February 19, 1993.

  San Francisco.

  Pixar Campus.

  The following proposal by the pany Lux Animation, posed of a board of direainly sisting of department heads and key personnel, showcases Pixar's growth, particurly in terms of ma. However, the pivotal figures for the pany are those who take the first step in accepting or rejeg the acquisition of a pany or expansion of teams, which sustain the multiple retionships that the animation produ studio has carefully cultivated until now.

  -Solely, we propose a ment system, with team leaders guiding animators to maintain their work. Ma desires a rger team and suggests creating a film every year and a half or two years, - said Randal McArthur, raising his gaze from the folder, pausing notably at Ed Camult, who undeniably makes most of the decisions.

  Ed Camult nodded, knowing that Billy wao create a puter series. Although it demands less than a film, creating a series is an intriguing prospect for Ed Camult. Therefore, it was decided that newers would work on small ercial shorts to enhaheir animation skills while earning money for various panies. With the dire of "Toy Story," four tracts are already oable.

  -The point is to inquire whether the teology department has any new requests, not for the film but for the oer, tentatively he 'Ice Age,' - Randall said.

  Once again, there was silence. - In that case, we will allocate a budget fI researprove graphid the 2D animation process. On Juh, funds will be allocated to the 3D teology research department, - Randall tinued.

  The pnning for the sed "Bugs" movie began six months ago when the rough animation process for "Toy Story" was pleted. Randall MacArthur's deep voice began to resonate once more.

  -We o enhance our post-produ graphic quality. sider the proposals, and we have reached an agreement to colborate with Lucasfilm, - Randall MacArthur said, taking into at the search ducted by Anne from the analysis department. Ma searched among many panies, but only Lucasfilm met Billy's proposed ditions.

  -Wait, Lucasfilm, - excimed Alvy Ray Smith, who had been dozing at his desk just a moment ago. -I tact Gee; we're great friends, and he'd love to work with us again. -

  The most senior member of the pany, along with John ahe official founders, had extensive discussions with Gee Lucas about Pixar's separation, previously a puting division. Alvy has a better uanding due to their shared is, ae his e, he enjoys a certain mutual uanding with Gee.

  -I tact him and arrange a meeting for tomorrow, but I have some family matters to attend to, so I'll entrust you with the dire of operations, - Alvy said.

  Randall could only dan the inside; initially, he thought he would have to work tomorrow.

  -Very well, my uanding is that Billy Carson will attend the meeting assisted by Gee Lucas. We'll leave this arrao Mr. Ray. I hope everyone has a good day. I sider this regur meeting cluded, - Randall said, his eyebrows furrowed. He carried his already robust appearance.

  -I'll be attending as an assistant, but my retionship is strictly professional. Although I've worked with Gee for a while, I'm not as close to him as Alvy, - Ed Camult said.

  -Well, in that case, call Ao discuss the arras for tomorrow, assuming Alvy arrange a meeting on such short notice, - Randall said, anizing the meeting dots and approag his secretary, who was taking hroughout the meeting.

  February 22, 1993.

  Lucasfilm Headquarters.

  Among the many acquisitions to sider that Raimon, the Luxtoons animators, and Billy have surely pted, Lucasfilm was never a unanimous choice. The cultural value of Star Wars surpasses what many think. The secret purchase of Lucasfilm is quite audacious for a newly formed pany.

  The pany's profits are not as high as expected at one point, but money keeps flowing in through various els. Lising deals with many panies, ic book sales, toy sales, and added value to other businesses have geed steady revenue exceeding 10 million monthly.

  The small active ine currently held by Billy is 92 million, the profit earned so far from Toy Story. However, as the months pass especially when The Lion King is released for the June holidays, everything will take a different turn. The popurity of Lux Animation and Pixar is already reized among children and parents. The deal is better, and this movie will make a lot of money, which will be used to purchase Gee Lucas's studios. The founder, president, and owner of Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC is her than Gee Lucas. The beautiful facilities are still being supported by a few jobs done a few years ago and an affordable sound effects and special effects studio are fually successful.

  Billy walked alongside John Lasseter and Ed Camult. They were the ones who helped arrange a meeting with Gee Lucas so fidentially. Although Jim Waitt was a good agent, at times he used his facade as an integral part of Pixar and Lux Animation's agent. While it could be advantageous, discretion is a factor to sider for events like these, as only by acquiring Gee Lucas's vast empire their grand pns be pleted.

  -I deeply believe it's a bad idea to e to Lucasfilm after the success of Toy Story, - Ed Camult said, regretting the meeting, although Billy had only shown his s a few minutes ago when John inquired.

  -You should sider it, Billy. Gee is a great guy, and he loves all things retro, but nobody messes with his baby. It's said that he's had arguments with close friends over tampering with his franchise, -- John Lasseter said, equally armed, knowing Gee's fiery and irritable temper when it es to discussing the purchase of his franchise. -- He's an angel; you even go out for beers with him, and crack jokes, but certain boundaries turn the man affeately called Santa Cus into a real Darth Vader. --

  -Don't worry, I have a proposal that Gee will like, - Billy said.

  -I'll give you the be of the doubt that I think you have in mind, just be tactful. After all, we have a friendship with Gee, and it's a good one. I don't want to damage it over trivial matters like this, - John Lasseter said, turning the page.

  -I wouldn't expey less, - Billy veyed, eager to meet Gee Lucas and for the words he hoped would stand out .

  The beautiful Lucasfilm plex looked more like a residential club or hotel than a studio ma office. San Francisce again stood out, the calm and pleasant location in trast to the bustling aic studios of Los Angeles.

  Even Billy envied Gee's office: it seemed more like a museum or a Victorian mansion than a workspace.

  -John and Ed, I saw the movie, Toy Story. I didn't expect you to achieve something so spectacur ihan ten years. I liked it, and even my daughter loved the film. She usually prefers princess movies, but she ehis one a lot. I prove it; I have the toy colle at my house, - Gee Lucas said effusively and abruptly, with a peaceful formality that tradicted the strong words of praise. Ed Camult could only blush, while John Lasseter puffed out his chest.

  -It's been a very hectic few months for all of us. Making the movie wasn't easy, and the goals we set were not small. Even the proposed goals seemed small when pared to the demands of our boss, who had many requirements on how to improve the product, - Ed Camult said.

  Billy, knowing the movie was released in 1995, knew he had to make it just as good or eveer. He fiuned many things to ehe visual experience was much better than what was typically expected. That's why he immersed himself iask of creatier settings, improved human designs, and higher image quality.

  -Ah, that boss was right. The movie is an unseen artistic gem, one for the ages. I dare say you've ged the future of animation, - Gee said.

  -A signifit burden on our shoulders. It's not easy to say that we have high expectations to meet, - Ed Camult replied, emphasizing the pany's stance. Settling is not enough. How long will it take Diso e up with teology simir to theirs? These are questions the pany has pondered. If they want to i money, it's no problem for them to spend a few hundred million and pete with all the spotlights on them.

  Gee Lucas looked at Billy with a gleam nition in his eyes but didn't know what to say. The words about introdug a signifit figure who ged the course of the Pixar subsidiary, which he had dismissed long ago to focus on other industries.

  -This young man is the focus of our pleasaing, - Gee said, looking back at John and Ed with a delicate smile. He raised his hand towards Billy in a gesture he had practiced in front of a mirror at the beginning to impress people in this industry, which he decided to join after finishing high school.

  -Gee Lucas, - he said warmly.

  -Billy Carson, sir. It's a pleasure to meet you, - Billy said.

  The faces of John Lasseter and Ed Camult resembled bnk sheets of paper. They are certainly not cut out for politics, their stance reflects misuanding everywhere.

  The firm handshake, even if Gee's firm greeting was ued, along with his warm smile aended sympathy in his gestures, it's just oep for the iations Billy faces once again. he tempt him with a better future?

  The room was once again tastefully decorated, with elegant polished wood statues, perhaps some of them marble. They took their seats on a long bottle-green sofa in front of a small bck chair that Gee brought himself to sit across from, creating a clear division.

  -Alvy mentioned he wants to work closely with Lucasfilm, but he didn't go beyond post-produ for films. Although I suggest that my teiques may not be as advanced as yours, I do many things for all of us, - Gee Lucas said.

  Through the main door, a young man with a movable table covered in a blue cloth appeared. It tained snacks, juice boxes, bottled juices, a coffee pot, and water pitchers. The young man articurly cheerful, and his noticeable dark circles matched his natural smile.

  -Simon, e and serve something to my guests, young man, - Gee said, using both his mouth and some subtle haures. Gee's childlike posture while seated once again invited sympathy. Simon tinued with the same enthusiasm from the momeered.

  Simon's nod was a curiosity. He pced four coasters on the wooden table in front, each with its respective thiapkin. He poio the beverages calmly, a tropical e juice, a water pitcher, and a coffee pot beled "espresso."

  Billy chose the e juice, a refreshing taste necessary for a meeting where they might have to discuss many things ih. He disected from the present, thinking about the future the franchise could have.

  -We indeed want to make the post-produ agreement with Lucasfilm, but our is go far beyond that, - Billy said.

  Seeing that Gee didn't respond or move in respoo his words, Billy decided to reveal what was on his mind.

  >>>For some time now, I've started writing ics. The money earned in this industry has geed so mue for my pany that I decided to i in Pixar. I see a promising future for the pany, and I deeply believe that in ten years, Pixar will create films that touch the hearts of children all over the world, - Billy said.

  >>>>>To achieve that, the pany has to keep w hard, innovate in our field, and improve our potential challenges. I strongly advocate that teology will provide us with better ways t movies to people. Iure, it will be easy froup of people to carry out these processes even from their homes. Everything will improve over time, so I ence the anic colboration of every unity. My desire goes beyond mere colboration. Not only are the industries created by you excellent, but your franchises are as well. You could say I already have many franchises, and it's not necessary for the money in my pockets to be used to buy, iate, or lise series that only waste time. But the reality is different. >>>>

  -The basic way of life that I hope to achieve for my pany is something we aplish with your help, Mr. Gee. With your insights into your series, your way of making movies, your talent and skills, and the ideas I'll bring, we may usher in a new era of animation. I'm sure many people don't believe it, but the era of animation and digital tent will be dominated by different emerging industries, such as id the wonderful world of anime, - Billy tiaking a deep breath.

  >>>>Therefore, I want to make a proposal that has been on my mind. The first three Star Wars movies tain numerous details that people overlook. Still, I firmly believe that Mr. Gee left several unanswered questions to tinue weaving this series that has brought joy to fans. I even believe it's possible to create another potential trilogy aablish a universe of our own withiar Wars industry. This will only strengthen my animated el, which is about to unch. Luxtoons will have a release date of August, and if I figure it, I move it up a month, but that would be terproductive for our animated el. So, I want to propose an alliance. Mr. Gee, are you willing to ally with me? If possible, I promise two things: a massive iment. I'm willing to bet all my pahat if you allow me to join your pany and you join mine, everything that is and will be of both panies will improve healthily, - Billy said.

  Gee remained unruffled, thinking to himself, - Everyone is showing their greed. -

  -How much do you think my pany is worth? - Gee asked.

  -Acc to my advisors and financial analysts, no more than 200 million, - Billy said carefully. --But it's not the pany that's important. What's important is you, Mr. Gee. If you're willing, it 't be a straightforurchase. --

  -A merger. – said Lucas

  >>Yes, I have no problem with that. Both of us are owners of two major panies, although I would advise against it. My pany is massive, and a merger, sidering our business earnings, won't leave Mr. Lucas satisfied. I propose something different. How about an exclusive w agreement? Lucasfilm ow only do business with Lux Animation. Our pany has distribution panies, works, ic book distribution, toys, games, books, and movies. To i iar Wars universe, I'm willing to lise it for 20 years, with strict ditions, such as creating a trilogy and three premium animated series and televisirams. You take the lion's share of the toy market.>>>>

  -As my sed offer, allow me to buy 50% of the pany for 150 million, payable over three years. During that time, I pn to improve the special effects industry t together the two parts: Lucasfilm and Pixar. The first part involves creating movies with evident quality, from magnifit po differeings and majestic special effects. For this, I'm willing to i in filmmaking and expand the pany by improving what already exists through multiple iments in various pahe fact that I already have everything you need help, even this small estate serve as an alternative headquarters. We're making signifit nd acquisitions in San Francisco, - Billy expined.

  -Why do you think others haven't made this offer? - Gee asked, in plete calm.

  -Because others needed people to create wonderful things. I don't. I have a thousand and one ideas for Star Wars. We create a timeline from the ins of the gaxies to long after your st film. I want to create a cultural phenomenon with you, Mr. Lucas. Let's bring that magic back, which has been ed for so long, - Billy said.

  -If you allow it, Mr. Billy is one of the scriptwriters and producers. I say that all the toy designs were created by him, and the script was mostly his work. Many ideas were tributed, but all were in sideration of Billy. I 't deny that he's an excellent artist and storyteller, - John Lasseter said.

  Gee maintained his Zen-like posture of absolute calm.

  -I still don't agree. My lise is worth more than money, and my pany is worth much more than a few million dolrs, - Gee said, remaining calm.

  --I think Mr. Gee hasn't uood. This isn't about mohough that doesn't mean I won't pay a fair price. Many people sider your works to be worth billions of dolrs, but essentially, that's not true. Those who buy it are simply wasting their money. I want an alliaween Lux Animation and Lucasfilm. To colborate, I don't o buy, which is why I say 'lise.' If you allow it, ihan 10 years, Star Wars will be the franchise that everyone wants to see again. Even if you don't believe it, Mr. Gee, times ge, and many panies waste valuable time on proje, just as you've allowed a few ic books to be made, but frankly, you've wasted time with yrand franchise. – billy expined

  The first thing Billy noticed was how Gee's jaw moved.

  -A kid who talks big. It's not easy, one mistake and you're in this game, and the pany isn't avaible for expansioo the risk it implies. I'm not satisfied, - Gee said, challenging Billy's bravado a bit.

  Billy smiled. After maiations with different producers, entrepreneurs, animators, scriptwriters, creators, and workers, he khe path he had to take. The atmosphere was tense, from John Lasseter looking at everyoh intense energy to Ed Camult trying to focus on his coffee while listening to the versation.

  -I'll take the risk. If I lose money, I lose money. I'm very young, and I recover in time, but this desire I have to create something with you is a calling, - Billy said.

  -What do you propose? - Gee asked, ied but ined to reject it. He didn't know that Billy knew many things about Gee Lucas, including one of the reasons he decided to sell to Disney after rejeg numerous other panies.

  -Well, if you allow me, fet the previous proposals and sider my steps. I'd buy a piece of nd here in San Francisco. I'm iating for a specific area in 'El Granada' or 'Half Moon Bay' of at least 300 acres. How about building a mega produ studio for Star Wars movies and series? Once we're done, we utilize the space to struct a massive Star Wars museum. It's just a matter of adapting the specifications acc to our requirements. But my idea is to use all the set designs, all the blueprints, and maery in it. Of course, I also pn to open a special Star Wars wax museum with its restaurant, toy shops, and bookstores, - Billy said.

  -You want to create a park-like Disney, - Gee said.

  -That's the pn. That's why I o be a part of your pany. I'm going to i a lot of money in this venture. Although I've been reeher locations, such as San Antonio Valley, the goal is to build a mega studio for the franchise. It's enough for me to focus on finding a suitable location. I prefer my pao be as close as possible, and we're looking for pces in San Jose, - Billy expined.

  --Quite ambitious, -- Gee Lucas remarked, sitting down and thinking carefully. -- I want a merger, a merger with Pixar Studios. From there, hing you want, young man. --

  -I agree, but Pixar is a subsidiary of Lux Animation, - Billy pointed out.

  -I want that merger, young man. rowth depends on the colboratioween our two panies. You have many iing proposals. With the merger of something you value as much as I value my pany, I be sure that everything will go smoothly, - Gee said with a smile.

  -I assure you of that. However, there should be some iing cuses, don't you think, Mr. Lucas? - Billy responded cheerfully.

  -Of course, you tell me everything necessary, - Gee replied.

  -Have you visited Pixar, Mr. Lucas? - Billy asked.

  Gee was surprised. -- I haven't been there in ten years, - he admitted.

  -Well, I've ied a total of 40 million in renovating it. The pany is very different from what you probably expect. Furthermore, the stant cash iions I make are of simir value. Legally, the cost of Pixar is much higher than that of Lucasfilm, - Billy expined.

  -How much is your pany valued at? - Gee asked.

  -Mmm... acc to Bank of America, it's valued at almost 600 million. It would be disadvantageous for you, Mr. Lucas. After all, it's disproportionate, as you well know, these valuations are performed based on assets, projes, and various variables, - Billy replied. The valuation ducted by a reputable bank was excellent.

  -However, I propose something more iing. Let me be the primary ior in Lucasfilm. I make a substantial iment, and from there, the growth of Lucasfilm will only improve, - Billy suggested.

  -I don't think I'll allow iment. It was a good versation and very enlightening for me, but I'll tih this pany as it is for now, - Gee said, finalizing the deal.

  -You sider it. Here, I have a set of data about the first project I want to work on, the Star Wars series of movies, a rilogy, with some of my jectures about the future of this pany, and a discussion about the post-produ data we colborate on, - Billy said.

  -I'll review them. Have a good day, Mr. Billy Carson. We'll see each other iure, - Gee said.

  The partial dismissal, after such a stroiation versation, calmed Billy's miirely. He hoped to make a new offer, but for now, Star Wars could wait. As a st resort, starting with a special effects studio might be a logical idea.

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  there are different types of iation, I want to expose that Billy's eagero iate is to pce expectations on people.

  When they offer to make you money or fulfill your dreams, it's a form of attra.

  I checked the information about the value of Lucasfilm and it was 200 million, the pany may have had good IP, but, at that time, it did not have a position, even the prequels, Gee Lucas used the pertage at the box offiake some money, added to the tract they had with a fox.

  ...

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