‘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 […]
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 […]
Dwayne Johnson Threatens to “Disrupt” the “Fast and Furious” Franchise with his Odd Facial Hair
Do you smell what the successful star of film and television formerly known as “The Rock” is growing? Yeah, that’s right… it’s the stench of disruptive facial hair. Speaking of Which: Learn how to remove unwanted odors from your car Dwayne Johnson recently took to Instagram to post a photograph of himself dressed as his […]
Check Out One Fast and Furious Fan’s Tribute to Paul Walker
There are a number of famous cars to come out of Hollywood, but whether it’s the Herbie Volkswagen Beetle or KITT from Knight Rider, there are few that quite compare to Paul Walker’s (or should we say Brian O’Conner’s?) Mitsubishi Eclipse featured in the 2001 The Fast and Furious film. Because of its popularity, this […]
Universal Studios Orlando to Welcome ‘Fast and Furious: Supercharged’ Ride in 2017
Universal's New Blockbuster Ride to Replace Disaster! and Beetlejuice Graveyard Revue
The year 2015 has been big for the Fast and Furious franchise. Despite the loss of leading man Paul Walker, the latest entry in the series–the box office hit Furious 7–has continued to grow the popularity and profit of the nitrous-fueled films. In response to this success, Universal Studios Orlando Resort–which had three vehicles from the […]
Helen Mirren Lobbying Hard for Role in Next Fast and Furious Film
Dame Helen Mirren may have already won an Academy Award, a Tony, three Golden Globes, and four Emmys, but she still hasn’t achieved her greatest ambition in life: starring in a Fast and Furious sequel. In a recent interview with Yahoo!, the 69-year-old actress was asked what she thought about the film industry “focusing more […]
[VIDEO] The Aficionauto Takes on Fast and Furious 1970 Dodge Charger
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The last time we caught up with The Aficionauto, the gearheads there were checking out Jurassic Park Jeeps from the film franchise’s Motor Pool in California. This time, The Aficionauto’s host, Christopher Rutkowski, takes on the Fast and Furious 1970 Dodge Charger in the video below, which has been featured in six out of seven […]
“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 […]
See the Original “Fast and the Furious” Movie in Theatres on June 22
Lovers of carsploitation classics, rejoice: the original The Fast and the Furious movie will be returning to theaters for one night only on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. The improbably popular car flick—which starred Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and the late Paul Walker—is getting a special rerelease in celebration of its 15th anniversary. Watch The Fast […]
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 […]
The 2020 Toyota Supra is Finally Here, and It’s Oh So Good
We waited for it, we heard all of the rumors, we cheered when it was officially announced, and now it’s finally here: the 2020 Toyota Supra. It will arrive in showrooms in July. Was it worth all of the trouble and the wait? So far it seems that “yes” is the most likely answer. “This […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
