Anne cluded her meeting with Mr. Avad when he finally agreed, even while refusing the 5% stake in Marvel Films and 20% of Marvel Toys. It's less fair, but barely; his earnings be credited to capital produ and several other volumes that give life and design to the eai world. The 5% from a billion-dain—the iment—amounts to 50 million, enough to retire and enjoy a pleasant life.

  -That will be all, Mr. Arad, -ented Anne as she drafted the tract. Managing numerous funs was just the ig on the cake, from maintaining order in the Santa Monica studio to sidering the recreation of a massive studio in Star Wars style. Billy toyed with the idea of building a far rger mega-attra in San Jose, where the nd, where the Star rodu studio already thrived, only needed ana-studio not too far away.

  It could be twice as big — he was already envisioning the project: Marvel on one side, Star Wars oher, a wax museum of the characters in the middle, alongside various stores selling unique Lux Animation items. He could even add Jurassic Park and a Pokémon Park. After all, he had 20 acres to fill, and in the ing years, San Jose's building infrastructure would transform no other.

  With three board members in favor, only Ronald Perelman's vote and oral abstention remained.

  -What if the uping animated series succeeds?- asked Avi Arad.

  -It won't perform like the others for two simple reasons: we already delivered a product two years ago that surpasses the series Saban will likely produce. When we worked with Saban, we ied heavily t a sinibringing life with every detail in pce. Out of the 150 episodes pleted in four years, we did what was required, - replied Anne, aware that Lux Animation’s mega-produ was her first big project, setting everything in motion.

  …

  -Darling, are you sure you don’t want some wine?- asked Monica.

  I not in the mood today. The week has been unbearable... your dear Billy has doubled my workload with all the extras, and the ret acquisitions have exhausted me. - She took a deep breath. -Tomorrow, the neers will have a field day with Billy. It’s likely we’ll have the press all over us for quite some time again, - said Anne, kissing Monica — something she never imagined she’d do, but now, as Billy had told her, Sunday night with Anne Hall was another side of her entirely.

  -Tomorrow it is then. What a shame,- murmured the Italian woman, giving a light kiss on each cheek as they said goodbye.

  Shortly after An, Billy expihat tomorrow, news would break about the acquisitions of the San Francisco 49ers, along with details on the purchases of the San Jose Sharks, Golden State Warriors, and San Francisco Giants — four teams that represent the world of sports, with a possible addition of the LA Gaxy. Iingly, these teams could be acquired by Ameris or those with a strong e to sports through sistent support. For instance, Billy promised to establish sports taleers, support women’s teams, and make donations to certain sports initiatives, all of which he must fulfill within five years.

  -Tomorrow, they’ll annouhe purchase of the San Francisco 49ers, - ented Billy, realizing the days ahead would be busier. The sports franchises were important for now, but in 15 years, these would beajor financial movements, and owning a team would be even more challenging.

  Monica frowned, watg Billy’s imperable thoughts unfold. It was increasingly difficult to uand his motives; he was involved in tless ventures, making it hard to tell if it art of a rger, strategic move. For her, sports represented soccer — it olitics, social fame, passion, and a unique way of uanding life. She shrugged, knowing she would gradually uand his as over the years. Billy was solely focused oertai; it was his goal, his foundation, the key to a fulfilling life.

  -You bought the San Francisco 49ers? Oh my god, - murmured Winona, interrupting.

  ***

  April 6.

  Sports Magazine.

  In a historic transa that has shocked the sports world, well-knowrepreneur Billy Carson has successfully acquired four major Bay Area sports franchises: the San Francisco 49ers, the San Jose Sharks, the San Francisco Giants, and the Golden State Warriors. This unpreted move, both in scale and impact, establishes the new owner as a dominant figure in professional sports ahe stage for transformative ges aultiple leagues.

  A Strategic Vision for Bay Area Sports

  The mastermind behind this daring acquisition is a well-known figure in finand eai, famed for his successes and adept at handling plex deals with both short-term and long-term payoffs across various ventures. His decision to heavily i in these iic Bay Area sports teams not only reflects a passion for athletics but also a profound uanding of the region’s cultural and eidscape. As the owner of NFL, NHL, MLB, and NBA teams, he is poised to create synergies across sports, marketing opportunities, and unity e initiatives.

  One of the most intriguing aspects of this acquisition is his vision of colboratioween franchises. The new owner pns to implement innovative strategies to ie operations, from shared marketing campaigns to colborative fan e experiences. Nike’s involvement through Lux Animation has already been noted. For instance, season ticket holders for oeam may be from exclusive dists or early access to events of ahis approach aims to unite fans from different sports under a on pride for the Bay Area.

  This move could also revolutionize local sports infrastructure. Rumors suggest pns to upgrade shared facilities, including a state-of-the-art sports plex that would serve as a hub for trainiertai, and fan experiehis "sports city" cept would bring together pyers and fans from different franchises, f unity and loyalty.

  Meanwhile, adding women’s teams to these franchises — women willing to py and open new doors in sports — is just the ig on the cake.

  …

  -How does he do it? - remarked Michael Eisner, watg each of the young man’s acquisitions month after month.

  -He’s a drug dealer, - Michael Ovitz joked with a shrug. -I think it’s because he may be the only one running his pany. He has numerous assets and only o sell one pany to rehe others. There are rumors that it could be Autodesk, though some think it might leave the stock market altogether. I believe his red numbers are a strategy he afford. Unlike us, who ao shareholders, he’s driven solely by his vision of the future. -

  -I know that... it’s frustrating to see his growth. Star Wars just had the highest-grossing opening weekend in history, and now I fear it will tio expand untrolbly,- ented Michael Eisner.

  A year ago, there was talk of acg Billy of monopolistic practices, but it was impossible when he wasn’t involved in teleunications and only partnered with major and minor panies. But the 98 million opening weekend in the U.S. weighed like Sisyphus’s stone on every pany’s shoulders. This led Avi to seal the tract — when someourns everything they touto gold, they bee legendary. The press tried to be ive but failed.

  It’s hard to criticize when something is truly good, and Star Wars had detractors, but fans unanimously loved the movie for what it was: a grand blockbuster, the first in the packed agenda of 1996.

  -The kid has decided to partner with Miramax, iing in a movie. We could do busiogether, - Ovitz ented, sidering the opportunity.

  -He’s refused to work with us! - remarked Michael Eisner.

  Ovitz almost rolled his eyes. "Not attag him doesn’t mean he’ll e seeking a partnership. He’s more likely to keep his distance due to unfamiliarity."

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