Bab 445: oxygenate.
April 19, 1996.
For a long time, Lux Animation's goal had been to establish a sales strategy to give them a solid starting point. Notably, a specific tax law was passed in the metropolitan area of San Jose, designating business activities to a particular enterprise zone. San Francisco, meanwhile, was classified as an entertainment hub with its own set of regulations. This law stipulated that businesses failing to comply would face additional taxation. From Thomas Carson's law firm came a project to amend or even overturn this law entirely.
The first step was to study the growth of San Jose as an urban development zone. Billy's company, as the area's most prominent entertainment enterprise, embarked on a challenging journey.
-So, we did it,- commented Thomas Carson.
-Indeed, we managed to turn a curse into a blessing,- replied Franz from the law firm. Not only had they overturned the tax imposition by arguing they were an entertainment business, but they'd also managed to secure recognition as an emerging industry and expanded the entertainment designation to include San Jose. They even stretched the guild range to include sports companies, provided these entities demonstrated sufficient social contribution, a crucial point during the state council's debate on the law.
-This is the best news I've heard all year,- murmured Thomas, breathing a brief sigh of relief.
-Yes, sir. Now that the debate is over, we can claim the commission from Lux Animation,- said Franz, a junior attorney. Though burdened with many obligations, Franz's work would always be double-checked by senior attorneys to ensure accuracy.
Franz wore a standard black suit, white shirt, and navy blue tie, which accentuated his vibrant eyes. Thomas handed him the next round of affiliations while the rest of the day unfolded with each person focused on their respective duties. Thomas's role, in particular, involved addressing a contractual breach for certain clients.
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Billy arrived in Los Angeles, breathing in the fresh air, ready to attend the second round of casting for Titanic, aiming for the lead role. Several scenes would be performed with different actresses to test their on-screen chemistry—a critical factor for James Cameron's vision of the film.
-They declined the investment once they saw your interest. However, they are open to you joining as a producer, - said Jim Waiit.
Billy frowned. Among the chosen actresses were Gwyneth, a young Charlize with little film experience, Kate Winslet, Nicole Kidman, Geena Davis, Claire Danes, Drew Barrymore, Rose Byrne, and even Madonna, who had her unique appeal.
-I don't care much about producing, but I have a few ideas that might be valuable for the script. I see scenes that could use some refinement, - said Billy, already noting several differences between his vision and the current approach.
He was eventually brought to a room where he waited until Charlize appeared, her bright blue eyes sparkling nervously as she greeted him. Billy took her hand with a gentle touch and kissed it.
-Madam, if you could share your name, it would bring me undeserved happiness,- he said playfully.
-Perhaps you deserve it, sir, but I need to know your family background first,- Charlize replied, playing along before breaking into a laugh.
Two men took their roles, quickly, and had them record scenes on paper, first, they both reproduced a romantic kiss, second, they performed a script from an old movie, while both took the scene in their favor. They thanked them for their performance and left, but Billy watched every detail, his eyes dazzled by how simple the role was for him, very simple and distant from what they initially took into account.
***
By the afternoon, Billy was immersed in multiple screen tests. He performed scenes with Claire Danes, who seemed slightly distracted, and Mia Kirshner, a charming Canadian actress whose performance didn't quite resonate with Billy. Of all the candidates, Claire displayed an exceptional level of acting that surpassed Charlize, although Charlize's natural beauty and charisma were undeniable.
-We still need to select the right actress, - James remarked.
Billy nodded, noting James's dedication to his projects.
-You've agreed to produce, then?- James asked.
-I turned it down. I'd rather focus on acting, though I do have some suggestions. I think a three-hour runtime would be ideal, provided the editing is sharp,- Billy responded. For Billy, the role was straightforward, but he envisioned a cinematic masterpiece. Even his look—long, slightly messy hair—reflected his character's youthful, rebellious essence.
-I was considering a few things. But yes, focusing on your role is the priority. What would you suggest we change?- asked James.
Billy handed him a leather notebook filled with his sketches. James looked over the artwork, acknowledging the intensity and creativity they represented. Together, they decided to update certain scenes, including the poker game where Jack wins his Titanic passage—a symbolic moment that emphasizes class differences.
They improved the costumes a bit and re-did some of the scenes to Lapis, which gave some better taste, like the fact that there was no relief of romance as it should be presented in every shot.
-I would like to, and I have the means, but... we will do it without caring about the things that are around us, when I'm there, and when no one sees anything I will come and do those scenes. - Cameron commented, for example, there was not the poker game, with which Jack won, but the character in his passage to the Titanic, it was this that gave the idea of formalizing the characters, with a difference that it must be a contrast of classes.
-We will follow the cliche, but we will do the cliche in the best way, raising the thoughts of each step, we have carefully every detail. - commented Billy, who already had the Titanic in his head.
-titanic. 30 points. -
That loophole gave him many ideas on all fronts, and choosing a character required above-average acting skills, and so far of the three people, Charlize met those considerations on the surface but needed a lot of work. Claire was perfect at acting, but he knew that a beautiful woman would have more impact, however, it wouldn't matter if that woman couldn't act. It had to be a mix of concepts, and even going beyond just one thing, there was the temperament, the woman who lives a story, of the three only Charlize had the temperament, of tristesse engraved in her eyes.
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