Movies
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One of the star surprises at this week’s 2013 Chicago Auto Show was this menacing concept car based on the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 muscle car. Though labeled the Turbo Camaro Coupe, the new concept doesn’t preview a new turbocharged Camaro from Chevrolet but instead celebrates the upcoming Turbo movie. Despite its cool-sounding name, the new movie is about a snail--yes, a snail--obsessed with speed, and this Camaro is apparently instrumental in transforming him into some kind of racer. You can check out the trailer below, and if you’re keen on the movie it opens nationwide on...
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New, Longer Fast And Furious 6 Trailer Released: VideoWe received our first look at the upcoming Fast and Furious 6 during Super Bowl XLVII this past weekend, and now we have an extended look at the high-octane movie with this longer trailer released today. Thanks to the first trailer, we already know that all the major stars are returning, as well as...
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First Fast And Furious 6 Trailer Airs During Super Bowl: VideoThis summer, get ready to watch the newest installment of the popular Fast and the Furious series, Fast And Furious 6, the first official trailer for which aired during Super Bowl XLVII yesterday. The first clip sees all the big stars feature, as well as plenty of the cars, some of which are likely...
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Fast And The Furious 6 Trailer To Debut During Super BowlSuper Bowl ads aren’t just pitching beer, chips and cars this year. Movie studios have figured out that the best way to get fans’ eyes on trailers for upcoming movies is to show trailers during the Super Bowl. One movie preview that will air during the big game is the spot for the...
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14 Different Mercedes Models Star In New Die Hard Movie: VideoThese days, we find ourselves asking how much is too much when it comes to product placement spots in movies and on television. When is a movie or television show nothing more than a script steered around beauty shots designed to sell product? Based on the latest press release from Mercedes-Benz...
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Early Look At Nissan GT-R From Fast And The Furious 6: VideoAfter making a brief cameo in the fifth installment of the Fast and the Furious film series, Fast Five, the latest version of the Nissan GT-R, the R35, has been confirmed for a prominent role in the sixth installment, Fast and Furious 6, due out on May 24, 2013. But it won’t just be any old...
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Director Michael Bay has confirmed that actor Mark Wahlberg will star in the upcoming Transformers 4 movie, which hits cinemas nationwide on June 27, 2014. Bay revealed that his decision to pick Wahlberg was due to the actor’s exceptional performance during filming of Pain and Gain, which airs April of next year. Filming for Transformers 4 starts next spring, though no locations have been mentioned. Importantly, none of the human characters from the first three movies are set to return. No automakers have been mentioned with the film, though it's highly likely that General Motors will...
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Is The Red Skull's Schmidt Hydra Coupe The Ultimate Villain Ride? VideoIn movies, the good guys generally drive the best cars. Pick a James Bond film, for example, and it’s usually 007 with both the coolest ride and and the coolest gadgets. We’d take Frank Bullitt’s Mustang fastback over the plus-sized Dodge Charger, too, although Mopar fans will...
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Niki Lauda Biopic ‘Rush’ To Air On September 20, 2013If you thought Senna was the only movie centering on the life of a Formula 1 legend being released in recent times, think again. A new biopic about Austrian driver Niki Lauda and his epic battle--which he ultimately lost--with British driver James Hunt in the 1976 Formula 1 World Championship has...
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Aston Martin DB5’s Role On Bond Movie 'Skyfall' Explained: VideoAlmost as famous as the human characters, the cars that have starred in numerous James Bond movies over the years often live on in our memories long after the plot line or even the actors are forgotten. Some notable mentions include the Rolls-Royce Phantom III from Goldfinger, the Lotus Esprit from...
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Bugatti Spaceship Crash Lands For Comic-ConAutomaker Bugatti already has a lengthy history in building some of the finest (and fastest) vehicles, aimed at buyers for whom money is not a concern. If the upcoming science fiction saga Elysium is accurate, Bugatti appears to have quite a future, too. Set in the year 2159, Elysium tells a...
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Need For Speed Movie Release Date Set For February 7, 2014After confirming just last month that a new movie based on the popular Need For Speed video game series was in the works, DreamWorks Studios, the production company that acquired the rights to make the film, has now announced that it will be releasing it in theaters on February 7, 2014. The project...
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After months of speculation, software publishing giant Electronic Arts has confirmed that a movie based on its popular Need For Speed video games title is in the works. DreamWorks Studios has acquired the feature film rights to the game, it was announced jointly this week by DreamWorks CEO Stacey Snider and EA executive Frank Gibeau. The project is being fast-tracked at DreamWorks and is set to start production early next year for a release in 2014. The screenplay is being developed by brothers George (She’s Out of My League) and John Gatins (Real Steel) and is based on the Need for...
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Chrysler Releases ‘Imported From Gotham’ Ad For The 300: VideoThe 2012 Chrysler 300S gets the Batmobile treatment in Chrysler's 'Imported From Gotham City advertisement.
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Chrysler Teams With 'The Dark Knight Rises' For Video ContestChrysler has teamed with the latest Batman movie to market the 2012 Chrysler 300.
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Martin Scorsese To Produce Film On History Surrounding Rolls-RoyceAcademy Award winning director Martin Scorsese has announced he is working on a new movie that will detail the colorful history of one of the most famous automotive brands, Rolls-Royce. Scorsese is acting as the producer of the movie, titled Silver Ghost, and will be working with British...
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Former Stig Hired As Stunt Driver For Bond Flick 'Skyfall'With a resume that includes stints in the army and motorsports, plus the role of the Stig on the popular television show Top Gear, there are probably few others more suited to be a stunt driver for the latest James Bond movie Skyfall than Ben Collins. It should come as no surprise to hear then that...
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Third 'The Dark Knight Rises' Trailer Promises Vehicular ExcellenceFar from the disappointing little eco-Batmobile trotted out by Gordon Murray not so long ago, the real Batman--or Dark Knight--puts more care into his selection of motorized conveyance. As do his sidekicks and enemies, it would seem. From drones to armored semi trucks to the Tumbler and the Batpod...
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After having already been spotted on the set of the upcoming movie The Avengers during filming last year, Acura has finally decided to unveil its new NSX Roadster that will be used by the character Tony Stark (a.k.a. Iron Man), played by actor Robert Downey Jr. Acura says the car was created specifically for the film, though its resemblance to the hard-top NSX Concept is unmistakable, right down to its beak-like grille. Acura will possibly use its appearance in the movie to gauge interest in the car and determine whether to build a production version. Along with the reveal of the new NSX...
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Land Rover Defender To Star In Upcoming Bond 'Skyfall'A Land Rover Defender will join a Range Rover Evoque, a Jaguar XJ and an Aston Martin DB5 as a star vehicle in the next Bond film.
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Transformers 4 Movie Coming... With New Human CastFilm director Michael Bay together with Paramount Pictures has confirmed this week that a fourth installment of the popular Transformers movie franchise is coming. Filming is expected to start later this year for a release on June 29, 2014 and so far it appears that none of the original human cast...
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The Driver Animated Series Is Like Disney Pixar Cars For Adults: VideoThe second trailer for the animated series The Driver has hit the Web and just like the first one it’s got us hankering for so much more. The series, aimed at a slightly older crowd than those that have fallen for car-themed animated movies such as Disney Pixar Cars, follows the story of a...
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Fast And Furious Nissan GT-R Replica Sells On eBay For $30kThe Fast and Furious franchise has had much success over the years despite the movies consistently being knocked by critics. And while the movies have managed to launch the careers of many of actors starring in them, the cars featured have also gone on to spawn their own cult followings. One of the...
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Steve McQueen's Nomex Suit From 'Le Mans' Sells For $984,000The Nomex suit worn by Steve McQueen while filming "Le Mans" has sold for a staggering $984,000 at auction.
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