October 14.
-The Discovery employees collectively sighed wheice arrived, stating that no substantial ges would be made. Since John Hendricks’ arrival and the start of broadcasting in 1985, the program has not seen frequent ges. However, he did adjust the tent to include more stific topi the programming, ranging from animals, fauna, flora, history, and civilizations, to endangered species.
To achieve this, he hired someoo create the necessary series for the en years: David Attenbh, a Briton to whom Billy promised the moon and the stars so that he could make all the dotaries he desired.
Advised Billy, he expihat they o make three programs in succession. The first was to follow the nature agreement and the trial of life, programs Billy was already trying to buy. Blue P, which deals with the depths of the sea, required substantial iment, followed by Ph, fog on terrestrial species. The dotary aims to produce at least a 25-episode se c everything about these ecosystems. Regardless of the time it takes, they want a produ that transd.
This would be followed by two miniseries about the creation of the universe, the history of Rome, astronomy, and, of course, os, all part of the lineup, simir to the previous dotary acquisitions.
But more importantly, there rogram focused on primates. Multiple personalities were hired to duct researd dot it in some magnifit way; it was an incredible bet.
Therefore, the board was currently vened, led by John Hendricks, who was still the group’s president, Judith A. McHale, part of the pany’s ma and unications, Steven E. Rogers, executive in charge of el programmiorial, and tent supervision, and Mark Hollinger, aive part of the basic operations role.
They observed emi figures from the sce world. Dian Fossey, Jane Goodall, David Attenbh, and Gerald Durrell. All dressed i suits, it was a real surprise to see these zoologists, who were, in most respects, anything but office people.
-My most important question is how and why you are willing to enter into a six-year tract with Discovery, - John Hendricks asked.
They smiled.
-Billy Carson was very shrewd and ultimately vinced us that it was the most appropriate thing to do, - Dian Fossey ented.
-It was his elegant speed the creation of two wildlife foundations, with a price tag of 20 million dolrs, along with a promise of stant iment and publicity for our causes, to include Discovery as a naturalist el te extent, - David Attenbh added.
-I was not aware of that, - murmured John Hendricks.
-Oh, don’t worry about it, Mr. Hendricks. We believe this meeting is about that. For now, I was told that you pn to create three simultaneous series in which we will capitalize on all our knowledge, - David Attenbh ented.
Steven E. Rogers looked at the dots sent by mail, which tained five scripts.
-We have five programs: “Blue P,” “Ph,” “Primates,” “Endangered Species,” and “Gorils,” for you five. However, you have also sent four additional proposals: “Froze,” “Mammals,” “Snakes,” and “Ecosystems,” along with some notes on species preservation, global warming, and species migration, - Steven E. Rogers ented, sweating nervously. At the moment, they have two series in produ: “P Life,” “The Death of Yugosvia” with the BBd “Wild Discovery.” However, the iion of money was enough to extend and deliver six magnifit series and maintain the existing programs. The emphasis was that Discovery would focus solely on stific topics.
-I think this versation is redundant. We o write the scripts and have a good produ team of cameramen. Billy has been in tact with us since 1993. We mostly have sketches and many ideas about what and how to film. I had my doubts, but I did my job and have several ideas for making dotaries for the global audience, - Gerald Durrell finally responded.
-We have good ideas, - Steven E. ented.
Gerald Durrell nodded. For some time, he had geed a program to identify the mammal animals belonging to zoos. However, for Billy, the most satisfyiionship was the Crocodile Hunter program, which had an animal-focused show for children.
Sihe Discovery Kids (Lux Kids) program was already mostly formed, they only observed accelerated growth in the programming, led by Steve Irwin, an Australian zoologist. -
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-On October 16th, the grand premiere of Pokémon took pce. The introdu of the anime was capitalized with an hour-long program, which captured the attention of many viewers.
The simultaneous un Japan and the Uates, both at 5:00 PM local time, was sudden and aligned with the stant colles of games and signifit iments made by Lux Animation… it was simply fantastic.
-How are the popurity ratings? - asked Jim Gianopulos to Ethan Harrigan.
-Very good. We had a total average of 1.5 ss, with the stro points at the beginning of the program and at minute 34, where we peaked at 1.8 million ss avaible, - ehan Harrigan, the programming director responsible for maintaining order across all els.
The programming runs from 6:00 AM to 6:30 AM with The Dexter Show, 6:30 AM to 7:00 AM with Roodern Life, 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM with The Powerpuff Girls, 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM with Recess, 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM with Train Souls, 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM with Rocky & Bullwinkle, 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM with Billy & Mandy, 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM with Tales of the Brreen, 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM with Hey Arnold!, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM with Captain Tsubasa, 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM with Samurai Jack, 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM with Gargoyles, 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM with Amy & Puffy. The schedule repeats in the same order until 6:00 PM.
The evening programming begins at 6:00 PM with Hardman Ssh, followed by Trigun, Samurai Jack, X-Men, and Spider-Man, each with one-hour double episodes, theer, Captain Tsubasa, Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball, and Knights of the Zodiac.
With the new Pokémramming, a slot e 5:00 PM for Pokémon, as some series moved to Lux Kids (Discovery Kids), such as Roodern Life, Amy & Puffy, which also repeats on Lux Toons, and some parts of edy tral featuring The Dexter Show, South Park, and Trigun as headliners.
-Fantastic, the pany has many pns for this series. Make sure tahe ercials so the members start watg, - ented Jim.
He hoped to increase viewership ratings and the viability of the franchise.
However, it was unusual for a pany to publish a global series, and soon enough, a movie was expected to be tested the following year. This time it rodutirely by Lux Animation.
From Europe, Asia, America, and Oia, people watched the new Pokémon children’s series.
-We rotated everything possible. Pokémon is nearly at its maximum in advertising and marketing, - ehan Harrington.
-Very well, I think I'll stop by in the ing days, - said Jim Gianopulos.
Climbing from the fourth floor to the fifth, he sought Billy's office, which was in his m practiow and then, Billy appeared and dedicated hours to taking notes on all the animated series, ics, and video games. One Piece isode 82, Sm Dunk at 291, just six episodes from its finale, Shaman King and Rurouni Kenshin at 166, Hunter x Hu 23, Digimon at 12, and Yu-Gi-Oh! at 22 episodes…
Meanwhile, they had also adjusted to publishing David Jill's Ameri series, the Star Wars ics, Warhammer, Power Rangers, Transformers, Dungeons & Dragons, and Men in Bck, where freencers or the creators themselves would occasionally expand the series.
-Billy, - Jim Gianopulos entered.
-Was it a success? - Billy asked.
-It was, and I think by November 1st when italize on the children's programming, these people will start another war against us, - Billy ented.
-The results have bee, - said Jim Gianopulos, taking a gss of water from the table beside him. The versation was beginning. The pany's goal was to acquire a film pany, following Artisan's failure, with important prospects subject to two critical things: the success of Lilo & Stitch, Ice Age, and Jerry Maguire.
It is scheduled for November 13th, December 4th, and February 12th.
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