The Terminator iade its way to theaters across North Amerid some parts of Europe, delighting audiences sis loud debut in 1984 with its groundbreaking take on the sce fi genre.
James Cameron is known as one of the pioneers of teical innovation in the Hollywood industry, showg his mastery of special effects, makeup, prosthetics, and Arnold Schwarzenegger's infamous portrayal of the deadly T-800 android. This charismatic "tin man" turned Cameron into an accimed and creatively driven director for years to e.
tally, a member of Carolco Pictures, a successful film produ pany specializing in a and suspense films, found the cept of a relevant Terminator i 1984 intriguing. The pany focused on aovies that have been gaining popurity year after year, reached out to James Cameron to discuss the potential development of this ic published in June 1989.
After several calls from multiple agents, the Hollywood se became abze with the potential for a blockbuster film. The battle for opportunities began, with small favors and opiniarding the state of the industry. The possible roles, produ costs, ied ercial brands, and the fight for box office success all started in 1989, even before produ began.
First, a meeting was held to discuss the fate of the ic publication, which veyed the excitement and raw potential for a filmmaker's product. Cameron was captivated by the ic's events, the freshness of the ses, and the well-crafted storytelling. After reading the entire book, he could already envisioire film.
James Cameron himself called the head of Dark ics, and our own Mike Richardson gdly accepted the purchase offer for this derivative product, stemming from James Cameron's previous work. Cameron expressed his deep i in this new way of expanding upon the events of his 1984 film, "The Terminator." As a strong-willed director, he saw a new opportunity to reap substantial bes from this uping film that was about to go into produ.
Cameron's previous film, "The Abyss," released on August 8, 1989, did not have the impact he had initially envisiohe box offiumbers deed after the sed week, and it could only be sidered a film that recouped its produ costs without geing signifit profits for the Hollywood mae. The fantastic ideas and special effects showcased in "The Abyss" provided the teical foundation for "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," aiming to address the shortings experienced in the former.
However, Helmdale Film, who currently held the franchise's film rights, had not yet given a positive response regarding the financial terms or any colborative ideas for promoting this new film as a box office success.
-This is Mike Richardson speaking, -came the voi the background.
-Please hold on a moment... - responded Dora, Mike Richardson's 19-year-old secretary, a charming niece who now enjoyed a healthy job uhe wing of her sce fi and fantasy-loving uncle.
-Mike here, - said the man, his voice weary and tired after sleepless nights, a new project swirling in his head. After reading Hellboy's book and being captivated by the art of the young fourteen-year-old Billy, he couldn't stop thinking about his artistic talents and proposing a joiion. It was, in fact, his favorite series among all the works written by the young artist.
-Mike, a pleasure to speak with you, - said, James Cameron.
-Yes, sir, how I assist you? -
-I see, a few months ago, you tacted me regarding the cht lise for a erminata, an allegorical tinuation, you mentioned, - said James Cameron.
Mike Richardson's weariness vanished, like a drunkard s up after a good night's sleep. It was the one and only James Cameron speaking!
-Sir, apologies for any invenience, - said Mike. - I'm gd to speak with you. We at Dark Horse ics like to ect with authors as a way of buildiionships. You tell us everything about your thoughts, and we'll always strive to find the best possible solution. -
-Ahhhhhhh... It's good to hear that, Mr. Mike. I retly read the masterpiece, Terminator 2: Judgment Day. The tinuation. I'm pleased to see the excellent work. I would like to get in touch with the ic's author, - said James Cameron.
-Ohhh... the ic's author is quite special. He prefers to handle only the artistic aspects. If we're talking about artistic matters, I provide you with his phone number. If it's reted to printing, chts, or financial aspects, you direct all your inquiries to me, - said Mike.
-A man of art, -James said aloud in front of the phone, his focus solely on those words spoken by Cameron himself.
-I'd like to tact him. His ideas seemed extravagant, and a versatioween him and me would be beneficial for a new project I hope t to the s year, - said Cameron.
-If that's the case, please call this number, (408) 555-1234. Call during the evening hours; if it's earlier, I'm afraid he won't respond to anyone who calls, - said Mike.
-Well, Mike, it's a pleasure to have this unication with you at Dark Horse ics. If you ever need any assistance or colboration iure, don't hesitate to call me, - said Cameron.
-It's my wish that you both have a fruitful versation, Billy, - said Mike.
-Indeed, it's a pleasure w with you. I'll have a chat with the ic's author. I'm quite curious about this personality, - said James.
-Very well, sir. I only hope food news. Have a nice day, - said Mike.
-Alright, goodbye for now, - said James.
in parallel there hone call to a young man who had retly felt disheartened by some mistakes he believed he wouldn't make again in life. Leaving the theater club had left some impressions on his future. When did he start outlining all his pns? He didn't know. In a previous life, perhaps he improvised a lot, g even a stable home. He traveled throughout the European peninsu, visiting pces ranging from Pal, Spain, Italy, France, and Greece. Eventually, he settled in the United Kingdom due to an ued opportunity he never sought during his twenty years of work.
For now, he would tih his meticulous character designs for " phantom report/YuYu Hakusho" and "Sm Dunk" in their respective chapters 25.
-Hello, - Billy said.
-Anne, how are you? - Billy asked.
-I'm doing well. I'm reviewing and analyzing the results of the past three months, and we have a profit of 30,000,- Hanna said.
"Wow! The books are doing well," Billy remarked.
-Not as well as the first few months, but it's true that expenses have increased in some areas, - Anne said.
-Your father expihat as long as it's not a huge sum, you have the right to the pany's earnings, - Anne tinued.
-Wait, I hahe money! - Billy excimed, surprised. It's the first time he has so much money in his possession.
-That's right. Starting st month, it was agreed that I would be your administrator and in charge of your iments, - Anne said. - Of course, I report on your financial behavior acc to my judgment. -
- Hmm... Have we paid the saries? - Billy asked.
- The saries for this week are already paid. I ated for the depreciation of the earnings, hehe profit, - Anne replied.
-Good, i 10,000 in a pany called World, and 10,000 in Coca-Co stocks, - Billy said. - Keep the rest as financial support. Let's save a bit. -
-Stocks? I'll do some research, although I don't reend this type of iment. There are better pahat could certainly give us more money, - Anne said.
-You're right. Look into Microsoft, -Billy added.
-I'll look into it. I'll give them the be of the doubt. Although I sider these panies a disaster for people who i in them, don't expeuch, - Anne responded.
-I pn to sell the World stocks when they reach 50, - Billy said.
-I don't think that's possible, but I'll wait and see how the stock market situation develops, -Anne said.
-On another note, I'm still waiting for volume 25 of Sm Dunk. The delivery o be made by Friday. Your father mentiowo volumes of 120 pages each, but we only have the printing of the first volume, which will be distributed this Friday, - Anne said.
-Yes, I'm w on it. 'YuYu Hakusho' is already finished. I'll leave it oable for my father to pick up tomorrow m, - Billy said.
-Oh, by the way, a secretary called and requested a phoing for tomorrow afternoon. I hope you'll have time; it seems to be something very important, - Anne said.
-Thank you, Anne. See you tomorrow, - Billy responded.
-Until tomorrow,- Anne whispered.
He o calm down. The few weeks will be somewhat busy, and he o have the winter season ready, along with some new books based on his work.
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