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Lux Animation had a new bombshell in the form of the great new businessman Jim Gianopulos, taking charge of all the company's affairs, organizing what the company had, a small campaign for three movies, 7 animated series, and a series of licenses that seemed almost absurd in quantity. However, on paper, the only notable license he found was that of Woody Woodpecker. These Japanese series didn't grab his attention as much as he thought, but the boss spoke about the quality of the series and the endearing stories that would catch the attention of many people.

There was a pending issue; the first starting point was a note from a week ago, the first bombshell of the job. Fox refused to deliver the series, the very famous Power Rangers, and the previous problems regarding the use of funds. Saban was undoubtedly a smart guy, and Jim Gianopulos would have to deal with solving some problems with Saban's company and consequently, quickly search with Fox, which, with its recent popularity of Fox Kids, was trying to achieve success again. Once again, confidential files mentioned that Power Rangers' annual profits were $6 million in peripheral sales and advertising revenue distributed, and profits would only increase.

In a red circle, it mentioned the future profit in twenty years and the price of a possible sale, no less than $300 million, which seemed absurd to him, a price that Jim didn't consider logical.

But even more illogical was that they had just signed a 12-year license with Star Wars, for three movies and four animated series. It was a considerable gamble that, according to reports and summaries, Billy talked about an illogical, gigantic profit of at least $900 million by the end of the license.

-Good morning, Anne, - said Jim Gianopulos, from his phone, connecting him with a network of top executives.

-Jim, I hope you're calling to greet me and not to give me more work, - said Anne.

-Of course not, I just want to call that boy Raimon, director of operations, the one in charge of most of the intricacies, and I'd like to know the budget I'll have for the coming months, - said Jim Gianopulos.

-For now, only relevant operations, we don't need to create more content this year. However, Billy expects the budget for 1995 to be $9 million, and he expects it to double to $18 million for 1996. In the following years, we expect the value to continue rising. For now, you'll take care of relations with Sahin Saban, with the television program, the search for new important projects for the coming years, distribution, and acquisitions, - said Anne, repeating Jim's duties for the third time.

-When could I see young Raimon? - said Jim.

-He'll arrive next week; he's in charge of expanding the distribution company, strengthening contracts, and tentatively entering the European market. You can go to Los Angeles, and well, you're now the boss in entertainment matters. Raimon can be the director of operations, but you're the capable man who has been in the business for over 14 years. You'll surely help a lot, - said Anne.

-Sure, you can send me the phone numbers and someone who can keep me informed of all the situations. I think I can help; my job was distribution, - said Jim Gianopulos.

-I'll send Rachel, and Jim, a happy first day at work. Jolie is reviewing the contracts for the team you brought. Unlike you, they will have a two-year contract, depending on your results; they will be given a permanent contract afterward, - said Anne.

She was rested, more alert, and alive. With the new hires, her rest was more extensive, and she could relax. Let Jim take care of everything he wanted; on the other hand, she could focus on solidifying the company. She needs to streamline processes, review minor contracts, and ensure that everyone is doing their job well. She will oversee everyone, now that the heavy burden of animation no longer falls on her.

The accounts are in healthy numbers, and she has enough money to pay off all debts, at least the closest ones

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For Armand Millester and Raimon, organizing the entire distribution process is complicated. Now, after numerous calls, he understood that negotiating agreements with numerous exhibitors was more difficult, as well as expanding into Europe, only in special places that have had much more influence, such as Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, and curiously Austria. It was surprising how the development was starting to unfold.

-Anne just called me, she's saying they hired a great guy, one who has a lot of experience working at Fox, he's a skilled guy. He has great abilities, or at least that's what it seems, - said Armand Millester.

-Well, better, - said Raimon, wiping the sweat, the small place only had one fan and that fan worked, but it blew air every 30 seconds, it was stuffy and sweaty, and for the first time, he wished he could go to the beach.

-You can do everything you can. I'll try for now to establish connections; let's hope the new boss, a skilled man, can solve everything better. It's said he has a team, - said Armand.

Both continued dialing numbers, making calls, sending emails, and using a contact guide to establish connections with regional distributors, which would help expand their distribution. A solid relationship has been established with Canada and most of the United States.

But Europe was a tough nut to crack.

-I wouldn't say I like it. With all my heart. They just hung up on me, - said Raimon.

-Don't worry, there are 25 distributors in Europe who distribute to most of Europe, and others smaller, but we're starting, - said Armand.

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The doorbell rang.

Billy woke up from his drawings; Julie and Gwyneth entered, both girls were cheerfully dressed and imparted one thing: they wanted to go for a walk in Central Park to have a few drinks. The day was beautiful, and the girls were eager.

-I'll be down in a second, - said Billy, hearing the two cheerful voices of the women behind the door, he tidied up his things as best as he could, organizing his comics.

Both women were happy and ready, Gwyneth, both women were laughing.

-Billy, we've decided you must see Central Park, - said Julie Delpy.

-Sure, I'll see you in the lobby, I'll be down in a few minutes, - said Billy.

Both women nodded.

-Ten minutes, cowboy, don't take more than ten minutes. I hope you don't take any longer, or you'll see two angry women who will behave in the worst way you could imagine, - said Julie.

Gwyneth nodded in agreement, like a rapper, extending her slender arms provocatively in a way that mostly elicited laughter.

Both women were friends, or something similar to friends. He didn't bring sportswear, only suits, and some jeans; he was short on clothes. He grabbed a beige suit with a pink shirt, and no tie, trying to be as casual as he could.

-Billy, let's go, we have to be on the runways by 4, you need to hurry up as much as you can, - said Julie, enthusiastically, something had changed.

They walked through the streets, oblivious to or unaware of what they were experiencing, caring only to move forward. Central Park was everything the great park portrayed; it surrounded an endless number of tourists, young people, children, and adults as pedestrians. There was no doubt it was beautiful, even the ducks were picturesque.

They set up camp under a clearing, with nothing more than a basket of sandwiches and bottles of water from the hotel. They enjoyed the view calmly, without questions, just peace; a memorable moment. He didn't see Winona for the rest of the week, nor Gwyneth, who also left for a job.

He woke up from his dream of colors, a routine established by Billy, as he boarded a train to start filming the love drama, "Before Sunrise."