Written by on Apr 3, 2013. Posted in On Location

Transformers 4 to film partly on location in China with co-operation agreement

Transformers 4 will film partly on location in China following a co-operation agreement signed between Paramount Pictures, China Movie Channel and Jiaflix Enterprises. Paramount will get help with filming locations in China, as well as regional casting for the movie and potential post-production work.

“We are excited by and grateful for the opportunity to work with China Movie Channel and Jiaflix Enterprises on the production and promotion of Transformers 4,” said Paramount Vice Chair Rob Moore: “We see this relationship as a reflection of the global power and appeal of both this unique franchise and Michael Bay’s talents as a filmmaker.”

“This is the beginning of a new era of collaboration with the Hollywood studios,” added China Movie Channel Chairman Yan Xiaoming: “We are very confident that the China Movie Channel/Jiaflix co-operation with Paramount will result in the famous Transformers brand being an even bigger success.”

We see this relationship as a reflection of the global power and appeal of both this unique franchise and Michael Bay’s talents as a filmmaker.

Rob Moore, Paramount Pictures

The deal makes Transformers the second major Hollywood franchise to pursue official co-production status by filming scenes on location in China, following a similar movie by Marvel with Iron Man 3.

Part of the Transformers US shoot will take place in Detroit, Michigan, where it will get an incentive payment of USD20 million from production spending of around USD80 million.

(Stills: Paramount Pictures)