THE MONEY: Value of 5.1 million shares in DreamWorks Animation hit $127 million as stock value rose by 46 percent over course of last year.

BUZZ: Film projects keep popping up for famed director, whose 2012 film “Lincoln” had 12 nominations and snatched two Academy Awards, and grossed estimated $275 million worldwide. Helping produce latest installment of “Transformers” franchise. Director Michael Bay’s film, “Transformers: Age of Extinction,” will be out in July. Working on “Jurassic Park 4” for release next year. More films lined up, including remake of ’50s sci-fi thriller “When Worlds Collide” and recently announced “The Goonies 2,” sequel to classic ’80s film. Reuniting with Tom Hanks to direct untitled Cold War-era spy thriller for DreamWorks. Inside filmmaker’s Pacific Palisades home said to be tricked-out art deco-style screening room with stadium seats.

NET WORTH:

$3.7 billion s8.8%

LAST YEAR: $3.4 billion

AGE: 67

RESIDENCE: Pacific Palisades

SOURCE OF WEALTH: Entertainment