lux – making.
The Lux studio – Making of Star Wars, guided a vast collection of everything that could be needed for the first Star Wars work. They recreated simple spaces, such as the terrain of the planet Tatooine, around a sandy plain with various bumps. The work was certainly just beginning, but the biome created from scratch, with elements like clay, wood, sand, and cement, left nothing but a grand view of how the recordings should be done. The building contained at least three floors, each with a ceiling of at least four meters.
Some parts were simpler than what was considered the Galactic Senate, Jedi Council chamber, spaceships, armor, equipment, free zones like sewers, buildings, and halls – it was a museum, a more particular frame. Compared to the cinema, it was just a quick view of how much effort they had put into creating the different environments in small realities – some with meters of length, others small rooms, and some with their setups from previous films, along with small movie theaters, a planetarium.
The third floor boasted a special glass, along with some wonderful terraces; it would be the food court. Of course, their food franchise would be the first present at these stalls.
-We're still lacking some approvals, but we'll try to shape what they call space navigation. At least there are educational parts for the kids. We hope to create some mystical journey of our own from Star Wars, - said Billy, thinking of a 4D cinema, anticipating an era.
-I'm surprised you put in so much effort to achieve something of such magnitude, - said George Lucas, still lost in his thoughts.
-We'll be filming three movies; many of these rooms need approval, and we're trying to implement some reality with giant screens to display a copy of some other things, and some not. But it's all an investment. When we finish the movies, we may have a lot of material for a Star Wars series; at least the costs will be lower if we use these rooms. And when we don't need them, we can open them to the public. I know at least thousands of people who would pay for a tour. Come on, I'll take you to the old section. With clearance, we took some wax statues of some characters, a slight copy of Madame Tussauds, - said Billy.
The wax statues from the first part were marvelous, and George Lucas just raised his eyebrows at the money invested by the young man. - I don't think anyone would do something so wonderful just for money. Am I right in believing that many of these works won't make enough money and that you'll recover the investment over a long period? - replied George Lucas.
-How wrong you are, Mr. George. I just copied others, - Billy thought.
-Well, what did I say the first time we met, Mr. ¿Lucas? - Billy asked.
-Ah, the wonderful dream. You have everything but the vibe of a dreamer. At one point, I thought you were just another rude businessman. You see, Star Wars is my biggest dream. I didn't think anyone would give me such a big opportunity. What you're doing is just what I always dreamed of doing, but I didn't dare to do it. I could have done it, but I backed out. Maybe I'm just a fussy old man, - murmured George Lucas.
-Support me! I have many detractors; big companies and studios want to consume my company. I'd join them, but when capital speaks, they clip wings and impose their will as if they were the creators. Their high egos, their ties, and perfumed behaviors. I know it's unlikely for a young man to accept advice from an old man, but it's regrettable how they behave, - said Billy, again a very risky political maneuver. The skeptical look George Lucas gave him was all he needed to know; he believed him very little, but he understood that for George, actions speak louder than words.
-I do, of course, I do, but you're giving me too much credit; I'm just a small producer, - Lucas mentioned.
-Two heads are better than one. Plus, I'm just asking for support. Many of my moves are questionable from classic perspectives; what I'm doing is madness. Even my director might have been reluctant, but I made some money with The Lion King and I'm still making it; everything went into this, - Billy thought.
'Also, to pay off debts, but it's not something you need to know,' Billy thought. He just wanted Lucas' support to avoid conflicts in the series; it was the only thing he hoped for, and goodwill was better than bad. The idea that Billy risked everything for a Lucas series was enough for Billy.
-Let's continue the tour; next are the shops and the game room, with a space theme, but unfortunately, the machines haven't been found, and my communication with Capcom hasn't been very good. For now, we only have classic games that we'll use with Star Wars themes. For now, let's focus on Namco, Taito, and Raw Thrills, - said Billy, once again surprising Lucas with the boy's foresight.
As Lucas reviewed the data, much of it was classic: entries, costs, prices, number of visitors, maximum capacity, student tickets, and holiday zones. For example, the maximum number of available entries for people was 3000, and they could make reservations for a fee. However, Billy planned to create additional zones around. Even with the imposing building, there were many vacant areas around. This particular piece of land was free for nearly a mile in any direction; the nearest attractions were a hotel and a water park.
Now, several of these strips of land were his. Meanwhile, he continued to buy land in many other places with the vain idea of establishing the comic shopping mall, museums, and venues open to the public, along with some of his companies. The sole idea was to keep commanding his ideas. Media zones were created for two simple reasons: to attract the public.
-Let's go to your company; we have many appointments to make. I want to see that new series you've been talking about – a series based on Darth Vader. I can see the value of such a series; it's sure to promote what we're looking for - said George Lucas, finishing the tour of the Star Wars museum, thinking of the many designs Billy must have up his sleeve.
-But first, let's grab something to eat. - It took them two hours to complete a quick tour of the entire area. Some areas were just glanced over, and many of those places were still under construction, which disappointed George, who was still completely impressed by all the design and the mazes of some floors.
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For the past three months, since the media became active, many of the small ways in which Lux Comics faced issues were the subject of numerous claims generated daily, as if a simultaneous jurisdiction of many claims were present. Why didn't they reveal this to the media? Because no one could imitate what Billy was doing and had been doing for so long. The artistic quality was simply superior to any previous drawings, along with the various plots, and with the support of many industry men, through implicit help and different relationships. It was particularly difficult to compete for those rights, but some accused even a mere image, to the point that counterclaims were becoming more furious every day. From high expenses, high interests, compensations, penalties, and punishments against the companies, initially, they wished to avoid such activities, but only a good example can make it clear that these actions have consequences.
-I'm disappointed, - said Thomas, facing the podium. - Disappointed that people use the law as a proactive means to make money. How many people seek the law for a just cause, while others only enrich themselves with clear subterfuge? This company, gentlemen, lacks integrity; the evidence is clear. -
The podium was there, as flashy as ever. Everyone wanted one simple thing: to end the process, which has been shameful for many people as they found themselves facing a cover-up. The lawsuit had begun, and many comic agencies had even surrendered their small factories or assets to pay for the counterclaim.
-Thank you very much. We'll take a break, and I'll announce my decision in the next hour, - replied the judge, using his gavel to finalize his decision.
The courtroom went into a lull. Thomas left, focusing on the next meeting, a family one to his surprise – his parents would attend, along with Billy and his new Slavic family.
-Great trial, Thomas, - commented a partner.
-They're charlatans. They don't even know they're being manipulated. We'll continue with the process, and we'll sell the properties. We'll keep the ones from the US companies, - Thomas replied.
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