As the film “Transformers: Age of Extinction” dominates* box-offices around the world, the film’s production companies are facing legal troubles in China. The Wulong Karst National Park in southwest China’s Chongqing municipality has confirmed it is suing Paramount Pictures and the U.S. studio’s Chinese partners, who jointly produced the new “Transformers.” As a UNESCO World Heritage site in Chongqing, the Wulong Park reportedly invested at least 1-million dollars to be promoted in the film. However, the site was not clearly identified with text when it appeared in the movie. Paramount and its partners in China claim that Wulong Park defaulted* on its payment for five months, delaying the film’s production cycle. Wulong Park yesterday officially filed a legal suit* against the two production companies for incurred losses. The “Transformers” movies have a huge fan base in China. The first three films saw huge success at domestic box offices. “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” earned some 1-billion yuan in 2011. (SD-Agencies) |