Kate Wi had fallen in love with the role, holding deep in her heart the longing to belong to such a beautifully romantic idea, ohat captivated everyone and gave each person their impression that it would be a success, even if only artistically. It was the kind of notion that inspired her to write numerous letters and keep up a correspondeh Camerohe past few days, seeing it as the best way to make her surroundings meaningful.

  "Well, it seems to me that Rose is a woman filled with fear and faults, someone who makes impulsive decisions that lead her to mistakes. But it’s this very impulsivehat makes her so charismatid that quality defines her character. She’s incredibly strong and always causing trouble, as she grapples with the mistakes she makes. That’s why, in one way or another, Rose o be aware of what she’s doing. It’s through that scioushat she ultimately succeeds and allows everything to fall into pce..." Kate tialking about why she was the best fit for the role, expressing that she didn't just want to suggest ideas; she deeply wahat role. An unfettable love story was exactly what she needed.

  -We have good news and bad news, - remarked Kate's agent, Francis Grore, interrupting her writing.

  -Is something wrong? - Kate, now sp dark hair, asked. It wasn’t her usual color, but her youthful beauty made any shade highlight her sparkling eyes, eyes that seemed ready to quer the world if given the ce.

  -We may have a lead for the film... someone who's been making waves: Billy Carson. He’s having a big meeting with James Cameron. The producers like him, and he’s known for being a hard worker iing world. Even people who might sider themselves his rivals speak highly of w with him,- Francis expined.

  Taking a deep breath, the obsession for a role is magnifit, but fear of failure be daunting. Kate was headstrong aermined, and while that might not always be the healthiest approach, it was the very thing fueling her drive for success.

  -I think ply some pressure on the British Academy,- Kate said, striking the desk with her hand. Her home was modest—a rented 50-square-meter apartment in L.A., decorated with a few personal touches, including a lovely red rug.

  -I’ll try to speak to some directors and friends who might support this campaign,- Francis replied.

  -We’ll secure the opportunity for this role. I’m sure with a little pressure, James won’t be able to say no to me as the heroine of Titanic,- she said, resolute in her pursuit of the role.

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  -I don’t think it’s such a good idea,- ented John Crosby, the agent who had discovered the young Charlie. Despite being just a beautiful young woman with blue eyes, he saw in her a glimmer of success that vinced him to take her on. Resources were allocated to the young blonde—who was stunning, graceful, and perfectly tailored to what directors sought in a leading dy.

  -Well, I have a feeling it’s going to be wonderful... the produ will be fantastic, John. Something tells me that with a role in this movie, I might get noticed by the major studios. We’re in the final stretch; I’ve been attending auditions aing with producers for two months now. Giving up isn’t an option. If I lose this, there will be another film. And if I don’t, so be it. I’ll move on,- Charlie said, her eyes gleaming with excitement at the prospect before her. The thought of witnessing a great actor, someoh talent unlike anything she'd seen before, filled her with aion that seemed to radiate from her heart—a sehat her passion was close at hand.

  Holding the script, or at least part of it, she read joyfully, captivated by how each se unfolded. She knew a bit about the situation, and Paramount had initially hesitated about the film. But at one point, they set aside their doubts and were even looking forward to it. There was something she wasn’t aware of, but Charlie felt she ought to know. Her fiher brown shoes tapped insistently on the floor.

  -What happened when you attehe st audition?- John Crosby asked.

  -Nothing signifit,- she replied.

  -What happened? I just have a few questions,- he said, visibly curious.

  -Nothing strange. I met Billy Carson, the famous artist, and then we discussed the project’s future. I greeted Mr. Cameron and did what was asked of me,- she replied, slightly uain of her own words. She took a sip of coffee, gng at the clod cursing. She was running te for her part-time job.

  John Crosby left with a hint of doubt, w what was happening within the produ. He took a more discreet approach, deg to ask a friend who worked as a secretary for a Paramount televisiowork administratossip was always avaible if you asked the right people.

  ***

  Billy left Jim Waiit in charge of iating the tract. Jim had proposed w for a risk-based profit pertage, receiving a cut if the box office surpassed the breakeven point. People were on board with it—the 8% wasn’t insignifit, especially since Jim had included DVD revenue as well. With just a solid performance, he stood to earn far more than others, taking 8% alongside Cameron’s 10%, ensuring plenty of earnings for all parties.

  This was enough for Billy, even if it might have been more profitable to i and acquire a rger produ share. For now, that success was reserved for Star Wars, which, barring any major setbacks, would cover most of the iment costs. The immense expenses led to the purchase of properties under Lux Films and the mega-produ studio, with 150 million allocated and 50 million spread across future films, increasing each budget by 50 million for produ studio costs. They stood to profit tinuously from ticket sales and marketing revenue over the ing decades.

  -It’s more than I expected,- Billy remarked, stroking his .

  -Yoing to have to go all out this time. You have a world tour lined up, with stops in most European capitals, interviews, and fas—all the things you’re not fond of, like fag the public,- Jim Wait replied.

  -It’s worth it. This is money well ied,- Billy said, knowing it would be worth every penny. With potential box office records, he aimed to boost profits with the studio’s support, targeting 2 billion. And even if that didn’t materialize, DVD sales alone promised signifit revenue and further established him as the face of Lux Animation.

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