Dame Helen Mirren Lands Dream Role in ‘Fast and Furious 8’
It’s a great day to be alive. At least two dreams are in the process of being fulfilled, according to an interview that Dame Helen Mirren recently gave to Elle magazine, in which the 70-year-old actress confirmed that she has been cast in Fast and Furious 8. That means that Helen Mirren has realized her […]
The Fast and The Furious Supra Sells for $185K
Last month, right at the height of the fever pitch surrounding Furious 7, it was revealed that the 1993 Toyota Supra driven by Paul Walker’s character in the original 2001 film would be going up for auction at the May 12-17 Mecum Car Auction in Indianapolis. The auction has come to pass, and the Supra […]
Mattel and Warner Bros. Are Teaming Up for a Hot Wheels Movie
The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part arrives at movie theaters nationwide today. Five years ago, the first LEGO Movie proved that a film based on a line of toys could truly be a success, both commercially and critically. Now, another toyline will evidently try its luck at a major motion picture franchise. Warner Bros. […]
Watch the World’s Greatest Drag Race 8 in Stop Motion
If you’re a fan of stop-motion animation and the World’s Greatest Drag Race series by MotorTrend, you should watch the World’s Greatest Drag Race 8 in stop motion. The most recent of the series, World’s Greatest Drag Race 8, inspired MotorTrend fan Emmanuel Otuonye to recreate the race using stop-motion and his extensive collection of […]
New Survey Lists the States and US Cities Where Fast Food Restaurants Are the Most Popular
States and cities in the South appear to have more fast food joints, while New England has far fewer fast food restaurants per capita
According to recent studies, roughly a quarter of American adults eat fast food every single day. Needless to say, Americans are big fans of cheap food that can be eaten on the go or in their vehicles. With that said, not every part of the country is over-saturated with fast food eateries. Certain states and […]
“Fast & Furious: Supercharged” Celebrates Its Grand Opening at the Universal Orlando Resort
The star-studded opening ceremony, held last week, featured cast and crew from the "Fast & Furious" films, as well as some thrilling automotive stunts
With each passing year, the Universal Orlando Resort only grows larger and more immersive. After the addition of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal has been on the fast track to add new rides and attractions to both of its on-site theme parks, as well as its new Volcano Bay water park. For 2018, […]
Netflix and DreamWorks Animation Are Developing a “Fast & Furious” Animated Series
The fast-paced action of the Fast & Furious franchise is adapted for animation in this upcoming "car"toon
No matter how you feel about them, it’s hard to deny that the Fast & Furious movies often have engaging action sequences that are best described as “over the top.” Some moviegoers have gone as far to call these films live-action cartoons. Therefore, one can only imagine how wild the Fast & Furious franchise would […]
Honda Builds New ‘Mean Mower’ to Reclaim Fastest Lawn Mower Record
While Bugatti and Koenigsegg battle over making their production cars get closer and closer to the 300 mph barrier, Honda is busy laying claim to another record: that of the fastest lawn mower. It’s a record that Honda held for only a year. In 2014, the automaker built the hilariously-named “Mean Mower,” a lawn mower […]
Marvelous New Hyundai Veloster Flies into ‘Ant Man and the Wasp’
As the latest collaboration in Marvel Studios’ ongoing automotive product placements, Hyundai has struck a deal with Marvel Studios to prominently feature the redesigned Veloster in the upcoming blockbuster, Ant Man and the Wasp. Previously only seen in Netflix shows like Daredevil and Jessica Jones, Hyundai’s starring role in the sequel to 2015’s quirky Ant Man […]
Universal Studios Provides a Behind-the-Scenes Look at its Upcoming “Fast & Furious: Supercharged” Attraction
Dom Toretto and his family are making their way to the Universal Studios Florida theme park next spring
Universal Studios Florida is considered to be one of the premier family destinations in the country. Now, a famous on-screen family is making their way to the theme park in the form of Universal’s latest attraction. Universal Studios recently shared some in-depth information surrounding its upcoming Fast & Furious: Supercharged ride. More Coming Attractions: Disney is bringing […]
What Is Nitrous, and How Does It Work?
If you’ve seen any of the Fast and Furious movies, you’ve no doubt seen the following happen on screen: a driver presses a button on the control board and a mysterious liquid is injected into the vehicle, resulting in the vehicle blasting ahead at suddenly lightning-fast speeds. Is this the magic of Hollywood, or is […]
2018 Ford Mustang GT Can Go 0-60 MPH in Under Four Seconds with Drag Strip Mode
It is already pretty clear that Ford is out to ensure that everyone knows how bonkers fun the 2018 Mustang will be. We already know, among other things, that both the Mustang EcoBoost and Mustang GT be offered with standard electronic line-lock, and we know the it will benefit from the smooth shifting of an […]
‘Fast and Furious’ Actress Michelle Rodriguez Threatens to Quit Over Treatment of Women
Step it up, folks. Actress Michelle Rodriguez, known for her role in the Fast and Furious franchise, has issued an ultimatum: either the franchise steps up its game and improves the way it treats women, or she’s out. The actress took to social media to express her frustrations, explaining on Instagram that the film’s executives […]
After Binge-Watching All 8 ‘Fast & Furious’ Films, This Hilarious Video Sums Up What it Was Like
Before The Fate of the Furious hit the big screen, I resolved to watch the whole Fast & Furious franchise to get properly acquainted with the series that car enthusiasts apparently loved. If you read my review of the series, you’ll know that I wasn’t really all that impressed. Fortunately, there’s plenty to love about […]
Ferrari Wins Controversial 1-2 at Monaco Grand Prix
Despite my exhaustion, I watched the 2017 Monaco Grand Prix immediately after coming home from the Indy 500, having had an inkling from social media, but no details, that some controversial event had taken place. What event that would be was somewhat predictable. During Saturday qualifying, Ferrari’s Kimi Räikkönen had taken pole position at the […]
‘Fate of the Furious’ Races Away With Box Office Record
2017 seems to be shaping up to be a good year for movies. According to Box Office Mojo, box office dollars are up 6.2% compared to last year and almost 15% from 2015. This news isn’t surprising considering the films that have been released so far, including the indie surprise Get Out, the anticipated Beauty […]
Car News In the Rearview: Dodge Demon Pulls a Fast One
Welcome back once more to In the Rearview, where I bring you the past week’s automotive news in a nicely bite-sized form. Here’s a Sound Bite for You: The Chevy Volt’s Engine was one of Ward’s 10 Best Engines First up this week, if you haven’t yet seen The Fate of the Furious or are […]
‘The Fate of the Furious’ – Spoiler-Free Review
Genre: Action Director: F. Gary Gray Producers: Neil H. Moritz, Vin Diesel, Michael Fottrell Theatrical Release: April 14, 2017 Cast: Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Charlize Theron, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Kurt Russell, Scott Eastwood, Helen Mirren The Fate of the Furious is by all accounts the best […]
