May 3.

  The pn.

  Since 1992, the process of establishing a foundation for writers, illustrators, and creators has been underway. The initial steps were taken in early 1993 with the hiring of scriptwriters to enhahe Lux ics series. Subsequently, ghostwriters were hired to publish books for the pany's series, such as Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer, and Hellboy, which have been uhe hands of Mike Richardson, Mike Migno, and Thomas Lumber. The foundation will subsidize some unreized writers who will be part of the anization.

  Writers art of Tor Books, currently uhe bel, include Orson Scott Card, Neil Gaiman, Terry Goodkind, and Anne McCaffrey.

  One of Lux ics' primary demands is the acquisition of the Lord of the Rings franchise, including The Hobbit and many other books from the pany. For better or worse, Billy has mentioned his iion to acquire this franchise.

  The history and trag of cht have caused some distent for Steve Parks, who had to trace the rights holder aiate with him. For now, Steve Parks has entered into a one-year iation with Saul Zaents, who acquired the rights from United Artists in 1969. The initial agreement with Christopher Tolkien covers various aspects, from delivering high-quality hardcover books to produg small iarrating stories of unfiales. Despite not having the 2000s boom, the deal includes characters beloved by fans.

  -Good afternoon, Mr. Zaents, - said Steve Parks in a Moro café. Mr. Zaents is on vacation, and to Steve Parks' dissatisfa, he chose another warm location.

  -Mr. Parks, what a pleasure. Having finalized otiations, only the most important thing remains: fixing the price, - Zaents said.

  -Something that bothers me, but so be it. Please tell me about your new product. I have high expectations for the film adaptation of 'The English Patient,' - said Steve Parks.

  Since 1992, Zaents acquired the rights to the he English Patient,' and the produ project has been on the air. However, the iment is low, and Zaents' preferenaking a wonderful film with a strong cast to capture the grace of the novel has displeased some iors unwilling to bet their money on such a film.

  -Oh, Steve, you know my price. Even our formalities are obvious. You know I'm willing, as long as Lux Animation sponsors my film, - said Saul Zaents.

  -So, the price hts, - Steve Parks asked, eager to finalize a value for the tract, growing impatient with Saul, who was a fox in business dealings and teo exasperate and win in this type of bad-forth.

  -Hahaha. e on, Steve, we're friends. We agreed that a 20 million iment in my film 'The English Patient,' with Lux Animation sp my iment, will allow you to distribute it under your distribution bel. I'll keep 10% of the profits and a 1 million sary as a producer. You'll immediately have the film rights to 'The Lord of the Rings,' - Saul Zaents said.

  -7%, Saul, and a 1.5 million sary. Plus, we'll do everything possible to make the produ wonderful. We have an additional producer who will coordinate expenses and the team during filming, but we're willing to i a little more in advertising and delivering the best film. Also, the boss has approved the request, - Steve Parks said.

  -Deal, we have a deal. But how much more would the iment be? - Saul asked.

  -Ara 5 million for produ and distribution. As long as the produ starts year while we secure the money. You start assembling a team to begin filming in mid- year, - Steve Parks said.

  Uionally, the first non-animated Lux ics movie had been greenlit—a revetion that went against the normal efforts of Lux Animation, which already had the producer bel in its hands and could create and distribute films.

  -I'm gd to do business with you. So, let the rest follow its course, - Saul said, giving his final approval. Closing the deal, Steve Parks made the call, and ihan 10 mihe tract was at hand. Saul signed, and Steve Parks signed, feeling pletely relieved, something that would alleviate his growing mistake with the unheard silence of Gee Lucas, who showed more wisdom than initially seemed

  Saul ughed heartily, pletely happy. Steve Parks shook his head, but pying along is what's needed in these moments ttheionship with Saul Zaents. In the 10-minute journey, not only had the agreement been signed, but the well-anized Lux Animation team had taken trol, and the ret guest, Christopher Tolkien, was visiting the Lux Animation headquarters.

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  Raimon received the green light for the purchase of the film rights, and all that remained was to lead Christopher through the intricate path at Lux Animation.

  -This is my favorite pce—the video game area we have in the pany, - said Raimon resolutely.

  -Something novel for an administrative pany, - said Christopher.

  -It is. We aim to serve the service. Only an ideal enviro allow people to let their imaginations soar or work as they should. There's the sales department, the human resources department, the analysts and atants, and, of course, my workpce—the Operatioment. The CEO of the pany is Anne Hall, who is currently handling some paperwork. Oher hand, we hired an ating and rights pany. The third floor is the animation, produ, and rec area, - said Raimon.

  -This is the boardroom, - said Raimon. Trai the bar. Tolkien, the hope of geing cooperation depends on the approval of this gentleman.

  -It's a very... modern pany, - said Christopher, filling spaces.

  Raimon listened and took a seat beside Mr. Tolkien. In a sed, through the main door, entered Billy Carson, radiating his boss aura. Even Mr. Tolkien couldn't deny the character of the young man, as he greeted appropriately and sat o Raimon Green, responding with only a reassuring smile.

  -So, this is the first time we have had the opportunity to meet. Thank you very much for ing to Lux Animation. I'm Billy Carson, the owner of the pany, and it's a pleasure to see you here today. We have many things to discuss, but it's better to dedicate our present time to the tract, - said Billy.

  -Of course. I've e to visit the future of writing, - said Christopher relutly, eg the words of Steve Parks. But the sophisticated pany, along with the foundation bel a publiegotiations with M, has provided assurance.

  -As stated in previous meetings, the diversification of the Lord of the Rings series is proposed for ema, television, and animation produ., - read Raimon.

  To which Mr. Tolkien nodded.

  -But before that, we want the world of Middle-earth to bee a franchise under Lux Animation. You, as the editor of your father's posthumous books and head of the literary circle, we want you to join us as the head of our literary bel and cooperate with us in tent creation, - said Raimon, somewhat fused by the agreement that followed Billy's somewhat strange implementations for this era. It is the reading of a glossed tract with multiple obligations and rights, such as the gains to be acquired uhe tutege of Lux Animation.

  -As for the literary rights, we agree on a traditional tract, along with permission to create illustrated editions, luxury editions, and special editions of each book, along with permission to publish your father's posthumous books. Marketing, iation, and unication from both parties for the creation and expansion of the world are valued. While the film bureau will address different requirements, we are willing as a pany to make million-dolr iments to satisfy the poetic vision, as long as it aligns with reality. Profits will be based o profits, with each film tributing 5% to the gains, - said Raimon.

  The reading and discussion tinued for a while. What was the most important cuse? Penalty or breach cuses, the party that breached the tract or termihe tract would have to pay 30% of the tract value. The tract value was assessed on a carefully pnned list of future iments in three Lord of the Rings movies, two Hobbit movies, an animated series of 25 episodes, and another series. Lio another tract signed a month ago, a private tract where Lux Animation itted to making a 200 million iment

  -Yhts are clear, and, of course, being part of our foundation for writers, a special foundation that seeks to expand the boundaries of fantasy and sce fi, - said Raimon calmly.

  Christopher nodded, as Steve Parks had already discussed extensively with him about the expectations for the series created by his father and the prospects of creating very successful enterprises. On the trary, this only be analyzed by the ferocity of time travel, whiows the details of the future, and Billy has already aimed for six series to be the pilrs of his pany: Smdunk, One Piece, Warhammer, Middle-earth, and Game of Thrones. What's missing? Some of these have not yet been fully acquired, such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, Isaac Asimov's Foundation, and Ender's Game.

  -It's a pleasure for us to work with you. I will be atteo produg the illustrated editions you have requested. Do you have any specific artists in mind? - asked Raimon, who, for the first time, saw the enthusiasm of Mr. Tolkieime.

  -Well, I liked many artistic illustrations from a San who has an unpreted skill with the brush, - said Christopher.

  -Let's hire him. Have him do an initial job for The Hobbit, and then tih all the books if you wish. In the ing months, we will revitalize the series your father created with new releases. We will attract the attention of quite a few, - said Billy.

  Thinking about the campaign that would revolve around Engnd, the Uates, and ada, the recruitment of writers was a done deal, as was the hiring of less-favored swriters by the industry.

  For now, all that's left is to wait for enough time for the other writers to settle into the area, thought Billy.

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