investigated
The Iron Giant fulfills three important premises that every animation should have. First, it aims to appeal to multiple genres, featuring endearing characters like a boy, a robot, and some humorous moments for kids. Second, the artwork—well-done drawings are appreciated for their technical quality. Third, it has a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end, with a script that can evoke emotions in the audience.
-It's a small red carpet,- murmured Thandie Newton, part of the voice acting team and the main cast. Experts in voice acting were used instead of famous actors to ensure high-quality performances, especially under Jim Waiit's guidance.
Billy's investment in the dubbing markets and hiring skilled individuals through a curriculum-based school has helped attract better talent and cultivate actors.
-It's a children's movie with a modest budget. We brought everything necessary and did everything required,- Billy commented. Seventeen million dollars were invested in the film, plus another two million with somewhat inflated budgets in some areas. Artists' salaries were fixed and unchangeable, and additional costs included purchasing some equipment, as some scenes were a mix of 3D and 2D. Agreements for editing, assistants, good coordinators, and some extra dedicated to cinema promotions, such as cups, toys, and small figurines given to children to highlight the movie's image. Often, a toy attracts more kids than posters.
The cost of 3D is complex, and as new machines were tested, the price increased. However, it is expected that costs will decrease for future projects, although it's a shame that these costs will only remain stable for about five more years at most.
-I'd like to spit on that comment. Twenty million seemed excessive to me; you could launch six independent films with that,- Thandie Newton remarked.
-You underestimate the production. Even though it seems different, the workers' salaries for an animation of this scale required more than 25 full-time animators working for five months. We also renewed equipment for the film and handled publicity, distribution, dubbing, administration, promotion, and favors here and there. We paid Amblin Entertainment as a link with Universal, supporting us against the dirty tricks of many companies trying to restrain us in every aspect of cinema. However, little by little, we need less stability,- Billy highlighted some background details.
Thandie was petite, slender, almost unreal, wearing the smallest dress size a healthy woman could wear. She had chocolate-colored skin and a slight British accent, a complete beauty.
They entered the screening. Previously, the +7 rating was debated; only one other movie, The Lion King, managed to get an all-audience classification.
In the distance, some Lux Animation employees attended the event in Los Angeles, some being animators. The Iron Giant is set during the Cold War, a not-so-distant period, with material that satisfies that era and a nod to what it means to be human.
The protagonist is a boy named Hogarth Hughes, who lives with his mother in a small coastal town. One day, while exploring the forest near his house, Hogarth finds a giant metal robot that has fallen from outer space and ends up damaging the town's power sources.
Despite initial fear, Hogarth befriends the giant robot, teaching it about kindness and humanity. However, they soon discover that the government is searching for the robot, fearing it is a national security threat.
The movie follows Hogarth's relationship with the Giant and the government's efforts to capture the robot.
As tension mounts, Hogarth and his friends try to protect the Giant while the government and the army prepare to confront what they see as an unknown threat. The Iron Giant explores themes of tolerance, compassion, and the importance of choosing good over fear and violence.
The preferred image starts with the robot, a ten-thousand-pound giant, depicted in a powerful storm. Billy smiled at the animation quality; the company has improved significantly. Since 1993, it's been on par with Disney, and the process has been refined since Gargoyles. Now, they can be considered among the best in the world, combining American animation's 15 to 20 frames per second with Japanese animations' 5 to 10.
-What do you think?- Billy asked Thandie.
-It's fantastic. It's beautiful. It's the first movie of this kind I've seen,- Thandie replied.
-You should see more; we have many fantastic films. We try to make them for all audiences,- Billy said.
-Brilliant, but in the UK, they haven't successfully filled the market,- Thandie responded.
-We're getting there. We just don't have Disney's magic yet. A seventy-year brand is far beyond a small four-year-old company,- Billy whispered.
They continued watching the movie calmly. The critics rated it a smooth 4.2, with few detractors. However, such criticism cannot be overly biased; a more reasoned critique can be challenged. Even if they attempt to give an exaggerated critique without enough veracity, they can be punished. Journalistic impartiality must be clear. For example, it cannot go against certain ratings. Billy has already initiated a lawsuit on these matters. On television shows, harsher criticism is more common, but such critiques cannot be blatant. A newspaper sued for damages is a fair offer, but a newspaper sued for 10 or 11 million in bankruptcy.
***
The next morning, Billy was sipping an espresso, a black coffee, while reviewing notes for his upcoming comics, followed by his exercise routine. He got his suit ready and prepared for the second spatial shoot of Independence Day. Many people were turned away because of their salaries, but without a lead, there's not much to do or not do.
The summer streets of Los Angeles, all located in a typical American cityscape, shone in a regal morning light as many people went about their day. Billy entered the small building for his next meeting, with a verbal complaint, trying to avoid less present stares. A total of thirteen people were lined up, all set for the next script. There, Mili Avital took a seat, wearing high heels resembling sandals and a form-fitting dress.
She extended her hand in greeting, and everyone fell silent as she was about to leave, waiting for her agent not far away. Billy had an appointment in 40 minutes; he arrived early to relieve some stress and take a breather. He was still nervous about these events, even now that he was better positioned. He signaled her to move a bit further from the place, which Billy agreed to without much hesitation.
Billy took a quick seat as she made a swift escape.
-It's good to see you again,- Billy said near the stairs, receiving a friendly hug.
-How have you been? I'm close to getting the role, but there are things I still don't fully understand about what they want or don't want… ah, I still hate these things,- Mili said, smiling.
-Try not to worry too much. These things are strange; sometimes, they just need someone who fits the role… I saw your performance on ER. Great job playing a doctor; I see some success there,- Billy commented. He had suggested she try out for ER, and unlike the general profile, she had taken his advice without hesitation, which surprised him.
-You're right. Filming is in Chicago, and it's been a hassle with some of my classes, but I'm doing my best,- Mili replied.
-Have you taken on other roles?- Billy asked.
-No, this was a request from Ronald. I take it as it comes, and if it's good, I do it. I'm still indifferent to some roles. I wanted to take a role not long ago, but the audition was bizarre. They took me for an idiot. A producer was abusing his position, and I found out they already had someone lined up for the part,- Mili said, making a face.
-I still question the uselessness of some producers who lead us down a dark path. They justify it by saying it's always been that way, which seems like nonsense. You should know how undignified this industry can be,- Billy commented.
-Let's not talk about that!- Mili said.
Billy raised his arms in surrender, seeing how bad the experience had been for Mili.
-I'll shut up, but I hope in the coming months we can do something about that idiot,- Billy said.
-Just leave it,- Mili replied.
-Okay, noble lady. I'll call you when I need you. I tend to be a bit shy around these people,- Billy joked, receiving a playful punch from Mili.
-Deal. Make sure to run into my arms,- she responded.
-I have your number,- Billy said.
-Bah, I must have given you the wrong number. You've only called me once, and that was for my birthday,- Mili said.
...
CREATORS' THOUGHTS 
rollo1019to
rollo1019to Your gift is the motivation for my creation. Give me more motivation!
Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone