Fast and Furious
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Update: The eighth installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise has received the new title 'Fast 8.' Lead actor Vin Diesel had previously announced the movie would be called 'Furious 8.' No matter what you do, you can't stop the Fast and the Furious franchise. It's now entered its perpetual motion phase and the world is preparing itself for the eighth installment. That film is set to arrive on April 14, 2017. We've known the release date, and now we have a new movie poster to back it all up. It's simple. It's basic. It's like a plain white t-shirt and jeans... oh, like what Vin Diesel...
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'Fast 8' adds Scott Eastwood to the castFast 8 is speeding into production. We recently learned that Charlize Theron is set to join the baddie side of the theatrical automotive equation. Now comes word that someone fresh will be added to Kurt Russell's team. Scott Eastwood, yes the son of Clint, is joining the team. He'll be under the...
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Paul Walker's daughter awarded $10.1 million from Roger Rodas estateA judge ruled Friday that Paul Walker's daughter, Meadow, will receive $10.1 million from the estate of Roger Rodas, as part of a settlement agreement. In November of 2013 Paul Walker died in a fiery crash in a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT piloted by Rodas, a close friend and business partner. Jeff...
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Judge says Porsche not at fault for crash that killed Paul Walker friend Roger RodasAs most Motor Authority readers know, Paul Walker, famous for his role in the Fast & Furious movie franchise, died in a fiery car crash involving a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT back in November 2013. Walker was a passenger in the Carrera GT which was being driven by friend, business partner, and...
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Jay Leno drives Fast & Furious star Sung Kang’s dream 240Z: VideoRemember the custom 240Z Fast and the Furious star Sung Kang and his pals built for the 2015 SEMA show? Well, Kang recently met up with Jay Leno who came away quite impressed after learning about the build and then driving it. ALSO SEE: 2017 Acura NSX first drive review The car started out as a...
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Watch All 110 Crashes From The First Six Fast & Furious MoviesThe Fast & Furious franchise has been nothing short of amazing to watch as it's evolved. What started out as a movie with no plot featuring a bunch of street racers in Los Angeles has morphed into a 10-part saga that now feels like a cross between The Italian Job, Oceans 11, and XXX. Thanks to...
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There have been rumblings that we may see as many as ten movies in the Fast and the Furious franchise, and now movies nine and ten have been confirmed. In a post made on his Instagram page, Vin Diesel, who plays the lead character Dominic Toretto in the franchise, not only confirmed the movies but also their respective release dates. READ: Matt LeBlanc Confirmed As 'Top Gear' Co-Host, Schmitz’s Role Doubtful According to the post, the ninth movie will premiere on April 19, 2019 and the tenth movie on April 2, 2021. The post also reaffirms the release of the eighth movie, Fast 8, on...
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Replica Ford GT40 From ‘Fast Five’ Heads To AuctionFans of the 2011 movie Fast Five will immediately recognize this Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] GT40. It’s a replica built exclusively for filming of the fifth installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise and featured prominently at the start of the movie, during the train heist scene. Now...
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Was The First Fast And Furious Movie Almost Called Redline?In 2007, there was a car-themed movie called Redline that was simply terrible. It’s the one that had a promotional event where one of the actors, comedian Eddie Griffin, ended up crashing a Ferrari Enzo. Well, what many may not know is that the Redline name was previously used as a working...
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Vin Diesel Teases 'Fast 8' Movie Set In New YorkWe’re now just a little over a year out from a new Fast and the Furious movie. Vin Diesel, who plays the lead character Dominic Toretto in the franchise, confirmed the eighth installment almost immediately after the seventh hit theaters last April, and now he’s posted the first official...
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'Boost Unit': Dwayne Johnson Developing Fast & Furious-Inspired ShowDwayne Johnson’s Fast and the Furious persona Luke Hobbs turned out to be one of the more popular characters of the franchise, so much so that there’s been talk of movie spinoffs centered on the Diplomatic Security Service agent. Now we have confirmation from the man...
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Meet Fast and Furious star Sung Kang’s dream 240ZRemember the custom 240Z Fast and the Furious actor Sung Kang and his pals were building for the recent SEMA show? The car’s Vegas unveiling was featured in a final episode of a five-part series from FOX Sports documenting the build. In case you missed the series, all five episodes are...
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Paul Walker’s father, Paul William Walker III, has sued Porsche for the 2013 accident that killed the Fast and the Furious star and his friend Roger Rodas. Walker III is the executor of the late actor’s estate and sued the German sports car marque on Wednesday for negligence and wrongful death. The new lawsuit follows similar suits filed against Porsche by Paul Walker’s daughter Meadow Walker and Roger Rodas’ wife Kristine Rodas. Porsche has sought to dismiss the lawsuits, none of which have been set for trial. Walker was a passenger in a Porsche Carrera GT driven by...
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Paul Walker Responsible For Own Death, Says PorscheAs most readers would already know, Paul Walker, famous for his role in the Fast and the Furious movies, died in a single-vehicle accident involving a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT almost exactly two years ago. Walker was the passenger in the Porsche supercar, which was driven by his friend Roger Rodas...
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Fast And Furious Spinoffs In The Works--Hope You Like HobbsMere months ago it was confirmed that despite Paul Walker's death there would be three more Fast and the Furious movies. When does it stop? Apparently not even after that. While it might be curtains for the standard series after Fast And Furious 10—or will it be Furious 10, Fast 10, the mind...
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Fast And Furious Star Building His Dream 240Z: VideoEveryone knows Paul Walker was an avid car fan, but the late actor wasn’t the only member of the Fast and the Furious family to have a penchant for cars. Sung Kang, who played the character Han in some of the movies, also has a love for cars, particularly classic Porsches. However, he also...
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‘Straight Outta Compton’ Director Confirmed For Eighth Fast And Furious MovieAn eighth installment of the popular Fast and Furious franchise is set to debut April 14, 2017, and we now know who will be directing it. The new movie, tentatively titled Fast 8, will be directed by F. Gary Gray whose previous titles include this year’s hit Straight Outta Compton as well as...
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Porsche Faces Lawsuit From Paul Walker's DaughterMeadow Walker is the 16-year-old daughter of the late Paul Walker, and she is filing a lawsuit against Porsche. A 2005 Carrera GT driven by Paul's friend Roger Rodas is at the center of the suit, as it was the car in which Rodas and Walker died after Rodas lost control and crashed on November 30...
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We already knew an eighth Fast and the Furious movie was coming. Vin Diesel himself confirmed it for 2017, and Jason Statham confirmed his role in the upcoming flick. Now Diesel has confirmed there will be a total of three more movies for the franchise—a final set of flicks for pirates to download before they all hit theaters. In a Facebook post on his fan page, Diesel said no one has been offered to helm Fast 8 yet, confirming the next installment's name. No one has seen a script, Diesel adds. He closed by saying he promised Universal Studios one last trilogy to end the saga. His next...
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‘The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift’ Nissan 350Z Can Be Yours... For $234kA rare opportunity has come up to purchase a Nissan 350Z used during filming of 2006’s The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. The car is up for sale at Cheshire Classic Cars in the United Kingdom and can be yours for a staggering £149,995 (approximately $234,315). ALSO SEE: Fast And...
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Jason Statham Confirms Role In Fast And Furious 8British actor Jason Statham has let slip that he will be returning to help film an eighth installment for the Fast and the Furious franchise. In case you haven’t watched the last one, Furious 7, Statham plays the role of Deckard Shaw, the bad guy who conveniently remains alive at the end of...
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Original Fast And Furious Toyota Supra Sells For $185,000 At AuctionThe 1993 Toyota Supra stunt car used during filming for the original Fast and the Furious movie that came out in 2001—and driven by the late Paul Walker—has sold at auction for $185,000. It crossed the block last week at the Mecum Auctions event held in Indianapolis and landed right...
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Fast & Furious The Ride Coming To Universal Studios Hollywood: VideoGiven that the latest entry in the Fast & Furious franchise accelerated from zero to a billion dollars faster than any film in history, we shouldn't be surprised to see Universal Studios capitalizing on the popularity with a theme park ride. And while the movies have long lacked anything but...
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Fast And Furious 8 Confirmed For 2017After slipping info that an eighth installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise was coming during a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, and that the new movie would be set in New York City, actor Vin Diesel, who plays the role of Dodge Charger-loving Dominic Toretto, has now confirmed a...
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