Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 346 "Joker", ranked 4th in the global box office rankings.

"No, it's impossible."

"Chen, I know you're a genius, but Transformers is our Paramount's trump card."

This meeting still did not result in any cooperation.

Chen Cheng was not in a hurry.

But he clearly knows his current position.

Not only Paramount, but almost all Hollywood film companies would be interested in me.

"Transformers? It's indeed Paramount's trump card.

But movies are just a business for them.

If the business makes money.

why not?
In the next few days.

Chen Cheng met with a number of other Hollywood companies.

The conversation was ok.

There are some films that Chen Cheng is more or less interested in.

However, for the time being, Chen Cheng has not been very excited about it.

He is no longer in a hurry to produce films.

Even if you just want to produce a film, it has to be at least world-class.

That's why Chen Cheng proposed Transformers.

but.

Although the president of Paramount rejected Chen Cheng immediately.

But in fact, Paramount also has a big conflict with Transformers producer "Spielberg".

"Spielberg" is undoubtedly one of the best directors and producers in the world.

As for his works, almost every one of them has caused a sensation around the world.

Such as "Jaws", "Indiana Jones", "Jurassic Park", "Schindler's List" and "Saving Private Ryan"

Later, "Berg" turned to production.

The Transformers series is Berg's masterpiece.

Theoretically speaking.

When Chen Cheng asked Paramount to produce Transformers, they had no reason to agree.

It’s not that I don’t think Chen Cheng doesn’t have this talent.

Chen Cheng has proven his talent over the years.

The key is.

Transformers has been one of Paramount's most profitable films.

Including the previous film "Transformers 3", it generated a global box office of 11 billion US dollars.

Such results.

There was no way he could change producers.

after all.

He's not like Rush Hour, which was a box office flop.

just.

Even if it's just about making money, it doesn't mean there are no variables.

The biggest variable here is the conflict between Paramount and "Berg".

Talk about it.

There is no big contradiction here, it is a conflict of interests.

"Berg" is undoubtedly one of the most famous directors and producers in the world.

and so.

Paramount didn't have much room for negotiation on profit sharing.

This also means that although "Transformers" is a work of Paramount, Paramount's senior management has always believed that they are under the control of Berg.

use this opportunity.

David wanted to talk to Berg.

But what David didn't expect was that as soon as the two started chatting, Berg directly stated that he wanted to quit Transformers.

This left David stunned.

What David didn't expect was...

Just the next day, the media reported that "Berg" was about to withdraw from the production of "Transformers".

"damn it."

have to.

David had no choice but to contact "Berg" again.

He certainly knew that "Berg" didn't really want to quit producing Transformers.

Although "Berg" is one of the top producers in the world.

But who can give up a super IP like "Transformers"?

The withdrawal news in the media was just a means for "Berg" to make Paramount retract its previous idea.

But what David didn't expect this time was

Just when David said that he would continue to ask "Berg" to serve as the producer of "Transformers".

Berg said.

His share of production profits needs to be increased by 5 percentage points.

"I……"

Got here.

David finally understood.

It turned out that "Berg" had been waiting for him here.

even.

Even if David hadn't approached Berg first, Berg would have used other methods to increase his share of the box office.

"Oh, Berg, you know that your current profit share is already the highest in Hollywood, bar none."

"I know, but... I think I can make Paramount more money."

"Movies are unpredictable."

"But with me, he can tell for sure."

"I would like to say that we at Paramount are the main investors and will bear the greatest risk."

"No, we have been working together for so long, there has never been any risk."

"Mr. Berg, I want you to make it clear that the Transformers IP belongs to Paramount."

"Of course I know. So, Paramount now has two choices. One is to agree to my request, and the other is to find another producer. By the way, aren't you optimistic about that guy from China? You can look for him."

"Berg, you're pushing me."

"not at all."

"Berg..."

"Well, dear David, if there is nothing else, let's call it a day. I have an appointment with a friend to play golf."

"Well, Berg, if that's the case, then I really choose Chen Cheng."

"You, whatever."

A few days later.

Paramount officially signed a contract with Chen Cheng.

When the news came out, Berg couldn't believe it for a while.

He thought he had seen it wrong.

But after looking at the information reported in the media, Berg finally confirmed it.

Yes.

Paramount reached a cooperation with Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng also became the producer of "Transformers".

"Oh, God."

“Is Paramount crazy?”

“What a shit…”

"Berg", who has always had a glorious image, also started swearing at this time.

he knows.

Although the "Transformers" series he produced made huge profits around the world.

But he knew better.

The more important reason here is the powerful IP of "Transformers".

If there is no such ip.

It’s just an IP that I created myself.

Not to mention 11 billion US dollars, two or three hundred million US dollars is already a good result.

In fact.

A group of top directors and producers from around the world.

Most of their brilliant achievements are also based on these classic IPs.

Such as Peter, the director of "The Lord of the Rings" series.

And there is Harry Potter director Yates.

Even Cameron, who made "Avatar" and "Titanic", entered the circle with a relatively well-known IP "Piranha".

The same includes Berg.

His famous work "Jaws" was also adapted from the classic novel of the same name.

Although it cannot be said that without these well-known IPs, a number of directors cannot make films.

But there are the added bonus of these classic IPs.

Then.

These directors can easily be ranked among the top directors in the world.

Such as the Lord of the Rings series, the Transformers series, the Harry Potter series... no matter how talented some other directors are, it doesn't matter.

They will never be able to compare with the box office created by these classic series IPs in their entire lives.

He originally just wanted to push Paramount.

did not expect.

Paramount actually chose Chen Cheng.

"Humph, it's not that easy to become a producer of Transformers."

Although I felt extremely unhappy.

But "Berg" also knows it.

At this point, the situation cannot be undone.

Since it cannot be recovered.

Then.

What he wanted to do was to completely discredit Chen Cheng.

of course.

Berg had no grudge against Chen Cheng.

Berg had greeted Chen Cheng before and had a brief chat with him.

He also admired Chen Cheng.

But now it has nothing to do with appreciation. As long as Chen Cheng fails to take over "Transformers", then this incident will have no impact on him.

Not only did it have no impact.

instead.

If Chen Cheng fails in taking over "Transformers", it will actually highlight his own strength.

And then.

It was only natural for "Berg" to go back and plan "Transformers 5".

……

"Breaking news, Chen Cheng takes over Transformers."

"Transformers changes hands, can Chen Cheng recreate the glory of Transformers?"

"Berg vs. Chen Cheng, who do you support?"

In fact.

Berg doesn't even need to take action.

About Chen Cheng's cooperation with Paramount and the production of "Transformers".

The whole Hollywood was in an uproar.

Many people can't believe it.

Paramount actually chose Chen Cheng.

To know.

The Transformers series is no different from other ordinary IP series.

He is a super big IP.

It is also a world-class IP.

Almost.

Everyone in the world has watched the Transformers cartoon when they were young.

Even if you haven't seen it, you know this IP.

Such an IP was originally produced by Berg, who also demonstrated his global influence.

But now.

Chen Cheng actually participated in the production.

Although Chen Cheng is also very talented.

But many people in Hollywood still have some concerns.

"I think the next Transformers movie is going to be over."

"Well, although Chen Cheng is a genius, he is still far inferior to Berg."

"Transformers is a blockbuster movie. Chen Cheng, can you handle this kind of blockbuster movie?"

"No wonder Paramount is getting worse and worse. It's their fault for always courting death."

Many people keep commenting.

Everyone in the circle doesn’t understand.

Like this super big IP.

Generally, he rarely changes directors or producers.

Unless a series fails at the box office, they will continue to use the same cast.

Not to mention, Berg's previous film Transformers 3 had already achieved huge success.

No matter who it is, they will continue to use the previous production team.

……

of course.

The media can never be just one voice.

On the other hand, they hold a very optimistic view.

they think.

There is no need to question Chen Cheng's level.

He has proven himself in Hollywood.

Super IPs like "Transformers" have always been focused on one thing.

Whichever producer takes over, they generally won't quit easily.

Because for these producers, it would be difficult for them to create brilliance again without these super IPs.

In other words.

For a super IP like this, even if an ordinary producer comes, he can gain a certain influence.

And if this producer was more awesome, maybe it would have made a worldwide sensation.

Chen Cheng is undoubtedly not an ordinary producer.

At this time, Chen Cheng took over "Transformers", which might make him one of the world's top producers.

Such an evaluation actually makes sense.

Peter, the producer and director of The Hobbit, called Chen Cheng immediately.

"Chen, I have to congratulate you."

Peter was also the director of The Lord of the Rings.

Like "Berg", he is also one of the world's top producers and directors.

When Peter heard that Chen Cheng took over "Transformers", he almost laughed out loud.

He really wanted to call his old friend "Berg" and tease him.

Later I thought about it and let it go.

He guessed that his old friend "Berg" was depressed.

After thinking about it, he felt that sending blessings to Chen Cheng would be a happier thing.

"Thank you, Mr. Peter."

Chen Cheng also smiled.

He had previously played the Elf King in The Hobbit and was very familiar with Peter.

After Peter.

Stallone also called Chen Cheng.

He said excitedly, "Good boy, Transformers, a work I never dared to think of. I didn't expect that you would get it."

Yes.

Stallone is the same as Peter.

The more top-level producers are, the more they understand the influence of super IPs.

Just like Sylvester Stallone.

Why did he keep insisting on making "The Expendables".

In fact, "The Expendables" is also a globally renowned IP.

Even if such IP is not that profitable, it still has influence.

After Stallone, it was Cheng Xi's call.

Cheng Xi is the same as Stallone.

I am also well aware of the influence of big IPs.

This is also why he has always been obsessed with making "Rush Hour".

but.

This is not the most important.

The most important thing is.

When Cheng Xi learned that Chen Cheng had taken over "Transformers".

But he knew it.

From this moment on.

Chen Cheng will truly surpass himself.

……

After taking over "Transformers".

Chen Cheng did not initiate the project so quickly.

The Transformers series is a super IP that has influenced the whole world.

It is not an easy task to present this big IP well.

A big IP like this.

Although it is good news that Chen Cheng takes over.

But he is also a double-edged sword.

The production was a success, and Chen Cheng gained both fame and fortune. His status and identity reached a new level, making him one of the world's top producers.

Production failed.

All the reputation that Chen Cheng had accumulated before will drop significantly.

even.

As long as "Transformers" fails in Chen Cheng's hands.

future.

It is unlikely that he would receive such a super IP even in Hollywood.

Fortunately, Chen Cheng was very familiar with "Transformers" in his previous life.

Taking over "Transformers" was not something Chen Cheng came up with casually.

In just one week, Chen Cheng sorted out the entire plot of the "Transformers" series.

At the same time, I also watched the previous 1-3 parts specifically.

Chen Cheng also recalled the fourth Transformers in his previous life.

Taken together.