Hollywood studios always have a magical allure for new minds watg from the outside, the hustle and bustle of people ing and going with various projects, and the movie stars appearing in different pces. And the charm of the studios, the produs, and the filming crews.
He entered a small room and saw Pau Sulley , and another unknown man, whom Anne whispered in his ear was Scott Sassa, the vice president of Turner Broadcasting.
-Billy, good day. It's great that you've e today, we have the filming of the series "Ghost Report." - said Betty .
Interrupted by a cough.
-My manners, you already know Pau, but Mr. Scott is still unknown to you. He's what you call one of the big bosses. - said, Betty.
-e oy, I'm just a firefighter ears from time to time. Scott Sassa, man. - said the man with Oriental features.
-A pleasure, sir. I hope you like my work. - said, Billy.
-Oh, I've had the ce to g some reports, but today I'll enjoy what we've ied with Hanna-Barbera. The goals we've set are sky-high. - said Scott Sassa.
-Oh, dear Scott, don't scare the boy. He has worked with us iing two series wholeheartedly, and I must say they are really good series. - said Betty , winking at Billy.
-Not at all, just stating a fact. Some friends are ing too. Unfortunately, our dear preside invitations to Fox, Via, and Dishey showed up. The new surprise of a children's television el is something they 't overlook. Expee fierpetition. - said Scott Sassa.
-Incredible! But that doesn't mean you should burden others with expectations only bosses believe are possible. Everything requires meticulous work, and sometimes asking for more than 100% is just crazy. - said Betty, throwing jabs at Warner.
-I have to apologize; the boss expects to meet with me before the el's transmission begins. - said, Scott.
A man with white hair, and hardly any noticeable eyebrows. The most impressive thing about him was his tie with unique designs. He was chatting with a group, all dressed in suits, although one of them curiously wasn't as formal as his colleagues, slim, much shorter, and with a bewildered attitude.
-Those over there are Ted Turerry Semel, and Rich in. The st one is aive from Fox work, all big shots. Don't be fooled by their appearances; in this show business life, looks only help actet roles. Behind the ses, they are very dangerous individuals. Try not to make enemies with them. - said Betty , in her unique grandmotherly voice.
-Why do you say that? - asked Billy.
-Just things you should know. - Betty replied casually.
-I like you, you're a hardw and polite kid. Sometimes we make many mistakes without thinking about the sequences when we are young. You see, everyone is ied in your drawings. With the premieres of your series, they will e oer another in waves. - said, Betty.
The message was clear, don't make ehe circle is smaller than you might imagine, and any mistake have sequences.
-Thank you for your advice. - Billy sihanked her.
He felt Anne's invisible support behind him; she was nervous about Betty 's words, which she said at a very low volume, but Anne mao cate things due to her proximity to Billy.
-Don't worry, kid, it's just a warning. Talented people like you are often well-supported. otiations are based on your ialent. After all, talented individuals are the lifeblood of Hollywood. What would this show business be without talented people? - said, Betty.
Billy could only nod his head.
-Pau, stay with Billy. - Betty said, her gruff voice being evident.
Both Billy and Anne looked for Pau, who was hiding behind a notebook.
-Ahh, I think it's better if we head to the sing room. - said Pau Sullen.
The sing room was a ema hall with at least 90 seats, some even located on the sed floor. It was used to view unreleased projes of major works or to present some films before their premiere, allowing executives to evaluate them and critics to analyze them.
-We are located iion C, which is for creators and partits. Usually, this distribution is only done when there are many guests. - Pau Sullen said, leading the way to the grand theater, with elegant red seats and reing chairs; it was undoubtedly one of the best theaters in the try. Everything screamed wealth.
-Okay, I'll wait in the seats. - Billy said, taking a seat iion C, which was off to the side of the theater on the lower level.
-Perfect, I'll be ba about ten minutes. Don't move from here. - Pau said, hurrying away.
-There's a board meeting ter. - Anioned.
-Well, let's just go with the flow. I think after the ceremony, some people will want to talk to the pany. - Billy said, taking a seat at the end that was against the wall.
-I hope it doesn't take too long; I want that hamburger. - Aned.
-It won't be much longer, my dear Anne. I don't want to be here either, but it's something necessary to fulfill public retions. It's good to build retionships with these bosses. - Billy replied.
As time passed, the theater filled up, the lights dimmed, and there was still no sign of Pau Sullen. The show began with a poor trailer about the new Cartoowork logo; Cartoowork Studios presented Warner's new project.
A short 5-minute clip went over the Warner Bros. logo, along with the cssina-Barbera and MGM cartoons. The Flintstones, Loouhe Jetsons, Yogi Bear, Woody Woodpecker, Popeye, and a subtle nod tinal series that were making a eback for the el's reunch, such as Batman, co-produced with Warner and Fox, Johnny Bravo, and Ghost Report towards the end of the ercial.
All interwoven with a beautiful design, the animators put in the effort to create this new Cartoowork logo aers. The s ged to a bright white and then turned off to py the introdu of the new Batman series. It lendid; even though it cked the fluid animation typical of ahe beautiful design with simple frames and pnes evoked a sense of nostalgia for ahat has yet to be revitalized since Walt Disney's time.
-Our direpetition. - Anne whispered.
-Our petition is Disney. - Billy replied. - and Nickelodeon. If the Batman series is appealing, kids will watch the el more, and sequently, they'll watch our cartoons too.
-Ohhhhh... but it's still i petition. - Anne whispered back.
Billy pohe challenges ramming on television els.
-It could be a problem, but I have faith in the cartoons produced by Hanna-Barbera and Lux ics. - Billy said.
-Well... - Anne whispered, this time slightly louder than a normal whisper.
The first episode of Batman was a rather short prologue about the new Batman. It had an implicit mystery embedded in the series' representation, which was very famous, having been one of the biggest hits on Fox Kids; now, that success was being devalued for the Warner work in the ing years.
Iure, it would be regarded as one of the greatest animated series with excellent reviews, from its gothic style, dark tones, and hand-drawn animation, it was sensational. If only all series could be made with such skill, but the budget for animated series limited the ceptual creations of suimated series.
-A perfect episode, Anne. One of the best series I've seen. Everything was meticulously detailed, and the producers didn't hold back. - Billy said, surprised by his ck of knowledge about this series.
-We 't wait to see your programs. Two of your series are part of the lineup. - Anne replied.
-Thanks, I hope there will be some extra surprises. They have put a lot of effort into the new el; there might be another series among the chosen ones. - Billy said.
He was surprised by the animated short of Taz-mania and his family. A new series has e out, expanding the Loooons family and the animated universe. New animated series have been introduced, and Billy erplexed by the timeline of this series. Will there be some new series that will premiere earlier than pnned, or will they stick to the tent they have for now?
-You were right; Taz-mania is endearing. - Anne ented.
Lastly, the introductory arc of Yuyu Hakusho/Ghost Report began. The Ameri '90s style gave it a Bde Runner vibe, with buildings against a dark background illuminated by neon blue and green sparks. The soundtrack had a powerful piano and desding drumbeats in some rock balds. Billy and Paul Higgs's drawings were well-highlighted, and the characters of Ghost Report stirred Billy's heart. The series starts with Yusuke's early death and his re-entry into the fantastic society, closely following Akira's design cept.
-Incredible. - Billy said to himself.
How many ideas are scattered and wasted in the ers of the world due to a ck of eic support, exposure, and opportunities? A world where animation is present for different animators.
The fast credits rolled, signaling the end of the first episode of Ghost Report. The transted bck background with white credits was captivating. The lights were fully turned on after nearly two hours of animated shows - way more than the executives of the major franchises could handle.
Pau Sullen approached Billy with a huge smile.
-Your animated cartoon is undoubtedly of great quality. - Pau Sullen said, pleased with the success of the animated premieres, the satisfied smile of Betty , and Marcus's thumbs-up. It says more than any words could.
-Thank you, Pau. Although you and your team also deserve credit, you have more than satisfied me with the produ of the series. - Billy said.
-The big bosses are pleased with the work you provide. - Pau said. -Let's tih the informative meeting; there are some topics to discuss.
What a long day - Billy thought.
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