Warner on the attack.

April 24

Warner knows the most stimulating forms of this business game. It's politics. Since December 1991, they have been extending their influence in political games, aiming to undermine Lux Animation's public image and tarnish its political standing. They've infiltrated the politics of San Jose, San Francisco, and their surroundings to undermine the processes of comics and animation. A special territorial law began to take shape, breaking down California's extensive legal system into special territories or guilds in suitable locations. Los Angeles would be for film and television production, San Diego for comics, and the North for the business sector. It's a powerful law, specifically aimed at Lux Animation.

California Post

Territorial Order Decree: California Council

By Jules Patinsky

Hollywood was founded on February 1, 1887. The area was originally called "Hollywoodland" and was established as a residential community in the suburbs of Los Angeles, California. The evolution of Hollywood as the epicenter of the entertainment industry, especially cinema, happened later, in the early 20th century. Over time, Hollywood became the globally recognized symbol of the film industry. Throughout the years, this evolution has been reshaped by the growth of an industry that shows no signs of stopping.

Since its inception, efforts have been made to improve this industry through various political reforms, addressing issues of diversity and representation, labor practices, censorship, freedom of expression, and political impact.

Labor practices in Hollywood have also been subject to reforms over time. Changes in wages, working conditions, and workers' rights have resulted from a growing awareness of the importance of treating those contributing to the creative process fairly. Unions and organizations have played a crucial role in advocating for labor rights, and these reforms continue to evolve to address the changing needs of the workforce.

Censorship and freedom of expression have been recurring areas of conflict in Hollywood's history. From the production code in the golden age to contemporary challenges related to graphic representation and sensitive themes, the industry has experienced a constant struggle between artistic creativity and limitations imposed by political and social concerns.

Many issues have been addressed, but territorial organization has never been discussed. Therefore, the new reform approved by the California State Council brings to light some new rules that we never thought would be subject to change or modification. It concerns the territorial distribution of the state of California, and the approval now hangs on five months of challenge, as decreed by the senators themselves, during which the impact generated by territorial organization will be analyzed.

For the representative area of Los Angeles and its surroundings, the entire film and television industry will be located. Special areas such as Santa Monica, San Diego, Burbank, San Francisco, and Santa Monica will be considered special places for maintaining tax exemptions. In contrast, other locations will be taxed without these exemptions.

In conclusion, political reforms in Hollywood over the last hundred years have been essential to adapt to a constantly changing landscape. From seeking more inclusive representation to improving working conditions and managing creative freedom in the face of censorship, Hollywood has faced and continues to face significant challenges. These reforms not only reflect the evolution of the entertainment industry but also indicate its ongoing influence on culture and society. Hollywood's ability to embrace change and address critical political and social issues remains crucial to its relevance and sustainability over time.

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Thomas Carson held the newspaper and couldn't believe that this new law, which removed some exemptions for making film productions, would begin to take effect from the year 1996. It would enter a six-month trial period to assess its viability, something Thomas knew would only fill the pockets of corrupt politicians who sought to enrich themselves. As long as they made money, nothing else mattered to them.

He decided to rub his eyes, dispelling the anger this law produced regarding Billy's future plans.

-Good afternoon, Yamile. I'd like you to call in the group of interns, - Thomas said.

-Yes, sir. I'll notify the parties, and they should be knocking on your door in a few minutes, -Yamile replied.

Just as Yamile said, within ten minutes, the three interns were standing at the door. Thomas observed the two young men and the girl in their elegant suits, picturing his son as a lawyer. However, he dismissed the thought, considering Billy's ability to generate money far beyond common skills.

-Good afternoon, Mr. Carson, - the young people greeted in unison.

-Good afternoon to all of you. I have a pro bono task for you. If you achieve a successful result, our main client, Lux Animation, has sent a new assignment regarding the new Hollywood Territorial Order Law. They want to know everything there is to know, the crucial functions, loopholes, and exploitable articles. Among the three of you, you'll conduct a systematic study of the law, outlining the advantages and disadvantages for Lux Animation, an animation company based in San Jose. I hope you'll be as specific as possible and find possible solutions in the next two months, - Thomas Carson explained.

"Yes."

"Yes, sir."

"Yes."

Thomas smiled and then called his next contact, the W.erchis, Inc. team, a specialized accounting firm.

-Good morning, Growre, - Thomas Carson greeted.

-Thomas Carson, my favorite friend who can W.erchis, an accounting firm established since 1954, - Growre replied.

-I'm interested in knowing how serious the impact of the new territorial order law is and the significant ways we, as a company, can respond, - Thomas said.

-Of course, just give me a few seconds, and I'll carefully review everything, - Growre said, unaware of this new law and its repercussions.

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In Warner's offices, CEO Robert A. Daly reviewed everything with his legal team. He knew all about the company's dealings and the movements of his beloved employees and directors. Using a program, he had a measure of most employees who fell under his jurisdiction, gradually communicating the areas of the company and their distinctions with all the departments.

-Terry Semel and Ted Turner are playing very hard, - Robert Daly said.

Reviewing the accounts and expenses for this political venture, totaling almost 16 million dollars in favors, plus a few more million in political pushes and incentives that prevented strong opposition. However, in their ignorance, they bit the tail of the Fox and Sony Columbia chains.

-What do you think of these actions? - Robert asked Charles Underwood.

-I'm aware that this maneuver is intended to stretch the resources of the company they want to acquire to use it in the case we have before the court, - Charles Underwood said.

-Tell them we need to stop. We don't have the support and the Disney game to continue playing these sword games. Since Frank's death, the support has ceased, and now we find ourselves entangled in a two-sided game, - Robert A. Daily said.

-If I may, sir, that's an underestimation. This company is undoubtedly quite strong and has experienced economic growth. I think it's just poking the tiger's tail. Even though we've played many games below to limit marketing gains and closed the entrance to Los Angeles, this company hasn't stopped growing, - Charles Underwood said.

-Is the risk worth it? - Robert A. Daily proclaimed.

-At first, it was thought so, but they are a strong company, and Terry Semel's actions were hasty, - Charles Underwood said, trying to be as casual as possible. Terry Semel has emerged at Warner as Co-CEO, a position no less important than Robert A. Daly's, so everything resurfaces in a blurred confrontation.

-Well, I'll talk to Terry; maybe he knows something I don't, - Robert A. Daly said.

Charles Underwood nodded, without saying more. The relevance of these attacks seems to be born from the mix of money with politics, always causing irrelevant tangles that the film industry cannot accept. The last major fraud, how they tried to restrain the power of the Nickelodeon channel with educational channels, weighed so much that the Federal Communications Commission decided to force policies, and every year, the acceptance of this law proposes censorship, limitation, and education in children's programs

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