Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 349 This is the strongest version of "Transformers".

"Brother Jing, this is the setting and outline of Transformers 4 that I wrote before, you can refer to it."

Bring in Wang Jing to be the screenwriter of "Transformers 4".

Although it was indeed a spur of the moment decision at first, I felt that Wong Jing was a perfect fit.

In fact, Wang Jing is indeed very suitable.

But after bringing Wang Jing over, Chen Cheng started to think about it.

In the future, if he has the opportunity, he will bring more Chinese screenwriters into Hollywood.

"Director Chen, this setting is really creative."

When Wang Jing saw the settings given by Chen Cheng, he said with admiration.

Chen Cheng said, "Brother Jing, what Director Chen? What's our relationship?"

Wang Jing shook his head, "Public affairs are public affairs, private affairs are private affairs. In private, I call you Chen Cheng, and you call me Brother Jing. But now I am the screenwriter, and you are the producer. I am working for you, so naturally I have to call you Director Chen."

"Uh……"

Chen Cheng couldn't do anything to Wang Jing.

Afterwards, he discussed some of the subsequent plot arrangements with Wang Jing.

have to say.

Wang Jing's writing skills and imagination are truly unconstrained.

Sometimes it is even more awesome than Chen Cheng’s.

such as.

During the communication, Wang Jing considered letting Optimus Prime learn China's Praying Mantis Boxing.

This made Chen Cheng burst into tears.

Is this a Kung Fu Transformer?
natural.

Chen Cheng rejected this idea.

But although it was denied.

But Wang Jing's other series of ideas are still very insightful.

Like in Transformers 4.

Wang Jing suggested that there should be a reversal.

such as.

Why make Megatron the villain?

Why not give the villain Megatron a chance to save the world?
have to say.

This is indeed a big idea.

In fact.

In Transformers, Megatron is a villain.

But he has always been loved by the audience.

This is a bit like Loki and Thanos in the Marvel Universe.

Do you think Loki and Thanos are villains?

Of course they are villains.

but.

Do you really think Loki and Thanos are evil?

not necessarily.

It's just that the ideas between the two are different.

There are even many people who strongly believe that Thanos's ideas are correct.

"Well, Brother Jing, your idea is very good, let's do it according to your idea."

Writing a movie script is a very time-consuming and labor-intensive process.

Although Chen Cheng can also write.

But Chen Cheng had too many things to deal with.

such as.

After handing the script to Wang Jing, Chen Cheng prepared to travel to various parts of the country to select locations.

The so-called site selection.

It’s about choosing a filming location that’s suitable for Transformers.

Different from ordinary movies.

Transformers is a science fiction film.

Therefore, in many scenes, he must give people an incredible visual shock.

Chen Cheng was very cautious in choosing the scene.

Besides these.

Chen Cheng also wants to incorporate more Chinese culture into the movie Transformers.

For example, in the scene, it is a good choice.

to this end.

Chen Cheng chose Shanghai as his first stop.

In fact, many scenes of the previous "Transformers 4" were set in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Chen Cheng will naturally also consider it.

However, Chen Cheng prefers to place the most important scene in Shanghai.

The Pearl of the Orient, the Huangpu River, the Bund...

Originally, Chen Cheng only wanted to take one or two people with him.

did not expect.

When Chen Cheng first set foot in Shanghai, the Shanghai government sent a group of leaders to be responsible for Chen Cheng's reception.

They also sent a team to take Chen Cheng to visit various places in Shanghai.

Ok.

good results.

Although Shanghai didn't say anything.

But with such good service, Chen Cheng was more determined to move the main filming location to Shanghai.

Except Shanghai.

There are many domestic tourist attractions that Chen Cheng must visit.

Wulong, Hainan, Shenzhen, Huangshan... and other regions.

Same as the Shanghai side.

When they learned that Chen Cheng was preparing to travel to various places, the heads of various local attractions gave him a high-level reception.

"Tsk tsk, Chen Cheng is given a high-level reception wherever he goes."

"That's necessary. It also depends on what movie Chen Cheng took over. It's Transformers. I never thought that Chen Cheng would become the producer of Transformers."

"Me too."

The media paid great attention to Chen Cheng's itinerary.

Whenever Chen Cheng went to certain places, he would attract crazy likes from netizens.

It even led to a trend of following Chen Cheng to check in at various tourist attractions.

Major travel agencies also launched a tourist map of Chen Cheng's route, which became popular on the entire Internet.

"So, when the various tourist attractions saw Chen Cheng coming, they simply regarded him as the God of Wealth. Just imagine, if Chen Cheng implanted the images of the major tourist attractions into Transformers. Then the major tourist attractions would no longer be popular domestic attractions, they would instantly become popular attractions around the world."

"Damn, after hearing what you said, I wonder if there will be a fight among these tourist attractions."

"Well, the fight has already begun."

It's not blowing.

At this time, all the major tourist attractions are really competing with each other.

After all, everyone knows.

Although Chen Cheng produced the Transformers, it is impossible for one Transformers movie to include so many Chinese scenes.

There must be some trade-offs here.

Then.

Choose which attraction.

To what extent do you choose attractions?

Can you add the names of their attractions?
This is a very important thing.

So some tourist attractions took the initiative to look for Chen Cheng for cooperation.

The so-called cooperation.

Naturally, the various attractions pay for it.

This is similar to product placement in movies.

It’s just that this time the product placement is a bit bigger.

Other embedded ads are for clothes, shoes, mobile phones... various products and so on.

But in Transformers, what is implanted is a scenic spot.

"Damn, I found out that a tourist attraction has contacted Chen Cheng's team and wants to spend 100 million to advertise in Transformers."

"One million, do you think we don't have money? We are willing to pay two million."

"200 million, who are you looking down on? We'll pay 300 million."

"Everyone, please understand this. You want to advertise for 300 million. Do you think this is an ordinary domestic movie? This is Transformers, a global super IP. We are offering 1000 million."

"1000 million, my goodness, do you have to be so strong?"

"1000 million is still a small amount. If I were Chen Cheng, it would be at least 2000 million."

"Okay, we'll give you 2000 million."

"I say, shameless."

……

Yes.

While Chen Cheng was visiting a number of domestic tourist attractions these days.

There are indeed a lot of scenic spots that have found Chen Cheng's team and are ready to cooperate in promoting the scenic spots.

Chen Cheng naturally did not refuse.

He originally wanted to incorporate more Chinese elements.

Unexpectedly, I could make some money.

of course.

This isn't just for yourself.

This is a huge benefit for each tourist attraction.

It's a win-win situation.

finally.

Chen Cheng signed several promotion agreements with Wulong, Huangshan, Hainan Island, etc.

at the same time.

The script task that Chen Cheng gave to Wang Jing was also completed at this time.

"Brother Jing, you are awesome. It's only been a few days."

Looking at the script written by Wang Jing, Chen Cheng said with some surprise.

Although Chen Cheng is also a quick shooter.

But if he wants to write it, it will probably take him half a month.

But for Wang Jing, it was completed in just seven days.

But actually.

Wang Jing said.

He didn't actually take seven days.

He finished it in three days.

This left Chen Cheng stunned.

However, considering Wang Jing's style of writing and filming at the same time in his previous life, he had three days to write the script, which can be said to be more than enough time.

"Let me consider."

Although Chen Cheng approves of Wang Jing more.

But the script is of great importance, so Chen Cheng still has to take a look at it first.

Furthermore, although Wong Jing occasionally produces masterpieces, he also occasionally produces a lot of bad flops.

When he is in good form, Wong Jing produces masterpieces.

When the condition is average, the film produced may be a bad one.

But this time.

Wang Jing is in very good condition.

He said everything.

He has been writing scripts these days and feels like he is back in his youth.

Chen Cheng took a look at it and was very impressed with Wang Jing's version of the script.

It turns out that when the state is right, everything I write is perfect.

Chen Cheng sent the script to Paramount and several other production companies.

Finally, all parties confirmed OK.

And discussed investment funds.

Final confirmation.

The total investment is US$2.2 million.

Then all parties discussed the specific investment ratio.

The copyright of the Transformers IP belongs to Paramount, so Paramount will take the majority share.

They took 4% of the investment share.

DreamWorks was also very interested in Transformers 4 and took 2%.

Of the remaining 2%, Warner, which had previously collaborated with Chen Cheng, also invested %.

The last 20% belongs to Chen Cheng’s Chenying Film Company.

It is worth mentioning that.

A number of domestic film companies also expressed great interest in the last 20% of the investment.

inside.

Especially Fantawild, who had previously worked with Chen Cheng.

The popularity of "Big Hero 6" made Fantawild instantly famous.

Relying on the various IP characters in "Big Hero 6", Fantawild has become the largest theme park after Disney.

Having tasted the sweetness, Fantawild naturally wants to cooperate deeply with Chen Cheng.

Not to mention.

This is still a Transformer.

If Fantawild adds the Transformers theme to its collection again, Fantawild can be sure that they will be available on the market soon, within a year or two.

of course.

Fantawild can’t invest just because it wants to.

They clearly knew the huge role Chen Cheng played in this.

In order to deeply bind with Chen Cheng.

Also for the future development of Fantawild.

Fantawild offered 10 points of shares and invited Chen Cheng to invest.

Chen Cheng readily accepted this sincere proposal.

Therefore, the last 20 points of investment shares became Chen Ying Film Company and Fantawild Theme Park.

……

A few days later.

Paramount, DreamWorks, Warner, Chenying Films, Fantawild.

Five producers jointly held a press conference in Hollywood and announced that Transformers 4 has been officially launched.

As the producer, Chen Cheng became the focus of the whole audience.

Whether it is Hollywood media or domestic media.

Or.

The domestic media may be even more sensational.

Film has been developing for hundreds of years.

But many Chinese people have never thought that Chinese filmmakers can actually achieve this.

Watching Chen Cheng being interviewed by the media, a group of domestic fans said excitedly: "I used to think that Cheng Xi was the most famous actor in China in the world. Now, Cheng Xi's influence may not even be comparable to Chen Cheng's."

"How should I put it? Overall, Cheng Yi has a greater influence. After all, Cheng Yi has been making films for decades, and several generations have been influenced by him. Chen Cheng is still a rising star, but his starting point in Hollywood is much higher than Cheng Yi's. Moreover, Chen Cheng has more power than Cheng Yi."

"Yes, in the past I could only imagine when our country would have a star or a director who could sweep Hollywood. Now, any actor or director... has become a younger brother to Chen Cheng."

"Yes, just like now. I never imagined that a super IP like Transformers would be produced by us Chinese."

"Oh right. Didn't all the Hollywood media not think highly of Chen Cheng before? They also said that Berg had left, the original Transformers director had also left, and some of the previous actors might not appear."

"Haha, you took it seriously just because it was said in the media. The real big bosses know better than anyone else that this may affect the Transformers. However, no one can estimate the potential of the new member Chen Cheng."

"That's why a lot of people left. But the producers include DreamWorks and Warner besides Paramount. Let me tell you, Berg is one of the founders of DreamWorks."

"Pfft...Berg, that old bastard."

A group of domestic fans discussed it from time to time.

At the press conference, Chen Cheng, the producer, was interviewed by the media.
……

"Mr. Chen Cheng, why did you become the producer of Transformers?"

"I was thinking, there has to be a Transformers producer, so it's only natural that I should be the one producing it."

“But many people think that you have no experience in making science fiction films?”

"You may have forgotten that I have produced many science fiction films. For example, Source Code, Inception, The Martian, and Life of Pi also have science fiction elements. Even Joker and Big Hero 6 can be considered science fiction films."

“But none of this is like Transformers.”

"Yeah, if it's the same, I don't want to be the producer of Transformers anymore."

“But the original Transformers director left.”

"No matter who leaves this world, the earth will continue to turn. Not to mention, I also invited Mr. Li An, who won two Oscars for Best Director. Do you think that Mr. Li An is not as good as the one who left?"

"Uh... I heard that the screenwriter of Transformers 4 is a Chinese."

"Yes, Brother Jing, say hello to everyone."

Patted Wang Jing on the shoulder.

Although Wang Jing is the top director in the country.

But at this moment, Wang Jing was also a little reluctant.

Looking at the Hollywood media, Wang Jing said: "I will definitely live up to Director Chen's trust."

After saying this, Wang Jing didn't say anything else.

This made Chen Cheng a little depressed.

He whispered in Wang Jing's ear: "Brother Jing, aren't you usually quite talkative? What happened this time?"

Wang Jing was a little embarrassed and said, "Director Chen, that's in China. In Hollywood, I am nothing."

"Don't say that. Who knows, you might be the best screenwriter in Hollywood in the future."

Chen Cheng encouraged Wang Jing.