secrets.

At the Lux Animation offices, all animation development activities were fine-tuned. Now, the animation team is focused on a different aspect: the concrete production of 'Iron Giant,' which is beginning to take shape with all the details for its staging. Unlike other programs, the main concern is to assemble a good cast of people to perform the dubbing roles perfectly. Billy will attempt to do the voiceover for the street artist who turns trash into abstract art.

This is a refreshment, as Billy earns some dollars for his work and doesn't bother hiring suitable actors, as the main goal of the movie is an outstanding delivery for children in March.

Anna Washington was the woman in charge of reporting, bringing together, and coordinating most of the activities under Jim Gianopulus's supervision.

-We'll hire some who wish to be part of our movies. As time progresses, the company's popularity has led to a situation where most of the time, we have a queue of people willing to work. Three of our shot movies have grossed over $100 million with an average budget of $30 million, - Jim Gianopulus commented, sending the script and the commercial proposal to all agencies, and representation companies; each of them took the script to the side. The only issue was the $500,000 salary; people were expecting a higher salary.

-Indeed, you're the expert. Let's aim to find the cast to start dubbing in the coming weeks, - Raimon responded, adjusting the recording studios to invite actors to perform the moments. At the moment, the songs were already being considered; some song rights and musicians contributing to the soundtrack were being taken into account.

-In total, the expenses, which according to Billy, cannot exceed nine million, - Anna commented.

-Will you take care of all the necessary activities? - Jim asked Raimon, who, along with Anna, was the one taking care of the production logistics. Raimon only did it as an excuse to participate in the dubbing.

-Of course, animators also coordinate some scenes of the movies. However, I'll need the support of an expert; there are still things that go beyond my understanding, - Raimon replied.

-That doesn't matter! We'll work together. For now, we must be careful; George already knows about the release of our movie, but his involvement in the 'Star Wars' animated series is causing some issues, - Jim commented, surprised.

-Don't worry, everything's fine. I checked this morning; he and Billy worked on the script and characters. For now, he just likes to mingle with the animators; he's somewhat possessive about his series... it may have happened in the past, but now I'll work as part of the dubbing team, - Raimon said, trying to contain his excitement, but his soul was screaming inside like an enraged chimpanzee.

-Dubbing, you? - Jim asked, causing Raimon to blush, while Anna Washington continued, following the conversations and relaying all the company's comments to the two directors.

-Well, I have a small role. I'll only have five lines, but it's enough for me to brag to all my friends, - he said, crossing his arms in front of Jim, who just sighed.

Being part of the dubbing is a dream for Raimon; both of them took their respective roles. The company received the resources for the most profitable month of the year, December, in the morning. Sales from all offices doubled; comics, games, toys, DVDs, and restaurants gained some new customers, and sales doubled by at least a percentage. With the allocation of at least 15 million in profits in December, the investment in the new secret item Tamaguchi will revolutionize the plants in the United States.

-I've sent the check to CBS for the production expenses for the series 'Friends' and 'Er.' As I see it, we managed to append the idea of long-term hiring for at least six seasons, but it was reduced to three seasons by the end of this year, depending on the success," Anna Washington commented, taking notes. "On the other hand, the 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' program has a long list of audience participation; I don't have the statistics for RPG platforms. But I do have the positive reports, along with some statistics provided by Mr. Gorman, - Anna said.

-What's the contract we signed? - Raimon asked.

-It's a joint production with CBS. The success of the program may extend our relationship. We plan to bid soon for CSI. It's just an excuse to team up with companies, and Sony is involved. We receive 6% in advertising, well, our profits from video game downloads, but we don't have statistics, - Anna Washington said.

-What has Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird said about the purchase of the rights to their series, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which is part of Billy's bonus for doubling our animation series in future years? - Jim asked Raimon.

-What rights? I'm not aware of any rights purchase being made. I think Steve Parks should know; is it Billy's order? - Raimon said, totally lost in his thoughts about what Billy was planning now. Confused by the mention of Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, Billy is hiding things from him.

He tapped his fingers on the desk.

-It's something secret. Billy wants to continue expanding aggressively, but with the loan payment, we can't commit to more purchases. But Billy wants to buy the Ninja Turtles, along with other series. I don't even know which ones, but I have a feeling he's aiming for Japanese series like Saint Seiya, Dragon Ball, or some other. Although it has high popularity in Japan, only Billy has invested in Japanese animation currently. We're providing at least this year, - Jim said.

-Oh, that's not surprising, - Raimon said.

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In Philadelphia, they continued filming. An old image, they caught John Doe red-handed in his room, amidst an animated struggle. John Doe's escape approved the villain of the movie, a man with strength, speed, intelligence, and sadism. How he fled, how he ambushed David Mills/Billy.

-Kevin Spacey is a method actor. Similar to your performances, but you reduce the intensity of your acting with other nuances, such as appropriate gestures and imitation, while Mr. Spacey completely immerses himself in a result that is embodying his character, - Morgan Freeman responded, noting Billy's inexperience in the way Kevin Spacey delivered his performance.

-There's no doubt he's good, - Billy said. He had underestimated John Doe, and only Morgan's words could snap him out of his stupor. They signed three consecutive moments with Kevin Spacey; the next shot was of him arriving at the police station bloodied, like a madman. Even the security guards overlooked him, reflecting another detail of the city's state.

-Don't bother; Mr. Spacey is outstanding, among the best there is at the moment, at least when it comes to villains. He has a gift for portraying that dark side, - Freeman commented.

-What technique do you use, Mr. Freeman? - Billy asked.

-Naturalness, son. Every role should be part of... You just have to take things with simplicity. My method is to take my role and assert a position, from gestures to posture, everything communicates something. The trick is to know how to communicate it, son... It's not something easy to acquire; it took me about 15 years, no... It's taken me my entire career, - Morgan replied, providing a new idea of how to act, something that Billy had been trying to achieve for some time.

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