who had earned their spots, looked on in awe. It was an environment that inspired them to keep working, with crystal-clear spaces filled with flowers, cozy sleeping chairs, soda fridges, and a candy stand, alongside a cheerful group of animators working with the precision of a neurosurgeon. These ten new interns would have the pleasure of participating in the creation of more series for Lux Animation.

- You five will be working with Stephen Hillenburg, - commented Grady, the company’s personnel coordinator from human resources.

The ten were like ducklings that had lost their parents, observing everything with bright eyes but with caution. However, the company has always promoted creativity, originality, and freshness. From the quiet rooms for teams that preferred calm to the music rooms for others, it was a wonderful place. This was the vision Billy had in mind: a bright atmosphere, promoting tranquility and, of course, results; they just needed an unattainable goal.

The latest project was "Frankenstein: Undercover Agent," which explored Frankenstein's life after fleeing from Dr. Frankenstein. He adopted his name and became part of a secret society dedicated to the supernatural, featuring adorable designs reminiscent of tales from the Brothers Grimm or Gargoyles. This project aimed to create a detailed series about myths and hidden stories.

- You five will be working with Craig on the series "Grumpy Beavers," which premieres next March, - Grady announced, pointing to the five boys.

They nodded with some excitement as the other eight interns were distributed into different groups. It was one of the few paid internships in animation; although the salary was not substantial, it was enough for some of these young individuals.

Among them were Laurent Foust, creator of "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends," and Carl Harvey "C. H." Greenblatt, creator of "Harvey Beaks" and "Showder." This new hiring was due to their ongoing expansion of work teams. Lux Animation, responsible for the films, would see an expansion in its second team and a projection for a third team that would develop over time. Meanwhile, Lux Toons, which is a sister division in production, would have seven teams focused on games, along with support from external companies handling independent projects. These creations would be considered for the animated channels for children, teenagers, and adults.

It's simply a frontal assault.

The second floor of the company is enormous, but it is gradually becoming more organized. If they acquire Hanna-Barbera, no one knows what will happen in the coming years.

- You will join the Lux Animation groups, and you, the last one, according to your resume, are the right fit to support the children's section, - Grady remarked, addressing the new 18 employees and the additional 20 who would soon arrive.

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Microsoft did not hesitate to make it a reality; they began processing the creation of a video game console that could run games from up to three years prior, and its development start was scheduled to support more than 32-bit as a processor, with a hard drive, a GPU of more than 360 bits, being developed by companies like NVIDIA, and a minimum support of 16 GB, with an integrated graphics processor and its proper cooling fan. The project is simply a fantasy in the gaming world; the money has been deposited, and the $120 million left by Billy, who owns 65% of the company, flowed like water.

- Very ambitious... too ambitious for my taste. These projects always need a hand to hold them back, - commented Paul Allen in discontent, while Bill Gates smiled, that no longer mattered.

- You have that, that boy knows we are the anchor. But I'm surprised he wanted to create a console with so many capabilities; it's almost a first-class work of art, - commented Bill Gates.

The team of software engineers was already hired, and the dice were cast. The project, in an ambiguous way, would be a hurricane for the video game world. Billy provided the entire design.

- That's what you say, but I was in the research talks. No one believes such an ambitious project will succeed; it's asking for technology that is impossible to create, - commented Paul Allen.

Bill smiled while crossing his legs.

- We're confusing the process, but I think it's healthy for the company. We do it, and he dreams. Sony is growing much faster, with its film studio, its DVDs, and its new products. I fear for the company; this console is the step to curb the Sony project. Besides, Billy knows we can do it; there are rumors that Intel is developing a module with NVIDIA and GCI graphics cards; it's just the proper union, - commented Bill Gates.

- We do it, and he dreams it, - Paul Allen whispered. I've fallen behind the young people who are now so rebellious to create the fantasies of tomorrow.

- He has a clear goal. Do you think he wants to buy Apple as a joke? - commented Bill Gates, holding his gaze on Paul. The tiger came out; it was the pure form of Bill Gates that few saw. He will join Jobs; he already has 55% of the company with Jobs, and he will have 73% of the company. He wants to do something and is forming a team; maybe the game console is just another project. He is very similar to Jobs; he finds something impossible and asks them to do it. It's a good way to do it; it's just that not everyone sees the path or the strength to follow it.

The followers of Jobs are there!

- What do you have in mind? -

- If he wants Apple, it's surely for something. He will appropriately surprise us, and when he does... we'll try to be the first to know, not the last, - he murmured.

Xbox! It has a blue logo that will characterize Lux Company and Apple in the future. What strength must it be to hire such a large team without certainty?

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