MC's POV
The market reception of the 'Jumanji' and 'Tron' were excellent.
They have been sold well. From what I have gathered from the family's New Gate Publications a small publishing house now have more work to do.
My works made it earn profit and Uncle was happy that the publishing house was on the run.
'Indiana Jones' was also published at the end of the year 1977, which was also a success.
The company now have been in talks with the adaptions. Because of the 'Star Wars' craze, many production companies are in search of best sci-fi scripts.
'Tron' was seen by many production companies. It was new and was accepted by the market. Moreover, it was popular.
Uncle also knew that he couldn't make the movie and release without the help of the big production companies.
We decided to work with the Disney studio, where Disney will invest $10 million and uncle too invest $10 million which is a bonified big production.
The special effects are given to the IL&M because of its performance in Star Wars.
When Uncle brought home some sci-fi scripts to read, I went over to check the titles to see if there is any interesting work.
To my surprise, I saw 'Alien' titled script. Then I started to read the script to see if this was the same as the famous 'Alien' that brought out the chills and became one of the best sci-fi and horror films.
I decided to remind uncle about the film and checked the remaining scripts.
Next morning, I said that Uncle should read this one named 'Alien' because it was interesting and scary. It would be fun to see others scare themselves in the Halloween.
He said that he will look into it.
While I and GALAXY Games team members are working on the game 'Snake', we discovered that a similar game released by the company 'Gremlin Industries'.
When I asked Uncle about this, he said he will figure this out and asked us to develop this fast.
Two weeks later, Uncle said that he bought the Gremlin Industries and helped them in the copyright of the game.
The company will be integrated into the GALAXY Games as a subdivision and the employees will become the second team to develop the games.
Like that, he resolved the issue. After a week, the Gremlin team came and started to work along with us.
The game was completed quickly and released on the Christmas. Different from their game 'Blockade', the 'Snake' game incorporated all the advantages of the 'Blockade' and enhanced its quality. It was made into multiplayer mode, added new levels, updating the ranking system, etc.
I decided that I will develop my drawing skills for another three years and start the comics.
In the meantime, I will get involved in the games department and its development. Also develop my inter personnel skills.
With the Gremlins team joining the GALAXY Games, the development of the games was faster.
The 'Pac-Man' game was progressing quicker; the levels and the four enigmatic ghosts are refined again and again for the seamless game play.
The Gremlins team joined in the development of the 'Tetris' game and are working on completing it before summer.
Uncle had discussed with me about the adaption of 'Indiana Jones' film into game. Then me and uncle has decided to have the GALAXY Games first team to start the 'Indiana Jones' game development after the 'Pac-Man' project.
I was thinking about having more games and IPs (Intellectual Property) under the GALAXY Games banner.
With that I started to think about the games that are possible with the current technology and the time period.
Afterall, I can't introduce the famous PC and Console games in the peak period of the arcade games era. Because I think the arcade games are famous till the beginning of the 90's and stared to decline with the rise of PCs and Consoles.
First, I will adapt the 'Tron' into game play. Those speedy lines and making the game multiplayer with different zones, race against the time theme will be good for now.
I can also make the company develop the schematics for the complex games like FPS genre, Adventure genre, Fantasy genre etc.
To even develop games like PUBG, Free Fire, Call of Duty etc. I need maps, seamless coordination between characters and keys, aiming and firing directives, weapons and ammunition types along with different equipment, balance between health and power, etc.
It won't be possible with the current tech. So, I will start with the small-scale maps and game play between them.
'Load Runner', 'Doodle Jump', 'Monster Truck', 'Frogger' etc. These will be enough for the GALAXY Games to learn and adapt.
It will also help in mastering and creating more advanced versions.
I should also let the company dwell in the software emulations like game settings, evolution of engine technology, vehicles suspension systems, new modes, customization, online leader boards etc. I think I should involve the IL&M people and make them give some suggestions.
The GALAXY Games and IL&M companies should exchange technologies and develop new tech based on the existing ones like improving the rendering programs.
These joint ventures will improve the works, developing programs and team works.
With that I started to write down the plans which has become a routine for me.
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Robert's POV
The films 'Saturday Night Fever' and 'Star Wars' were resounding success. Who would have thought that my nephew was the reason behind films success…? If he hadn't given me the idea for the 'Saturday Night Fever' film, I would not have thought of making it.
When I succeeded in getting the adaption rights and the film was underway, I met with other people who were interested in adapting the film. I smiled at them thinking that my nephew has knack for the film industry. After all there are others with this same thought.
Now I am sure, they will be regretting in not being the first to implement their thoughts.
Not only that, 'Star Wars'… When this was still in the production and that director was in difficulties to finish the film, my nephew's decision to invest and take the special effects studio along with the stake in the film project was once again proved his keen sense in films and business.
The games 'Star Wars' and 'Snake' were also met with success. His 'Care Bears' and 'My Little Pony' were still on the run.
The second and third season are in production; their adaptions of greeting cards, toys, shirts and school essentials are also progressing well. Some of them are best sellers.
His picture books 'Tron', 'Jumanji', 'Indiana Jones' sales are on high.
With 'Tron' being seen as next agenda for productions companies for film adaptions.
Disney got the co-productions and overseas distribution right.
The 'Alien' script also got attention of the 20th Century Fox and now discussing with the family's New Gate productions.
I too know that we have gathered a lot of attention due to 'Saturday Night Fever' and 'Star Wars' movies resounding success.
'Tron' was now in co-production with Disney and 'Alien' with Fox are getting more attention than necessary.
This will become a big problem if they are successful. But I know this will be successful and need to prepare some contingencies against the big productions and their underhanded techniques.
Not only that my nephew is getting attention for his talents in story telling through picture books and his ideas in games development.
As there are no secrets that can be hidden. He was involved more deeply in the development of games and was seen by many people.
Sigh! I should now help him and myself before those vultures come and eat everything.
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'Fox' Alan Ladd Jr. POV
In 1973 he has become vice president of creative affairs at Fox. Three years later due to his vision, he was promoted to world-wide production head.
I then went to Fox's President Gordon Stulberg for 'Star Wars' project and he approved.
The production was plagued by location difficulties, story problems, budget disagreements and now a new player got involved in the project. New Gate productions took 22% North American distribution Box-Office.
Chairman Dennis C. Stanfill has also supported the decision and disapproved my opposition to it.
Now this film was a massive success and its sequels and peripherals will also be a success.
The company needs this as turning point. But invited others which makes all the Shareholders, Board Directors and people involved in it bleeding hearts.
Then I tasked other people to find other space theme scripts in the library or other places.
My subordinate informed me of the picture book 'Tron' which become famous and is related to that Newgate AGAIN… and went through the file.
DAMN IT! He is really lucky. His nephew is the who drew and wrote that story. A KID… he did it and now we had to go for it.
After a week, all I got was that New Gate productions has secured an agreement with Disney and was co-producing the film.
I feel tired because of this mess and went through the other scripts to see if there are any one that was neglected.
After a tiring month, I found 'Alien' script which seems to be promising and asked my subordinate to enquire about it thoroughly.
Next day, he looked somewhat haggard and I dismissed it him being working hard.
When I went through the file, I felt like god is messing with me purposely. After all, the film that I want was already in the hands of that New Gate company.
When I approached Chairman Dennis, he said to have a co-production agreement with the New Gate productions and see through the process.
If that man is intelligent then he will agree because he knows that if a Big production company is giving such offer then that means it will get that project or it will make project fail.
So, I asked my subordinate to also have a co-production agreement with the New Gate productions and see through the process.
Just like I predicted, that man is smart enough and choose the best option of joining hands together if the enemy is far stronger than themselves or get destroyed.
It does seem like he learnt his way in the industry. The strong makes the rules and weak will follow if they want to survive.
I sighed at this thought. Chairman Dennis is good at business but in film industry he needs more than that.
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