00:00If I told you that an animated movie about a hunchback ringing in the new year was coming
00:04out in 2024, would you believe me? Would you be excited for it? Well, good news for you because
00:10that is happening. But we're gonna need your help to make it happen. The world of filmmaking is
00:15rapidly changing and getting smaller and we want to be at the forefront of this change.
00:19The reason why we're reaching out to you today is that we have a dream and we think that you
00:24should be a part of it. Our dream is to take ancient tales from history and transform them
00:29into modern legends. We've already started working on our first project which is a musical
00:34adventure comedy about a hunchback who rings in the new year by saving Paris. It sounds crazy,
00:40but we promise it's going to be epic. So here's how this works. You guys can fund the production
00:46cost of this film through your contributions and in return, you'll get cool stuff like your name
00:52in the credits, exclusive sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes content and even the chance to
00:58meet the cast and crew. We know that you guys are just as passionate about animation and
01:03filmmaking as we are, so we want to give you a chance to be a part of this exciting journey with
01:08us. This film is something that we have been dreaming of for years and we're finally ready
01:12to make it a reality. But we need your help to do it. Every contribution counts no matter the amount,
01:19so please don't hesitate to donate. We've set some stretch goals for ourselves that will unlock
01:24exclusive perks for you guys like concept art, a short film and even a limited edition Blu-ray.
01:31So, what are you waiting for? Join us on our platform and let's make this dream a reality
01:36together. We promise you won't regret it. Let's go. When most people think of the year 1894,
01:42they tend to associate it with two things. Jack the Ripper, running rampant in the Whitechapel
01:48District of London and Paris, experiencing its own version of societal collapse. But there's more
01:55to this era than these grim tales. In fact, if you were alive back then, one of the biggest events you
02:02could look forward to every New Year's Eve would be the lighting of the Eiffel Tower. The idea was
02:07proposed by Gustave Eiffel himself, the engineer who designed the tower, and it was approved by the
02:13government. They wanted to find a way to make the tower more popular, and what better way than to
02:19use it as a giant countdown timer for the arrival of a new year? Of course, this wasn't the first time
02:25that fireworks had been set off to celebrate the occasion. People have been celebrating the arrival
02:31of each new year by setting off fireworks ever since fireworks were invented. The most common theories
02:37point to the Chinese being responsible for their invention between 7 and 9 AD. At first,
02:43fireworks were mostly used to ward off evil spirits and bad luck, but after the invention of gunpowder,
02:50fireworks became associated with celebrations. It didn't take long for these celebrations to spread
02:56across Asia, Europe, and eventually the whole world. But going back to the lighting of the Eiffel Tower,
03:04it took place every hour throughout the night and was accompanied by fireworks displays,
03:09laser shows, concerts, and other festivities. Millions of tourists and Parisians alike would
03:15gather around the Champs-de-Mars and the banks of the Seine to watch the spectacle. There were food
03:21stalls offering traditional French fare, like crepes and wine, and the atmosphere was electric with
03:27excitement. However, as the years went by, the tradition began to fall by the wayside due to World War I
03:34and the Great Depression. By the 1930s, the crowds had thinned and the festivities had become more low-key.
03:42It was until the 1960s that the tradition was revived and the Eiffel Tower was once again lit up
03:48every hour on New Year's Eve. Today, the tradition continues and millions of people from all over the
03:55world tune in to watch the live broadcasts of the event. Our story takes place during the winter of
04:021899, right before the turn of the century. Paris is in the middle of a heat wave and the threat of a
04:08new cholera outbreak looms over the city. The streets are dirty and crowded and poverty and crime are rampant.
04:15In the middle of this chaos lives our protagonist, a young woman named Esmeralda. She's an intelligent
04:23and resourceful pickpocket who uses her wits and acrobatic skills to survive on the streets. She has a kind
04:30heart and a strong sense of justice, but she's also fiercely independent and self-reliant. One day while
04:36picking pockets, she meets a young man named Quasimodo. He's an outcast who lives in the bell tower of Notre Dame
04:43Cathedral. He's lonely and misunderstood, but he's also gentle and compassionate. Despite their differences, they become
04:52friends and together they embark on a series of adventures through the streets of Paris. They
04:58encounter a colorful cast of characters, including a group of friendly trapeze artists, a sinister band of
05:05gypsies, and a powerful and wealthy man named Frollo. As they journey together, Esmeralda and Quasimodo
05:14learn to trust and rely on each other, and they discover that their friendship is strong enough to
05:20overcome any obstacle. They're faced with danger and adversity, but they always manage to escape,
05:27thanks to Esmeralda's quick thinking and Quasimodo's strength and agility. But their adventures take a
05:33dangerous turn when they become entangled in a plot to overthrow the government and bring down the
05:38cathedral. With the help of their newfound friends, Esmeralda and Quasimodo must use all their skills and
05:44courage to save Paris and those they love. They race against time to prevent the overthrow of the
05:51government and the destruction of the cathedral. Along the way, they face betrayal, danger, and
05:56heartbreak, but they never give up hope. In the end, their bravery and determination pay off, and they
06:02succeed in saving Paris. And in doing so, they become heroes. Their names are written down in history books,
06:10and the people of Paris erect a statue in their honor. In the final scene, Esmeralda and Quasimodo
06:17stand hand in hand overlooking the city of Paris. They know that their lives will never be the same
06:23again, but they're ready to face whatever challenges come their way together. The crowd cheers for them,
06:29and the future looks bright. Now, obviously, we're not going to copy the hunchback of Notre Dame exactly.
06:35We're actually going to put a unique spin on it by turning Esmeralda into a street fighter who uses
06:41her martial arts skills to protect herself and those she cares about. Her fighting style is inspired by
06:47the acrobatics of trapeze artists, incorporating elements of aerial silks and tightrope walking.
06:54Quasimodo, on the other hand, is a former soldier who was injured in battle and now lives in the bell tower
06:59of Notre Dame. He's initially reluctant to fight, but he eventually finds the strength and courage to
07:05defend those he loves. The supporting characters will also be given unique traits and personalities,
07:11such as the trapeze artists being part of a secret society that fights against injustice. The main
07:17antagonist, Frollo, will be portrayed as a charismatic but ruthless leader of a gang that preys on the poor
07:24and vulnerable. Overall, the tone of the film will be similar to early Disney movies like Snow White
07:31and Cinderella, with a mix of action and adventure reminiscent of the sword in the stone. The dialogue
07:38will be witty and fast-paced, and the score will feature a blend of original songs and classical pieces.
07:45We hope that this movie will appeal to a wide audience, including fans of animation, action,
07:51and adventure, as well as those who enjoy movies with a historical setting. We're also excited to
07:57explore themes of friendship, courage, and compassion in a visually stunning and entertaining way.
08:04If you're interested in being a part of this exciting project, visit our crowdfunding page where
08:10you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the production costs of the film. In return, we'll offer a
08:17range of rewards, including your name in the credits, exclusive sneak peeks, and behind-the-scenes content,
08:24as well as the chance to meet the cast and crew. We understand that not everyone may have the means to
08:30contribute financially, and we respect that. However, if you do have the ability to help us make this film
08:36a reality, we would be eternally grateful for your support. Your contributions will go towards covering the
08:42expenses of animation, music, sound effects, and all the other elements that will bring this story to
08:49life. Together, we can make this dream a reality and share it with the world. Thank you for listening,
08:56and we hope to see you on our platform. Let's make history.
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